TigerNation10
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Apr 19, 2010 10:21pm
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 19, 2010 10:23pm
I would have been happy either way, Kyle. But when I read this earlier tonight, all I could think was:
THANK YOU, GOD.
This is going to be one hell of a summer, baby.
THANK YOU, GOD.
This is going to be one hell of a summer, baby.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 19, 2010 10:34pm
My comments on this matter have already been made elsewhere. I'm sure rec doesn't even need to go read them...he already knows.
Duke is going to be STACKED next season, and I just can't stand it!
Duke is going to be STACKED next season, and I just can't stand it!
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 19, 2010 10:42pm
Look out world.
But there have been teams way more loaded that have failed to win it all.
They still gotta play the games.
But a perimeter of Irving, Smith, Singler, Curry, and Dawkins is pretty sick.
But there have been teams way more loaded that have failed to win it all.
They still gotta play the games.
But a perimeter of Irving, Smith, Singler, Curry, and Dawkins is pretty sick.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 19, 2010 10:49pm
Definitely. I would think that Duke will be the clear #1 team to start next season, but as we have seen in the past, that doesn't necessarily translate to a title. This season, Duke won a title when they weren't really expected to do so. Next year, the expectations will be through the roof. Even with all that talent, it will still take the right draw, a little luck, and playing up to their potential every night. Winning a national title is never a certainty. I'm just a pessimist, and a Carolina fan, so I'm going to go ahead and expect the worst though.chicago510 wrote:
But there have been teams way more loaded that have failed to win it all.
They still gotta play the games.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 19, 2010 10:52pm
Lord knows this WILL happen.ironman02 wrote: Even with all that talent, it will still take the right draw
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 19, 2010 10:53pm
LOL. Yeah, I guess I should just go ahead and count on that.wildcats20 wrote:Lord knows this WILL happen.ironman02 wrote: Even with all that talent, it will still take the right draw
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 19, 2010 10:58pm
Oh I read them, iron. They made all this even better
Once again, my reverse psychology methods equal perfection. I had a feeling Kyle loved college too much to leave and that he'd want to create a Laettner-like legacy for himself in Durham (winning back-to-back), but I acted as if he were gone. I even had myself believing it.
Before I get ahead of myself, though, winning back to back titles is nearly impossible. There is a reason only two teams have done it since John Wooden was still coaching. It will be extremely difficult. However, it will be a fun ride nonetheless.
The times, they are a changin'.
Once again, my reverse psychology methods equal perfection. I had a feeling Kyle loved college too much to leave and that he'd want to create a Laettner-like legacy for himself in Durham (winning back-to-back), but I acted as if he were gone. I even had myself believing it.
Before I get ahead of myself, though, winning back to back titles is nearly impossible. There is a reason only two teams have done it since John Wooden was still coaching. It will be extremely difficult. However, it will be a fun ride nonetheless.
The times, they are a changin'.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 19, 2010 10:58pm
If the Plumlee brothers develop as expected look out. They are the first truly talented big men in awhile at Duke.
Had to laugh too when I saw there was a third Plumlee brother on the way too. Who knows how a family can grow 3 freak children.
Had to laugh too when I saw there was a third Plumlee brother on the way too. Who knows how a family can grow 3 freak children.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 19, 2010 11:01pm
Note: Next year's shallow draft obviously played a HUGE role.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 19, 2010 11:14pm
Chance at back to back titles, being an first team AA and seeing #12 in the rafters at Cameron doesn't hurt either haha.reclegend22 wrote: Note: Next year's shallow draft obviously played a HUGE role.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 19, 2010 11:19pm
No it certainly doesn't
Apologies to the Carolina boys if my typed words are resonating giant smiles of happiness that are making you sick
If we WERE (HUGE IF) to tie you for titles next season, I will saw my arm off. That's how dedicated I am to that goal.
Apologies to the Carolina boys if my typed words are resonating giant smiles of happiness that are making you sick
If we WERE (HUGE IF) to tie you for titles next season, I will saw my arm off. That's how dedicated I am to that goal.
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mattinctown
Apr 19, 2010 11:20pm
Hey Ironman02, let me know when you want to exit this Earth, as per the other thread, and I'll make this happen... 
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Apr 19, 2010 11:21pm
Duke will be a favorite, but I don't think they will be able to win back to back.
Should be a great season though, will be a good summer watching Heel fans stew a bit over this season.
Should be a great season though, will be a good summer watching Heel fans stew a bit over this season.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Apr 19, 2010 11:39pm
2002 all over again
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cview
Posts: 351
Apr 20, 2010 2:02am
Really hard to win two in a row. Of course, worrying about winning two in a row is about the best problem a program can have. I don't expect Duke to win it all nor do I think they should be the favorite. As rec and I discussed before if Purdue gets everyone back I think they are and should be the preseason #1 team in the country.
I know everyone, even Duke and UNC fans, finds the Duke/UNC lovefest a bit nauseating but they've won four of the last nine titles and the last two. The guys coaching them are far and away the two best coaches in America. I'm guessing the lovefest is going to continue for a long time, and rightfully so.
I know everyone, even Duke and UNC fans, finds the Duke/UNC lovefest a bit nauseating but they've won four of the last nine titles and the last two. The guys coaching them are far and away the two best coaches in America. I'm guessing the lovefest is going to continue for a long time, and rightfully so.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Apr 20, 2010 2:47am
Good move. He likely doesn't have much of a future in the NBA, although I think he may be able to find a place somewhere. Might as well go out and try to win another though. As much as I hate Duke, I like to watch him play. Lord knows that could change this year though--I'll only be able to handle the media sucking his dick for so long.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 20, 2010 2:55am
How awesome would a Duke-OSU matchup be in the ACC Challenge? It will probably be MSU-Duke but one can only hope.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 20, 2010 3:15am
Duke will be getting a game in Cameron for the challenge; I'm almost certain of that. We've played back-to-back ACC-Big Ten Challenge games in West Lafayette and Madison. And I have heard OSU is on the short list, along with Purdue and MSU. There is not much reason to believe that it won't be one of those three teams heading to Cameron. Since MSU has been there before, I'm inclined to say that Purdue, if the core guys all return, will repay Duke's visit to Mackey Arena in '08.
Although, I want an OSU game in Durham. Boy that would be satisfying.
Although, I want an OSU game in Durham. Boy that would be satisfying.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Apr 20, 2010 9:22am
I think you are dead wrong. Even if Purdue gets everyone back, they still don't have a decent PG, they don't have any depth, and Hummel will not be the Hummel of old. Duke has an NBA quality PG, backcourt depth, and the probable national POY.As rec and I discussed before if Purdue gets everyone back I think they are and should be the preseason #1 team in the country.
This past year, Duke needed a great draw and some good breaks to win the tournament. Next year, they will need a less than favorable draw and some bad breaks to lose the tournament.
Duke's opponent in the Big 10 challenge will get hammered. No team has a better home court advantage than Duke. It is too bad that a Turner versus Singler matchup could not have been realized. But, when a player is a lottery pick, he has an easy choice to make.
Heelz
Posts: 780
Apr 20, 2010 9:26am
Ssssssssshhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RiverRat13
Posts: 377
Apr 20, 2010 10:31am
Singler's return makes Duke the clear-cut favorite. But I don't think it necessarily guarantees a ring. With Irving, Smith, Singler, Curry, and Dawkins, K is going to very tempted to play Singler big minutes at the four. And to me, the reason Duke turned the corner this season is that K finally played two true big men all of the time. Duke probably caught a break when Elliot Williams transferred as it made K play Zoubek and kept Singler at the three. Singler at the four makes Duke much more vulnerable to teams with athletic front courts. Still, Duke will be very talented and Irving's athleticism will give them a new dimension.
I guess K failed in one way since he said the goal before the season was for Singler to be in this year's draft. But I doubt Duke fans (or K) care too much about that one.
I guess K failed in one way since he said the goal before the season was for Singler to be in this year's draft. But I doubt Duke fans (or K) care too much about that one.
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cview
Posts: 351
Apr 20, 2010 4:17pm
I can't tell if this is serious or one of your reverse psychology type games where you build Duke up or not, but I think Purdue will be VERY good if they get everyone back. JMO though.Prescott wrote:I think you are dead wrong. Even if Purdue gets everyone back, they still don't have a decent PG, they don't have any depth, and Hummel will not be the Hummel of old. Duke has an NBA quality PG, backcourt depth, and the probable national POY.As rec and I discussed before if Purdue gets everyone back I think they are and should be the preseason #1 team in the country.
This past year, Duke needed a great draw and some good breaks to win the tournament. Next year, they will need a less than favorable draw and some bad breaks to lose the tournament.
Duke's opponent in the Big 10 challenge will get hammered. No team has a better home court advantage than Duke. It is too bad that a Turner versus Singler matchup could not have been realized. But, when a player is a lottery pick, he has an easy choice to make.
As an Ohio State fan, I would LOVE to have seen Turner vs Singler. One, because it would have meant Turner was back, and two, because Turner vs Singler would make me
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Apr 20, 2010 5:09pm
I am being serious for the reasons I mentioned. Average PG play from a miniscule PG, very little depth, and a recovering Hummel. Which reason do you disagree with?I can't tell if this is serious
I don't even think Purdue will have the best returning team in the Big 10. That label goes to Michigan State, as long as Lucas' rehab goes reasonably well. Korey Lucious proved he can be a more than capable point, but Lucas can be special.
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cview
Posts: 351
Apr 21, 2010 12:06am
My basis is that Purdue was really, really good this past year. Returning the same starting five for a third straight year would do wonders. Duke will be tough to unseat and they are the defending national champions, but given how unlikely it is to repeat in any sport regardless of wht a team returns tells me next year won't be a "Duke vs the field" type of season. I'm not a Purdue fan at all I just think they'll be pretty damn good IF everyone comes back. I could also agree with Michigan State being the Big Ten favorite next year.