It is a loss, I love Duke as much as the next guy but let it go. These are 20 year olds playing a game. Sometimes things don't go your way. I guarantee you Duke will play Tuesday night and I guarantee you all of you have families you love, go enjoy them! Let's Go Duke
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Some folks are ruled by their emotions. Emotional reactions are fine, but you have to leave room for logic.
Well guys, obviously we are all very, very spoiled. I am not happy with the way things are going, but it is what it is. I have my thoughts and feelings about why things are going bad, but to be honest, that's all they are. I didn't have any problem sleeping after the Cuse loss, and I won't have any trouble tonight. Not because I don't care, it's just that I know there is a huge problem in the program this year. We as fans are so used to winning that we cannot accept or understand how something could go wrong, this is Duke!
I have read about what "K" is doing wrong, read about several individual players causing us to lose games, but so what, they are still losses, so try and get over it. Accept the fact that every year is not going to be a Championship year.
Just one last note as a suggestion, when you get up in the morning, give your wife, son, daughter, dog, cat, or yourself, a big hug and tell them you love them-that's what really matters! Then get yourself ready for the game with Florida State and be proud that you are a fan of team with a rich tradition of success, and one that's not going away.
I'm not going to predict a National Championship, or even an ACCT Championship, but I will guarantee this: If and when Duke is knocked out of the ACCT, so am I; If and when Duke is knocked out of the NCAAT, so am I. I will still be just as big a fan at seasons end as I am now, and proud of it. Oh yeah, if you think that Duke is done and can't win it all, you are living in Fantasy Land.
Go Duke!
OFC
I have read about what "K" is doing wrong, read about several individual players causing us to lose games, but so what, they are still losses, so try and get over it. Accept the fact that every year is not going to be a Championship year.
Just one last note as a suggestion, when you get up in the morning, give your wife, son, daughter, dog, cat, or yourself, a big hug and tell them you love them-that's what really matters! Then get yourself ready for the game with Florida State and be proud that you are a fan of team with a rich tradition of success, and one that's not going away.
I'm not going to predict a National Championship, or even an ACCT Championship, but I will guarantee this: If and when Duke is knocked out of the ACCT, so am I; If and when Duke is knocked out of the NCAAT, so am I. I will still be just as big a fan at seasons end as I am now, and proud of it. Oh yeah, if you think that Duke is done and can't win it all, you are living in Fantasy Land.
Go Duke!
OFC
Emotions are bound to be high after every loss this year. All I ask is that you all temper your comments. I'm not saying don't be critical of the team, coaches, fans, etc. I'm just asking you to type and reread your post before hitting 'Post Reply'.
We have a really good board, it's pretty special when we can all discuss and debate without the name calling and such. Just asking the board as a whole to maintain some civility here, because I believe as fans, we're all pretty frustrated at the moment. Thanks guys.
We have a really good board, it's pretty special when we can all discuss and debate without the name calling and such. Just asking the board as a whole to maintain some civility here, because I believe as fans, we're all pretty frustrated at the moment. Thanks guys.
...has Dirt posted today??? Haven't seen any post...
*Edited for the sake of civility.*
*Edited for the sake of civility.*
Folks we lost to a team that shot 37% from 2 and 12% percent from 3. We have to do a better job and quite honestly every time we lose Coach talks about the fact that we need to get healthy it's enough we are just about in March. My concern is even during our win streak we really did not play great and we shot lights out to beat NC I just wish we had a little more balance as a team.
I apologize if I am typing things that seem too negative; I am just as passionate as you guys/gals and I am frustrated for sure. I am not, however, just typing these things to flame. I am really trying to state my thoughts one why things are going the way they are, and am curious to see what you all think as fellow Duke fans.
That's why I don't have a Facebook. Also, I'm about done with this message board.
Easy guy, Pisgah is a good guy. No need to make personal attacks.
Hang in there man, we are all frustrated. Good peeps here. Let's hope Duke can turn it around.....
Yeah, I made a mistake there. I apologize Pisgah. I'm done.
I wish you all the best.
Stick around bud. We can get this thing back on track.
Any word on Dirt??? Didn't see him post today.
I don't believe I've said anything on here overly inflammatory. I may give one liners about how a game is going without providing an alternative, but if I can't do it on a message board, where can it be done?
I don't name call players or wish them gone, but honestly for some reason people on this board don't like me because I don't fall exactly in line with their way of thinking.
I will not apologize for my posts. But I will from here on out probably stay away because it's probably just better that way.
I will never not be a Duke fan, regardless of how disappointing a season goes. I've followed them religiously for 25 years. I just ask that people who have different view points try and see all sides.
Peace out and here's to Blue Devil Basketball.
I don't name call players or wish them gone, but honestly for some reason people on this board don't like me because I don't fall exactly in line with their way of thinking.
I will not apologize for my posts. But I will from here on out probably stay away because it's probably just better that way.
I will never not be a Duke fan, regardless of how disappointing a season goes. I've followed them religiously for 25 years. I just ask that people who have different view points try and see all sides.
Peace out and here's to Blue Devil Basketball.
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There are healthy players on the bench - as many voices have pointed out. Good players....ones that could contribute in limited minutes hopefully. But the trend recently....several years....is a short rotation. The peril of which is when you get injuries or play players who are less than 100% healthy the team suffers. We have depth. It just doesnt play.
Amile honestly has not looked the same since he went out with his injury. He looked awesome before that.
I'm not sure if you're if you're referring to my post but I was not calling you out. In fact, I wasn't calling anyone out. Just making a broad blanket statement for the future of our board. We need differing opinions around here.
Understood. If you have to go I understand, but just like this, I think our board is just vulnerable at the moment and needs a good shot in the arm. Would love to see those that are frustrated stick around.
Thanks... I'm not even sure what I did to make this guy attack me? And I averaged 14 ppg for my intramural team thank you very much @Dukesince90
I was at the cuse game which was heartbreaking having 30,000 fans against you and now seeing a pathetic offensive showing lead to another loss. I'm at a loss with this team. I feel still we can beat anyone but we also could lose to anyone with is disheartening. This year has been cursed with injuries and freshman not living up to their hype. At this time we shouldn't worry about expectations and just be hopeful we can make a decent tournament run. It is what is is....
Are some of you really trippin about losing this game? Hahahaha. It's really not a big deal at all. The best part was how he let the freshman bigs play late in a hostile environment. They need that experience. Take Matt out and sub in Grayson then we're getting somewhere. Defensively I hate how the guards never fight through picks. I just want to see it one time. The bigs don't have to hedge that hard if the guards fight through. im just glad to see we went big. Still need to feed the post at least 20 times a game. Doesn't mean they need to shoot that much but we need paint touches
Keep playing the bigs. Only way they will get better is by playing. Not riding the bench. This game was not a big deal. We lose nothing from this game. Just have to earn everything in the tourney.
Never thought we would miss Marshall so much did we. Next year I imagine we will feel the same about Matt and Amile. OFC
Marshall is my boy!!!! He's one of the best guys ever right here from my backyard (I'll claim him since he left Indiana really young haha)
I don't mind Amile and Matt. I don't think Matt should play as much. He's more of an energy guy to me. Let him play about 20 mins and if his shot is falling then that's a plus. Matt wouldn't start for any other team in the conference in my opinion. He's a bench player. We need to start Grayson, Luke, Jayson, Amile and Giles.
I wish it were possible we could go back to Marshall's soph. year and read what was said about him. OFC
I'm going to keep watching them like I always have. Anything can happen. We are still talented. Coach K is still on the bench. I think the guys are still bought in.
It is obvious on the court that this team is just behind where it should be. Never got to progress and grow.
It is obvious on the court that this team is just behind where it should be. Never got to progress and grow.
Tough losses suck, especially so in a tumultuous season.
Still a huge fan!
Always.
Go Duke!!!
Alan
Still a huge fan!
Always.
Go Duke!!!
Alan
Me and Mason at an ACC Barnstormer event I ran security at. Got to hang out in the locker room with Mason, Ryan Kelly, Dexter Strickland, Phil Ford, and several others. Good times.
My apologies for any disfunction I may have caused. I root hard for these kids, win or lose and I'm sorry for the name calling and any other inappropriate behavior. Particularly toward @SoCal Dukie
Sorry for the harsh language. I get frustrated when I can't get face to face and argue, lol.
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