If roundball is your blood, this is the place to discuss the Flames as they move into the Ritchie McKay era for the 2nd time.

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Well, here I am, fresh off the boat and stepping into the world of A Sea of Red, and let me tell you, my login name, "LU Armchair Coach," couldn’t be more spot-on. After lurking for years, reading what seems like an endless stream of expert-level basketball-football analysis from the comfort of my own couch (with a snack in hand, obviously), I figured it was time to join the fun. Now, as I dive into the comments section, I can’t help but notice how perfectly my name aligns with the insightful and totally not passive-aggressive commentary I've been secretly enjoying. It’s like I’ve finally found my people—except this time, I get to contribute my own “armchair” wisdom to the mix. Watch out, folks, the "coaching" expertise is about to go next level.

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flamehunter wrote: January 20th, 2025, 1:04 pm
ballcoach15 wrote: January 20th, 2025, 12:16 pm Welcome. We need some experts. This board needs some "new life". 80% of the posters constantly get their panties in a wad, if anyone posts something they don't agree with.
Haha, says the guy whose boxers are permanently bunched. :D
I don’t post often, but one thing I’ve picked up on is that ballcoach always seems to have a bone to pick someone or something.
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jmclaughlin wrote: January 20th, 2025, 12:29 pm
ballcoach15 wrote: January 20th, 2025, 12:16 pm Welcome. We need some experts. This board needs some "new life". 80% of the posters constantly get their panties in a wad, if anyone posts something they don't agree with.
78% !
I was told there would be no math
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flamehunter wrote: January 20th, 2025, 1:04 pm
ballcoach15 wrote: January 20th, 2025, 12:16 pm Welcome. We need some experts. This board needs some "new life". 80% of the posters constantly get their panties in a wad, if anyone posts something they don't agree with.
Haha, says the guy whose boxers are permanently bunched. :D
He’s gotta be a tighty whitey type of guy
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Purple Haize wrote: January 20th, 2025, 4:23 pm
flamehunter wrote: January 20th, 2025, 1:04 pm
ballcoach15 wrote: January 20th, 2025, 12:16 pm Welcome. We need some experts. This board needs some "new life". 80% of the posters constantly get their panties in a wad, if anyone posts something they don't agree with.
Haha, says the guy whose boxers are permanently bunched. :D
He’s gotta be a tighty whitey type of guy
You kidding? That’s an old fashioned jock strap all day!
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Ill flame wrote: January 20th, 2025, 10:09 pm Can we please stop talking about ball coach's underwear?
Depends :oldhag
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"Reading through these threads is like watching a group of people try to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded—everyone’s throwing out opinions, but not a single one’s getting close to the right answer. It’s like the majority of these armchair coaches missed the memo that knowing how to play 2K doesn’t automatically make you a basketball guru. The takes are so off, I’m half-expecting someone to suggest trading the coach for a bag of chips and a Gatorade. Honestly, it’s a comedy show, except no one’s getting paid for the ‘expert analysis’—and it’s pretty clear most don’t even know which way the court’s supposed to face!"
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LU Armchair coach wrote: January 27th, 2025, 4:38 pm "Reading through these threads is like watching a group of people try to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded—everyone’s throwing out opinions, but not a single one’s getting close to the right answer. It’s like the majority of these armchair coaches missed the memo that knowing how to play 2K doesn’t automatically make you a basketball guru. The takes are so off, I’m half-expecting someone to suggest trading the coach for a bag of chips and a Gatorade. Honestly, it’s a comedy show, except no one’s getting paid for the ‘expert analysis’—and it’s pretty clear most don’t even know which way the court’s supposed to face!"
Seems like you don’t get the point of message boards. Posting predictions that age like milk is half the fun. Maybe you should try it sometime.
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jpwood wrote: January 27th, 2025, 7:18 pm I don’t post much, but I’ve really enjoyed reading your takes. I do have a question, though—why do you put all your posts in quotation marks?
"Why do I use quotation marks? Well, it's because my words are so precious, they need to be wrapped up like a gift! 🎁 Thanks for the kind words, though. They really made my day!"
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