I write this with a heavy heart.

The posts have been few and far between, so I’m sure you know where I’m going with this one.

Sometime tomorrow, Fordham SportsNet will disappear. After two years, I’ve decided to shut down the site. The decision was not an easy one by any means, but in some ways it was. This summer, I announced that I’d keep the site up and running. That, unfortunately, will not happen. Managing Fordham SportsNet is a full-time job, and I simply don’t have the time at this point in my life.

Truth be told, when I started Fordham SportsNet two years ago, I was hoping it would lead to something bigger and better. It did. I’m now writing a  Jets Blog and an Education Blog  for Hearst Connecticut Newspapers, which includes the Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, Connecticut Post, and Danbury News-Times. I’m also a contributing writer for SNY’s Giants Football Blog. Combine all of that with full-time teaching and coaching responsibilities, and that adds up to a lot of hours.

I actually thought it would be pretty easy to say goodbye. It isn’t. I’m going to miss Fordham SportsNet more than you’ll ever know. I’ll also miss Fordham and the wonderful people who make the university what it is. Special thanks to Joe DiBari, Fordham’s Sports Information Director, for all the access over the past two years. This site would not have been possible without Joe’s support. Thanks to Dereck Whittenburg, Jared Grasso, Tom Masella, and Frank McLaughlin for all their time. And thanks to the basketball and football players who could not have been nicer and more cooperative. I also need to thank Bob Ahrens, WFUV’s Executive Sports Producer. What a great job he’s done at the station. Finally, thanks to you, the readers. We haven’t always agreed, but I’ve enjoyed having you along for the ride.

I’d ask that you keep in touch. Visit my Hearst blogs or email me at charlescostello@optonline.net.

The internet is a funny thing. One day you’re up, the next day you’re down. Tomorrow, Fordham SportsNet will be gone, as if it never existed. That, my friends, is hard to accept.

Goodbye. And thank you. It’s been a lot of fun.

Charles Costello

(See update below) Original Post: At 9 a.m. on Monday, June 28, I’ll post an announcement concerning the future of Fordham SportsNet.

In the meantime, I want to continue to thank you for your support.

Charles Costello

Update: I’m going to push this announcement back to later on in the week. Thanks for your understanding.

Mini-camp updates:

http://blog.ctnews.com/jets/

Here’s my New York Giants’ mini-camp preview for SNY:

http://www.giantsfootballblog.com/2010/06/14/a-giant-look-at-june-mini-camp/

SNY Giants Blog: http://www.giantsfootballblog.com/

Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time/Connecticut Post Jets Blog: http://blog.ctnews.com/jets/

Good morning Fordham SportsNet readers. I wanted to give you an update on what’s been going on with this website and with me. As you can tell, not much has been posted here since basketball season ended and Fordham named Tom Pecora its new head men’s basketball coach.

I hope you appreciate how much time goes into maintaining a site like this. Fordham SportsNet will always be something I’m very proud of. This website has led to many opportunities for me, such as writing for College Chalktalk and the Connecticut Post. It has also become a well-read and respected site.

At this time, I have decided to dedicate my time and effort to two new and exciting writing opportunities. First, I have a blog for the Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Time called Teacher Talk, devoted to providing news and commentary on education in Fairfield County. I also recently joined the staff of SNY’s Giants Football Blog, and will be writing news and commentary pieces on the football Giants. I’m honored to be writing for such respected websites and companies.

I’m also a full-time high school English Teacher and an assistant high school baseball coach. My schedule is very full. I love Fordham SportsNet, and will keep you informed as time goes on.

As always, thanks for reading.

Charles Costello

Merry Christmas from all of us (that means me) here at Fordham SportsNet, to you, FSN’s loyal readers. Please continue to visit the site for independent, comprehensive coverage of Fordham sports.

Also, don’t forget about my Jets Takeoff blog for the Connecticut Post. Yes, I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan, but hey, when the Connecticut Post calls, you answer.

And finally, visit our friends over at College Chalktalk, an incredible site for college basketball news and commentary. Chalktalk unveiled its highly anticipated redesign in early November, adding features and expanding coverage. You can check out my Atlantic 10 Game of the Week feature every Monday on the Atlantic 10 homepage.

Again, Merry Christmas to you all!

Charles Costello