• July 12, 2000: GoUPurple Site begins
  
• February 10, 2002: Site URL changes to http://HailToPurple.com
• January 2006: HailToPurple.com shifts to a less-regularly updated format.  The Trivia Question of the Week has been retired, as have most of the Website's ongoing features.

• In addition to his work on the Lowes Line, Keven Vedder provided occasional commentary on HTP, and he co-managed the HTP Twitter feed.
  
• Jonathan Hodges ran his own blog from 2004 until mid-2007.  From July 2007 through November 2012 he was a primary content provider for this site.
  
• A staple on FarEastWildcat.com for several years, The Waterboy began posting his commentary to this site in the fall of 2005.
  
• Alaskanwildcat has contributed many wonderful original game photos since 2005.  Before that, Zoo Cat and Conrad Cat provided the bulk of this site's original game photos and videos.  Other valuable original images have come from BeaverCat, Far East Wildcat, and others.
• George Beres, former NU Sports Information Director, contributed a series of articles to the site, some published only on HailToPurple.com.  Thanks to Mr. Beres for his generosity and contributions.
  
• NationalChampionsSomeday contributed several diary-style articles describing his exploits on the road and visits to Ohio State and Michigan.
  
• Published during the season, the Lowes Line game predictions are articles written by the Lowes Line Staff, including Jersey Cat, GallopingGrapes, Eric Cockerill, Joel Kanvik, Charlie Simon, and Brian Ullery.
• A host of readers contributed questions for the Trivia Question of the Week.

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