GOAZCATS.com celebrates second anniversary

Two years ago on this very date, local web designer Jim Storey unveiled a website that he had been developing for months called GOAZCATS.com.

When the site was officially launched, Storey stated his goals for what he hoped to accomplish with GOAZCATS.com.

"My plan has always been to develop a site that meets technical and visual needs, coupled with the best content and product," Storey said on November 4th, 2002. "With the addition of Ben Hansen and some very knowledgeable moderators, I am confident that GOAZCATS.com will be a great place for people to read, discuss, and purchase great University of Arizona athletics information and product.

"We WILL provide the latest and best coverage on UA athletics... and if anyone does not think so, please let me know personally."

Two years later, GOAZCATS.com has far surpassed Storey's original expectations. However, if it weren't for our loyal reader base, GOAZCATS.com would be nothing.

In celebration of our second anniversary, the staff at GOAZCATS.com is unveiling some of our favorite stories and message board threads and posters. In two years we have had some remarkable achievements thanks to our readers.

The following collaboration is a thank you to all of the readers who have made this website such a special place on the internet for thousands of University of Arizona die-hards.

Thanks and here's to another amazing two years.

Important Articles and Message Board Threads

First-ever post (Oct. 27, 2002)

First actual post and poll (Oct. 27, 2002) Sauce in a landslide!

Beardownbaby’s Declaration of Independence (Nov. 4, 2002)

Caption Contest: Rob Evans (Jan. 3, 2004) This is honestly hilarious with all of the farking going on.

GOAZCATS.com Honored (Apr. 15, 2004) as the Top College Basketball Fan Site on the Internet.

Ben goes to “heaven” (Oct. 22, 2003) But younger brother tries to steal his job.

Ban ScReW HaNsEn (Oct. 8, 2003) The all-time longest ban thread in site history.

Live at Red/Blue Game 2002 (Nov. 6, 2002) Real-time updates.

DukeChamps2003 on "abhorrent" Wildcat fans (Nov. 18, 2002).

The See-Through Dress Thread (May 18, 2004) Longest thread in GOAZCATS history (58 pages and 1,145 replies).

Ebi to stay in the draft! (June 19, 2003) The well-wishing is hilarious.

WilmasPimp on Coach K’s “convenient” hip (Nov. 15, 2002).

Politics Forum goes “Unsanctioned” (Oct. 27, 2004).

Heads up on Nic and Fendi (Dec. 10, 2002).

Most Impressive Debut Winner (March 18, 2003) ByJoveByJingle’s “Glass vs. Steel” analogy.

RAP contest introduction (Dec. 3, 2002).

RAP’s Evolution (Dec. 10, 2002) Pimp is a freakin’ trailblazer!

The Epic Meltdown of CatsLover (April 10, 2003) Long live the "2 Luke Crew"!

State of the Scotty Address No. 3 (June 16, 2003) GOAZCATS.com’s Most Bizarre Thread Ever.

Introducing Nic Wise to UA fans (Dec. 18, 2002).

Caption Contest: Rick Majerus (Apr. 11, 2003).

Immel’s Debut (Sept. 1, 2003).

Ben Hansen’s Top Feature Articles

Jason Gardner (Nov. 5, 2002) Ben’s first article at GOAZCATS.com.

Chris Rodgers (Nov. 3, 2004) "Me-against-the-world."

Robert Rothbart (Oct. 13, 2003) escapes from Sarajevo to U.S.

Jawann McClellan (Jan. 23, 2004) “Why not ‘Wann for national MVP?”

Jesus Verdejo (Oct. 28, 2004) celebrates birthday, life.

Nic Wise (Apr. 29, 2003) Commits as a freshman (GOAZCATS breaks the story).

Trip to San Diego (Dec. 10, 2002) Photos no longer show up but it’s a fun story.

Mohamed Tangara (Oct. 19, 2004) Sacrifices himself to help family in Mali.

New Fab Five? (Dec. 27, 2002) Introducing the “Sixers”.

Cats beat Zags in epic NCAA game (March 23, 2003) "Rally 'round the family..."

Mike Stoops’ fake contract (Nov. 24, 2003).

2005 Pac-10 Hoops Preview (Oct. 20, 2004) Ultra-comprehensive.

Hansen’s Most Controversial Columns

Gardner maxed out as a junior (Jan. 20, 2003).

Pac-10 Player of the “Weak”? (Jan. 30, 2004) I'm not proud of this one and completely take it back.

Breaking News: Mackovic may resign (Nov. 13, 2002) Well...he should have!

Josh Gershon’s Top Articles

Will Bynum feature (Nov. 7, 2002) First-ever story from Josh.

Fathers’ mistakes lead to disappointed kids (Nov. 21, 2003).

Open letter to Livengood (Nov. 14, 2002) for not firing Mackovic.

Stoops hire generates excitement (Nov. 30, 2003).

Lawrence Hill feature (May 19, 2003) Very well may be Gershon's finest work.

Poster Awards

First-team All-Basketball

Iningo Montoya

DavidImmel

Auercat

aaa

Azgirl

First-team All-Football

WilmasPimp

NewportCat

CatEye

OJDidIt

Barringer97

First-team All-Recruiting Junkies

Azgirl

RubenD

bigtimeAZ

Iningo Montoya

AZfootball18

First-team All-Political Forum

TopCat

Chicat

Taylor

ByJoveByJingle

catgrad97

First-team All-Comedians

ByJoveByJingle

WilmasPimp

Beardownbaby

ScottyNAU

Merkin

First-team All-Controversial

WhassaMattaU

CatsLover

Killervibe

UDUG

DavidImmel

First-team All-Rival Posters

DavidImmel

SoCalDevil

the real dill

Morgan

Flipper

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Thanks again to everyone who visits the site and makes GOAZCATS.com a many-times-daily distraction from real life. We will be here for as long as there are readers like yourself who want the best coverage of Arizona athletics on the Internet.

Sincerely,

Jim Storey, Principal

Ben Hansen, Senior Editor

Josh Gershon, Senior Writer

GOAZCATS.com

Nov. 4, 2002 - Nov. 4, 2004

Two years and just starting to pick up speed.