John B Appreciation Thread
by dvdvil on Aug 26, 2011 2:21 PM EDT
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PrintI would like to keep the lovefest going here at GGN. When John B started blogging about the Jets years ago, he did it out of passion for the team without expecting anything in return. SBNation noticed his great work and enlisted him to run the blog about the New York Jets, and we are all grateful for it.
Suffice it to say that it takes a lot of effort to run a blog, and on behalf of all the members at Gang Green Nation, I'd like to thank John for his hard work. He provides us great insight into the team and great judgment in enlisting moderators and writers (like me! lol). I especially admire how he keeps things in perspective especially after some tough losses and keeps most of us off the ledge.
So rec this post and leave your comments. All hail John B!!!
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Have my babies John!
"Some things you just can't question. Like you can't question why two plus two is four. So don't question it, don't try to look it up. I don't know who made it, all I know is it was put in my head that two plus two is four. So certain things happen. Why does it rain? Why am I so sexy? I don't know." - Shaquille O'Neal
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Aug 26, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Best Jets Blog. Period.
Just tryna make bank, bro.
by bobdolethesnapplelady on Aug 26, 2011 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
John B is
the Darelle Revis of SBN! Thank you!!
Proud to root for the Jets, Mets, and Islanders!!!
Twitter: cmauceri524
Great job!
I had been coming to the site for a while before I realized the concept behind it. I thought it was professional sports writers posting about the Jets. That’s a testament to John B’s quality control. Once I realized it’s all about fan’s posting their thoughts, I’ve been submitted a few posts of my own.
Thanks John!
i have spent the last 15 minutes looking for a sutable seinfeld gif, but i have failed
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
Unffical Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN and AA(seriously, it should be offical)
Completely agree
I think John has done a great job of making this a knowledgeable and fun place to talk Jets football. Kudos! And Rec’d.
i've decided on this one, even though it's relevence to the conversation is nonexsistent
"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengel
i cant spell a nosebleed
Unffical Seinfeld Gif-Man of GGN and AA(seriously, it should be offical)
This is what happens when John B is away the moderators will play.
And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald
Wait… what?
Just tryna make bank, bro.
by bobdolethesnapplelady on Aug 26, 2011 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Btw
I thought you did a great job filling in Bro, lots of great debates (especially the elite qb article). We got good depth here at GGN lol
Thank you very much
I’m the Josh Mauga of GGN writers.
Arm chair GM. Mod/contributing writer at SBN Jets blog GGN.
GangGreenNation.com
dont sell yourself short bro
youre much more like wayne hunter. the backup who fills in more than admirably when called upon and eventually has the chops to get signed to a new big contract and take over a lead role on the team. (as long as you dont tip off GGN’s game plan to Behindthesteelcurtain we’ll be fine)
metsjetsknicksrangers.............can it get any worse?
Thanks for all the work John.
Only been here a short while but already it seems like it’s the best Jets blog out there, and John B appears to be the biggest reason why.
"CAN'T WAIT" to read each of John's threads.
I read all the NY papers each morning, and I must say, here at GGN is what I look forward to. I enjoy reading every word John has to say. As Bart Scott would say, “CAN’T WAIT” to read each thread. GO JETS!!! This is the year!
All hail JB
Liege lord of this great Nation ::salutes::
by Exystence on Aug 26, 2011 4:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bravo!!!
John B thanks for all your hard work and great writing on the Jets! Please keep it up!!!
"Reality is purely the perception of the individual mind. It follows, that since no two minds are alike, no two perceptions of reality are alike. It further follows, that what reality is to one, may seem complete madness to someone else."
– Yefim Novikov
A Pats fan sharing his respect for you, John B...
The way you carry yourself and this blog deserves respect John. It’s not easy for us Pats fans to get along with you Jets fans but the way you carry this blog and demand respect out of every member makes it much easier and more approachable for us Pats fans to be able to share our input. Thank you.
Cyril P
cyrilp715@yahoo.com
What John B. means to me:
The person who used to be merely my favorite sports blogger has become a mentor and then some to me. John B. first became significant to me when I became a regular reader of his blog.
I was just a casual commenter, the sort of loser who argues with trolls on Yahoo! John and a few others selected me to do some quality assurance for the site a while back, something I take enormous pride in. Not just being selected, but being trusted with John’s blog (my favorite sports site) really meant a lot to me.
John has given me his undying support as a mod and a writer. I’m constantly on the defensive doing what I do, and John has never wavered. I’ve screwed up both in the technical and the guideliens aspect of the job, he’s patiently corrected me and stuck by me the whole time.
John B. refused my resignation when an angry Pats fan tried to have me removed. John B has taken flack for what I’ve done more than once, and still stuck by me.
John B. pushed me to do more than moderate, he encouraged me as a writer, something which nobody has ever done with me before. Just the fact that he allows me to take part in GGN behind the scenes is probably more significant than anything he could ever say or do for me, but John’s constant and unwavering support have made all of the effort more than worthwhile to me. I may never be as good a writer or analyst as John and other GGN writers, but I’m trying.
I credit GGN and John for my ever growing knowledge of both football and the Jets, and I attribute the chances he’s given me to staff his site to my growing into a more mature and patient human being (I know, it’s a work in progress).
Thank you John, for everything.
Arm chair GM. Mod/contributing writer at SBN Jets blog GGN.
GangGreenNation.com
by Bro Namath on Aug 26, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
+ a billion
Just tryna make bank, bro.
by bobdolethesnapplelady on Aug 26, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Great Stuff!
Thanks John B for supporting Bro Namath so much. Yet another reason to like and appreciate you. I agree with you that he deserves it! I think he does a great job as well.
"Reality is purely the perception of the individual mind. It follows, that since no two minds are alike, no two perceptions of reality are alike. It further follows, that what reality is to one, may seem complete madness to someone else."
– Yefim Novikov
I will always think of him as John A
He’s just that good.
I only pull for the New York Jets.
by James Calvin on Aug 26, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
John, you said you were a college student...
… At some point last season. Could have fooled me. From the knowledgeable and well written posts and professional blog, I figured you to be an experienced sports journalist. Great job!
I actually am not. Graduated Boston College in 2008.
Editor-In-Chief
Gang Green Nation
SB Nation's Jets Blog
http://www.ganggreennation.com
My apologies
That was jerseyJetsFan who posted in January of this year who is a college student. My recollection was wrong. Still though, your obvious knowledge of football is beyond your years.
That still surprised the hell out of me
I would never have thought you were that young. Not only because of your knowledge of the game, but also because of your calm and mature temperment.
by OldJetsFanatic on Aug 27, 2011 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords
Just thought I’d pop in and leave my respects for John B. Jets/Pats debates can be contentious, and John B does a lot to trammel the tide. It’s appreciated by Pats Pulpit (I think I can say that on behalf of PP, anyway).
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
Contributing Writer at PatsPulpit
Plain And Simple
As Everyone has pointed out, this is one of the greatest Jets Websites on the Web. It very well could be, and has my vote, to be the BEST Website related to our beloved Gang Green. It Beats Out The Actual NYJ Website and NFL’s Website by a mile. Since Coming here I have checked just about every post every day and the Reason I can do that Is Because Of John B. Even Patriot Fans Appreciate His Efforts. This is one of the few things I look forward to reading and checking out.
Thank you for all your hard work. As You can see, we ALL appreciate how hard you must work to make this website such a great one.
Thanks from the Giant fan.
and for your tolerance too.
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'z SUCK!!? Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Spencer Paysinger...Maybe not..
Proud to call this man my friend
I had the absolute pleasure of attending high school and graduating with John B. And I will say this; as good as his analysis is of the Jets, as good as his breakdowns of any given game or play or scenario, as good as his knowledge of announcers past and present…that’s how good of a friend he really is.
Of course he is the most knowledgeable Jets fan that I know. Of course he’s the most articulate and informative Jets fan I know. But more than that, he is my friend. And I can’t tell you how proud I am to say that.
by fobbywobby on Aug 27, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He's my friend too, Fobby ^^ [Recd post]
I can tell you he’s a great person on and off the site. He does so much stuff behind the scenes that goes un-noticed.
John puts so many hours into this site it’s hard to thank him enough. Remember, he has a M-F FT job on top of this.
There are few people I had a business relationship w/ that I call a friend — John is one of the select few. Awesome guy.
Manage/write for GGN, telling it like it is at http://www.ganggreennation.com
Congratulations!
Have some appreciation from the other side of the Atlantic.
"Verde que te quiero verde..."
Το πράσινο είναι ζωή!
That's right, I bleed green multiculturally
"if you shut someone down with class, it's more effective" - Udalango
JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB JB
dude youre a freakin awesome site manager. keep up your awesome work. we are all in your debt
metsjetsknicksrangers.............can it get any worse?
i agree
i was blown away when he said i was 1 of the smartest writer at SBN that means a lot to me
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
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