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These last 16 months have flown by. Guess that’s what happens when you love every day of your job.

And that’s what makes this final blog post difficult, gang. Word has been out for a couple weeks now, but I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank all of you for our time together. Soon, I’ll be starting my new job as a NFL writer for USA TODAY Sports, based here in Midwest.

I really cannot say enough about my partners on the beat — Bob McGinn, Tom Silverstein and Lori Nickel — as well as everyone else at the Journal Sentinel. From sports editor Mike Davis on down, this is a very special group. They’ve taught me more than they’ll ever know.

On the day-to-day basis, it was an absolute privilege to work alongside the best in the business. They’re committed, competitive, driven reporters. And — most of all — they’re exceptional people. Seriously, how many co-workers open up their home on Christmas morning to a guy who can’t see his own family back in Western New York? (Thanks, Bob)

To everyone here, thank you for the opportunity. I’ve treasured our interaction via email, Twitter, in person, you name it. It still blows my mind to hear from someone in France or Denmark. This is a rare fan base. While I’m moving on to a new paper, I’ll still be around the team. Please feel free to reach me any time at thdunne@gmail.com or on Twitter @TyDunne. Looking forward to continuing our conversation.

And again, thanks for everything.