Bruins Nation Turns Four
While the community of Los Angeles is celebrating a World Championship, there is another occasion to raise a glass here on BN. Four years ago today we launched this little virtual bar for those who bleed blue and gold on the internets. It was Odysseus who got the blogging started originally by creating Fire Karl Dorrell. He invited Ajax and yours to share our thoughts (okay, venting/ranting in frustration are more appropriate words for it) on the state of football program back then.
We found out that we just liked writing about lot more than just a football coach who wasn't getting it done. Soon enough three close friends including Tyler from Athletics Nation invited us to become first non baseball blog to join SBNation.
So there we were on June 15th of 2005 launching Bruins Nation hoping it will emerge as a new community that will platy a prominent part in shaping the narratives within larger UCLA community of alums, students and fans who are devoted to our athletic programs. A very raw and unpolished original welcome post was bumped up again on June 22nd after we got linked up DailyKos)
It's been fun and we will keep doing it because chatting up about those magical four letter will never stop being fun. Thanks again to everyone who has been with us from the very beginning. Thanks again to everyone who has stayed with us since joining the party.
Lot's to be happy about in a beautiful Monday in this little corner of the internets. So raise a glass and say cheers.
Carry on.
GO BRUINS.
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Thanks to Nestor et al...
It can be a thankless “job”, and sometimes not everyone sees eye-to-eye but BN is going strong. It has established itself as an incredible source of info, insight, and debate.
There are haters out there (hey, sometimes I’m not too happy with some of the viewpoints), but the UCLA family is fairly united through the efforts of the moderators of this and other blogs.
UCLA – what can be said about it that hasn’t already? Beautiful school, wonderful people, awesome tradition. The BEST decision I’ve ever made. I’d wager to say was yours too :-)
by impaulv on Jun 15, 2009 5:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to Nestor and all the front-pagers
Even better than being an incredible source of info, etc., BN is also a credible one.
by bru79 on Jun 15, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear, Hear!
Thanks esp to the managers, and to everyone who has been a part of BN, for creating a place where we can share our thoughts on the greatest University in the world. BN has truly helped maintain my interest and increase my passion for all things Bruin. Here’s to 4 more years, and then another 4…
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
by gbruin on Jun 15, 2009 6:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
I enjoy the takes and discussion. Keep up the good work.
by RealisticBruinFan on Jun 15, 2009 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Mgrs, and Happy Bday BN!
Thanks to all the moderators and founders for all the tireless work they have put into this blog, creating a place we can all share our opinions on all things UCLA.
And thanks to Karl Dorrell in some small part for uniting the fanbase that made it necessary for this site to exist.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jun 15, 2009 8:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Fire Karl Dorrell" hmmm
where does Dumpdorrel fit in here. Was BN related to them, other than common cause. It was Dumpdorrel that brought me into the the blogoshpere and eventually introduced me to BN.
Great job on BN. I cannot imagine the time required to run this place, well with jobs, commutes, wife(this one really consumes a chunk of time), children, chores, bills, recession, you name it.
by brewnz on Jun 15, 2009 8:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DD and BN are (were) seperate
But we did frequent crossposting with DD making frequent contributions.
by Tydides on Jun 15, 2009 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would also add
Even though some of us got our first try at blogging on FKD, that site can’t really be considered as BN’s original site because of the mission of that site was narrow and based on a single issue. We knew we needed something broader and more focused on all aspects of UCLA athletics so that we didn’t feel like we were going beyond scope when writing about anything related to UCLA sports. BN met that need perfectly and it’s been a fun place to engage with fellow alums and students on all matters related to UCLA sports.
I still remember the heckles about how BN was going to shut down after Dorrell left UCLA. Well so much for that.
by Nestor on Jun 15, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
to Nestor and to everyone who makes this site so entertaining and informative. It’s simply a terrific resource.
Great job, everyone!
by Barnes2JJ on Jun 15, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to BN and all the contributors
Along with Tydides, i came this way via DD. I passed this site on to other UCLA alums and all are pleased with the content. How anyone can take the time to keep this as current as it is is beyond my comprehension. 7 days a week…..
Bill
BillSouthBay
by Mensgym on Jun 15, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean brewnz
I came to BN from the BRO boards in ‘06. What made me stay was the community, which brings up the point I’d like to make: It’s all the contributors that make this a great place to be for four years running now. We have such a wide variety of fanshots, fanposts, and comments from people all over, even now in a relatively “quiet” time for our alma mater. Keep up the great work everyone.
by Tydides on Jun 15, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Awesome To Be A Part Of This
For a die-hard Bruin living back here in the upper Midwest I can’t tell you how much it means to be able to connect with all my Bruin brothers and sisters in SoCal – and around the nation as well.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Jun 15, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks as always guys
This is a really wonderful little community, long may it continue!
by irishbruin on Jun 15, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember distinctly how I found this place
I was about to open my veins after another football game in which our alleged coach managed to lose one his players could have one if he had simply left them alone. There were many such games, and I can’t remember which one at this point.
Anyway, I needed to vent, so I thought I would see what was out there. I googled “Fire CTS” and voila – here I was knocking at Nestor’s door. (And at Dump Dorrell’s door, too.) That was several thousands of typing minutes ago, time which could have been far more fruitful, but not necessarily as enjoyable. I’m sure my cardiovascular system would have revolted had I not had this site to let off some steam. And if you aren’t buying the medical necessity for the existence of the BN, let’s not leave out that it’s fun and informative. I know there are still a few people out there who disagree with me on various things (and you know who you are), and I hope eventually to convert you to my way of thinking (which, as you will have noted, does not involve splitting an infinitive.)
Thank you Nestor, et al. Let’s keep it rolling. (Been a while since someone found dog turds in the pudding over at Figueroa. Let’s push that button a while, as soon as the Laker afterglow wears off.)
by Fox 71 on Jun 15, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FOUR MORE YEARS! FOUR MORE YEARS!
Congratulations guys.
by Todd on Jun 15, 2009 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you to all the front-pagers
for making this blog a must read for UCLA fans.
by gilbert on Jun 15, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for all the hard work
as long as your around, this will always be my first stop for UCLA news, and more than that, the first place to vent and discuss whatever is on our minds. Thanks for making it happen!
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 15, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Odd Thought
I spend more time with my BN friends — none of whom I would recognize should they walk into my office, than I do with my other friends.
I feel more connected to BN than to any other group to which I belong.
I feel closer to home and less like I live in Texas — every time I click on BN.
Thanks to Nestor, the front pagers, and my friends here for making this such a great community.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jun 15, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Congratulations and many thanks...
to Nestor and the other principals who created BN and keep it healthy and strong. I would never have dreamed of such a site and now find I can’t live without it.
I predict many more years of success, because of two ingredients: 1) the greatness of UCLA and 2) the contributions of its on-line community. The word will continue to spread — just do a Yahoo search on “USC scandals” and you get a quick link to Menelaus on BN!
by ucla7477 on Jun 15, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I echo the sentiment already shared by most
I don’t post nearly as much as most, but when I stumbled upon this site a ways back – I thought I found Nirvana. A place where I could find all my Bruin news – and discuss topics with fellow fanatics. Then, I found the insight amazing. And even though I might disagree on certain points on occasion, all opinions are well articulated, researched, and informed. But what would you expect from fellow Bruin alums… ’97 here…. Thanks to all you guys who make this site as awesome as it is…
by Nakatomi Plaza on Jun 15, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday BN!!
Thank you to Nestor and the Moderators/Front-pagers. Your efforts are much much appreciated.
Love and appreciation to the rest of the community. It’s a joy to read and participate in the best sports blog on the web. I find it so rewarding to see our site being oft-mentioned in recent mainstream media (ie. ESPN). Here’s to many more years of Bruin love and glory!
by HK Bruin on Jun 16, 2009 1:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to all those who contribute to BN
As a out-of-towner now, this is my main source of UCLA info. Instead of searching for Daily Bruin and LA Times (and other MSM) articles and trying to sift through the biases and agendas to find out what is actually taking place in Westwood, I am fortunate to be able to log on here and get my Bruin fix with the knowledge that the info gathered here is credible.
You guys help keep me an intense, die hard UCLA supporter. Thanks.
by NorCalBruin08 on Jun 16, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome site
Fantastic community.
Great content.
I came here for the first time via a Stewart Mandel article with a link to a BN poll. I got totally hammered on my first post, it was pretty hilarious. Then, incidentally, that poll and BN were mentioned in Mandel’s book!
Anyway, I hardly go on any other sports sites anymore, unless they’re linked in BN.
Thanks for the laughs, for the passion and for bringing together a lot of great people.
Also, some people may think that they spend “too much time” on BN…but think about how much time you would waste scouring the internet for articles. That’s part of the beauty of BN for me, it filters out all the drivel.
Carry on!
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on Jun 16, 2009 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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