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For those of you who are already subscribed, a sincere thank you. As part of this thanks, we've put together the following piece on the first 100 days of KSO as a look back on the ride we've been on together.

We don't want to get too deep into numbers, but your commitment to us during these 100 days has allowed this to be the most successful changeover to take place in the Rivals.com network, and allowed this site to continue its growth. It's time to say thank you, and we'll also certainly ask for your continued help and to #tellyourfriends.

Here we go.

What we've done: In 100 days our in-house staff has produced 537 pieces of content, 47 podcasts and 57 videos. That's an average of just over 5.3 pieces of content every day for 100 days.

What you've done: Created tens of thousands of posts and millions of views in just three months on The Foundation. Those numbers aren't exaggerations. There's been celebration, arguments, gifs, tidbits, meltdowns, breaking news, everything. It's perfectly imperfect; and it's your community.

You make this website what it is, nobody else.

Jeffrey Martin (Managing Editor): Can’t believe it’s been 100 days.

Truth be told, after the first couple of weeks, it felt like we’d been doing the site for three months already. But that was more from a comfort standpoint with the rest of the crew - and because of a lack of sleep. Why no rest? Because we were so excited about producing new and compelling content for you all to consume and creating a true community on the message board. We still are, really. It’s what drives us every day.

So, what am I proud of? Everything. I don’t regret a thing, although it’d be regrettable if I didn’t take a moment to thank the crew - DY, FLANDO!, Natz and Nelson - for their efforts. But I have to single out Dale - that’s Matt Hall, guys - for being my co-pilot in this wacky ride. And that’s precisely what he is in this venture - my equal and peer.

As I told him recently, I didn’t want to do this without him. Would I have? I honestly don’t know. It’s weird how life works out - at his wedding, we talked about teaming up one day to deliver the sort of K-State coverage you all deserved. After 100 days at KSO, I’d say we’re well on the way.

Matt Hall (Senior Writer): This site has always meant a lot to me. I subscribed to the K-State Rivals.com site back in 2001. In 2003, I got the opportunity to come onto the site as a part-time writer. It was an opportunity I hadn't earned and was fortunate to have given to me. By 2005, I was the editor of the site and was lucky enough to be in that role as the site doubled in membership and reached its peak of subscribers. It was an honor to be a part of the site with Jason Walker, Tim Fitzgerald, D. Scott Fritchen, Brian Gates, Becky Fitzgerald and many others I'm forgetting and should mention. It was also an honor to pass on the role of editor to somebody more talented than myself, Rob Cassidy - who took it up another notch and is a star in this business.

Since leaving the site (originally to work for the national Rivals site before moving into retail managing Target and Dicks stores - make a joke) I've had regrets about things I could have done differently. I knew I could have worked harder. I knew I could have been more creative. I knew I could have tried more ideas. I knew I could have been much, much better. When I got the opportunity to come back and do this again, and for one of my best friends in Jeffrey Martin, it was maybe the most exciting professional opportunity I've ever had. And, I knew I would refuse to be outworked or have a single regret.

To get to do this again, with Jeff, a high-school/college friend in Chris Nelson, a driven and amazing recruiting analyst in Derek Young, a younger/more talented version of me in Grant Flanders, and most of all my wife Natalee, has been amazing. I want to thank them all for the opportunity and all of you for spending your time here. It's so, so appreciated.

Grant Flanders (K-StateOnline Producer): 100 days already? Seriously? That is nuts.

First I’ll start with the boss. Jeff is the most talented journalist I have been around. Obviously his resume and writing speaks for itself, but seeing it in action in the press box and on the baseline, you see a guy living his dream. Hanging out with him these past 100 days has been awesome. Being able to watch football with him on Sundays or chilling at his favorite coffee shop, I never take those moment for granted.

Next is another guy who gives up a lot for KSO, Matt. He has told me that I remind him of himself when he was my age. I don’t know how true that is, since he’s so darn cool. He had to be the one of the coolest 22-year-olds around. But anyway, Matt is like a brother to me. He gives me the criticism and praise that helps me get better - even at NBA2K.

DY knows so many people. That’s just the start of what makes him good at covering recruiting. Along with all of these connections, he is really good at assessing talent and filling in subscribers on just what you can expect from a certain player. Once you get past that he’s a Buckeyes fan, you see a really cool dude who loves doing what he’s doing.

Didn’t know much about him when I first met him, but Nelson has blown me away with his basketball knowledge. It shows that he used to coach. He’s a die hard K-State fan and he’s very honest with his assessments. I have enjoyed working with him so far and excited to continue. I love basketball and have been watching it my whole life, but I know that I can learn a thing or two from Nelson.

Last but certainly not least, Nats. She’s been the glue to this operation. KSO’s marketing director is so much more than just that. Nats has saved me a few times by bringing equipment to the stadium that we left at her and Matt’s house. She’s done so much for KSO, with nothing in return. Can’t thank her enough.

In these 100 days all of those people above have made KSO super special for me and make working here so much fun.

So here I am, doing what I love and am excited to bring more. I thank all the subscribers for sticking with us. We are only getting better and trying to bring more unique and premium K-State coverage every day. It’s been a pleasure so far.

Derek Young (Senior Recruiting Analyst): The first 100 days have been better than I could have ever expected or anticipated.

First off, working with Nats, Matt, Jeff and Flanders has been an amazing experience. I've never had an opportunity to work editorially as a team before. It was always independent so this was new for me, and now I don't think I'll ever work with a better one than the one I am apart of now.

Recruiting wise, and just myself, I am more proud of the Path of the Program pieces that I put a recruiting spin on, as well as the gigantic thread of coaches on the road and being able to deliver you recruiting information that was all-encompassing like that. I'm still shocked sometimes that it was never covered that way and I'm proud and honored to deliver it to you in a way that you've always deserved.

I'm also proud of the work that my pals here on the site have put out. The Zone Read is amazing every week, Coffee with Chris is fantastic, the pictures from Flando have been outstanding, and Nats' customer service is cutting edge and takes a load off of all of us.

I end up on the site for 12-14 hours a day, not just working, but also enjoying everyone else's work and engaging with everyone. I love what I do. Really, going forward, I just want to continue to do more of the same, and still find ways to hatch out creative content and keep the focus on you, not ourselves.

Chris Nelson (KSO Analyst): There have been two things in my life (not including family and friends) I have been passionate about since I was born - sports and K-State. Many of my fondest memories in life, including winning a state championship as a high school athlete, coaching in state tournaments, and watching many great KSU victories (that would have to be a list of its own), revolve around sports. So when Matt asked me to help with the basketball coverage, needless to say I was extremely excited. Even when I am watching a game as strictly a fan, I tend to be in "coach" mode and find myself watching what is going on off the ball just as much as I watch the ball. Being able to relay my thoughts and analysis to this community truly is a joy.

Generally speaking, in the majority of the non-conference games, the focus is on K-State themselves, and not on a scout of the opponent. As the season progresses into conference play, what the opponent does becomes much more important, and I hope to be able to provide some analysis in that area. For example, what offensive sets do they like to run, where do they go when they need a big bucket, and how does K-State defend those sets. As I am watching a game, I love to jot down plays that I see a team run. If there is any interest we could look at doing some white board sessions where I draw up some of those plays and talk through them. I also look forward to many more message board discussions. There is a ton of basketball knowledge on this board and being able to talk basketball with all of you is a lot of fun. Please feel free to ask me any questions any time. And if I ever say or write something that makes you think, "what in the world is he trying to say," let me know.

I am extremely proud to be a part of this team. The work that Matt, Jeff, Derek, and Grant have done in these first 100 days is remarkable. Each of them care deeply about this website and it shows. Not to take away from the amount of time that the others put in because they all work extremely hard, but I want to applaud and congratulate Matt. He has worked so hard to make this site a great place for K-State fans to come together and talk K-State sports. My role in this site is very small compared to what each of them delivers to you on a daily basis, but I hope the content I do provide lives up to the high standard they have established.

Natalee Hall (Marketing Coordinator): I’ll be cliche and start of by saying, time flies! I truly can’t believe it’s already been 100 days of KSO.

We were all so anxious to get this thing started and here we are now 100 days later still having a blast. I have to brag for a minute about how incredibly proud I am of all the guys, especially Matt. I’m a little biased I know, but of all the sacrifices he has made to provide for our family, I am most proud of seeing him pursue his passion. The support and encouragement from everyone of the work he’s done so far is incredible.

I look forward to continuing to build relationships with all of you through events, tailgates, and the message boards. Getting to know the subscribers personally has been my favorite part of it all, and will continue to be. Thank you to everyone for being apart of KSO!

The following is a collection of kind words we received from the community of The Foundation. Some have been edited for content (sorry for misquoting you!!!) and some simply couldn't be run in this feature despite their hilarity and kind words - but thank you all!!!

"What do I like best about the Foundation?? The gang is all back. The excitement and anticipation is back. This is what I paid for and enjoyed years ago with comments and content worthy of Wildcat sports ... Every time I log onto this site now it feels like a cleansing. Like walking through a beautiful canyon in a national park with a quiet waterfall cascading beside me. I mean I like this place now a lot! ... Thanks to Matt, Jeffrey, Derek and all who are contributing to the new product. It's worth paying for!!! (But don't raise the price or I take back everything I just said) "

-BAXTERmyboy

"I was a customer on this site for decades ... this staff seems to really enjoy being here and is constantly looking for ways to make this site enjoyable and informative. Please keep doing what you're doing!"

-TerryWGDDS

"I’ve really enjoyed the exchange between the KSO staff and its members. It seems very natural and unforced ... The content has been lights out. Your willingness to listen and react to what your customers want to see on this site has been unprecedented ... Keep up the great work, and I’ll keep being one of your most beloved members………." Forever Yours (until a better offer comes around)"

-KSYOU

"When the initial change happened, I didn’t know what to expect ... immediately the KSO crew that was assembled impressed me and the way you all engage with your customers ... I love the interaction with the weekly chats and how you all seem to work nonstop in giving us paying customers what we want in regards to K-State sports ... you have a customer for a long long time in myself. Very appreciative of what you have all done to transform the site, and it also helps that all of your GIF games are strong."

FRANK-EMAW

"The volume of information and the timeliness of your articles is great ... Thanks for your efforts and your structure of your articles. Now we are spoiled, so keep up the good work."

-burt_kansas

"K-State Online has become my go to source for Kansas State Sports information. The staff has taken this site to a whole new level of information and knowledge and really do a great job of conversing with their subscribers. It is the perfect place for Kansas State fans to not only gain knowledge on what is going on in the wold of Kansas State sports, but also to interact with each other in a fun environment! This site is a must for any Kansas State fan!"

-TX

"Since KSO has take over, it has been everything I was hoping for ... To this point it has provided great content that I enjoy reading and provides valuable insight. I really appreciate and dedication and the hard work exhibited by this staff."

-Pdreier

"I am really impressed with K-StateOnline and couldn’t be happier with the money spent. I am surprised with the new content and the frequency of the new articles! Overall, the staff, pace and positive attitudes has made me feel confident about posting and interacting with the message board!"

-AgronomyCat

"I joined because I knew about J-Mart’s reporting and his interactions with fans from when he was at the eagle. I bought the month to month and upgraded after a few because of the insight and content that ALL of you provide. I also appreciate the professional tone and manner in how content is provided."

-efalls

"Once you all got involved I could quickly see that I would feel left out if I wasn’t a part of your gig. Excellent articles and insights, great recruiting coverage, and a message board that is active and fun ... Well done to all of you."

-PurpleWarPig

"... With the staff at KSO, it has been awesome. The interaction with staff members ... the material (stories/videos/recruiting info) are off the charts as well ... Nice work fellas!"

-jjm22

"I wanted to take a minute to commend you and your staff on the outstanding work that you have done ... since your arrival, your team has honestly put more content on than I can keep up with and you have lured some posters back with the positive environment that provide a great amount of inside information ... Thank you! In short, I am a loyal subscriber and I really appreciate the time, effort and care that the KSO team put out there. Please pass on my appreciation and holiday greetings to the crew."

-ksufelis

"Having Matt, J-Mart, Derek and Flando running the K-State Rivals site has been a breath of fresh air! You guys are hitting it out of the park. Love all of the new content you have brought to the site (especially Coffee with Chris). I know I speak for many around KSO that we truly appreciate the back and forth on the message boards and the friendly bantering. Keep up the good work!"

-ccamp8912

"The best way I could describe the few few months or KSO, is that there is literally so much content, it has kept most of my free time occupied ... The staff has made the message boards great as well, and they are a wonderful source of information ... With KSO, I feel like I am getting a bargain for $10/month. I appreciate the great job the KSO team has done, and will continue to be an ecstatic subscriber."

-SigEpKSU

"Just like everyone else on the board praises, I have had the same thoughts. It was been a wonderful experience, and I will continue to visit the board multiple times a day ... I think the biggest enjoyment has been the level of activity ... What Derek has done and continues to do daily makes it worth it. I think the variety you offer through many writers makes it even more impressive that you all can bring the high level and insight. .. I know if there is a recent commit/decommit or offer on the table, there is no lag to getting on KSO to already see a topic started. I have no complaints at all and will continue to subscribe. Keep up the great work."

-dkorthksu

To commemorate 100 days of K-StateOnline, what follows is the KSO 100. It's the 100 most (maybe) memorable things to us about the first 100 days of K-StateOnline.

This list is in no particular order, and is not particularly well thought-out, either.

But, hopefully, it's fun.

1. Matt, Natalee and Jeff trying to come up with a name for the podcast for roughly an hour before Matt randomly said, “Uh, how about show instead of cast?” And The KSO Show was born.

2. Meeting Derek Young for the first time, and Jeff and Matt telling him they honestly thought at first that he wouldn’t be necessary for the site. They were wrong.

3. Trying to come up with clever names for every single piece of content. Rest in peace 3BP, I GOT FIVE ON IT, Commit Conjecture, Pledge Please, WAFFLE HOUSE (!) and many, many more.

4. Learning the meaning of the user name BOwnerJamz.

5. The KSO Show edition at the Beer Sellar in Nashville.

6. The Edition of The KSO Show where Matt didn’t turn on the mics.

7. Jeff Martin opening the first edition of the KSO Show by screaming into the mic and losing listeners forever.

8. Natalee being talked out of picking Vanderbilt on the air in Nashville.

9. Reading The Zone Read for the first time.

10. Midnight on August 31/Sept. 1.

11. Matt McCrane yelling “Special teams!!!” at the KSO Staff after the win in Lawrence.

12. The idea of Coffee with Chris.

13. Free YETI.

14. The KSO .gif-off thread.

15. J-Mart’s epic chat.

16. TerpTalk

17. Matt and Jeff passionately arguing about stuff.

18. Flando being late. To everything.

19. Talking to Brett McMurphy the day of his Jim Leavitt report.

20. Talking to Rob Cassidy that same day.

21. The KSO car-cast on the way back from Stillwater.

22. Spending an hour at The Anchor in Wichita on the way back from Stillwater.

23. The first KSO Show at the YardBar and the guests we had on.

24. The second KSO Show at the YardBar and the guests we had on.

25. FattyFest- and doing it bigger next year

26. Natalee Hall's "fresh bread" speech.

27. All the Dick’s Sporting Goods jokes.

28. Derek Young learning about Kansas State University.

29. Grant Flanders’ belief that Xavier Sneed is the greatest player in college basketball history.

30. Jeff Martin’s liking of anybody who shares one of his son’s names.

31. Natalee Hall trying to understand message board lingo.

32. Team Katy vs. Team Taylor

33. Redd coming to press row to see his dad at a basketball game, but his dad was at Dick’s.

34. BRIAN PATRICK!!!

35. The first edition of The KSO-wards.

36. The not well received KSO-ward for poster of the year.

37. Every gosh darn poster on the site.

38. The flak we took for reporting Jesse Ertz’ season-ending injury.

39. Our desire to be different and report in a manner that hasn’t been done before. And, to never be complacent.

40. The reverse Q&A.

41. Reading the Zone replacing The Zone Read.

42. Flando’s Monday Night Chat.

43. Derek absolutely dominating the first week of recruiting coverage after the regular season.

44. Derek dominating every week of recruiting coverage.

45. Matt comparing everybody he can to Joey Bosa.

46. Derek comparing everybody he can to Desmond King of Iowa.

47. ksu_FANs basketball stats.

48. Baller’s #hope.

49. TX’s nuggets.

50. Dan Gish’s nuggets.

51. Chicken nuggets (from Chic-Fil-A)

52. Two nights in Aggiveville that were more fun than they should have been.

53. The final play of the Iowa State game.

54. Leaving our jaws on the ground in the pressbox in Stillwater.

55. The first KSO Post Show.

56. Chris Nelson's constant battle to not say "we."

57. Grant Flanders' Heisman pick.

58. Grant Flanders' flip flopping.

59. FLANDO!

60. Derek’s recruiting sideline report from the West Virginia game.

61. Our postgame report from the field of the West Virginia game that started with time still left on the clock.

62. #TeamDelton.

63. #TeamSkylar.

64. Dalton Schoen puns.

65. Matt and Derek’s hour-long argument in the basement about scholarship use.

66. Matt picking K-State’s record anywhere from 10-2 to 5-7 during the regular season.

67. Derek reminding us weekly what games he got right.

68. Derek reminding Grant Flanders 17 times how bad Ohio State beat Michigan State.

69. Matt making fun of Jeff’s “Rockpile” jacket.

70. Ignoring Thebalo’s request to hang out in Hillsboro.

71. ksugop80’s ability to burn Matt at a moment’s notice.

72. Jeff and Matt benching really hard for one week.

73. Natalee telling Jeff and Matt they were getting fat.

74. Derek not getting fat.

75. HyVee podcasts in front of eight people.

76. Chris Nelson’s basketball analysis.

77. Recruiting Big Boards.

78. Study Hall, even when it took five hours.

79. Jeff’s vision for The Post Game in football and basketball.

80. Player X!

81. Trying to think of a better name than ‘Player X’ and ultimately settling on 'Player X.'

82. People realizing Jeff Martin had taken over this site.

83. People originally not liking the name K-StateOnline.

84. Nick Walsh BURNING McCrane and Sean Snyder.

85. Matt’s insistence to shove wrestling theme music into the podcast.

86. Flanders teaching us all about the Absolute Ice commercial skits.

87. Jeff ignoring those skits.

88. Basketball practices.

89. Levi Wolters dunking on Redd in the driveway.

90. Everything Levi Wolters has done for this site.

91. THE WISE GUY!!!!! (It’s not Levi Wolters, but it's somebody ...)

92. Jill, Jeff’s wife, being so unselfish to let this happen.

93. Flando posting an unedited edition of The KSO Show by accident, and a member kindly pointing it out to us.

94. Matt pretending he picked Clemson to win the national title (he picked USC).

95. Derek actually picking Florida State to win the national title.

96. Flando’s teachers for letting him miss a lot of class.

97. Derek’s outside perspective.

98. Jeff’s talent.

99. The future.

100. Having the first 100 days go better than we ever could have imagined, thanks 100% to the response of the community on this site and the input, engagement and help provided by all of you.

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