The top stories of 2011

We had a good year at the Victoria Times. Here's the top 5 stories from the Victoria Times published in 2011 by traffic to the pages.

#5  - This brief post on the end of winter sports season somehow came in at number 5.

#4 - Steve and I each run the college football sim every year. Steve's was much more popular than mine.

#3 - I rehashed a trip to Churchill Downs, much to Steve's annoyance, and it came in at number three.

#2 - People were intrigued by the thought of Kyle Orton coming to the Vikings.

#1 - The top story this year was my preparation for a trip to New York. So.... good times, right?

A post from every month of 2011

Here is a list of my favorite 12 posts from the past year.

I was treated unkindly at a local drinking establishment in January.

In which I call Jim Souhan a dickbag, back in February.

I completely revamped the NCAA tournament and nobody listened in March.

Not a favorite post, but I lost my uncle and Godfather in April. RIP Ron.

Denard Span thought this was some Bull Junk back in May.

Law enforcement and I had some issues in June.

Ooooh I made some people angry in July.

The entire summer was a miserable one baseball wise. The Delmon Young trade in August made me especially salty.

Steve had a baby in September!

Back in October, I took a trip to Wyoming.

I ran into Juan Berenguer in November. I did not do business with him.

I managed to get myself blocked by Jim Bowden on Twitter just this month.

I'll be back tomorrow with the top 5 posts of the year. Thanks for reading!

Top 5 Posts of 2010

And now it's time for the traditional reflection on the year that was! What were our top 5 most popular posts of 2010? Will we be able to duplicate the success next year? That remains to be seen. Here are the top 5 in terms of traffic this year. (My favorite was still the Repinski escapade)

5: Spain-Holland, finding your rooting interests
 - This July post previewed the 2010 World Cup finals for anyone that was interested.

4: Target Field
- Beth's review of Target Field after it's first exhibition checked in at #4.

3: Now this is a road trip!
- After the Mountain West schedule was released, and I found out I was going to San Diego, I was excited. Apparently, so were you.

2: The Brett Favre Sad Gallery, Week 7
- The week the Sad Gallery was officially introduced to the masses (with a big thanks to the Big Lead)

1: A Birthday Visit from JR
- My dear friend Loser Domi invited Jeremy Roenick to post something for my birthday back in April. It's meant more traffic than any of our other posts this year, much to everyone's collective, surprise, I'm sure. Well, except for Jeremy Roenick's.

And with that, I will put a bow on 2010. Thanks to everyone for your readership, and thank you in advance for continuing to read in 2011. Your support means the world to me. From myself, Beth and Steve, have a happy New Year!

Top 5 stories from 2009

Back in March, I added Google Analytics, which tracks your site traffic, as well as the eyes that see individual stories and how they got here, so I thought it would be fun to check out which of our stories written this year got the most eyes to check them out. This is much better than a lengthy year long review, if you ask me.

5. Position in the Spotlight: Cincinnati: Remember this feature? It's not dead, don't worry, and we will come back when Steve and I have more time. A couple of links and interested Cincinnati readers pieced through my dissertation on Reds Shortstops.

4. Jon Rauch is a Walking Ad for Sheraton: My piece on Rauch's frightening neck tattoo seemed to sate the internet's desire to look at Jon Rauch's frightening neck tattoo.

3. Ross Rebagliati wants to get high: Deadspin gave the Times a link to this piece, and apparently everyone loves reading about former Olympians with political aspirations.

2. Week 17 AFC playoff scenarios - Wild Card: Proving, perhaps, that NFL is King, Steve's write up on the playoff picture written mere days ago already rocketed up to #2 on our list

1, Position in the Spotlight: Cleveland: And this is the other reason that the Position in the Spotlight feature needs to come back. Although, unfortunately, we are out of cities in Ohio.

And now, just for kicks, how about the top 10 Google keywords?

10. Jon Rauch neck tattoo
9. The Victoria Times Randy Johnson
8 John Rauch tattoo
7. I hate the Vikings
6 Eric Devendorf
5. Cooper Manning
4. Percy Harvin Madden 2010 ratings
3. Cooper Manning wife
2. Erin Andrews age
1. Victoria Times

I am a little frightened by #4, but other than that, no real surprises I don't think. But that's it. That was the year that was the Victoria Times. Thanks for reading. Good night, Ohio!

The Best of The Victoria Times in 2007

Ok friends, I've done it. Below are the best and most important posts on this here blog from the past year, sorted chronologically, for your viewing enjoyment! (To your right are a couple of images Ive enjoyed this year)

January

We first hear from Beth

I wrote the longest post ever. I was about Valparaiso versus Missouri-Kansas City

February

Steve and I liveblog Temple-St.Bonaventure. It's entirely nauseating.

March

I got the March Madness

April

I met Paul Konerko

I discovered the root of the Twins injury problems

May

I took most of May off, apparently.

June

Pictures! Scary, scary pictures.

A piece I wrote on Daunte Culpepper was the first notice we really received from anyone outside of the loyal readership.

The GMs of Minnesota found themselves trapped in a blizzard. It caused Terry Ryan to retire.

July

I pointed the finger at Steve Finley. Call it the Victoria Report.

August

A terrible day in Minneapolis.

Hockey players getting in trouble.


September

Steve gets his first post in.

Best. Names. Ever.

Steve really hates Notre Dame.

October

I'm planning some peculiar vacations next year too.

Stu Scott doesn't like my style.

November

Joe Torre's hat fashion.

Beth!

For whatever reason, a lot of Googler's end up at this post.

December

For the last time, state of Oregon. I'M SORRY.

We created the Big Ten Bowl Pick'Em.

That just about does it. Hope you've enjoyed reading these, and I know I've certainly enjoyed your responses. Here's to a great '08!