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A Good First Day Winds Down

Well, we’ve made it through nearly one full day at NBC without getting fired.

So if the over/under in your office pool was one and you took the under, you might be a redneck.  Or a dumbass.  Or both.

It was a very good day.  We set an all-time PFT traffic record for July 1, more than doubling our prior high-water mark.  And even as NBC began the process of promoting the site in ways it has never been promoted before, we continued our old-school promotional efforts, with a variety of radio spots including a visit with our new NBC colleague, Dan Patrick.

We also did an extended Live Blog, which as usual strayed from its stated purpose.

And, as always, we provided continuous updates regarding all relevant developments in the NFL, along with the stuff that otherwise caught our attention.

As to those of you who didn’t know about us before we joined forces today with NBC, we hope you’ll be back, often.

As to those of you who have been with us before we flipped the switch, we hope you like what you see, and that you’ll continue to believe that you’re getting your money’s worth.

If you ever conclude otherwise, we’ll send you a full refund.

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24 Responses to “A Good First Day Winds Down”
  1. Buschman says: Jul 1, 2009 11:36 PM

    The site looks great, but why an’t we rate comments anymore?

  2. Eustus says: Jul 1, 2009 11:39 PM

    Congrats on the first day of your new venture.
    And Happy Canada Day.

  3. MasterShake says: Jul 1, 2009 11:44 PM

    We got your back Florio. Some of us…..way back. Regardless, you’ve built a support group with “clones” (sorry) that will be here to stroke your ego and then shame ourselves with our dribble. Some of us hope you allow us to be ourselves, and instead of banning us, you blame us for being, well, ourselves.
    Is that a peacock or a gay pride bumper sticker?

  4. Because_I_Can says: Jul 1, 2009 11:47 PM

    You think people will finally quit saying “What the hell is profootballtalk??” when I tell them that’s where I read something first?
    Cause i’m doubting it…
    Like the new look…keep doing what you do.

  5. Bubby Brister says: Jul 1, 2009 11:54 PM

    Channel 11 in Pittsburgh also reported your story about Charlie Batch tonight and gave you full credit for the story. I also caught you on NFLN’s Top Ten Return Aces the other night.
    Christ, Florio, you really ARE part of the real media now.

  6. buckdw says: Jul 1, 2009 11:55 PM

    I’ll take a Pepsi Prize Pack with my refund. Anyway I can get Henway to sign my copy of the QoF?

  7. purplescar says: Jul 1, 2009 11:56 PM

    the end is near, so long PFT, next thing you’ll have your own fantasy football deal.

  8. Stone says: Jul 2, 2009 12:15 AM

    How about doing something about the mobile version of the site? I used to be able to look at the site on yahoo mobile on my bberry but I can’t find you now. Fix that shit.

  9. Yaz says: Jul 2, 2009 12:50 AM

    Crazy day. I feel like Brick during Veronica’s first broadcast.
    You’re not Florio.

  10. Alpha says: Jul 2, 2009 1:43 AM

    Congrats, Florio – the site has ascended to new heights and it is one of the best for football news.
    So this doesn’t sound as a suck up post though, wtf did I have to re-register? You to big to show the love to those who have been here for years? ;)

  11. clintdogg says: Jul 2, 2009 1:46 AM

    Bring back comment ratings.

  12. DoomsDayD75 says: Jul 2, 2009 2:56 AM

    I see you have your own line of jizz rags now. Congratulations! You’ve hit it big Mike !

  13. DoomsDayD75 says: Jul 2, 2009 2:58 AM

    Seriously though, PFT clothes? The logo you stole off of a bathroom stall doesn’t need to be on clothing.

  14. bosummers32 says: Jul 2, 2009 3:04 AM

    My only complaint is that my edge in my long-time fantasy football league disappeared… someone is sure to find out about you now.
    So much for tearing it up three years running.

  15. Xiidaen says: Jul 2, 2009 6:46 AM

    The real reason it wasn’t ABC is finally revealed…
    Today, on the Oprah Winfrey show…
    YOU get a copy of Q0tF!
    YOU get a copy of Q0tF!
    YOU get a copy of Q0tF!
    YOU get a copy of Q0tF!
    …hey, why is everyone leaving?

  16. PFTdisabledMyID says: Jul 2, 2009 7:43 AM

    PFT locked out all IDs without 200 posts and won’t answer emails about re-instating them.
    Of all the great things about the new site – that blows the hardest.
    WTF Florio? Why walk on previous subscribers with your golf shoes?

  17. realityonetwo says: Jul 2, 2009 7:58 AM

    So are we gonna have to hear about Day Two all day long today? When do you stop covering yourself?

  18. David says: Jul 2, 2009 8:35 AM

    Florio,
    I hit your page up about once every 2 hours… Love what you do. Keep up the good work.

  19. goose08 says: Jul 2, 2009 8:46 AM

    stop crying about it and re register, christ it takes 15 seconds moron

  20. Simdogga77 says: Jul 2, 2009 9:02 AM

    Yeah Florio we need comment ratings back and user ratings back (i.e. rookie, head coach, etc.).
    Also, the mobile site needs major work.
    We’re only telling you these things because we love you!

  21. Agent Michael Scarn says: Jul 2, 2009 9:27 AM

    If you don’t get no respect, you might be a redneck.

  22. LL Live says: Jul 2, 2009 10:19 AM

    LOL…the over under zinger…the holy crap I quit my day job…good stuff
    Congratulations Florio, you did it…you actually did it…people love you…they really love you…nah, but you do have some credibility now…
    PS – I don’t have your back…but love the site

  23. boltschick says: Jul 2, 2009 10:58 AM

    The site seems a lot faster.
    I hated the comment ratings and glad to see them gone.

  24. empty13 says: Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM

    glad to see i dont have to keep re-registering again. from a longtime poster, of the “over 200″ club.
    i dont miss the ratings either. never cared for that crapola.

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