Mike

Well, the only thing is...this is TMR's site and it's his blog. And...I don't think we'll see him "admit that he can't do the TRUM anymore". The TRUM is also one of my favorite parts of the site and usually the first thing I check after site business, so I understand how attached you get to it. You're entitled to your own opinion about it "not being interesting reading", however, I think you're dead wrong. Even when it's late or phoned-in, it's still good. In fact, I thought Monday's TRUM (long) was outstanding, while Thursday's (phoned-in) was short and sweet. Yeah...TMR didn't go into his usual banter...but remember...it's a blog. There's no length requirements and no content requirements. I think we've all been spoiled up to this point, which could be part of your disappointment. You're used to long, personality driven TRUM's. And...when you don't get that it bothers you. Of course I would like to see the long, content-filled TRUM's everyday, but I also realize it is just a blog. By the way...a blog that appears 365 days a year. Not a weekly blog or a "when I can" blog. 365 days a year...which I think entitles TMR to a few phoned-in TRUMs.

My philosophy when there's a short TRUM: There's always tomorrow. As to your idea about getting more columnists involved in the rotation, that's been happening already. Sometimes two guest writers appear in one week...like this week - Nando and Tom Fickle. In fact, I believe that's been going on for a few months now when TMR can't do the TRUM.

Anyway, I think TMR would be the first one to say that he would like to do a normal "what we've come to expect from him" TRUM everyday. I sure as hell hope he doesn't cut down his appearances in the TRUM. I mean...I'd rather have the short and sweet version of him anyday than a guest columnist. But, that's just me.

Dave

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My objection is just that the TRUM is such a fantastic concept.  It's really, really good.  And I think all the writers on this site (well, almost all) do a great job with it.  A daily dose of personality + sports + fantasy impact is fantastic.  That's like "In my ideal world, I would have..." kind of stuff.  Losing out on that because TMR is too busy with things which are admittedly more important, I just think it is a shame. 

My first post may have included a sense of entitlement "TMR owes me a good TRUM, dammit!" and I apologize for that.  I'm just saying I miss the old days.  It seems like the TRUM is now more of a burden on him, rather than something he enjoys, and THAT is what makes it not as good.  That is why I prefer Pete and the guest spots.  If that really is the case, when why not give some of the duties to someone else?  It will make the "product" better, and free up more time for TMR to do other things.  Everyone wins.

Maybe with the Fantasy Show ending, TMR won't be traveling as much, and will have more time to put into what I truly believe is the best column on the site.  Or maybe not.  I don't know.  I just wanted to share my disappointment with the recent efforts, and offer a suggestion because....you guys let me do that.  Which is awesome.

Mike

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