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  1. #1
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    San Francisco

    First Time Post and Why I'm Psyched

    Very excited to post for the first time....I've been reading the posts at work (major, major distraction), trying to learn the rules, and I think I have a good feel for it so far.

    I am a huge Duke fan...did not attend the University, but grew up watching (cried in '86 thinking they'd never be that good again...I was young and irrational), and without going into great detail, my family name is inconspicuously placed on CIS' wall. During certain years of my personal development, Duke Hoops was one of the consistent things my father and I could discuss. (I'm also married to a UNC-CH grad...she always asks why I'm cheering against Carolina, and I have to respond, "I'm cheering for a good game.")

    Anyway, having read other out of control and ugly boards, I was very happy to stumble across this forum. Reading Watzone, Sumner, Klemnop (sp?), Kentankerous, DynastyDefender, Carlos, Bob Green, Jason Evans, etc., has been refreshing and rewarding.

    A few thoughts, then I'll go:
    1. The LSU game, JJ's senior year...I had to find a sports bar in downtown San Francisco after an unavoidable meeting in order to watch the game. The bar I found was full, and needless to say, the crowd took great vocal pleasure in watching that team lose, and JJ cry. I think I was the only Duke fan out of 75 people. I felt like firebombing the place. Walking out, I told myself I would not get emotionally involved with the team again in order to avoid feeling the pain I was experiencing.

    2. That resolve made watching last year much more bearable.

    3. I am now emotionally involved again. Not because they are doing so well, but because of the respect I have for DeMarcus, the emotional story of Nolan, the obvious integrity of Kyle Singler, and the fact that the future looks so, so bright.

    In any case, I apologize for the long post, but thought I should pass along how excited I am about this season and the direction the program is headed. I look forward to many more spirited discussions.

  2. #2
    Quote Originally Posted by Faison1 View Post
    Very excited to post for the first time....I've been reading the posts at work (major, major distraction), trying to learn the rules, and I think I have a good feel for it so far.

    I am a huge Duke fan...did not attend the University, but grew up watching (cried in '86 thinking they'd never be that good again...I was young and irrational), and without going into great detail, my family name is inconspicuously placed on CIS' wall. During certain years of my personal development, Duke Hoops was one of the consistent things my father and I could discuss. (I'm also married to a UNC-CH grad...she always asks why I'm cheering against Carolina, and I have to respond, "I'm cheering for a good game.")

    Anyway, having read other out of control and ugly boards, I was very happy to stumble across this forum. Reading Watzone, Sumner, Klemnop (sp?), Kentankerous, DynastyDefender, Carlos, Bob Green, Jason Evans, etc., has been refreshing and rewarding.

    A few thoughts, then I'll go:
    1. The LSU game, JJ's senior year...I had to find a sports bar in downtown San Francisco after an unavoidable meeting in order to watch the game. The bar I found was full, and needless to say, the crowd took great vocal pleasure in watching that team lose, and JJ cry. I think I was the only Duke fan out of 75 people. I felt like firebombing the place. Walking out, I told myself I would not get emotionally involved with the team again in order to avoid feeling the pain I was experiencing.

    2. That resolve made watching last year much more bearable.

    3. I am now emotionally involved again. Not because they are doing so well, but because of the respect I have for DeMarcus, the emotional story of Nolan, the obvious integrity of Kyle Singler, and the fact that the future looks so, so bright.

    In any case, I apologize for the long post, but thought I should pass along how excited I am about this season and the direction the program is headed. I look forward to many more spirited discussions.
    Welcome and keep posting. The Board rules/philosophy are posted in the top, stickied threads. A review is always appropriate. I look forward to your observations and opinions.

  3. #3
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    Minneapolis, MN
    Quote Originally Posted by Faison1 View Post
    1. The LSU game, JJ's senior year...I had to find a sports bar in downtown San Francisco after an unavoidable meeting in order to watch the game. The bar I found was full, and needless to say, the crowd took great vocal pleasure in watching that team lose, and JJ cry. I think I was the only Duke fan out of 75 people. I felt like firebombing the place. Walking out, I told myself I would not get emotionally involved with the team again in order to avoid feeling the pain I was experiencing.
    Welcome to DBR...I am a current duke student from SF...so I feel your pain...not many people at home root for duke...the downside for the west coast. Many out there believe that the Pac-10 is a far superior conference (which it is not), so any time we lose they have a field day.

    Once again welcome from one SF duke fan to another!

  4. #4
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    Orange County, NC
    Welcome aboard!

  5. #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Faison1 View Post
    1. The LSU game, JJ's senior year...I had to find a sports bar in downtown San Francisco after an unavoidable meeting in order to watch the game. The bar I found was full, and needless to say, the crowd took great vocal pleasure in watching that team lose, and JJ cry. I think I was the only Duke fan out of 75 people. I felt like firebombing the place. Walking out, I told myself I would not get emotionally involved with the team again in order to avoid feeling the pain I was experiencing.
    I was also at a sports bar that night here in myrtle beach. i very rarely go out to watch games, and it usually ends up being a mistake. however, once i picked my head up off of the table, there were several shots and drinks awaiting.

    but welcome aboard!
    it's fun.

  6. #6
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    Dec 2007
    Location
    Emerald Isle, NC
    Welcome!! I knew there was a reason to browse through my Duke Alumni email and check out where Dukies get together to watch they guys play. Here are 2 places in Northern California if you're interested:

    Duke Club of Northern California (2 locations)
    Bayside Sports Bar
    1787 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123

    Duke Club of Northern California (2 locations)
    The Sports Page Bar and Grill
    1431 Plymouth Ave.
    (near Shoreline Cinemas)
    Mountain View, CA 94043

    Have fun and be very, very careful because you will become addicted to this board if it hasn't happened already!

    GO DUKE!!! GTHC, GTH!

  7. #7
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    Feb 2008
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    San Francisco
    A big 9F right back at ya...thanks to all for the warm welcome. Always nice to find kindred spirits.

    GTHC, GTH!!

  8. #8
    Quote Originally Posted by Faison1 View Post
    A big 9F right back at ya...thanks to all for the warm welcome. Always nice to find kindred spirits.

    GTHC, GTH!!
    Wow, that's the way to join the board! Kudos!

  9. #9
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    Location
    Everywhere

    Welcome

    I too am married to a UNC-CH grad. Luckily, we have learned to live together somehow during the months of Nov-April. Her Carolina-slanted beef with Duke is the whole "elitist" thing. At least she doesn't buy the line about getting all the calls.
    I have gotten her to admit, however, that Duke has never had players remotely as thuggishly annoying as McCants. She agrees that Kris Lang was perhaps the most embarassing player ever from both schools. I remind her that Cherokee Parks had his moments...

  10. #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by DukeWarhead View Post
    I too am married to a UNC-CH grad. Luckily, we have learned to live together somehow during the months of Nov-April. Her Carolina-slanted beef with Duke is the whole "elitist" thing. At least she doesn't buy the line about getting all the calls.
    I have gotten her to admit, however, that Duke has never had players remotely as thuggishly annoying as McCants. She agrees that Kris Lang was perhaps the most embarassing player ever from both schools. I remind her that Cherokee Parks had his moments...

    Let's not forget:

    Rasheed Wallace
    Jerry Stackhouse
    Joe Forte
    JR Reid
    Shammond Williams
    Jeff McInnis
    Ed Cota

    I could go on, but you get my drift.

  11. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by FerryFor50 View Post
    Let's not forget:

    Rasheed Wallace
    Jerry Stackhouse
    Joe Forte
    JR Reid
    Shammond Williams
    Jeff McInnis
    Ed Cota

    I could go on, but you get my drift.
    I agree with most of those, but I've Ed Cota's atrocities. What am I missing?

  12. #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by billybreen View Post
    I agree with most of those, but I've Ed Cota's atrocities. What am I missing?
    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/bas.../unc_brawl_ap/

    The good ol days...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FerryFor50 View Post
    Ahh, that takes me back.

  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by FerryFor50 View Post
    Wow...the internet was so much simpler back then...

  15. #15
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    Two miles south of Cameron

    Also

    Quote Originally Posted by FerryFor50 View Post
    Let's not forget:

    Rasheed Wallace
    Jerry Stackhouse
    Joe Forte
    JR Reid
    Shammond Williams
    Jeff McInnis
    Ed Cota

    I could go on, but you get my drift.
    Let's ALSO not forget Makhtar N'diaye!

  16. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by merry View Post
    Let's ALSO not forget Makhtar N'diaye!
    i love saying his name though.
    "MACK-TARRRR!!!"

  17. #17

    Klingon?

    Quote Originally Posted by dukegirlinsc View Post
    i love saying his name though.
    "MACK-TARRRR!!!"
    Do you say it with a Klingon accent too? Is there such a thing? Oh well, it doesn't matter. I still loving saying his name!

  18. #18
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    Ed Cota also owns the distinction of being the only guy I've ever seen, who could constantly dribble a ball upside-down and never be whistled for "palming".

    Jump in the pool Faison. The water's fine.

  19. #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by captmojo View Post
    Ed Cota also owns the distinction of being the only guy I've ever seen, who could constantly dribble a ball upside-down and never be whistled for "palming".

    Jump in the pool Faison. The water's fine.
    Well, if I'm jumping right in...for the life of me, I don't understand why Carolina has Brenda Haywood's and Joe Forte's jersey hanging in the rafters. I know their numbers aren't retired, but geeeeeze....those guys were average at best. That would be like hanging Greg Newton's jersey. What gives? Pretty sorry if you ask me...

  20. #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Faison1 View Post
    Well, if I'm jumping right in...for the life of me, I don't understand why Carolina has Brenda Haywood's and Joe Forte's jersey hanging in the rafters. I know their numbers aren't retired, but geeeeeze....those guys were average at best. That would be like hanging Greg Newton's jersey. What gives? Pretty sorry if you ask me...
    Nah, they were solid college players, especially Forte-ounce.

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