Rhode Island 21 - Duke 12

#52
#52
myrobbins7 said:
Hrmm..where's Windy at? :)
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In the hospital for a mild heart attack...:) And why are you calling me out, there are some other Duke fans on here!


Go Duke! Duke by the way does not look like a top 10 team in the nation. But it's a W! :dance2:
 
#54
#54
volwindy said:
In the hospital for a mild heart attack...:) And why are you calling me out, there are some other Duke fans on here!


Go Duke! Duke by the way does not look like a top 10 team in the nation. But it's a W! :dance2:
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I'm Devils fan.....and I didn't get to watch this but I can already tell you that they are not a top 10 team.....I'd put them more around 15-20 range.....maybe
 
#55
#55
I said it at the beginning of the season. I don't know that any of Duke's freshmen are going to cut it down low. For Duke to be successful, we need a serious big man. Elton Brand, Sheldon Williams, Shane Battier types. Heck, right now I'd settle for a Cherokee Parks type.
 
#56
#56
volwindy said:
In the hospital for a mild heart attack...:) And why are you calling me out, there are some other Duke fans on here!


Go Duke! Duke by the way does not look like a top 10 team in the nation. But it's a W! :dance2:
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I didn't call you out..Should have taken me up on that trip here to Memphis and a heart attack would have been the last thing you would have been thinking about. :p
 
#57
#57
Ill Will Vol 865 said:
I'm Devils fan.....and I didn't get to watch this but I can already tell you that they are not a top 10 team.....I'd put them more around 15-20 range.....maybe
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I don't disagree with you, but rankings don't really matter at this point, it's the beginning of the season and to be able to come back and get a W at the end of the day, I'll take it. :eek:k:
 
#58
#58
volwindy said:
In the hospital for a mild heart attack...:) And why are you calling me out, there are some other Duke fans on here!


Go Duke! Duke by the way does not look like a top 10 team in the nation. But it's a W! :dance2:
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I do hope everything is ok and your doing well. :)
 
#59
#59
volfanbill said:
I said it at the beginning of the season. I don't know that any of Duke's freshmen are going to cut it down low. For Duke to be successful, we need a serious big man. Elton Brand, Sheldon Williams, Shane Battier types. Heck, right now I'd settle for a Cherokee Parks type.
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Did you watch the game? What's up with Paulus? Is his playing time less because he sucked so much last year or is there an injury? He had that covering or whatever it was over his arm and one of his legs, why?

myrobbins7 said:
I didn't call you out..Should have taken me up on that trip here to Memphis and a heart attack would have been the last thing you would have been thinking about. :p
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No, you would have been the last thing. :)
 
#60
#60
volwindy said:
Did you watch the game? What's up with Paulus? Is his playing time less because he sucked so much last year or is there an injury? He had that covering or whatever it was over his arm and one of his legs, why?
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I thought it was just one of those goofy things like AI and Kobe wear, but I could be wrong. I don't know of an injury.

But like I said and so many doubted me on, Nolan is the starting PG right now. Proof that Coach K knows talent is much better than experience in the end.
 
#61
#61
volfanbill said:
I thought it was just one of those goofy things like AI and Kobe wear, but I could be wrong. I don't know of an injury.

But like I said and so many doubted me on, Nolan is the starting PG right now. Proof that Coach K knows talent is much better than experience in the end.
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I'm now a believer, but I still would like to see Paulus be an added spark off the bench. I like him as more of a shooter off of the bench than I do a true point guard.
 
#64
#64
TennesseeFan07 said:
A continued improved offseason by Smith. I wasn't ready for Coach K to give the reigns to a true Freshman last year. Now he's experienced enough to handle the load.
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bottom line is that Nolan can D up other guards, Paulus has no prayer.
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#65
#65
BigPapaVol said:
bottom line is that Nolan can D up other guards, Paulus has no prayer.
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and he's got a better handle to boot.

However, Paulus definitely has the better shot. A 3 guard set with Paulus on a wing wouldn't be a horrible position to be in for this team. Of course finding someone who can shoot the trey is never going to be a problem for K-led Duke team.
 
#66
#66
volfanbill said:
I said it at the beginning of the season. I don't know that any of Duke's freshmen are going to cut it down low. For Duke to be successful, we need a serious big man. Elton Brand, Sheldon Williams, Shane Battier types. Heck, right now I'd settle for a Cherokee Parks type.
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:no:
 
#68
#68
TennesseeFan07 said:
:eek:lol:

Seriously though, I haven't been that all impressed with Presbyterian and Georgia Southern. Lump that into today and it's very surprising for a semi-experience team. I think they'll get it turned around before the games get tougher, hopefully.
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This Duke team should be considered very experienced in today's NCAA.
 
#70
#70
getyopopcornready said:
Out of all the previews ive read and watched, no one has a legit reason of why they are #5 they just are.. its ridiculous
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well, they have some very good basketball players that folks assume improved over last year. Problem was lack of a big man and limited athleticism. Those are still problems, but the athleticism has been addressed some and paint is likely still a problem, but they have some very good players in Hebderson, Singler and Smith.
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#71
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And scheyer can put up some points. With a still fairly weak acc, duke can still post a very good record this year.
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#72
#72
TennesseeFan07 said:
A continued improved offseason by Smith. I wasn't ready for Coach K to give the reigns to a true Freshman last year. Now he's experienced enough to handle the load.
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I still argue he was better anyway, but spending the offseason training with his "brother" Michael Beasley has definitely helped him even more.
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#73
#73
volfanbill said:
I still argue he was better anyway, but spending the offseason training with his "brother" Michael Beasley has definitely helped him even more.
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Nolan Smith was a much better option last year than Paulus. If Paulus sees the floor this year, it should be as breather for Smith or specialty 3 shooter. Otherwise, he's simply overmatched against respectable guards.
 
#74
#74
volfanbill said:
anyone that has paid attention, or gone through many user names, knows full well that I despise the basketball version of the Vols and have cheered for Duke since the '80s. But thanks for trolling.
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It is beyond me why a basketball fan who is a Tennessee fan in any capacity would "despise" the Vols.

I'm not talking about your allegiance to Duke. I just don't understand the hate coming at UT.
 
#75
#75
ukvols said:
It is beyond me why a basketball fan who is a Tennessee fan in any capacity would "despise" the Vols.

I'm not talking about your allegiance to Duke. I just don't understand the hate coming at UT.
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i've explained it many times, but I hate father/son coaching combos and it all started at the same time UT had Wade and Allan.
 
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