A Big Announcement: Please Read

[Matthew328]

3A DownLow,

As of midnight tonight I will be relinquishing my ownership of 3A Down Low to Admin (Matt), sinton66 (Tony), SlypyBear (Matt) and Old Green (Val). This was not a decision that I came to overnight, it is something I have pondered for at least 18 months. Like most when I first started helping with the site I never dreamed it would turn into this. The community and growth of the site has been truly a blessing, I never thought as I would spend hours on end in the UTA library doing previews, updating pages, etc that all this would happen.

3A DownLow has given me opprotunities I would have never imagined and for that I will always be in debt to everyone here and as much as I love the site its time for me to go. My involvement with TexasPrepInsider (formerly TexasPrepXtra) and my increased involvement this year with the Dallas Morning News has basically taken me away from the site. The site deserves someone who will be able to devote their undivided attention to it and with the 4 new owners I am more than confident this will be the case. The four new owners will operate the site in much the same way I would, which is the main reason why I agreed to the transition.

Ranger Mom, pirate4state and LHPM will all stay as mods as long as they would like. So no worries there!

This site is a great community and I hope it will continue to remian. I do want to set the record straight on one thing, me shutting the site down a few weeks back was not some hissy fit that I threw where I picked up my toys and went home. There was a method to the madness. At the time of the site being shut down the bickering and complaining on the board had gotten out of hand, I was not going to sit by and watch my friends get thrown under the bus. I used the old adage, 'you never know what you have until its gone," and I took the board away for a while. I wanted everyone to take a step back and think for a minute what the board means to them and to be honest I think it has worked for the most part.

I will still be lurking around and posting from time to time, so don't look at it like I am dying!

Thanks for everything 3ADL!

[carter08]

Thanks for everything.

[Maroon87]

Thanks for all your hard work, Matthew! Don't be a stranger...:cool:

[Old Tiger]

Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.




















Just playing of course!

Bye Matt and good luck to you on your career and I hope it's enjoyable for you. Ultimately I hope you can achieve your goal of coaching as you once told me. Thanks for providing us with this wonderful addiction.

[g$$]

Thanks for all the hard work & countless hours. Sounds like you have a solid plan & best of luck to you down the road. Again, much appreciated. Don't be a stranger.

[Cameron Crazy]

Thanks matt!

[big daddy russ]

Don't go too far. We'll be keeping an eye out for you on the Scout Network.

On a side note, has there ever been anything owned by more Matts than the Downlow?

[CHS_CG]

Thanks for everything Matt. You said one thing about it will be much the same, I hope it doesnt change at all. Its fine the way it in IMO. I hope you still come around and give us your great insight on things. Thanks again Matt!

[DaHop72]

Thanks Matthew and best of luck with your career and your future.:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Fal44]

thanks matt...

[sotxrat]

I have been reading this site since it's conception and you have done a great job. Good luck with future endeavors, you will do well. You seem to have trained some good people to follow you and all will be just fine. Thanks for everything and I look forward to reading future posts that you may have. GOOD LUCK!!!

[Stownhorse]

Hey Matthew thanks for everything, Ive had tons of fun and met alot of people... Dont be a stranger

[zebrablue2]

good luck to you in all you do. thanks for the 3a downlow. you did really good, and please visit often. be safe.

[sinton66]

Thanks Matthew for all the work you've done and the countless hours you've spent here. We couldn't have gotten this far without you. You will ALWAYS be welcome here. I wish you the very best of luck in all of your endeavors.

[LH Panther Mom]

Thanks for everything you have done over the years. We'll stay in touch. :kiss: :kiss:

[44INAROW]

Thanks Matthew - looking forward to working with the "new guys" ;)

[BILLYFRED0000]

Thanks Matt for the hard work. I support stuff like this for a living and I know just how hard it is to keep it together. You have done a masterful job IMHO and the folks around here that run things day to day are class and that speaks well of them and you.
Be sure and post and stay on the board.

[AggiesAreWe]

Who's Matt? Why are we thanking him?








just kidding, gracias.

[Adidas410s]

So does this mean that Slpy will actually come around a bit more often????

[Old Tiger]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
So does this mean that Slpy will actually come around a bit more often???? :thinking: :confused: :thinking: :doh:

[bobcat1]

Thanks Matt it was a pleasure to meet you at Texas Stadium. Thanks for all your hard work. My employer wishes you would have left the site down permanently!:p ;) :D Good luck my friend.

[KingRob]

Thanks Matt! Best of luck to you!:wave:

[Darren]

Thanks Matt,

And good luck in the future.

[piratebg]

R.I.P Matt :weeping: :bigcry: :weeping:


J/K See ya around Matt :wave:

[crzyjournalist03]

wow...best of luck to you Matt...hate to see you go, but I know it's for bigger and better things in your life.

[3afan]

good luck Matt

[Old Dog]

Thanks for what you started. It's really a nice site to use and "listen" in. Good luck with what you do from now on!

old dog

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
So does this mean that Slpy will actually come around a bit more often????

Probably not. Unless it is to enforce rules. :p ;)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Probably not. Unless it is to enforce rules. :p ;)
:D

[TheDOCTORdre]

thanks for the memories

[fury900]

:clap: :clap:

[Phil C]

Thank you Matt for all you have done and you have been great. Thank you for leaving it in great hands. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[AP Panther Fan]

Thanks for your hard work and giving us all a home away from home.

Best wishes to you in the future.:)

[99IHSMustang]

Matt,

You did a great job in maintaining the site. Good luck to you wherever you go.

[Bull Butter]

Many thanks for making this site what it is today:clap: Best of luck in your future endeavors and don't be a stranger around here!

[olddawggreen]

Thanks Matthew! And good luck!:)

[BrahmaMom]

Thanks for all your efforts over the years. Best of luck as you go to that new phase in your life. God bless.

[Pudlugger]

Strong work fella. Thanks and best of luck.

[JasperDog94]

Best wishes to you in the future Matt.

[Chris Hart]

Thanks here as well! Good luck Matthew!

[burnet44]

Good luck Matt
you are missed A LOT