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Yeah...I was swimming in Kool-Aid a bit when I wrote that...I was excited and fired up...cut me some slack!
Onward and Upward!
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Just for the sake of argument...
since I have frequently seen Valley fans and even top people in the Valley such as coaches, AD's, and League personnel
saying that Valley schools should NOT do guarantee games and one-time road deals.....
Then someone explain why we have not seen that argument here?
Don't get me wrong, I have been in favor of this kind of game for years and have applauded when Wichita State went to LSU and Syracuse, etc...
I have no problem if the top guys will play us, jump at it.....
But, I wonder why those who have argued strongly against Valley teams doing guarantee games (I know Jank and even Doug Elgin have been outspoken against doing it) are silent here..Comment
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D--n It T, I agree with you totally on all thisOriginally posted by tornado View Post
Look by playing the big Guys at their place (for one and done) is what we have to do to get national attention, help us in the RPI, and move our league to a high level, so be it. NOW, wouldn't be something if we were to add Butler to this year Even if it was at their place
Anyone, Any Place and Anytime Go get them JL and BU
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This is a dumb game. I would rather have a home win than getting blown out on the road on espn.Comment
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You want a big reward? You need to take a big risk. Big boys aren't coming to Carver rarely if ever, that is how it is. Beating a cupcake at home gets us nowhere. What has it gotten ISU? We want to take the next step, we gotta start playing and winning these games.Originally posted by bu fan 9 View Post
Losing this game cost us nothing in terms of image, but winning it gains us everything. I'm glad you have so much confidence in our boys. Maybe we should have played a home NIT game and declined an NCAA bid to play Kansas on a neutral site and get blown out. Oh wait we won that game. You never know what can happen, and I believe our boys will give them a great game at least. I know our computer numbers will look better because of the game for sure.Comment
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This was just announced, give them time and maybe they will speak out. But the h--- with them. Way to go Coach Les.Originally posted by tornado View PostWhat part of illegal don't you understand?Comment
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Onward and Upward!
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Sure, let's play the Little Sisters of the Poor and win by 50+ points. The home folks would love to see that! Geeesh...Originally posted by bu fan 9 View PostComment
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scheduling is like dating...
take your time, check everyone out carefully, work hard to make yourself as desirable as possible, then try to get the best ones you can ...
You're gonna get shot down by several, but aim high....don't waste your time filling your date book with all the losers...you'll regret it and gain nothing...Comment
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Hello Braves Fans
Hello all. I am a native Peorian, and a lifelong Braves fan. However, I am also a 2009 alum of Duke University. While I now live in New York, I still try to keep up with the braves, and always do my best to catch a game when I am able to get back to the Heartland. Anyway, when my Mother rang me up this morning to share the news of this matchup, I could not have been more ecstatic.
Though I wish my beloved Braves the best, I must choose my diploma over my birthright. Come December, I will be covered in royal blue, and making as much noise as I possibly can for my Devils.
This will be a long post containing my thoughts on many varying issues regarding the game. Take them for what they're worth, I realize that might not be much.
Regarding tickets, anyone who is capable should definitely look into attending the game. Basketball in Cameron is truly an unbelievable experience. First, it is small, as in approx. 9,000 seats, a few thousand smaller than Carver Arena. But what is more, is that it is indeed a very small 9,000 (Remember, that Duke's undergraduate population is only slightly larger than Bradley's). People who step into Cameron when there is no game often comment that it looks like a high school gym: Students stand on bleachers around the court, the ceilings are LOW, and the air conditioning is rarely on. For any of you fortunate enough to remember games in Robertson Fieldhouse, Im sure it will bring back some good memories.
If you do make it down be sure to check out the campus as well, it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful academic settings in the world. The Sarah Duke Gardens are considered one of the premier botanical gardens on the Eastern Seaboard, and the Duke Chapel is one of the most spectacular edifices I have come across thus far.
Now the game being held in December is both good and bad for Braves fans planning to attend. I imagine the game will be slotted in one of two spots, either between the end of exams and the team's Xmas break (roughly Dec. 10-20), or else just before New Year's Day (Dec. 29-31). Either way the students will be on winter break. This means that A) Tickets should be easier to obtain than when class in session (though easier is a relative term when it comes to Duke tix) and B) While Cameron is always fantastic, what truly makes it romp is the presence of the Crazies. Don't get me wrong the Alumni and the Durhamites, that slot in for them do a pretty good job, but they simply cant quite match the energy and aura of a bunch of college sophomores dripping in blue. That said, if the game is in the later slot right before New Year's, there will be some students that have come back early to camp out in Krzyzewskiville (our tent city) to get the best seats for the Carolina game. Meaning that the tickets will be slightly harder to come by, but the atmosphere will be slightly more crazy.
I know a few of you said you knew Iron Dukes. I would definitely ask them about tickets, though keep in mind that not all Iron Dukes are created equal. I myself am an Iron Duke. Melinda Gates is an Iron Duke. And while I hope to attend the game, my access does not derive my Iron Duke status. The best way in, is to know a student (either undergrad or grad) and see if they will lend you their student ID. With this you simply show up and attend the game for free. I suppose this is not a great option for those over 40 and/or decked in Bradley gear, but still, this is how I got my non-Duke friends into games when they came to visit.
Finally, as to the game itself. I hate to tell you BB but this year Duke looks about as UNbeatable as they have in awhile. We will be preseason No. 1, and it should be close to if not completely unanimous. Only Michigan State and Purdue, have decent arguments to challenge as of now. We return, the Final Four MOP and likely Preseason NPOY, Kyle Singler, as well as NCAA all-tournament team and likely preseaon First Team All American Nolan Smith, along with the brothers Plumlee, and Andre Dawkins. Then we add Seth Curry (Steph's little bro) who was the leading Freshman scorer IN THE NATION, at Liberty. Granted it was Liberty, but many people around the program have said he was the best and most consistent player in practice throughout his transfer year. Finally, we add Kyrie Irving, the top PG prospect in the nation. Check out some projected 2011 draft boards, to see where he stands (along with Mason Plumlee). Coach K, has said, that Kyrie will instantly transform Duke's offense this year, and has compared him to Chris Paul. Anyone, who knows Coach K, knows that this is not how he talks about players, especially about Freshmen. So anyway, while we did lose (my old buddies) Scheyer, Zoubek, and Thomas from last year, the perception, amongst Dukies at least, is that "talent wise", next years team represents a net gain. It is unequivocally a net gain according to NBA execs.
Coach K likely has two potential starting lineups one big (Irving, Smith, Singler, Ma. Plumlee, Mi. Plumlee) and one small (Irving, Smith, Curry, Singler, Ma. Plumlee). Though Dawkins, Ryan Kelly and Josh Hairston will also demand minutes off the bench. I will be interested to see which lineup Coach chooses to use against the Braves. My instinct says small. Im curious what you guys think. Either way, I think the odds of the Braves leaving Tobacco Road victorious are slim at best. The hope (for you guys) would be that Duke looks past the Braves kind of like Kansas and Pitt and Illinois did. Unfortunately, not looking past opponents in the early non-conference schedule is maybe Coach K's most consistent attribute. There is a reason for the 77 game non-conference home win streak. Also, Cameron is almost assuredly the biggest home advantage in all of sports. Luckily, for Bradley, the Crazies will be on holiday. Otherwise, I'm sure the cheer sheets with all the dirt would undoubtedly make the rounds and the Braves would hear about it. If the games is in late December, they might hear about it anyway. Hopefully, the Crazies haven't come across Taylor Brown's Twitter page. That might make TB's trips to the line a bit awkward. Don't worry, I won't tell if you won't!
In conclusion, this should be a great game. One that I will be sure to make every effort to attend (with a Bradley T-shirt under my Duke gear). As the game gets closer, I will be happy to share information regarding hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other attractions. Id even be happy to meet up with some of you for drinks or whatever, if anyone would be interested. Duke is an extraordinary place, that means a lot to me. I'm really happy, that many of you from my beloved hometown school, will get to see it. Here's hoping for a battle of undefeateds come December.Last edited by godukegobradley; 06-29-2010, 07:40 PM.Bradley by birth, Duke by diploma. Both forevermore.Comment
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Thanks for your input! It should be a great experience for the Braves to play at Duke. But, alas, as you say, we have no chance!
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