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Heelz

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Mar 13, 2011 2:14 PM
Win or lose I feel like I have already lost because I have to listen to Dukie V
Mar 13, 2011 2:14pm
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swamisez

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Mar 13, 2011 3:42 PM
Satisfying end to a satisfying acc season. Way to be devils.
Mar 13, 2011 3:42pm
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reclegend22

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Mar 13, 2011 4:14 PM
Enjoy that cloth.



Oh, and have a head, too.
Mar 13, 2011 4:14pm
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georgemc80

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Mar 13, 2011 4:16 PM
If the world was right. This is what Duke needed to wrap up a one. Great win for the 2011 ACC Champs
Mar 13, 2011 4:16pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 4:38 PM
Gotta give credit to Duke. Great performance by them today. Carolina did a better job of controlling Smith today, and Singler didn't really kill them, but the role players for the Blue Devils were unbelievable. I believe I heard Vitale mention that the Plumlees, Kelly, Curry, and Dawkins were shooting 72% from the field with only a couple minutes left to play. If those guys do that, it's tough for anyone to beat Duke, period.

That said, Carolina played a pretty pathetic game today. Their defensive intensity in the first half was terrible, and the offense was just out of sorts all day. Duke did play great defense, hounding Marshall and others all day, but Carolina should've handled that pressure much better. Having Strickland on the bench in foul trouble hurt the Heels also, much like it did at Cameron. Without him, Smith is able to get into the lane at will, and either score or kick out to wide open shooters (since Roy insists on doubling down no matter what).

Anyway, great season for the Heels. 26-7, 16-3 against ACC competition. I thought the Heels were peaking after the win against Duke last week, but they looked pretty questionable in Greensboro this weekend. Hopefully they can get hot again at the most important time of the year.
Mar 13, 2011 4:38pm
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Mar 13, 2011 4:42 PM
Carolina is going to bust many brackets.......one way or the other.
Mar 13, 2011 4:42pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 4:50 PM
Almost forgot the best thing about today.

I NEVER have to watch Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler play a game against Carolina again. Good riddance, and if you don't mind, take Kyrie with you when you leave.
Mar 13, 2011 4:50pm
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swamisez

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Mar 13, 2011 4:57 PM
Kryie told reporters after the game there is a good chance he will play in the NCAA tournament.

Ironman02, we will take Kyrie Nolan and Kingler if you can send HB40 packing? Deal?
Mar 13, 2011 4:57pm
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Ironman92

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Mar 13, 2011 4:59 PM
Go to HELL Nolan Smith!
Mar 13, 2011 4:59pm
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Ironman92

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Mar 13, 2011 5:00 PM
Go to HELL Kyle Singler!
Mar 13, 2011 5:00pm
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wildcats20

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Mar 13, 2011 5:02 PM
Ironman92;710162 wrote:Go to HELL Nolan Smith!
Ironman92;710163 wrote:Go to HELL Kyle Singler!

This + This.
Mar 13, 2011 5:02pm
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Mar 13, 2011 5:05 PM
LOL+LOL
Mar 13, 2011 5:05pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 5:09 PM
swamisez;710152 wrote:Kryie told reporters after the game there is a good chance he will play in the NCAA tournament.

Ironman02, we will take Kyrie Nolan and Kingler if you can send HB40 packing? Deal?
Personally, I don't think Barnes is going anywhere. If he and Henson return, you can have Kyrie too and we'll see what happens.

I'm not sure how much I believe Irving is gonna come back. I've been expecting him to return, but he hasn't even been a part of a full practice in months. I think it's a huge risk for him to return, but it would be just my luck for him to come back and lead Duke to the title.
Mar 13, 2011 5:09pm
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Mar 13, 2011 5:11 PM
Barnes and Henson are good as gone. They will both make tremendous Sacramento Kings.

Word is from Kyrie himself that he will be ready to go next weekend. Jason Williams, who is said to be very close with Irving, has also confirmed this (although, I'm not sure the Williams confirmation is needed if Kyrie is already saying it himself haha).

And all is right in the world.
Mar 13, 2011 5:11pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 5:17 PM
reclegend22;710198 wrote:Barnes and Henson are good as gone.

Don't get greedy now. You got your championship today. That's enough.

I was under the impression that Irving said he hoped to play in the tournament. Did he say he will play?
Mar 13, 2011 5:17pm
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Mar 13, 2011 5:37 PM
Up till this point, Kyrie never has said anything more than "feeling good! #coolrecovery!" For him now to say, "It looks good that I will be playing in the NCAA Tournament," and for the Duke coaching staff, training team and, perhaps most importantly, Kyrie's father to allow Kyrie to release this kind of information, you best believe he's playing.

I am SO happy. One way or the other. :) :) :)
Mar 13, 2011 5:37pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 5:41 PM
reclegend22;710236 wrote: I am SO happy. One way or the other. :) :) :)
You make me sick. ;)
Mar 13, 2011 5:41pm
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Mar 13, 2011 5:43 PM
Haha that was my goal there:D

See you in Houston.
Mar 13, 2011 5:43pm
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swamisez

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Mar 13, 2011 8:05 PM
I am rooting for the heels like mad now. Wanna see the acc do well and more importantly see UNC take down the suckeyes.
Mar 13, 2011 8:05pm
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Mar 13, 2011 8:06 PM
swamisez;710798 wrote:I am rooting for the heels like mad now. Wanna see the acc do well and more importantly see UNC take down the suckeyes.

I really don't get Va Tech not making it. Boggles my mind.
Mar 13, 2011 8:06pm
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ironman02

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Mar 13, 2011 8:08 PM
swamisez;710798 wrote:I am rooting for the heels like mad now. Wanna see the acc do well and more importantly see UNC take down the suckeyes.
Carolina-Duke in the Final Four?

I don't think that would be good for either fanbase. :)
Mar 13, 2011 8:08pm
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swamisez

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Mar 13, 2011 8:08 PM
Yeah the fact caa got three and vt left out? Crazy
Mar 13, 2011 8:08pm
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swamisez

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Mar 13, 2011 8:25 PM
Wish I shared that optimism cc. I've seen to much I think.
Mar 13, 2011 8:25pm