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NCAA Men's College Basketball 2010-2011 Season OT
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I'm frustrated too but that's got to be one of the shittiest things I've ever seen a 'duke fan' post.
Of course, you pretty much said the same thing last year when we won it all. I hope for your sake that Rivers plays more than 8 games next year. You spent all last year looking forward to Irving that you pissed and moaned throughout the tournament.
Of course, you pretty much said the same thing last year when we won it all. I hope for your sake that Rivers plays more than 8 games next year. You spent all last year looking forward to Irving that you pissed and moaned throughout the tournament.
Randolph Freelander
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Duke can win the ACC Tournament. It will be ugly, they'll have to shoot much better than they have been lately, but they can do it. I don't predict them to get to the Final Four. Didn't predict them to do any such thing last year, either, but they took the whole thing. But last year was certainly a series of fortunate events that if replayed might not work out the same way.
I think they'll be a 2, they'll have a fight in the 2nd round against somebody, survive, and probably bow out in the sweet 16 against somebody from the Big East. If it works out better, excellent! If it turns out worse, I won't complain.
I think they'll be a 2, they'll have a fight in the 2nd round against somebody, survive, and probably bow out in the sweet 16 against somebody from the Big East. If it works out better, excellent! If it turns out worse, I won't complain.
DJ_Tet said:
Bah, its my right to piss and moan, I explained it last season. I throw the team under the bus with a ton of "we're doomed" hyperbole, get my anger out, and then I'm over it.
Seriously though, I see a second round upset as a very real possibility. This team as it is has never completely clicked since Irving went down, hence all the poor 1st half starts they have had. Its like they can't find the right personnel or rotation to get everything to work. Historically that has been the case with Duke for 5 out of the last 6 years, major deficiencies that they haven't found a way to overcome. Last years team was slow and plodding, but they used it to their advantage. This year....well they are good at jacking up 3s and missing them. Not sure there is an award for that
I completely agree there, your 2008 comparison was apt. This year we don't have an athlete who can create his own shot ala Henderson so we may be out very early.
That said, I can't advocate 'throwing a tournament game.' It's not like Duke will get a higher pick or anything
edit: pls let there be a Kyrie sighting soon..
You know who fell off the map offensively when we lost Irving? Mason Plumlee. He had some nice moves in the paint early in the season and was just flying all over the place. Almost instantly once Irving went down Plumlee reverted to the same spazz he was last year. Not as bad as his brother but still. Thought he was going to be a big contributer this year and it never worked out.
That said, I can't advocate 'throwing a tournament game.' It's not like Duke will get a higher pick or anything
edit: pls let there be a Kyrie sighting soon..
You know who fell off the map offensively when we lost Irving? Mason Plumlee. He had some nice moves in the paint early in the season and was just flying all over the place. Almost instantly once Irving went down Plumlee reverted to the same spazz he was last year. Not as bad as his brother but still. Thought he was going to be a big contributer this year and it never worked out.
bucknuticus
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Yo, ACC why you so bad, in both your sports.
DJ_Tet said:I completely agree there, your 2008 comparison was apt. This year we don't have an athlete who can create his own shot ala Henderson so we may be out very early.
That said, I can't advocate 'throwing a tournament game.' It's not like Duke will get a higher pick or anything
edit: pls let there be a Kyrie sighting soon..
He resumes "basketball related activities" this week, but no real word on what this is.
Anyway congrats to the UNC fans that post here. In general I hate your fanbase but you guys are pretty cool. We got our asses beat.
Randolph Freelander
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DJ_Tet said:
Don't forget Maryland.
01,02,05,09,10
bucknuticus
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Uh oh, Dook fans are testy tonight. Sounding like Michigan fans, yeah well in the past we won all this. I didnt say yo ACC why you bad 3 years ago, ACC is bad right now, who cares what you won in the past.
bucknuticus
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So are you going to argue the fact that the ACC is bad this year or just accept it while trying to put in bad jabs? That was my original statement, which is true.
Randolph Freelander
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bucknuticus said:
The conference is weak. That is true. The conference was weak last year. And the year before. Can't argue with any of it. But the top of the conference, as thin as that top might be, has always been able to play with anybody. At the end of it all, only one team hoists the trophy. A conference might be the deepest in the world, but the depth of the conference doesn't win a title. The last team standing does.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Perry Jones is so terrible, what a waste of talent.
TheChewyWaffles
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rockchalk said:
C'mon man. The 'Heels turned it around this year. I don't think anyone expected us to be here after we started like we did. It's been a rough couple of years since the championship.
bucknuticus
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Kalnos said:
Shhh dont say that, dook fans get mad.
With a completely different, veteran squad helmed by Hansbrough, Lawson, Ellington, Green, and co. They came in this year with a super young team expecting to make the tournament but not make hay, much less win the conference title over a Duke that returned Smith, Singler, and the Oafs.rockchalk said:
By the way, I just about choked on my dinner when I heard there was a third Plumlee. Dear God save us all.
TheChewyWaffles
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ACC has never been as deep as they were before they expanded. That's the sad truth as a Tarheel fan.
Randolph Freelander
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Talon- said:
Don't scoff, that's 5 more fouls at Duke's disposal next year.
TheChewyWaffles
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Proelite said:
/hatersgonnahate.gif
why the edit?
Randolph Freelander
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rockchalk said:
You obviously haven't kept count of the number of games the Plumlees have fouled out of. The two Plumlees combined for 9 whistles tonight, even.
As for the general notion that Duke gets all the calls, it's just a myth. Duke gets their fair share for sure, but plenty go against the Blue Devils as well.
Randolph Freelander
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Talon- said:
And NC State drove off their NCAA tournament coach, and Maryland slid back into the murky middle, and, well, the league has just gotten somewhat mediocre all around (below the top).
The Plumlees are anything if not effective at fouling out.
And being late on rotations.
And losing sight of their man in the paint.
And please don't take offense. My dad's actually an alum.
And being late on rotations.
And losing sight of their man in the paint.
Gary Williams' decline has really been inexplicable.Randolph Freelander said:
Paul got to that Bill Self (pre-title) state of black magic recruiting but never learned how to coach. Seriously, I want to know what he's done over the years to convince all these guys to come play under him at Tech. I guess you could say the same about Bobby Cremins.giga said:
And please don't take offense. My dad's actually an alum.
Randolph Freelander
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It's hard to say you hope people get fired. Far be it from me to hope anyone loses their job, just as I'd hate it if someone wanted me fired. At the same time, these guys get paid a lot of money and it's not like their families will be hurting. With that said...
The ACC needs a lot of bums thrown out. Coaching is certainly not what it used to be.
The ACC needs a lot of bums thrown out. Coaching is certainly not what it used to be.
kkaabboomm
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So I'll just hop in here and say hopefully UK wins tomorrow and gets the bye. I havent decided if I'm driving to knoxville or not. If I do, look for the ELOY VARGAS sign. that's been me at every game at Rupp. Also look for it at the SEC tourney next week, because goddamn eloy is due for a breakout game sometime soon.
Randolph Freelander
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Talon- said:
I don't get Kelly. He had that one hot stretch that threw me for a loop, but his shot just looks awkward as everything. There's a hitch in his release that just can't be good for his shooting percentage. It's not quite Barkley with a golf club, but it still isn't pretty.
LegendofJoe
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BigNastyCurve said:
I don't understand this mentality. BC and VT have been two of the stonger BB programs since they entered the league. Expansion had nothing to do with the drop in the overall quality of the conference. The implosion of NC State, Wake Forest, and Georgia Tech are the reasons why the conference has been slipping lately.
perfectchaos007
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bucknuticus said:
They couldn't even beat the 7th best Big East team. Just sayin...
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