The D3 Experience: Looking Ahead to 2009
Posted: January 1st, 2009, by Chris JarmonAs we wrap up the ‘08 calendar year and look at what is in store for 2009, I have some reflections, observations and predictions for what will happen over the next year for me, the site, and D3 football in general. It has always been a “tradition” of mine, so to speak, to spend the time leading up to New Year’s Day in reflection. I try to look back on everything I’ve accomplished this year, so that I can appreciate what I’ve done and what a great year it’s been. I do not make the traditional resolutions (which, I might add, are rarely kept), but instead I think about where I am right now in relation to where I want to be, and who I want to be.
I’ve accomplished quite a bit in the realms of football and writing, my two passions. Instead of walking on at a DI school, I decided to commit to D3 Colorado College, and I feel like it’s a perfect fit for me academically, athletically and socially. I was able to do quite well academically during my first semester while playing my first season of college football, during which I played every offensive snap of every game en route to earning Honorable Mention All-SCAC. As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, as proud as I am of these athletic accomplishments I have begun to work even harder so that I may perform at an even higher level next season.
This website has similarly performed beyond expectations. Since starting the site in mid-July, TheD3Experience.com has been featured on SI’s On Campus section twice, and D3Football.com twice. According to my hosting provider’s records, in these first few months I’ve received roughly 22,000 visitors, a number I consider rather extraordinary for a start-up blog with such a specific niche.
I am thankful to those such as D3 Football Editor Pat Coleman who have given me the necessary exposure to make my site grow, and I am additionally thankful to those CC Football parents who have followed my blog with such dedication. Without wonderful people such as these folks, I would not have been able to accomplish anything on the web. As it stands, I’ve been able to accomplish quite a bit with my writing. The demand from visitors has forced me to write even when I don’t feel like it, and subsequently I’ve improved my writing ability.
God willing, I hope to continue writing my success story one post at a time throughout the ‘09 year. Hopefully you’ll continue reading it.
Questions? Comments? E-mail me at chris@thed3experience.com All original material copyright © 2008 Chris Jarmon
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