Announcement: 3QC is now Orlando Pinstriped Post

but the new logo is sweet.

who changed their name in adulthood. This may take some time.

The new logo looks great.

D:

Pinstripes to go with his button down mind.

Yeah, you know me…

Just added this to my bookmarks bar and realized that OPP would be replacing 3QC. To wit, I’m down.

Its your blog so you do what you want. But as a Magic fan since day one, Third Quarter Collapse couldn’t better exemplify this franchise. From losing star talent via trades and free agency to infamously choking away leads and collapsing in the 3rd quarter. But all I have just pointed out is really the negative about the franchise. Yes all us Magic fans having become quite negative over the years due to our team’s monumental shortcomings, but that isn’t the way to portray our love for the Magic. With all the national exposure the Magic are getting (and in turn this blog), a more fitting name such as Orlando Pinstriped Post is appropriate. I guess it will take some time to get used to and I may still refer to it as 3QC, I give you guys a thumbs up for being bold and making the change.

Is Eddy off to IL for good btw?

But I’m not a fan (yet). 3QC was a great name. Yes it was negative, but it was true for a long time. I think it echoed a sentiment of pride for a lot of longtime Magic fans. A lot of us grew up in Central Florida and were given one team to cheer for. Despite the constant disappointment, it was our team and we were gonna support them no matter what. We always had faith that one day a parade would roll through town.

It’s a unique pride that only small market fans can truly have. It’s why we support this team. So I thought it still was fitting. But hey, the logo looks cool (I’ll pretend its Penny) and it’s not like a name would keep me from reading a good blog.

I just commented to someone this morning that all change – whether you expect it or not – comes with a certain amount of suckage.

This is one that does not. Congrats on the new look and the new name and thanks for the same awesome coverage of all things Magic!

Now I need to figure what to do with the “3QC” tattoo (letters outlined within a blue pinstriped heart) on my butt.

I’ll miss 3QC though.

3QC is a classic but it’s all about longevity, baby. Upwards & onwards. My favorite Magic blog is still my favorite Magic blog under any name.

I’m gonna miss 3QC. Had a certain nostalgia associated w/ it.

I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision to make, and I’m certainly not going anywhere.

As a Nuggets blogger I got used to checking 3QC for my Magic insight and news … also as an SB Nation blogger I just went through a name change after merging with Andrew Feinstein. (From Pickaxe and Roll to Denver Stiffs).

The new name will quickly catch on and I still look forward to great coverage! Loving the new logo too.

Haha nice double entendre. I’m down. I know the awesome coverage won’t go away, so I guess it doesn’t really matter.

I have followed 3QC for the past three years; one of the most talented and unbiased sports blogs in the field. Being a retired lawyer and fairly new to the NBA and all its nuances, your blog helped me delve deep into the Magic’s wonderful world and grasp a greater understanding of the sport.

Always thought the name had a venerable yet negative taste to it, so this new development is certainly welcome. It’s great to look back and cherish a rich heritage; but it’s even more important to look forward towards the future, as embodied by Howard, Nelson, and now Anderson. NOW… we can certainly aspire to an even greater goal: Our own Championship legacy for future generations and a renewed source of pride for this city, humble in its beginnings, yet eclectic and culturally rich.

Again… thanks to you and Eddie. Look forward to even great thing from the Orlando Pinstriped Post!

A few Fan Posts ago, I said that the name "Third Quarter Collapse" was degrading and suggested "The Magic Kingdom" and everyone shot the idea down. I think Ben even said that it’s never gonna change…and well well well….

it’s okay, Ill let it slide, but never say never. Just like Wade to Orlando.

I liked 3QC, I understand you guys are trying to commercialize, but who is this blog for? The fans of the Magic, right? Who cares if Joey in Oregon thinks 3QC stands for his old high school team’s state championship loss? I guess what I don’t care for mostly is the new name “Orlando Pinstriped Post”, it seems too generic without any reference to underlying Magic history, as 3QC did. But alas, I don’t make or pay money to enjoy Magic news, so those are my two cents. Are you done with them? Good, no I need them back please.

Personally, I don’t see the point as far as negative connotations go. It’s not like the blog was called Hapless Losers before. That being said, I’m sure Ben and Eddy will continue doing an excellent job.

Gonna hold onto 3QC in the bookmarks for a bit longer but OPP is welcomed with open arms

Yah – I’m OK with accentuate the positive, etc, etc – BUT the new name sounds kind of corporate to me and I miss the ‘hominess’ of 3QC – it always seemed like we were big enough to poke fun at ourselves (and have fun doing it).

That being said, however, the truth is that we’ll still have fantastic writing and analysis from Ben, Eddy, Jon, and the rest of the family so the name change is really not a big issue for me – kind of like a good book with a new cover.

3QC was a unique name but it did have a bit of pessimism to it. Definitely like the logo and I’ll get used to the name.

OPP, how can i explain it….

Regarding the issue of having a name befitting a championship organization, I’m not sure what you’re worried about: So far as I know, Jeff Clark has never entertained the thought of naming his Celtics site “Third Quarter Collapse.”

Okay, okay, I’m kidding, I promise.

As I’ve said before, the work here is top-notch, and I look forward to reading more from Ben, Eddy and Jon under the OPP umbrella hereafter.

Keep up the great work, fellas.

-sw

Always like the content, even if it is about the Magic.

Keep up the good work, fellas.

But I guess I can see the logic behind the change. I’ll always think of the place as 3QC, though. Until I don’t anymore because it’s too long ago and I’ll have forgotten.