After an extraordinarily late night as part of the team that launched both the new ESPN.com and ESPN Deportes front pages last night, I really need some sleep.

I thought I’d pass on one bit of trivia about the launch, though. The most common complaint about the new design was the relocation of MyESPN from the far right hand column to below the fold on the second column. I didn’t participate at all in the design process for the new front page, so I have no real insight into why they decided to move it to the new location, but I do have to say that I’m surprised how many people complained about it. Of the negative feedback we’ve gotten, I would say fully half of it mentions the relocation of MyESPN specifically.

I’m surprised because I, uh, hated the MyESPN sidebar on the side. I like my browser windows to be taller than they are wide and having that fourth column didn’t really fit that preference. So, I rarely used it. I’ll see if I can get used to the new one, or see if I can build something a bit different that I like. (it’s nice to work there… )

Feedback in general has been mixed, but I suspect that most of the negative reaction will fade once the initial shock wears off. The new page is significantly different than the older design and will require getting used to. I do love some of the new design elements, and I’m not saying that because I work there… The new Spotlight section, for example, showcases brilliant images and photography. Our photo editors are among the best in the business and they really help set ESPN.com apart.

Of course, they didn’t bring back the awesome photo gallery tab we used to have, but I guess you can’t get everything.

Or, can you…?