Michael David Coombs aka MDC

[Bill4411]

I was just a grade school kid and almost never posted when I first started reading the Purdue basketball forum on Indy Star (around 1995-1996).

I remember there was an IU fan that went by "Bob H." I also recall some IU fan (it might have been that guy that posted as Don Romeo) making up a recruit and really talking him up. They said that the recruit's name was Matt Gage and that he was an athletic 6'9 power forward from Alaska. They were acting like this guy was the next college superstar and that IU was gonna get him, haha. Nowadays, with so many more websites (specifically recruiting sites like this one) to verify these things, no one would ever believe something like that. I think he had some people buying into "Matt Gage" for a little while, though.

I remember that. I think it was a couple of high school kids who were having a good laugh on everyone including Matt Cage who apparently played at some small college in Alaska. They made him sound like he was the next Larry Bird.

 

[tjreese]

I was just a grade school kid and almost never posted when I first started reading the Purdue basketball forum on Indy Star (around 1995-1996).

I remember there was an IU fan that went by "Bob H." I also recall some IU fan (it might have been that guy that posted as Don Romeo) making up a recruit and really talking him up. They said that the recruit's name was Matt Gage and that he was an athletic 6'9 power forward from Alaska. They were acting like this guy was the next college superstar and that IU was gonna get him, haha. Nowadays, with so many more websites (specifically recruiting sites like this one) to verify these things, no one would ever believe something like that. I think he had some people buying into "Matt Gage" for a little while, though.

Bob H was a "builder" I seem to recall and remember it as Ivan Renko of something to that effect. Bob H wouldn't like Crean either. the "early days" were before that time...when there were only a handful of people...

 

[Courtsensetemp]

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We had many spirited debates on SN and even AOL way back I believe
when the posts ran horizontally across the bottom of those old screens. I never was on OGFP.

While we oft debated, I always respected his knowledge and ability to be objective. We had great conversations as well. He was a kind man at heart.

RIP and Boiler Up Sir.

 

[msm2]

I remember MDC from the OGFP. I don't post much now, but was more active back then. He was one of my favorite posters--tried to not miss any of his posts. He was always thoughtful and knowledgeable. He will be missed.