The rumor
Somehow, Maryland fans are always on top of the news -- even my news.
Yes, it's true. I'm leaving The Sun to cover the ACC for ESPN.com. Feel free to join me there later this month. I might even write about the Terps -- next year. :)
This is my last week bloggin' for ya, and the Boston College game will be my last kickoff with The Sun (a lovely 8 p.m. sendoff).
Rest assured my editors will find an outstanding replacement, and The Sun will always be the place for the best local coverage of the Terps.
The job at ESPN.com is pretty much all ACC football all the time. Podcasts, online chats, blogs ... you get the idea.
There's no need to get all mushy or any of that, unless you're crying because I've still got a week left.
I just wanted to verify a rumor. It's part of the job.
Comments
Heather, I am crushed. I am going to miss you at basketball games. How are we ever going to finish our feud that you started last year?
Posted by: Ben | November 5, 2007 9:12 AM
BEN - Don't worry, I'm sure I'll get to a hoops game or two in some capacity. Wait, that I started???!
Posted by: Heather D | November 5, 2007 9:17 AM
hey,
thanks for bringing the info on the Terps. The Sun has the best coverage of my classmates of the area newspapers and i guess you r part of the reason. high five on the ESPN job. can u get me an internship w espn?
thanks
Posted by: Terp '08 | November 5, 2007 9:22 AM
Heather, we'll miss you. Not all of the comments have been on the mark, but at least you could always see the effort and the personal touch. I especially liked the blog and the constant feedback that you provided.
Good luck getting to the "The Show."
Posted by: Furzyweb | November 5, 2007 9:34 AM
We went through this at Maryland Madness. Remember the first article last season? It started out talking about the students.
Posted by: Ben | November 5, 2007 9:34 AM
BEN - Yes, but my point is YOU guys started it with the stuff you were saying! I know, I know, you miss me already ...
Posted by: Heather D | November 5, 2007 9:37 AM
HD, where we can find your new blog. FREDTERP
Posted by: FREDTERP | November 5, 2007 9:42 AM
Heather, Congratulations! I will definitely miss your blogs on the
Sun. Thanks so much for everything. I wish you the best of luck.
GO TERPS!
Posted by: Crespiboy ;- ) | November 5, 2007 9:42 AM
So now you get to have 12 slightly neurotic fan bases coming after you instead of one. OK, only 11 since Duke doesnt have football fans. Enjoy.
Seriously congrats on the spot at ESPN.
Posted by: Rob | November 5, 2007 9:43 AM
Thanks for doing a GREAT job covering the Terps and putting up with FredTerp and the rest of us. Your blog has been a great source of info and a must-read. You may get replaced but you'll be missed just the same. Good luck @ ESPN (of course we knew about it...we're not as dumb as we look).
Posted by: JR | November 5, 2007 9:48 AM
GUYS - Thanks so much for the kind words and for making me laugh every day. I'll thank you all again in the Farewell Friday blog. Not, of course, without a prediction. :)
Posted by: Heather D | November 5, 2007 9:54 AM
Heather, Congrats! It will be nice to have a former Terp writer for a national media. Too many Carolina writers have their voices heard! Best of luck.
Posted by: Matt Nixon from Terpland | November 5, 2007 10:45 AM
Heather, This is name out of the past. Mike Marcus from Old Mill. Just wanted to say congrats. You have done a great job covering the Terps. You have come a long way since the Washington Post high school sports coverage. Very well deserved. Congrats again Mike.
Posted by: Mike Marcus | November 5, 2007 12:22 PM
MIKE! How 'bout that Kevin Barnes kid? So good to hear from you. Thanks for the note and for continuing to read my stuff. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Heather D | November 5, 2007 12:41 PM
Best of luck to you Heather, and I have really enjoyed reading your articles!
Gee, now who will we have to remind us that the football stadium isn't enclosed?? (blue roof comments from a while back)
Posted by: John | November 5, 2007 12:55 PM
I drove to the middle of the Bay Bridge, got out, got back in. Congratulations.
Posted by: Herbie | November 5, 2007 1:39 PM
Congratulations on the new job. This blog has been a great source of info for me and you've done a great job. Good luck.
Posted by: Vandwagon | November 5, 2007 3:39 PM
heather,
its about time I told you. I'm in love with you. Not only are you amazingly gorgeous, but you know sports too. please don't leave. good luck, and hopefully, one day i will actually get to meet you.
Posted by: mike miller | November 5, 2007 6:19 PM
Congrats on the new job! I read your blog regularly because you seem to know EVERYTHING about MD athletics. Its no wonder ESPN came calling. We're going to miss you. Thanks for your hard work. You've made us proud!
Posted by: Aaron | November 5, 2007 10:46 PM
Heather,
Congrats on the new ESPN gig. I`ll miss you, your blog was a must read everyday. Best Wishes and GO TERPS!!
Posted by: Scott Reid | November 6, 2007 12:23 AM
Heather,
Congratulations on the great new job, you will be missed! You are truly talented and your blog and articles are always enjoyable. Also, if you see Bill Simmons over there, please punch him in the face for me and everyone else who has to read his drivel. We'll miss you!
Brian
Posted by: Brian | November 6, 2007 8:53 AM