The time has come to step down.

[wu_shizzle]

What? No coup d' etat?

A peaceful transition of power?

What an example of quality leadership!

Thank You for beginning this great democracy we know as "ShockerNet" and Thank You for setting the foundations that will be passed along to our children.

[The Mad Hatter]

What? No coup d' etat?

A peaceful transition of power?

What an example of quality leadership!

Thank You for beginning this great democracy we know as "ShockerNet" and Thank You for setting the foundations that will be passed along to our children.

This begs the question: Will ShockBand stay limited to the 12 year term of office established by Royal or will we have the FDR of Shockernet on our hands?

I do want to echo the sentiments of others. Thanks Royal for all the work you have put into making this great site for so many years.

[Ashockalypse]

Royal,

I am stunned. Like all great things, I just assumed you would go on forever. Thank you for your service all of these years. I hope we don't lose you as a Shockernetter. I always respected your posts as more clearheaded than most. You have created a great website. The best fan forum there is. Thanks again!

[tropicalshox]

Thank you Royal for Shockernet. You should be proud of it and the work you put into it.

[forevershockerfan]

RoyalShock,

What a phenomenal accomplishment SN has been all of these years. I can't thank you enough for your professionalism here and your maximum efforts. I sure hope you continue to find time to post and I wish you the very best in all that you do. May God bless you and your family both now and forever.

[rZ]

WOW 12 YEARS!!! Did you have to get Al Gores permission to use the internet back then, ya know since thats about the time he invented it???

Congrats on creating a great forum for Shocker fans to discuss everything WU.

[ShockerFever]

Royal, are you serious????

I know I've been a pain in your side at times with my KC Royal ribbings and other nonsense, but I truly do think you are an excellent person and I enjoy reading your positions/views/points on here. I truly appreciate the excellent service that you have provided to me and all the other SN'ers over the years.

While I definitely understand the reasons for calling it quits as a mod, it truly isn't gonna feel the same knowing that you're not gonna be the Boss.

Thanks for everything you have done and I hope we can still get contributions from you from time to time.

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[rrshock]

I leave town for a couple of days and this happens????

Thank you Royal. I still look forward to seeing your posts when you can.

[RoyalShock]

Don't worry SF, I'll still be visiting (and posting) here daily. Just not 5-10 times a day like before! I stlll have to feed my WSU habit!

[shocktown]

Thank you Royal!!

Seldom post, but have enjoyed reading your site since the beginning.

Shockband has always come across as 'moderate' and informed, so it would seem he would be a logical choice to maintain the high standards of ShockerNet.

Good luck in the future Royal!!

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[sck41903]

As one who has been with you for many years. Thank you!

Posted as Shokman for a long time then had to leave for family reasons so understand. I can still recall the differences between the "A's" and "B's" over Randy being fired and you handled that great when it got a little heated.

Thanks for putting up with us that are not very good at being high tech people. I really admire the posters that can do all the graphics, etc., but you accepted those of us who were not so computer litterate. We still have opinions.

Love this site so really hope someone can do half the job you did.

Thank You

[WSU Cowboy]

Great job Royal! Thanks for all your efforts!

[WuBoy13]

As said before Thank You Royal!

Great work and best wishes in the future.

[pogo]

As one who has been with you for many years. Thank you!

Posted as Shokman for a long time then had to leave for family reasons so understand. I can still recall the differences between the "A's" and "B's" over Randy being fired and you handled that great when it got a little heated.

Thanks for putting up with us that are not very good at being high tech people. I really admire the posters that can do all the graphics, etc., but you accepted those of us who were not so computer litterate. We still have opinions.

Love this site so really hope someone can do half the job you did.

Thank You

Wow its been along time and the A B remark brought back a lot of memories. I was wondering if anyone had some favorite memories over the last 12 years. Maybe we can "roast" Royal on the web.

[MikeShox]

Stepping Down

Royal,

Thank you for all the ourstanding efforts of the past dozen years. As I occasionally look over other boards, I am always amazed at how much better and more professional SN is than others. The credit for that goes to you.

I have been with you for many years and have truly enjoyed being a part of the board. You have made it easy to do so.

Thanks again.