Shooter Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 15 hours ago, 5fouls said: Portland State hung with Duke for 30 minutes. Why couldn't IU's talent combined with Assembly Hall make it a competitive game for 40? Exactly. Duke is a lot better than us, nobody would argue that. But we have a puncher's chance, especially at home. In the famous words of AJ Moye: "It's not like they're the University of Jesus Christ and we're playing the twelve disciples. It's just Duke. Duke is just a name on a jersey." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 ESPN gives us a 41.1% chance to win, not mad at that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 51 minutes ago, Shooter said: Exactly. Duke is a lot better than us, nobody would argue that. But we have a puncher's chance, especially at home. In the famous words of AJ Moye: "It's not like they're the University of Jesus Christ and we're playing the twelve disciples. It's just Duke. Duke is just a name on a jersey." Love that quote, but I'd disagree based on my limited knowledge of the disciples. There's no evidence they had any significant height and while they were good Jewish boys, I don't recall reading that any of them were lock-down defenders, had a sweet shooting stroke or could dribble the ball effectively under pressure. Meanwhile, there's plenty of evidence they were cowards who scattered like roaches during crunch time. Now if you gave Peter a sword, he could be a very effective defender and I will give Judas credit for being ahead of the game when it came to pay for play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 1 hour ago, FKIM01 said: Love that quote, but I'd disagree based on my limited knowledge of the disciples. There's no evidence they had any significant height and while they were good Jewish boys, I don't recall reading that any of them were lock-down defenders, had a sweet shooting stroke or could dribble the ball effectively under pressure. Meanwhile, there's plenty of evidence they were cowards who scattered like roaches during crunch time. Now if you gave Peter a sword, he could be a very effective defender and I will give Judas credit for being ahead of the game when it came to pay for play. Don't be such a Doubting Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 1 hour ago, FKIM01 said: Love that quote, but I'd disagree based on my limited knowledge of the disciples. There's no evidence they had any significant height and while they were good Jewish boys, I don't recall reading that any of them were lock-down defenders, had a sweet shooting stroke or could dribble the ball effectively under pressure. Meanwhile, there's plenty of evidence they were cowards who scattered like roaches during crunch time. Now if you gave Peter a sword, he could be a very effective defender and I will give Judas credit for being ahead of the game when it came to pay for play. Well, one thing is for sure. Not a one of them, ever stole a basketball. Or a pair of sunglasses, as well. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 5 hours ago, KoB2011 said: I hope they do, and that Coach K gets a Coke dumped on him as he tries to reprimand a student. One of Coach Crean's left over Diet Cokes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, zerawkid said: One of Coach Crean's left over Diet Cokes? No. Not sticky enough. We need high fructose corn syrup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerawkid Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: No. Not sticky enough. We need high fructose corn syrup! Ah, I see what we're going for... I am just looking for creative ways to get rid of the swill left behind. Lord knows Archie doesn't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Shooter said: Exactly. Duke is a lot better than us, nobody would argue that. But we have a puncher's chance, especially at home. In the famous words of AJ Moye: "It's not like they're the University of Jesus Christ and we're playing the twelve disciples. It's just Duke. Duke is just a name on a jersey." Not being negative but who on our team has that AJ Moye spirit. I do feel we will be in the game and will give ourselves a chance . Don't underestimate the impact AH can have in a group of Freshmen. I hope we can get in the head of the mad tripper he is a ticking time bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Duke is the best offense in the country. We're a terrible D1 defense (in the 200's). If we can stop their initial offense and/or Duke is cold, we have to worry about their offensive rebounding which is the best in the country. In fact their OR % is the only thing that is really elite about their offense at this time. I just don't think our defense is at a point that we can stay in the game enough to win it. Our offense is very good. We're not too far from elite. If Davis can stay out of foul trouble, the offense will improve significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Not being negative but who on our team has that AJ Moye spirit. Al Durham, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Checking in with my Duke buddies..... surprisingly, not all Duke fans think Duke will beat Florida tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno6284 Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Shooter said: Exactly. Duke is a lot better than us, nobody would argue that. But we have a puncher's chance, especially at home. In the famous words of AJ Moye: "It's not like they're the University of Jesus Christ and we're playing the twelve disciples. It's just Duke. Duke is just a name on a jersey." I love AJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: Al Durham, IMHO. I hope. we need a few of those guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I hope. we need a few of those guys I have been very impressed with Al. Always under control. And if you look at his game demeanor, he seems always to be into the game. Albeit on a decided low level. Just the direct opposite of Thomas Bryant, who showed his spirit on his shoulders. Not saying either is right or wrong. Just love their intensity for the game.... regardless of how they go about showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 19 minutes ago, milehiiu said: I have been very impressed with Al. Always under control. And if you look at his game demeanor, he seems always to be into the game. Albeit on a decided low level. Just the direct opposite of Thomas Bryant, who showed his spirit on his shoulders. Not saying either is right or wrong. Just love their intensity for the game.... regardless of how they go about showing it. Not trying to rail on Bryant, but he wore his negative emotions on his sleave too and it hurt us often times last year. People took about his personality and emotions the same way they do Vic, but I don't recall ever thinking Vic was hurting the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Shooter said: Exactly. Duke is a lot better than us, nobody would argue that. But we have a puncher's chance, especially at home. In the famous words of AJ Moye: "It's not like they're the University of Jesus Christ and we're playing the twelve disciples. It's just Duke. Duke is just a name on a jersey." Side note: Maybe my first and favorite memory of IU hoops was Moye's block on Boozer in the tournament. I was a kid at the time and I remember rolling around on the ground with excitement. I think that one play is probably at least partially responsible for my fandom today(along with about a thousand other things). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 3 hours ago, madmax said: Side note: Maybe my first and favorite memory of IU hoops was Moye's block on Boozer in the tournament. I was a kid at the time and I remember rolling around on the ground with excitement. I think that one play is probably at least partially responsible for my fandom today(along with about a thousand other things). Aj moye block on boozer - YouTube AJ Moye! - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierKix Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just watched the Duke game and I'm honestly in good spirits about our game. These Freshman look tired and sloppy these last couple games and Bagley is the only one keeping them in it. If we keep him off the boards and can score on their length I think we could definitely shock the country Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I don't think it is a good thing that Duke is coming in battle tested from the PK80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: I don't think it is a good thing that Duke is coming in battle tested from the PK80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 20 hours ago, KDB said: ESPN gives us a 41.1% chance to win, not mad at that at all. It's refreshing to see ESPN showed us some confidence (??). I expected less than 20% chance of winning even in AH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Duke has shown a tendency to get down in games. Unfortunately, they have also shown a tendency to come back! I think we have to go to Davis early and often and hope we get a few home court calls that keep Bagley on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUaic Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 hours ago, 5fouls said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW_Hoosier Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 20 minutes ago, Reacher said: Duke has shown a tendency to get down in games. Unfortunately, they have also shown a tendency to come back! I think we have to go to Davis early and often and hope we get a few home court calls that keep Bagley on the bench. Unfortunately, I don’t think De’Ron is going to be on the court much against Duke. Having watched them play last night, I’ll be pretty surprised if he doesn’t pick up 2 fouls in the first couple minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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