I didn't get to see it. Was it highly modified? Usually there are few/no responses when the site is just the default template with just logo changed. We've all seen the RT templates... they're viewable in the demo site.
I have to agree - too much white. And the large number of red links too close together make entire sections I did not want to read. The red and white just glared at me.
Overall, I like the direction you are going in, but perhaps more pictures with the text/titles (check out the article thumbnails mod...) would really do the trick.
Don't feel bad - I cringe when I look back at where I started, but then - I had to start somewhere...
Showing your site is like Karaoke - it gets easier as you go along, you get better at it and you can find tremendous supportive feedback.
So, keep at it...by the way - I just looked at it - that doesn't look like sporticus just kidding...I know your a work in progress - been there done that.
"You can learn a lot from a dummy. So, pay attention to yourself." Quote by me.