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02-15-2009, 09:46 PM
I don't care what anyone says Duke is not a Top 10 team in the country. Their defense is attrocious.
They now have two BAD losses in Michigan and now BC, as well as a blowout loss at the hands of Clemson. Duke is also 0-3 vs. Clemson, Wake, and UNC who are arguably the three other best teams in the ACC.
I predict that Duke once again gets an overly high seed in the NCAA's and get to play the first 4 games within 2 hours of Durham (but they lsoe in the 2nd round)
They now have two BAD losses in Michigan and now BC, as well as a blowout loss at the hands of Clemson. Duke is also 0-3 vs. Clemson, Wake, and UNC who are arguably the three other best teams in the ACC.
I predict that Duke once again gets an overly high seed in the NCAA's and get to play the first 4 games within 2 hours of Durham (but they lsoe in the 2nd round)
02-15-2009, 10:50 PM
EKUAlum05 Wrote:I don't care what anyone says Duke is not a Top 10 team in the country. Their defense is attrocious.
They now have two BAD losses in Michigan and now BC, as well as a blowout loss at the hands of Clemson. Duke is also 0-3 vs. Clemson, Wake, and UNC who are arguably the three other best teams in the ACC.
I predict that Duke once again gets an overly high seed in the NCAA's and get to play the first 4 games within 2 hours of Durham (but they lsoe in the 2nd round)
To say Duke is not top 10 best in the country is outrageous, maybe not top 5, but def. at least top 10. Upsets tend to happen, teams tend to slip up as well. Michigan and this game should have been wins. the north carolina game is alright because North Carolina is a better team then wat duke is. Wake is not a bad lost either including they lost by 1 within seconds. The Clemson game I will give you cause Duke should have won that game, didnt have there heads in the game, got outplayed bad and thats why they lost in a blowout. These loses really aint that bad loses, The ACC is one of the most toughest conference if, not the toughest. But your right, Duke isn't playing like they should and if they dont pick it up then there will be another early exit come march.
02-15-2009, 11:15 PM
I love it when Duke gets beat. IMO they are not top 10 in the country.
02-15-2009, 11:51 PM
NIKE2010 Wrote:I love it when Duke gets beat. IMO they are not top 10 in the country.
Amen
02-15-2009, 11:55 PM
Duke is in a funk unlike anything they or their fans are use to but it won’t last.
02-16-2009, 12:05 AM
Wow Duke haters everywhere.
Slumps happen.
We just have to get focused.
Slumps happen.
We just have to get focused.
02-16-2009, 12:05 AM
NIKE2010 Wrote:I love it when Duke gets beat. IMO they are not top 10 in the country.
We party around here when Duke gets beat!!!!
02-16-2009, 12:06 AM
NYY10 Wrote:To say Duke is not top 10 best in the country is outrageous, maybe not top 5, but def. at least top 10. Upsets tend to happen, teams tend to slip up as well. Michigan and this game should have been wins. the north carolina game is alright because North Carolina is a better team then wat duke is. Wake is not a bad lost either including they lost by 1 within seconds. The Clemson game I will give you cause Duke should have won that game, didnt have there heads in the game, got outplayed bad and thats why they lost in a blowout. These loses really aint that bad loses, The ACC is one of the most toughest conference if, not the toughest. But your right, Duke isn't playing like they should and if they dont pick it up then there will be another early exit come march.
Duke has quality wins over Purdue, Xavier, Davidson, and Florida State.
They have bad losses to Michigan, Boston College, and a blowout to Clemson.
They may play in the 2nd toughest conference in the country (big East is BY FAR the best this year), but the Devils are 0-3 against arguably the top 3 teams in the ACC (UNC, Wake, and Clemson)
They have lost 4 of their past 6 games.
Outragous? I think not...
Give me the following 15 teams ahead of Duke right now:
1. UNC
2.Wake
3. Clemson
4. UConn
5. Pitt
6. Louisville
7. Oklahoma
8. Marquette
9. Villanova
10. Memphis
11. Oklahoma
12. Kansas
13. Utah State
14. UCLA
15. Missouri
02-16-2009, 12:17 AM
Congrats BC!
02-16-2009, 12:26 AM
Lovin this!
02-16-2009, 12:41 AM
Haha, I love it!!!
02-16-2009, 12:57 AM
Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of dUKe, but for anyone to honestly not think dUKe is a top 10 team is badly mistaken. To see the way they played UNC, is to know that they are for real. To me, UNC & UConn are the cream at the top. Pitt and Oklahoma are right there but not as complete as the two teams above. Then there is a next level, and dUKe is definitely in that group of teams.
02-16-2009, 02:11 AM
Stardust Wrote:Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of dUKe, but for anyone to honestly not think dUKe is a top 10 team is badly mistaken. To see the way they played UNC, is to know that they are for real. To me, UNC & UConn are the cream at the top. Pitt and Oklahoma are right there but not as complete as the two teams above. Then there is a next level, and dUKe is definitely in that group of teams.
Thank you, we finally agree on something lol. Duke might not be the best in the Country but there really not that far from them either. I know they will drop after the new ranking's come out but rank 6 or 7 sounds bout right as an overall rank
02-16-2009, 03:52 AM
The only thing that kills duke is their Defense
02-16-2009, 11:48 PM
Stardust Wrote:Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of dUKe, but for anyone to honestly not think dUKe is a top 10 team is badly mistaken. To see the way they played UNC, is to know that they are for real. To me, UNC & UConn are the cream at the top. Pitt and Oklahoma are right there but not as complete as the two teams above. Then there is a next level, and dUKe is definitely in that group of teams.
Well i agree with you for once that duke is a top 10 team... that is there starting 5 but you get a couple down the list from there and they are not that deep and that could hurt them.. but no doublt starting 5 when not in foul trouble and things this team is dangerous.... but there are about 6 to 8 teams better than them I think
UNC my #1 pick
UConn
Oklahoma
Pitt
Wake
Louisville
Mich St.
02-17-2009, 04:52 PM
BatCat11 Wrote:The only thing that kills duke is their Defense
All I hear on ESPN is how Duke has the top ranked defense in the ACC. It can't be after these last two games.
02-17-2009, 04:52 PM
Stardust Wrote:Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of dUKe, but for anyone to honestly not think dUKe is a top 10 team is badly mistaken. To see the way they played UNC, is to know that they are for real. To me, UNC & UConn are the cream at the top. Pitt and Oklahoma are right there but not as complete as the two teams above. Then there is a next level, and dUKe is definitely in that group of teams.
I can agree with this.
02-19-2009, 08:42 AM
i LOVE WHEN UK GETS WHOOPED CONSIDERING THEY GET BEAT BY SOME OF THE CRAPPIEST TEAMS LOL LIKE VIRGINA MILITARY , GARDNER -WEBB. VANDERBILT, SOUTH CAROLINA LOL
02-19-2009, 10:27 AM
This has nothing to do with Kentucky, Just BC and Duke
02-19-2009, 11:04 AM
Duke is no where close to being a top ten team. I would love to see a Duke vs UK game. Both have horrible point guards and both have a couple really talented players. It would be a good game, but I would say Duke would win by 4 to 6 points.
02-21-2009, 09:56 AM
zulu Wrote:Duke is no where close to being a top ten team. I would love to see a Duke vs UK game. Both have horrible point guards and both have a couple really talented players. It would be a good game, but I would say Duke would win by 4 to 6 points.
yea right. UK isn't in the same league as Duke is. They might have more championships or whatever, there just not as good as duke is. If they would play then duke would win by at least 15
02-22-2009, 12:39 AM
Stardust Wrote:Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of dUKe, but for anyone to honestly not think dUKe is a top 10 team is badly mistaken. To see the way they played UNC, is to know that they are for real. To me, UNC & UConn are the cream at the top. Pitt and Oklahoma are right there but not as complete as the two teams above. Then there is a next level, and dUKe is definitely in that group of teams.
I have to agree with you. I hate Duke, but they probably are a top ten team. Duke has good 3 pt shooters and if hot can beat anybody. I think the thing that hurts them is the same thing that hurt them last year; teams with good guard play and big men under the basket. Duke does not have an answer for teams with alot of size. I can't see them beating a team like Pitt or UConn. As for going up against UK, you never know what UK team will show up. It could be a blow out or a close game, but think Duke wins (uk maybe if at RUPP).
02-22-2009, 01:20 AM
Yes sir, I love it!
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