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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Aug 8, 2016.

  1. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Contributing Member

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    Congrats Clutch. Clutchcity.com (then cluctchcity.net, then clutchfans.net) was the first online community i was a part of and the only online community i'm still a part of. Can't remember exactly when i joined, but sometime between 96' and 99'. God bless you Clutch; thanks for 20 great years of instigating Rockets fandom and creating the best fan forum in the NBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Happy birthday CLUTCH ! Does not seem that long ago, Time sure passes by when you are having fun.:grin:
     
  3. Layup Drill

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    Very cool. Happy birthday cf! And how can we buy clutchfans a drink for its 21st?
     
  4. Roc Paint

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    Thank you Clutch! I can honestly say this site has been a part of my life for a long time. I would also like to thank all of the mods and everyone here on ClutchFans.

    this is my little black book!
     
  5. jgreen91

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    Congrats to Clutchfans!!! I have been here awhile and always count on this site for the latest info and hopes it goes another 20 years!
     
  6. alethios

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    Thank you Clutch and Clutch Crew for an amazing fun-filled ride as we sit with a special insider's virtual court-side seat into the Rockets organization. I especially love the peak into Rocket's practice at training camp (when you're allowed in).

    Thanks for making it the best fan site ever! Nevermind that because of this site, I don't get much work done!!! LOL
     
  7. Brown Lost It

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    Amazing website.
     
  8. Rokman

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    Congratulations Clutch!! Here's to 20 more!
     
  9. OmegaSupreme

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    thx clutch crew for doing what you do. :)
     
  10. Madmanmetz

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    Thanks Clutch and congrats. I started lurking in 1998 when I 1st got internet at the house. Used to pay through the nose for that dial-up, lol. For me about 18 years worth of hours of entertainment and enlightenment about the greatest franchise in Houston.

    Long live Clutchfans.
     
  11. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    kinda like when spock got sent to the genesis planet
     
  13. Turbo

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    Crazy.. I remember going into my freshman year of high school when I found "Clutch City '97"

    This site has been the one constant in my life throughout all these years. Thanks Dave/ Clutch for making this happen.
     
  14. Deuce

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    Dave, congrats on the website birthday. 20 years and stronger than ever! What an amazing resource and community.

    Honestly, I don't think I would be "as big" a Rockets fan if it weren't for the ClutchFans component. It fans the flames, good or bad. Always something interesting or something new to learn.

    I am proud to have been around the site from the beginning. Here is to another 20 years! And some Rockets championships!

    -Chris/Deuce/@fyrebear
     
  15. Tenchi

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    From what I recall I think Clutch City was owned by the Rockets or too close to an NBA trademark or something and then a publisher bought over the Clutchcity.net name and Clutch had to change his site to Clutchfans. I don't know how long the non Clutch run clutchcity.net site lasted but it was junk.
     
  16. James Hardashian

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    You know I hardly post on here but honestly I religiously browse this forum a few times a day everyday for years now! I love clutchfans! Happy birthday clutchfans.net and thank you Dave for this great community you've created
     
  17. shastarocket

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    Happy birthday, and thank you!
     
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    Thanks for everything Dave
     
  19. James Hardashian

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    Do you still have that Barkley post?
     
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    congrats Clutch! been here since the beginning!
     

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