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  • Toddler10-21 Aug 22, 2018
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    What about Dante Jones and the stomp against UK. I'm sure you remember or was it an accident?

  • Tizu_is_Back Mar 16, 2018
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    I'm confused by what this means. Was Bobby Hurly a "K type player"? How about Jay Williams? Shane Battier? Surely he's a "K type player".

    Quinn Cook? Jon Scheyer? Elton Brand?

    Ooh, I know!

    Carlos Boozer. He's gotta be one of those type of players.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 31, 2018
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    Dude will never change. He is a K type player.

  • StunGunn Jan 31, 2018
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    Interesting stuff, T! Every year Carolina is over rated in pre season. Can't stand to hear analysts drooling over Bagley and others. The N&O had an interesting piece about Grayson Allen. He admitted he stuck his him out so the UVA player would make contact. Can't stand his rear end. Just shows he hasn't changed. Punk.
    The Heels have Maye, Berry, Pinson, need more consistent play from Johnson and others.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 31, 2018
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    You will never get a Duke fan to admit K was ever out coached. The so called talent they have and losing against a team with no where near the talent you have is called being out coached. Reminds me of the USC game last year in the tourney when K said USC were playing in there home state, but he wasn't making any excuses. He made the same statement again about the UVA ( also the USC game) saying his kids have never played in a game like this before. Don't recruit the one and done's K.

    Gunny I talked to Charlotte Smith yesterday and she also says that UNC isn't getting the talent they are use to getting. Why I asked ? She says she doesn't know. UNC's big's are terrible. Oh yeah I didn't know she was HC at Elon..

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 31, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    people like Lunadi and a couple of others-get paid just give us their opinions-they are billed as so called experts-I watch a replay of the State/ Duke game and Bilas was just gushing about Duke's frosh. Duke entire starting line up were on all 3 team- of the all conference teams, if they are that good how do they ever lose -poor coaching!!! Virginia had 1 player on 4th team, I noticed Bilas commentary is full of cliche's and trying impress us with how bright he is (ESPN's David Glenn) I'm out

  • StunGunn Jan 31, 2018
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    I just wonder why they make some of the predictions. It seems the objective is to stir the pot. We make predictions here, but they seem much more reasonable. At least to me, anyway, lol.

  • StunGunn Jan 31, 2018
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    Three times in the last ten years - wow! Didn't realize that either! Another disappointing showing last night for the Heels. They can't win games when their opponent hits eight threes in the first ten minutes, and when they have one or two players show up. Last night it was Johnson who was hot.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 31, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    the talking heads make a prediction about the tourney at day 1 and adjust it as weeks pass, to look at their prediction at day 1 and the final one -its night and day and still miss it, just like football man they blew that one last year-no one saw Georgia last year and Clemson was not suppose to win the ACC-their opinions are no better than ours, we just keep ours to ourselves.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 30, 2018
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    State has beaten Duke/UNC in the same season 3 times in the last 10 years. Didn't realize that.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 30, 2018
    Sports Legend

    I don't know whats wrong with Abu. He is a senior and really needs to step it up.

  • StunGunn Jan 30, 2018
    Sports Legend

    I don't think any team is intimidated by either Carolina or Duke this year, as both have been beaten on their home courts. I do't remember the last time State beat Duke and Carolina in the same season, but it has happened. Seth Greenberg said his Hokies did it once.

    What I don't get is some of the talking heads saying State "wasn't a tournament team" so early in the season. I mean, do they make such predicitons to stir the pot??

    When BC beat Duke and Wofford beat Carolina, it gives other teams the confidence that they, too, can beat the so-called blue bloods of college hoops.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 30, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    glad to see Freeman (A) have a great game, he has struggled this year, maybe this will break him out of it, saw a big jump in Markell Johnson's game. He throttled Joel Berry, if Maye and Pinson had not had career games it could have been a wider margin. I saw big jumps in several players, if Abu and L Freeman come around this could be a strong team down the stretch.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 30, 2018
    Sports Legend

    When was the last time State beat Duke and UNC in the same season? Wow who would have ever thought State would have more talent that UNC on the court? UVA beat Duke in Cameron. Watched Purdue Sunday, they remind me of UNC the last 2 years, size and a'lot of upperclassmen.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 29, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    I think Keatts is shaping this group into a fine basketball team-hopefully this is just the start of things to come, this is the first time I thought State may have had the better talent on the floor since Richard Howell, Lo Brown TJ and that group-hopefully KK keeps it going, he is young and do not think he is intimidated by K or Roy

  • StunGunn Jan 28, 2018
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    Well, that loss hurt! I figured it would be a close game, but ouch! It was a heck of a game, and the second best I've seen this season (the other one was the FSU/Duke game). The Carolina/State game had a lot of ties and lead changes. It was a good game with the tempo I like to see, too bad the Heels came up short. The thing I liked (certainly NOT the final score!) was that it was a clean game - no cheap shots. The players on both teams played their tails off, and there wasn't any chippyness to it, no grudge match plays - just good ball. Missing free throws and not defending the three doomed the Heels, especially the three with Freeman having a career day behind the arc.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 27, 2018
    Sports Legend

    Yeah I read about that Gunny. The world we live in!!! Its just sad.

  • StunGunn Jan 27, 2018
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    T -Have you seen the latest about Michigan State? It may be the end of Izzo. And Mark Emerett. He was informed about the sexual assaults at MSU back in 2010. What a sad mess.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 26, 2018
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    Just read where UCONN is under investigation. Funny how schools that don't get the top recruits are always under investigation.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 26, 2018
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    I hope they lose every year. K always said its all about education and about HIS KIDS becoming men. Yeah right its about the titles!!

  • StunGunn Jan 26, 2018
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    Exactly, T! Bagley reclassifies and leaves HS early just to go to Duke. And next year K has three top-10 recruits, probably one and dones as well. I used to know all the players, and now it's a good thing they have their names on the back of their jerseys. Duke is a private institution, so they don't have to make public the same information that State and Carolina do.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 25, 2018
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    I can remember when he didn't have anything to do with the one and done's. One and done's never gave a second thought about attending Duke and now he gets them all. Man it would nice for a few violations to come out of this. Gunny that kid had to be his son. Bagley had another year of high school. Take him off the current Duke team and you have maybe a top 25 team instead of top 5. SMH!!

  • StunGunn Jan 23, 2018
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    Yeah Max I am so sick of the big reveal with the heralded HS kid letting the world know where they're going to school - for what - a semester??? And was the little boy sitting with the family his little brother or son? Done with all that. And I know Carolina was on his short list. K can have him and all the other one and dones. K has shown the world what's important to him, at any cost.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 23, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    i thought Calipari was the worse but coach K is taking the one and done to a new level, I am sick of the guys like Cal and K using college BB to glorify themselves, K does like to put himself on a pedestal and say hey look at me.

  • StunGunn Jan 10, 2018
    Sports Legend

    I didn't watch the State/Duke game either. I was helping my daughter, and in the past State has always given Duke a real test, and won some, but this is the year I thought State didn't have the horses to beat Duke. Wish I watched the game now, although I did record it.

    Happy with the way the Heels took care of business last night. With the way they (and BC!) were playing, I wasn't sure what would happen.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jan 9, 2018
    Bench Warmer

    did not see the Pack/Duke game but watched a replay, these color (Bilas was doing this game) guys seem to want just talk and talk, Bilas was gushing about Duke fab frosh all night-wish color guys would just add a remark here and there instead of trying dominate the play by play trying to impress with useless knowledge. Don't listen to State's radio play by play much anymore but Gary Hahn is about as vanilla as it gets and Tony just talks too much. when not watching the game will listen just to get score updates.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 6, 2018
    Sports Legend

    No I'm not watching Duke/State tonight and it has nothing to do with wildcard weekend!!

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
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    ACC is gonna be an adventure this year. The Tigers are leading the way although it's early in conf. play, UVA is 13-1 too, UNC & Duke as usual, Miami is playing well, WF/GT/Pitt are the only teams not playing well.

  • StunGunn Jan 5, 2018
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    That would be a great rematch, B! I say it every year, but it's even more true this year that anybody can beat anybody in the ACC. When BC beat Duke, I knew we were in for a good season. Now Clemson is good as well. Not looking forward to seeing the Tigers in the Smith Center later this season.

  • StunGunn Jan 5, 2018
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    Yeah, T, FSU gave it their best shot to let the Heels walk out with the "W", but the Heels would have none of it. Dang! I knew the Heels would have a battle when I saw how well FSU played Duke at Cameron. Gotta give 'em credit - Bacon is in the NBA, and the Noles are still rolling.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
    Towel Boy

    Don't mess with the Noles. Duke is lucky they don't have to go there (thought they did). Might see 'em in the ACC tourney.

  • Toddler10-21 Jan 4, 2018
    Sports Legend

    In other news there was a reason I didn't watch the State/ND game. watched Oklahoma/Ok State and UK/LSU game instead.

    Did see the end of the UNC game and FSU were trying to give it to them.

  • StunGunn Jan 1, 2018
    Sports Legend

    Just saw that Clemson is ranked now - 25th, I think. Could be trouble when they come to the Hill this year. Would hate to see that streak of 59 come to an end.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 31, 2017
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    Agree with ya about FSU. Heels will be in for a battle in Tallahassee. Gonna be hard for UNC & Duke to beat them down there. In fact, I'd be surprised if that happens. FSU looks to be that good. Cofer & Angola can shoot. Noles look good.

  • StunGunn Dec 31, 2017
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    That FSU/Duke game was a heck of a game! So many ties and lead changes. FSU is FOR REAL. They weren't intimidated at all by the atmosphere in Cameron. The Heels are in trouble Wednesday when they head down to Tallahassee to face the Seminoles. Both the Carolina/Wake game and the State/Clemson game paled in comparison to the excitement and level of play in the Duke/FSU game. That was a fun game to watch.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 30, 2017
    Towel Boy

    Wake almost pulled a stunner. FSU gave the Devils a fight as well.

  • StunGunn Dec 30, 2017
    Sports Legend

    This is going to be a great season in ACC basketball. Wake gave Carolina everything the Heels could handle, and came within a whisker of winning. Clutch play by Berry and Williams in the last minute saved Carolina's bacon.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 19, 2017
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    I saw a good portion of the Carolina/UT game. Tough game on the road but UNC did what good teams do. They came back & won it at the end, escaped with a W. I took a swipe at BC earlier but they've shown what they're capable of at this point. Question is.....can they get in the zone mentally each night out for the remainder of the season? Easy to get jacked up at home for the Devils, Heels, etc., but they have to do that consistently throughout. Hey, looks like they have some talent though (9-3, 1-0). Should be a fun season. Canes & Noles are playing well but it's early. Once conference play starts, the contenders will separate themselves from the rest.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 19, 2017
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    Welcome back, Tizu! Duke is Duke and they'll be fine. When your jersey has Duke or UNC on the front, you're going to catch numerous "best efforts" along the way, especially on the road. That's one of the things I love about ACC hoops, especially come tourney time. Anyway, always nice to have posters who are interested in discussing teams, players, games, etc.

  • StunGunn Dec 18, 2017
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    I won't like: I didn't shed any tears when BC - of all teams - beat Duke. Bowen, Robinson, and Chatman can ball! I watched that game only because there was nothing else on. I thought Duke would slaughter BC. If BC plays like that, they'll beat a lot of teams, Carolina included. Speaking of the Heels, they played poorly in the first half, and when they start a game like that, they usually lose. They don't seem to play well after a break, and playing in a hostile environment, against a Rick Barnes coached team looked like a recipe for disaster. Credit the maturity of Berry and toughness of Luke Maye, and the 3-point shooting of Williams.

    So glad you found us over here. Everyone is great - Bishop, Toddler, Max - you'll really enjoy their posts.

  • Tizu_is_Back Dec 18, 2017
    Towel Boy

    What a breath of fresh air coming across this forum post! I've been gone for a long time...can't even remember the last time I posted here. I see the UNC and Duke forums are still full of children.

    This was a nice diamond in the rough, so to speak, to find.

    RE: the recent string of games.

    BC was amazing when they played Duke. When Duke went on that last run, I figured that was it...they had come back, AGAIN, to win. WRONG! Those boys can shoot! My goodness!

    Hopefully Duke can come back and play like I know they can. Bagley and Carter are both really good...but Bagley...sheesh that guy is good!! If Duke plans to make a deep run they have got to fix their defensive woes...it seems they can lock down, but only for short periods of time. They have got to figure out how to play defense better down the stretch.

    Good win yesterday by UNC over TN. It was close, but somewhat expected after not playing for a while. It will be interesting to see how Duke rebounds...

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 14, 2017
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    :)

  • StunGunn Dec 13, 2017
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    Love the superstitious rituals, B!

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    I think BC plays Columbia, or some team like that. I can see them losing their next game due to the win over Duke. Hope not, but can see it happening. BC would have beaten a lot of teams, playing like they did against Duke. Bowman and Robinson can ball.

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 12, 2017
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    BC would probably disagree with that. Watch BC lose 3 of their next 4.....lol

  • DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 12, 2017
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    Not sure about hockey players but baseball players are very superstitious. Other examples as follows;

    Jumping over the line when running on & off the field (some players won't step on the line as they consider it bad luck), didn't use batting gloves so before every plate appearance I would grab a handful of dirt & rub it on the bat handle (hated batting gloves for some reason), walking around the umpire while approaching the batter's box versus crossing the plate, same number of dry swings before an AB, same batting helmet every AB, not letting bats get crossed (bad luck), etc....lol.... wacky stuff. Just some stuff I know of.

  • Toddler10-21 Dec 12, 2017
    Sports Legend

    I read where this team could be the best Duke team of all time. Time will tell.

  • StunGunn Dec 12, 2017
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    Ky Bowen is a beast and really took it to Duke. Robinson too. Duke has the one-and-dones, but they're freshmen and they make freshmen mistakes, like Duval. I believe it was also Duval who grabbed the jersey of the BC player and then pushed him, earning him a flagrant-1.

  • Toddler10-21 Dec 12, 2017
    Sports Legend

    Glad Duke lost to a couple of NC guys that K didn't want. Its all about the 5 star guys now and a lot of them aren't that good.

  • StunGunn Dec 12, 2017
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    I've heard that baseball and hockey players are the most superstitious of all. Love it!

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