Entries from November 2008

November 22, 2008

Duke Beats Cancer

Actually Cancer lives on, but Duke did beat Presbyterian, Georgia Southern, Southern Illinois and Michigan to win the 2008 Coaches vs Cancer Tournament Title.
The Devils improved to 5-0 for the season, but let’s be honest, no one is going to be impressed. Duke wins in November. Duke doesn’t win in March, just ask Andy Katz. [...]

November 21, 2008

Quote to End All Quotes

“Animals. They’re f—– animals.”
- Chris Lowery, Head Coach of Southern Illinois prior to facing Duke. (CNNSI)

November 21, 2008

Front Row Seats

Now that’s a way to watch a game.
Yours truly got front row seats at tonight’s Duke/Southern Illinois game at Madison Square Gardens. I sat directly across from the Duke bench and I may be mistaken, but I think Coach K was winking at me.
All I can say is wow, an experience unlike any other. Took [...]

November 20, 2008

Let’s Do Two

Good times, folks. I’ll be leaving for MSG in a couple hours, looking forward to my first live Duke game since last season’s heartbreaking defeat to Pittsburgh. Tonight, the Devils face off against the ‘next Gonzaga’, Southern Illinois. The Salukis may lack in star power, but they make up for it in solid play, particularly on the [...]

November 17, 2008

Taken It On the Chin

Wow, what a frustrating game to witness. Duke won by three, but man it was not fun. After Duke ran off 11-straight to end the first half (getting within one), I was ready to relax, but the Rams wouldn’t quit. They came in, not with a swagger, but with a confidence I rarely see from [...]

November 13, 2008

Word on Tobacco Road

I find, you read. It is that simple. 
- Can Duke remain a Top-Ten team? (Bleacher Report)
- Bring on the Devils (The Southern)
- Duke falling short in early recruiting (ESPN)

November 12, 2008

Much More Satisfying

Didn’t get a chance to watch Duke’s 33-point win. I’m know, it sucks. Sometimes life works out that way. Obviously because I didn’t see it, I can’t comment on it. I had to read the recap just like everyone else. However, there were somethings I found interesting. 
- Coach K didn’t play a freshman in the [...]

November 11, 2008

One of Many

The AP said it best, “Only at Duke could there be so much dissatisfaction with a 30-point victory.”
It’s not that I was dissatisfied, but this team did not “leave it all out on the floor” last night. Granted, this was only Presbyterian, but great teams play great against everyone, even the bad schools. Having said that, there [...]

November 10, 2008

Scheyer…as art

November 10, 2008

Word on Tobacco Road Is…

I find ‘em, you read ‘em
- Devils talking Title (Southern Headlines)
- Duke ready for redemption (NBC Sports)
- Coach K is feisty and ready (News & Record)