Fan Connection June 17: Happy 25th Anniversary to PatsFans.com

[jmt57]

Today in Patriots History
PatsFans​

Happy 25th birthday to PatsFans
Born June 17, 2000


Twenty-five years ago today Ian Logue registered the domain name PatsFans.com, and registered as the first member of this forum.

The rest, as the saying goes, is history.

Cool Link Thread '21-Years Ago Today...'

Jun 17, 2021

21-Years ago today (6/17/00) I registered the domain patsfans.com, having no idea that the following year would be the start of what it's been for the team. It's just really cool that we've all been able to enjoy it together and I honestly can't believe it's been that long...what a crazy ride. Thank you to all of you who visit each day & for all the friends & people I've gotten to know over the years, as well as the ones who are no longer with us. Realizing that we've had so many who were a part of this community and that I played a part in that is incredibly humbling...I don't have...

• Ian
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Ian

www.patsfans.com

 

[Pape]

@Ian



your lil' website can now legally drink in all 50 states!

 

[Ian]

I registered the domain and started planning the site after I learned Rivals.com - the site I was contributing to at the time - was going away.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Thank you to everyone who is still here (and to those who are no longer with us ) for being a part of this crazy corner of the internet we're still managing to hold down, even with how the landscape continues to change. And thank you to those who have supported me both with your PMs over the years during the difficult periods, and for those who have kicked in donations to help me sustain it.

Looking forward to what the next 20 years have in store, and I'll do the best I can to hopefully continue to hold up my end of things, and I'm absolutely forever grateful.

 

[ViperGTS]

Congrats on a quarter century! Pretty impressive.

 

[Ian]

Thanks @jmt57 - Merged my post into this. My almost 50-year-old eyes apparently didn't pan down the page.

 

[Boston Boxer]

Today in Patriots History
PatsFans​

Happy 25th birthday to PatsFans
Born June 17, 2000


Twenty-five years ago today Ian Logue registered the domain name PatsFans.com, and registered as the first member of this forum.

The rest, as the saying goes, is history.

Cool Link Thread '21-Years Ago Today...'

Jun 17, 2021

21-Years ago today (6/17/00) I registered the domain patsfans.com, having no idea that the following year would be the start of what it's been for the team. It's just really cool that we've all been able to enjoy it together and I honestly can't believe it's been that long...what a crazy ride. Thank you to all of you who visit each day & for all the friends & people I've gotten to know over the years, as well as the ones who are no longer with us. Realizing that we've had so many who were a part of this community and that I played a part in that is incredibly humbling...I don't have...

• Ian
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Ian

www.patsfans.com

all hail @Ian What you have created for us is nothing short of amazing. Can we build a statue of you on this site???

 

[Ian]

all hail @Ian What you have created for us is nothing short of amazing. Can we build a statue of you on this site???

LOL. I recently recovered a lot of the content from those early years, pretty psyched about that. Added a "This Week in Patriots History" block, mostly inspired by @jmt57 's posts over the years. Kind of cool to stumble across some of those old articles as they come up. I think there are over 15k of them we've all written over the years...which is bananas.

 

[Mike the Brit]

That is amazing, Ian. Congratulations and thanks for everything!

(I must have joined in 2001 or 2002 because of a reference in the Globe by Nick Cafardo. Everyone says that his heart wasn't in football, but he did a fine job as a beat reporter in my view, and that was the best turn he did this reader.)

 

[Ian]

That is amazing, Ian. Congratulations and thanks for everything!

(I must have joined in 2001 or 2002 because of a reference in the Globe by Nick Cafardo. Everyone says that his heart wasn't in football, but he did a fine job as a beat reporter in my view, and that was the best turn he did this reader.)

He was amazing, and a great guy. I was fortunate enough to meet him back in my days of being down there at the stadium, and he was just a kind and genuine person...and I can still remember the moment I read the piece years later mentioning this place. It was really, really cool. Was definitely saddened when he passed.

 

[patchick]

Many thanks, Ian! The number of us still hanging around here with a Sep 13, 2004* start date is a tribute to the community you've built. I've learned to be a better football fan here, not to mention learning how to not rise to troll bait. (I've abandoned some mighty fine rants without posting over the years!)


*For those who haven't spent a quarter century here, that was the date of the grand relaunch to this platform. As a website operator myself, I am in awe that Ian has maintained continuity ever since.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I was 17 years old at the time getting ready for my Senior year of high school to begin.

That 2000 season was rough.

 

[DaBruinz]

Congratulation, Ian! You rock the Interwebs, my friend!

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Thanks @jmt57 - Merged my post into this. My almost 50-year-old eyes apparently didn't pan down the page.

50 years? Pfft, most here are past that, some by a LONG way(I'm 60).
Thanks for all you do buddy.

G

 

[Wozzy]

Good stuff Ian, been posting since the 90’s on boston.com sports forums, but I should have migrated over here sooner. You’ve outlasted them all and are of the highest quality.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

So many cats have leapt off of the sofa and screamed MEEEEOW!

 

[jmt57]

Time for a few songs from the PatsFans Greatest Hits album.

Thread 'I don't care.I can't stand it!'

Oct 19, 2014

How is it that Denver can afford the guys they have on that team vs the Ocean state job lot jags that Brady has to work with on the Pats.
Do you think Denver has lot of money under the cap?
There are 4 teams in the AFC better than the Pats right now and there is no excuse for it.

• Patradomous
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Thread 'WHY RYAN TANNEHILL SUCK- PATRIOT REDSKIN PREVIEW (AN EPIC TALE OF DIKEMBE)'

Nov 3, 2015

HELLO ALL AM DIKEMBE I HOPE U ENJOYED THE SUCKAGE OF RYAN TANNEHILL HE HAS NOT TEXTED ME BACK SINCE HE STARTED TO TALK THAT TRASH

SINCE THE PATRIOT WILL OBVIOUSLY CRUSH THE INDIAN REVOLUTION, IT IS NOT WORTH DIKEMBE PREVIEW. IN FACT, DIKEMBE CANNOT NAME 3 PLAYERS ON THE INDIAN REVOLUTION THAT AREN'T QUARTERBACK.

ANYWAYS INSTEAD DIKEMBE WILL SPIN AN EPIC YARN OF HIS LIFE FOR YOU GOOD PEOPLE

AHEM

SO THE YEAR WAS 2013 . DIKEMBE WAS SHOPPING ONLINE FOR A NEW HOT TUB FILTER- DIKEMBE LIKE HOT BATH IN LEISURE TUB, IT IS QUITE NICE AND TOASTIE WARM. ANYWAYS DIKEMBE RECEIVED A LITTLE MESSAGE ON...

• dikembe
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Content Post Thread 'The Gang Green Players present: The SB Thread. A tragedy in 3 parts.'

Feb 6, 2017

Come, enjoy this ride with me.

This is supposed to be the best defense in the league?

Brady steps up in the pocket and throws a pick 6 !!!!

Hahahahah

The ball is too fat.
It's not fair. Brady can't throw a fat ball.

A Gisele meltdown on it's way....

Just signed in for the obligatory, muwaahahahahahhahahaaaahahhahah

How does it feel? Let Bellichick suck my 10 year olds ****? Die Pats die. Die Boston fans die.

Biggest upset in SB history if this holds up

Coukld be end of BB and Brady run

boo hoo

Brady sweating bullets today...luv...

• fnordcircle
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Content Post Thread 'Idle Thoughts - the "I didn't see THAT one coming" edition'

Sep 12, 2016

C'mon, Be honest, when they introduced the OL did you REALLY think they had a chance if every break didn't go their way. Instead, just about all the breaks and bounces went the other way, and they STILL won the F%cking game.

I just was hoping that we'd see a competitive game with good defense, and at least some competence from the offense. Well I saw all three and more. Once they hit the 4th quarter, I felt strongly, that regardless of how the game ended, the Pats were leaving big winners in the long run. The fact they actually won the game was just a bonus....although a very BIG...

• patfanken
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Patriots Rumor Thread 'Malcolm Butler Mega Thread'

Jan 15, 2018

Just not having the kind of year I expected. Is it psychological ? Is he not getting the help with some WR's he used to? Anytime someone caught the ball Saturday I was looking for 21 trailing the play, ok sometimes it was Rowe . Can he turn it around for next games?

What about his free agency worth now, has to be down . Man the saints lucked out with Lattimore . Don't remember were we hoping for their 11th pick ?

What's Wrong With Malcolm Butler This Season?

Was trying to find CB ratings , couldn't...

• nowayback
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PATRIOTS NEWS Thread 'Kraft Orchids Case - Prosecuters Want a Tug Rule?'

Feb 22, 2019

Uhhhhhh

• Joey007
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Game Day Thread Thread 'OFFICIAL: PATRIOTS vs. Ravens Divisional Playoff Game Thread'

Jan 10, 2015

So, let's hear it guys.. Post your comments, concerns, over-reactions,etc, here today..

Please post your comments, knee jerk reactions and insightful observations regarding today's Divisional Playoff game vs the Baltimore Ravens Please do not start other threads concerning or during today's game as they will be merged or deleted.

Game time is 4:35 PM ET at Gillette and will be televised on NBC

Please read Ian's thread, which is a sticky, week regarding conduct on the game thread. Please act accordingly if you want to be around for future games...

• DaBruinz
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Game Day Thread Thread 'The Official Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl 49 Game thread'

Feb 1, 2015

Please post your comments, knee jerk reactions, and insightful observations regarding tonight Super Bowl game, on this thread.

A separate thread has been set up for pre-game and halftime activities not related to the actual game, so please post those comments on that thread.

The game is scheduled to kick around at 6:30 PM EST in Glendale Arizona. NBC will do the broadcast of tonight's game . Weather will not be a factor as the game is being played indoors.

As this is the last game thread of the year, please try to keep the comments and banter civil. Is that too much to ask? ...

• PATSNUTme
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Content Post Thread 'Does anyone think there is a chance Mayo is one and done?'

Oct 2, 2024

Yes I am fully aware this is highly unlikely but the only way I see it happening is if he loses the locker room especially since he was hired because he connects with the players. The reason I started this thread (which I am sure many will hate) is because there seems to be some cracks in the foundation already.

Godchaux recently called out some nameless guys on the defense calling them selfish and insinuating there is some freelancing going on. I think most of us have surmised that he is likely talking about Keion White or Josh Uche. Guys looking out for number one already only a month...

• 203Pat
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Content Post Thread 'GEAUX PATRIOTS'

Feb 4, 2017

We remember after 40 or more years of loving a team that was the joke of the NFL. We were befriended by Patriots fans when you came to NO in 2009. You didn't make fun of us, and even in the papers it was quoted how great your fans were. You really made a huge impression on us and that never went away. You are really an amazing football fanbase and Im am sure in my heart your team is a product of the good solid fans of NE.

Most of you are such old fans you still remember the bad days...

• pherein
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Content Post Thread 'Congrats...'

Dec 17, 2017

Congrats on the win in an absolutely crazy game.

My thoughts:

• For about 60 seconds, the game seemed to play out exactly to my ‘best scenario’ prediction (all the way down to the final 31-27 score . Pitt was able to play ball control successfully, and while neither defense really stopped the other, Pitt was able to get just enough pressure to keep TB from completely going off.
• I thought Pitt pretty much went all-in on the man coverage concept, which was pretty courageous considering their injuries in the secondary (as well as the youth that would be playing). Obviously Brady...

• lillloyd
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Thread 'ESPN Gets Body Slammed on Patriots Day at Boston Marathon'

Apr 17, 2017

ESPN Gets Body Slammed on Patriots Day


This is great. So this guy on Twitter shares this awesome photo of a guy with this sign, surely giving the runners at today's Boston Marathon motivation not to quit, like the Pats.



Well, among other media outlets who wanted to use this photo, BSPN asked again.



Well, if you've been following this pattern for the past year, you know what's next.



Boom. They really need to stop asking Pats fans for anything. We will NOT GIVE THEM AN INCH.

• AtomicDawg
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Thread 'BSPN Denied Yet Again!!!!!'

Feb 7, 2017

Steve P, you are now a legend!!!

• AtomicDawg
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Content Post Thread 'Mr Kraft, The Time has Come To Ask: Whose Side Are You On?'

Jan 19, 2015

I posted this in the Deflate-Gate thread, but feel it deserves a separate thread.

This has been going on for years since Cameragate. It didn't work then, and it won't work now. Mr. Kraft, it is time to side with your fans - - your customers, and not with your drinking buddies in the boardroom. We are here and loyal to you and the New England Patriots, but that loyalty is a two way street and you WILL be in danger of losing some of that customer base BEFORE Tom Brady and Bill belichick leave if you continue to accept mud being slung at the franchise without fighting back. Accepting a...

• shmessy
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Content Post Thread 'Idle thoughts - the championship edtion'

Feb 4, 2019

This one is going to be structure less. Just some disorganized observations that will help me digest what I just saw.

1. A family emergency caused me to miss the first half, and I'm sure that was one of the reasons my blood pressure remained so low. After looking at the stats and hearing about that first half, I image it must have been extremely frustrating, especially given how well the defense was playing.

2. I knew about the Brady pick, which after I saw a replay of it, wasn't as horrible as I thought. Coleman made a nice play on the ball, it gets deflected, and unfortunately...

• patfanken
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[sturmrider]

Thank you Ian for providing a place where we can go and enjoy the Patriots as well as blow off steam. Hope you have another twenty years in you though I doubt I will make that mark I can enjoy it as long as possible.

 

[Mike the Brit]

@jmt57

"There's no way David Patten makes this team". And another where one poster offered to drink another poster's ... er, micturition.

EDIT: The unforgettable Adam Seward. And NEM on Charlie Weis ...