Battle of the 5 Titles.

[Drame]

Since Coach K has retired, perhaps Duke can be enticed into playing a true home and away with us. Battle of the 5 titles, or some other branding. With a third grudge match to be played at MSG. We're on the ascension and their future is a little cloudy so it might help them maintain some relevance. Wondering what other branding this series could get.

 

[REB1094]

I don’t think Duke needs to play UConn to maintain their relevance. Would be fun though

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Duke is going to be ranked #1 in the country in the pre-season. I don't get the "murky future" thing.

 

[Mr. Hand]

Since Coach K has retired, perhaps Duke can be enticed into playing a true home and away with us. Battle of the 5 titles, or some other branding. With a third grudge match to be played at MSG. We're on the ascension and their future is a little cloudy so it might help them maintain some relevance. Wondering what other branding this series could get.

I hope this was tongue-in-cheek...

 

[Waquoit]

Duke is going to be ranked #1 in the country in the pre-season. I don't get the "murky future" thing.

Maybe your're not trying hard enough? The ACC overall is in turmoil. ACC hoop in general stinks. The only good team last season was mainly known for spreading around the NIL. And who knows if this new guy can coach? He's already disappointed in the post-season once.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Maybe your're not trying hard enough? The ACC overall is in turmoil. ACC hoop in general stinks. The only good team last season was mainly known for spreading around the NIL. And who knows if this new guy can coach? He's already disappointed in the post-season once.

Sure thing.

 

[Waquoit]

Sure thing.

And they're best player seems to be a me-first guy. Could kill team chemistry.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

There's a considerable flaw with your premise; before this three game series is completed we will be at six titles.

 

[Palatine]

Duke is going to be ranked #1 in the country in the pre-season. I don't get the "murky future" thing.

Funny thing about that. UNC was preseason #1 last year. Duke was # 4 nationally.

UNC didn't even make the NCAAs. Duke finished #4 in the ACC.

If you take murky future to mean the post-K period, it's a fair point. If you take murky future to mean nationally not relevant, it's likely they will remain a name for a while based on momentum alone. But as noted the conference is unsettled. A UNC type season will lead to a full blown meltdown.

 

[Drame]

There's a considerable flaw with your premise; before this three game series is completed we will be at six titles.

True, that’s why the branding could use some work.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

If you think Duke is going to miss the tournament next season like Carolina did this year I'd be happy to take that action.

A UNC type season will lead to a full blown meltdown.

 

[Waquoit]

If you think Duke is going to miss the tournament next season like Carolina did this year I'd be happy to take that action.

TBH, I bet you would have been happy to take action last year that UNC wouldn't make it this year.

 

[Deepster]

Here’s something for you.

Duke was once approached about having an alumni game Uconn vs Duke for Calhouns charity and Duke couldn’t get enough alumni to commit to it to make it happen.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

TBH, I bet you would have been happy to take action last year that UNC wouldn't make it this year.

I think you're trying too hard but if you want that bet re: Duke next year I'd be happy to make it.

 

[Chin Diesel]

As to the concept of forced made for TV rivalry events........

 

[jibsey]

What is the “McD” status of Dukes roster? They have high level talent.

 

[Drame]

As to the concept of forced made for TV rivalry events........

Not even sure what this means. You’re against high profile nationally televised games for Uconn.

 

[Palatine]

If you think Duke is going to miss the tournament next season like Carolina did this year I'd be happy to take that action.

Would you have taken UNC to miss the tourney last year?

 

[August_West]

TBH, I bet you would have been happy to take action last year that UNC wouldn't make it this year.

You want to give me action on duke E8 next year? Set your odds.

 

[imno1]

You want to give me action on duke E8 next year? Set your odds.

Some yarders are going to be real disappointed when they learn that Scheyer is a decent young coach and Duke will remain a destination for high ranked players. If I had to lay money on which teams will make the F4 next season Duke would be on that list.

 

[Waquoit]

You want to give me action on duke E8 next year? Set your odds.

If I had to lay money on which teams will make the F4 next season Duke would be on that list.

You guys don't need me.

 

[gtcam]

True, that’s why the branding could use some work.

Their recruitment doesn’t seem to be suffering at all. Withal, the players returning they will consensus number 1

 

[August_West]

Some yarders are going to be real disappointed when they learn that Scheyer is a decent young coach and Duke will remain a destination for high ranked players. If I had to lay money on which teams will make the F4 next season Duke would be on that list.

Yup.

They have a nice squad returning with some stud additions

 

[August_West]

You guys don't need me.

Yeah we do. If I say Duke makes E8 next year and want to put 100 on it. What odds will you give me? Take my money!

 

[Waquoit]

Yeah we do. If I say Duke makes E8 next year and want to put 100 on it. What odds will you give me? Take my money!

Was I even talking to you?

 

[Drame]

I threw in the Duke will be irrelevant thing as a joke. My main point is lets get Uconn some marquee nationally televised games, but brand them just more than home and aways. And if Duke plays a true road game it will be front page news. With their new coach it could be a lot of fun.