Would You Still Be a Devoted Duke Fan IF . . . ?
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K, like Dean Smith, had a shaky start but was given enough time to get it going.
In today's climate, both of those superior coaches would very likely have been toast before things started clicking.
And after "failing" at Duke and Carolina, we might never have heard of them again.
I just finished 2 weeks Vacation,avoided all social media so I could ponder this difficult question,my answeR keeps coming back to ....DUKE,ALL DAY,EVERYDAY!!
You're not much of a fan if you only support championship-level teams.
IMO.
IMO.
I too started being a Duke fan in the Bucky Waters’ years...so to fall back to the pack a little would not rock my boat too much.
But K had a harder go at it. He had to do it without cheating.
Duke fan. Forever. Never gonna stop. No amount of losses can change it. When K retires and the new coach loses EVERY MF GAME, I'll still be here pulling baby.
Win or lose... I will always be a Duke fan for life. yes we have been spoiled by Coach K over the decades and it has been an amazing time.. but I'm here for the long haul as a Duke fan.
It's not only a sport, it's also a passion, and in some sense a way of life. Many of my friends know me 1st by being a huge Duke fan. Even when I am travelling and wearing Duke gear... people will start conversations with me whether they are Duke fans themselves or even hate Duke lol.
We have been at the top of the mountain over these years seeing 5 national championships won in span of 28 years which = to a championship almost every 5.6 years. We are seeing K going strong still today. When K does retire (hopefully several more years away) I think we see a drop off in wins etc.. at least at the start. And we may not... either way I will still be going to games and also cheering at home as well as sporting my Duke gear. Duke 4 Life.
It's not only a sport, it's also a passion, and in some sense a way of life. Many of my friends know me 1st by being a huge Duke fan. Even when I am travelling and wearing Duke gear... people will start conversations with me whether they are Duke fans themselves or even hate Duke lol.
We have been at the top of the mountain over these years seeing 5 national championships won in span of 28 years which = to a championship almost every 5.6 years. We are seeing K going strong still today. When K does retire (hopefully several more years away) I think we see a drop off in wins etc.. at least at the start. And we may not... either way I will still be going to games and also cheering at home as well as sporting my Duke gear. Duke 4 Life.
Well, do ya?
Hell yeah!
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ODD! Hope you been doing well buddy! I have been off the boards this summer travelling some. Love the pic above! Totally going to borrow the pic above to use! Got married this past June... and in some of my closeup wedding photos... you can see my "Duke for Life" bracelet on my wrist lol!
Wow, that is a hard one. I didn't dislike Pitino for being a "traitor" It was his job, the things he did afterward though makes me not a fan. I wouldn't want him as UK coach because of other matters
You never want anyone there that can make you embarrassed to be a fan or give your rivals legit ammo. That’s one great thing about being a Duke fan.
Great to hear from you Skee! I knew you were engaged, but I didn't know you were married yet! Congrats, buddy, and I hope you and your lovely wife have a terrific life together.
As far as me, I've had a few problems, but I'm hanging in there. I haven't been posting much on here
this off season, but I'm hoping to be more active as the season gets closer.
Hope you'll be posting more, and maybe even write us up an article or two.
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Great to hear from you Skee! I knew you were engaged, but I didn't know you were married yet! Congrats, buddy, and I hope you and your lovely wife have a terrific life together.
As far as me, I've had a few problems, but I'm hanging in there. I haven't been posting much on here
this off season, but I'm hoping to be more active as the season gets closer.
Hope you'll be posting more, and maybe even write us up an article or two.
OFC
Good to hear from you too buddy! Thanks, married life is going well! You will be in my prayers, anything you need you just let me know. I hope to post more this season too and hope to get a few articles rolling out once it gets closer to the season. Look forward to your posts on here.
Not too much, Sky! I've just been trying to get a little rest here and there. I've had so many sick animals, especially kittens, (which I rescue from my neighborhood) that I've been very busy. It's tiring work (and expensive!!!), but I love animals, especially cats).
Hope you and your family are doing well my friend! I know I haven't been able to post as much lately, but
I'm hoping to change that when we get closer to the start of the season. I'm always thinking of you, and you're in my prayers. Take care!
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