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I waited a few days to go over to RR and read what the latest Duke chatter was over there. I'm beyond shocked with them and I thought that was impossible. Numerous posters wishing death to coach K and others at Duke. What's wrong with those people and why do their mods let that go. If someone wished death to coach Cal on here I have no doubt they would be gone. It's pathetic.
 

DukeDenver

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I waited a few days to go over to RR and read what the latest Duke chatter was over there. I'm beyond shocked with them and I thought that was impossible. Numerous posters wishing death to coach K and others at Duke. What's wrong with those people and why do their mods let that go. If someone wished death to coach Cal on here I have no doubt they would be gone. It's pathetic.
All fanbases have lunatics; they just have more.
 

Mpm277

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The vast majority of the UK fanbase is a little crazy. Rupp Rafters is just the collection of the absolute craziest ones.
 
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Quavarius

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With a fanbase that large, they have a mid-major sized way of thinking.

They are ALWAYS the underdog and have to fight for scraps while displaying "THE LIST!"
 
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There are some really aware, good posters over there. They get ruined by the squadron of idiots living there. Many admit over there we are the better team this year. Some just can't stomach it. Let's go easy on the U.K. Threads over here, they will start drawing flies and that just makes extra work for our mods.
 

OldasdirtDevil

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It's the rise and possible decline of their Cal worship. He came in and righted the ship for the Cats, won a championship while making the Final Four a seemingly reasonable expectation year after year. On top of that he was totally dominating with the OAD's, and Kentucky was the rockstar of college basketball. Going 38-0, and then flaming out while K and Duke won another championship hurt, but they still could embrace their 'Cruitin' Championships'. And then it happened...Duke started stealing their lunch on the 'cruitin' trail, and that's exactly how they perceive it...as stealing. K and Capel couldn't possibly beat the OAD kingpin, 'Cruitin' Cal, straight up without some hanky panky going on. And so the hatred for Duke builds up even more steam. It's not a pretty sight, and may very well get worse.

Enjoy it.:cool:

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It's the rise and possible decline of their Cal worship. He came in and righted the ship for the Cats, won a championship while making the Final Four a seemingly reasonable expectation year after year. On top of that he was totally dominating with the OAD's, and Kentucky was the rockstar of college basketball. Going 38-0, and then flaming out while K and Duke won another championship hurt, but they still could embrace their 'Cruitin' Championships'. And then it happened...Duke started stealing their lunch on the 'cruitin' trail, and that's exactly how they perceive it...as stealing. K and Capel couldn't possibly beat the OAD kingpin, 'Cruitin' Cal, straight up without some hanky panky going on. And so the hatred for Duke builds up even more steam. It's not a pretty sight, and may very well get worse.

Enjoy it.:cool:
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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT
 
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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT

This argument is almost as weak as Dukes apparent "weak" 2015 title run....
 
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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT
Was the Goat before Oads and the Goat after Oads
 
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TheDude1

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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT

Wish UK fans would actually get that that is the price Cal paid for being a bit of a trailblazer... he helped normalize it a bit. And a lot of that is from YEARS ago... you don't see a lot of that anymore aimed at Cal.
 
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Wish UK fans would actually get that that is the price Cal paid for being a bit of a trailblazer... he helped normalize it a bit. And a lot of that is from YEARS ago... you don't see a lot of that anymore aimed at Cal.
Exactly, now that k does it, it is ok.
 

SwatX1

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So before cal came along, nobody recruited the top 5 players in the class? Did those players just vanish?

I think it's funny the way the uk fans suck on cal.....I remember very vividly when he was at Memphis, and even umass, uk fans talking about what a sleeve he was. Now he's their God. Make your minds up.
 

DukeDenver

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So before cal came along, nobody recruited the top 5 players in the class? Did those players just vanish?

I think it's funny the way the uk fans suck on cal.....I remember very vividly when he was at Memphis, and even umass, uk fans talking about what a sleeve he was. Now he's their God. Make your minds up.
I disliked Spurrier at Florida, but ultimately respected his coaching. When he came to USC, I liked his cockiness and candor. I had similar experiences with the recent hirings of Frank Martin and Will Muschamp, who I like now after thinking each was a lunatic.

Things can change when you give someone the benefit of the doubt and they are wearing your team colors.

Cal and Roy are fine. I respect both guys, noting that both have bent rules. I will poke fun of both if them, but there is no real hate from me.
 

SwatX1

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Duke's recruiting hasn't really changed near as much as some people think it has. We've always went after top talent.

Exactly....that's what I don't get about everyone saying K has adopted the OAD recruiting. We have had plenty of players that could have been OAD, but players were not leaving early as much then
 

HonkeyT

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Duke's recruiting hasn't really changed near as much as some people think it has. We've always went after top talent.

Absolutely. That’s what makes UK fans look so stupid. We have always recruited top talent it’s just people got wrapped up with how many stars a kid has by his name. All schools got after the best talent they can get, being Duke we get the best of the best just like they do. Their problem is we are doing it better than they are and it’s killing them. God those guys are dumbf***s
 

dukiejay

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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT

You almost sound as stupid as some UNC fans.

Here’s the deal, Cal didn’t invent the one-and-done. That was the NBA. Coach K recruited many players in the early time of the one-and-done but they spurned Duke. He’s always recruited the very best players. Always. Just like Cal and just like Roy. UK fans are mad that K has stole a little of Cal’s thunder, and UNC fans are mad because top players aren’t choosing them.
 

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Hi guys, im a newbie here, like yourselves
I CANT STAND kensuckys fanbase!!!, Since u guys have won more chips in the last 10 years than them, and now are winning the recruiting championship, they are now claiming the "our players are doing better in the pros than yours" championship, lol.... Soooo delushional
 

DukeRulesBasketball

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Hi guys, im a newbie here, like yourselves
I CANT STAND kensuckys fanbase!!!, Since u guys have won more chips in the last 10 years than them, and now are winning the recruiting championship, they are now claiming the "our players are doing better in the pros than yours" championship, lol.... Soooo delushional
A Duke fan never refers to Duke as “Dook”. Gotta be a fan of another team but I agree with u about uk
 

OldasdirtDevil

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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT

I'm late to the party (not much else to add), but it looks like my fellow posters are taking care of business (TCB for us Elvis fans).
And that TCB applies to K also. He puts in the work, and does what he does better than anyone before him...to the tune of 1000+ wins, and 5 National titles. You'll never have anyone as good, and neither will anyone else.
Now go have a good cry.

OFC
 
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DukeDenver

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I'm late to the party (not much else to add), but it looks like my fellow posters are taking care of business (TCB for us Elvis fans).
And that TCB applies to K also. He puts in the work, and does what he does better than anyone before him...to the tune of 1000+ wins, and 5 National titles. You'll never have anyone as good, and neither will anyone else.
Now go have a good cry.

OFC
We have a fighter’s chance at 7 titles at the moment.
 

KellenPatrick

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I disliked Spurrier at Florida, but ultimately respected his coaching. When he came to USC, I liked his cockiness and candor. I had similar experiences with the recent hirings of Frank Martin and Will Muschamp, who I like now after thinking each was a lunatic.

Things can change when you give someone the benefit of the doubt and they are wearing your team colors.

Cal and Roy are fine. I respect both guys, noting that both have bent rules. I will poke fun of both if them, but there is no real hate from me.

Wow...big SCAR fan, huh? Can't believe you gave that scumbag Cal such credit. You won't care but my image of you is different now. Whatever.
 

Mpm277

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You almost sound as stupid as some UNC fans.

Here’s the deal, Cal didn’t invent the one-and-done. That was the NBA. Coach K recruited many players in the early time of the one-and-done but they spurned Duke. He’s always recruited the very best players. Always. Just like Cal and just like Roy. UK fans are mad that K has stole a little of Cal’s thunder, and UNC fans are mad because top players aren’t choosing them.

To be fair, K has been stealing Carl's thunder.
 

LouisiAaron

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That page is very entertaining. I saw a thread where they were arguing with each other because people keep posting Duke threads and over Bagley. They got mad at one guy because he said Bagley was the best player in the country
 

skysdad

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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT


Why are you posting here. Really. OFC
 

Dattier

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I think what makes the hatred build more the anything is how other fans have been such hipacrites on the one and done era that Cal started.everyone said it Cal is ruining college basketball, you can’t win a national championship with one and done! And my favorite, these one and done kids are just rentals and have no ties to the school
Then when K started doing it, he’s adapted to the rule, you can win a national championship and you welcome your kids to the “brotherhood!!!!!! Cal started , he’s evil, K’s doing it now he’s the GOAT
Cal didn't start the OAD era. He did take it to a new level, if that's what you mean.

K has had 3 OAD players in a single year on two occasions. Cal has had 3 or more four different times. Since Cal has been at UK, they have 20 OADs. Duke has 10 in the same time period. So there's still a huge difference.

Add to it that rightly or wrongly, Cal has a shady rep. K is pretty much above reproach. Cal also embraced the OAD rule as a strategy; K begrudgingly and belatedly accepted it as the new nature of the game.

I'll be among the first non-UK fans to express respect for Cal and defend his record on and off the court since he has been at UK, but there is more to the different treatment he and K have received than just arbitrary preference.