FEATURED A tribute to our dear friend CouchCoach

[JayNovacek84]

Rest In Peace CouchCoach, condolences to his family and friends

 

[Momanpr100]

R.I.P

 

[ksadler1]

I never really interacted with CouchCoach. But l do remember seeing the name and posts. Hopefully he got to watch yesterday's game with the all-time greats that have passed on. And of course we all know why there was no roof on Texas Stadium. CC's in great company.

RlP CC

 

[blueblood70]

I am sad to announce we have recently lost an irreplaceable member of our fan community here at The Zone. Michael Baer, aka “CouchCoach” has passed away after a long illness which was confirmed by his son today. Like me, many of you have noticed his absence of late and missed his always fun and interesting insights here.

I have known CC for over a decade going back to the days of the old Cowboys forum on the team site. He was always gracious and funny with a sharp and insightful wit and a wise contributor to all the topics he visited.

Reading his posts were not only interesting and smile inducing, they also were often full of wisdom and insight to life itself. His writing style was incredibly witty, clever and off beat, often bringing insights into not only football but many topics of life. We communicated frequently through PMs the last year and a half talking about his health and the challenges he faced. He never lost his sense of humor or wit in the face of pain and decline.

Many times in the last year, Couch Coach wrote in great detail and eloquence in the “Morning Pops” thread of his long and difficult health journey. If you’ve never read them, it might be worth your time to revisit what he wrote and take note of how gracious he remained to the end.

His last post on our forum was made on Sept.13th when he welcomed a new member (which he often did) by simply saying, “Welcome to the best sports site.” It was the last thing he wrote here.

His kindness was always upfront. His humor was quick and top shelf; never at the expense of someone else and often self deprecating. He loved the Cowboys but had long ago let go of basing his happiness on their success.

One way we can ALL honor our dear friend is by following his example - don’t take yourself or your points on this forum too seriously. Being kind to our fellow fans is way more important than being right.

Any time any one of us takes the time to welcome a new member to the forum, or encourages someone here, or reminds us that life is more important than what happens to the Cowboys each week, we should remember Michael “Couch Coach” Baer.

Rest in peace brother. You are deeply missed.
Go Cowboys!

I just now noticed this, so condolences to his family and friends....

 

[quickccc]

I'm seeing the memoriam tribute thread to Couch Coach, ..but I admit that it still has not quite registered and hit me
that he's gone,.. that I will not be hearing from him anymore.

It's made me further appreciate this forum board and members - and most importantly Do Not
take life or people for granted.
Neither are a guaranteed to us and be thankful for what we got.

 

[RD21]

Rest in Peace CC.

Always enjoyed his posts. Lost a good one.

 

[GORICO]

I am sad to announce we have recently lost an irreplaceable member of our fan community here at The Zone. Michael Baer, aka “CouchCoach” has passed away after a long illness which was confirmed by his son today. Like me, many of you have noticed his absence of late and missed his always fun and interesting insights here.

I have known CC for over a decade going back to the days of the old Cowboys forum on the team site. He was always gracious and funny with a sharp and insightful wit and a wise contributor to all the topics he visited.

Reading his posts were not only interesting and smile inducing, they also were often full of wisdom and insight to life itself. His writing style was incredibly witty, clever and off beat, often bringing insights into not only football but many topics of life. We communicated frequently through PMs the last year and a half talking about his health and the challenges he faced. He never lost his sense of humor or wit in the face of pain and decline.

Many times in the last year, Couch Coach wrote in great detail and eloquence in the “Morning Pops” thread of his long and difficult health journey. If you’ve never read them, it might be worth your time to revisit what he wrote and take note of how gracious he remained to the end.

His last post on our forum was made on Sept.13th when he welcomed a new member (which he often did) by simply saying, “Welcome to the best sports site.” It was the last thing he wrote here.

His kindness was always upfront. His humor was quick and top shelf; never at the expense of someone else and often self deprecating. He loved the Cowboys but had long ago let go of basing his happiness on their success.

One way we can ALL honor our dear friend is by following his example - don’t take yourself or your points on this forum too seriously. Being kind to our fellow fans is way more important than being right.

Any time any one of us takes the time to welcome a new member to the forum, or encourages someone here, or reminds us that life is more important than what happens to the Cowboys each week, we should remember Michael “Couch Coach” Baer.

Rest in peace brother. You are deeply missed.
Go Cowboys!

mr Bob---top notch Memorial page

 

[Bobhaze]

mr Bob---top notch Memorial page

Thank you sir.

 

[GORICO]

RIP CouchCoach

may his family have much support during this time of mourning...he was one of the Classics

 

[pasando]

RIP sir- You can watch the Boyz from the best seat in the house now! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

 

[Runwildboys]

This just goes to show you how loved CC was/is. There are people I've never even heard of paying their respects.

 

[DonaldM]

No. CC was the best ever. Super great guy and loved reading his commentary. Very sad to hear. He was even better (with a little more latitude) back at the old Cowboys forum. Dude...RIP.

 

[ESisback]

No. CC was the best ever. Super great guy and loved reading his commentary. Very sad to hear. He was even better (with a little more latitude) back at the old Cowboys forum. Dude...RIP.

Got that right! Thanks Don!

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

My wife and I love all animals but our 2 girls are mostly cat lovers and a while back showed them CC fat cat on his avatar and they fell in love with it. Told them the other day that CC has passed and would not be posting anymore and the youngest started tearing up and had me tearing up and I never knew the man but felt like family.

 

[Blackrain]

Does anyone remember the old Homer Simpson avatar he had way back on the old old site?

Yep I believe the emperor was on the site way back then

 

[TRUTH87]

RIP @CouchCoach

 

[GMO415]

I'm seeing the memoriam tribute thread to Couch Coach, ..but I admit that it still has not quite registered and hit me
that he's gone,.. that I will not be hearing from him anymore.

It's made me further appreciate this forum board and members - and most importantly Do Not
take life or people for granted.
Neither are a guaranteed to us and be thankful for what we got.

True. We all have the same appointment, and we will be on time and dressed for the occasion.

 

[ESisback]

Yep I believe the emperor was on the site way back then

He was!

 

[J-man]

Prayers of comfort for his family.
His witty comments and insight will be missed on this page.

 

[Corso]

I am sad to announce we have recently lost an irreplaceable member of our fan community here at The Zone. Michael Baer, aka “CouchCoach” has passed away after a long illness which was confirmed by his son today. Like me, many of you have noticed his absence of late and missed his always fun and interesting insights here.

I have known CC for over a decade going back to the days of the old Cowboys forum on the team site. He was always gracious and funny with a sharp and insightful wit and a wise contributor to all the topics he visited.

Reading his posts were not only interesting and smile inducing, they also were often full of wisdom and insight to life itself. His writing style was incredibly witty, clever and off beat, often bringing insights into not only football but many topics of life. We communicated frequently through PMs the last year and a half talking about his health and the challenges he faced. He never lost his sense of humor or wit in the face of pain and decline.

Many times in the last year, Couch Coach wrote in great detail and eloquence in the “Morning Pops” thread of his long and difficult health journey. If you’ve never read them, it might be worth your time to revisit what he wrote and take note of how gracious he remained to the end.

His last post on our forum was made on Sept.13th when he welcomed a new member (which he often did) by simply saying, “Welcome to the best sports site.” It was the last thing he wrote here.

His kindness was always upfront. His humor was quick and top shelf; never at the expense of someone else and often self deprecating. He loved the Cowboys but had long ago let go of basing his happiness on their success.

One way we can ALL honor our dear friend is by following his example - don’t take yourself or your points on this forum too seriously. Being kind to our fellow fans is way more important than being right.

Any time any one of us takes the time to welcome a new member to the forum, or encourages someone here, or reminds us that life is more important than what happens to the Cowboys each week, we should remember Michael “Couch Coach” Baer.

Rest in peace brother. You are deeply missed.
Go Cowboys!

This would ruin my day, but he wouldn't want that. He had helped me so much during troubled times.
I will never forget him, his humor, his candor, his soul.
I will shed a tear for him and then I will raise a glass to him.
And then I will make sure his advice will forever be taken and know that even now he is a part of my life.
And always will be.

Here's to you @CouchCoach
One of the best.