Let me try again, because I really did walk away from the boards after my post. Not everyone posts on a daily basis. I really have been a Duke fan since 91. My name is Chris Rudder and I live in Asheville, NC. I have no fear of being known in the slightest.
I LOVE Duke more than almost anything. And that may breed why I don't post much, I don't want to compete for exposure on topics that get brought up regularly. But I've noticed that there is literally more discussion about Duke on rupp rafters than here, or TDD or DBR. That is sad. Reddit is the next best option for Duke content, and that is some soft-cock jerk-off shit if I've ever seen them. I scour the boards for ANY Duke content to absorb. (I am even sad that ic isn't providing much Duke content, usually my favorite).
I'm sorry that my post didn't sunshine-pump the team the way that you expected a "new" poster to post. I just thought I would bring up a discussion on a Duke board that caught my eye. Most everything else is always brought up and I love the discussions. I just hoped that my discussion topic would have been a new perspective, not necessarily a negative one, but one worth discussing. I don't have any idea how it would have alluded to a pattern of behavior for RJ, or a reason of true concern.
I apologize for my reaction, but I am very VERY offended by the accusation of being a "troll". I think it is the laziest and lowest form of dissension from an internet forum. I should not have reacted the way I did, but I was pissed, and responded in a more real-world way, even though that is useless.
My favorite player of all time is Trajan Langdon. I used to watch the great Alaskan Assassin with the greatest of respect and tried my whole life to shoot like him. I grew up in Charlotte, NC and was bullied by a punk who wore a backwards unc hat everyday and learned that Duke and unc were rivals. Since that realization in 1st grade, I have loved every single player and moment of Duke history. Greatest decision I've ever made. If you still think I am a troll, so be it. Just because someone doesn't post (or doesn't post positively; see my kenpom post on TDD) then you win. And I would suggest all lurkers to avoid posting.
Your good ol' boy's club mentality isn't healthy. This isn't supposed to be the cesspool that is ic or rr. This is supposed to be a place of constant and healthy discussion. Whether positive or not, whether by newbies or old farts. Again, I apologize for my reaction.
I have seen incredible body language by RJ in the past two games. These dudes are beautiful to watch. I will love the Devils til the day I die whether you all approve or not.
No offense, but it did get 3,500 views. What did YOU get on your first post?
/rant
