Final 4 post

[gsmooth]

If a call like this happened to UConn in a final four game I would be ready to crash out

Are you kidding me? Temery would have to deal with the Boneyard crashing. It would break records for 30 pages in 5 minutes. It would make the Seton Hall loss look like an extremely junior version.

 

[aceboon]

Why? There is no reason to want to see Duke in the final. I wanted Houston and so happy they won. It will be a great Finals and I hope Houston wins!

We'll revisit this on Monday

 

[uconngb]

Let's face it, that loss torpedoed the ratings for Monday's game. Not that I am complaining. I hope it's a great game no matter who wins on Monday.

Who cares…,,Dook will be watching from their living rooms just like you and me. The world is good.

 

[3rdbass]

We'll revisit this on Monday

I'm happy no matter the outcome. Duke is gone and blew the game. My tournament is made no matter the outcome on Monday!

 

[uconn_jack]

The dook board is in full meltdown mode.

Well, in all fairness, what do you think the BY would look like?

 

[SwingDog]

An absolute all time choke job.

Goes to show Jon Scheyer isnt quite the "next best coach" like the media has been playing him up.

To lose with the talent Duke has in that fashion is insane.

If Duke choked it was only because Houston's hands were around their throats.

 

[Mr. French]

Pages 5-7 of this thread are funny to read knowing the result!

 

[storrsroars]

From 3:03. when Duke went up 9 to 0:03 when Flagg clanged the front rim, Duke took exactly ONE shot, a missed bunny by Kon. They did make several FTs but whatever offense they got was what Houston let them get by fouling.

One shot in 3 minutes does not win games.

 

[PNolanFan]

Can someone who knows post a link to the Duke board ? I really want to drink some tears

 

[UCFan1513]

Maybe if Cooper chose to play for a winning coach like Dan Hurley this wouldn’t have happened

 

[Gutter King]

Props to J'Wan Roberts. Career (5 years) 60% FT, and he cans both on a 1-and-1. Then comes down and does a stellar job defensively on that last Flagg shot. I am a big fan of when role players come up big like that.

 

[VA Blue Dog]

What a historic collapse
67 to 61 at 1:14
Sharp fakes out Flagg and makes a 3 pointer
67 to 64 at :32.5
Tugler puts in Wilson's miss
67 to 66 at 25.5
Proctor misses 1 and 1 at 20.3
Flagg fouls Roberts on rebound
Roberts makes 1 and 1 at 19.6
67 to 68
Flagg misses short jumper at 9.6
Cryer is fouled at 3.7
Makes both ends
67 to 70
Proctor's deperation shot goes into River Walk.
Cooper Flagg is no Christian Laettner!!
DOOK stuck on five and holding!!!

 

[Durks07]

Enjoying the Dookie meltdown

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Hang it in the Louvre.

 

[Scoe]

Horrible call period

Oh well officials make mistakes they did it to Houston too. You put the game in your hands.

 

[Gurleyman]

I won’t claim to be Mr Superunbiased or anything … but he bear hugs the Houston guys arm so he can’t reach for the ball. That’s a clear case of a disadvantaged player creating an advantage through illegal contact (ie a foul).

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Can someone who knows post a link to the Duke board ? I really want to drink some tears

Seconded, or could someone graciously post their favorite highlights?

 

[stick]

Man, I hate Duke more than anyone. I'm so glad for the outcome, but that was a BS call on Flagg on the over and back.

 

[Scoe]

Seconded, or could someone graciously post their favorite highlights?

Found 1, I suggest going to about page 30 on. I see they talk a bit about their 99 team and of course were brought up. Never think it's a grand idea to have discussions of where to rank a current team to teams of the past just bad mojo in a game thread no less.

MBB: Duke vs. Houston (NCAAT, Sat 4/5, 8:49pm ET, CBS) Pregame and In-Game Thread

People need to stop talking about the #1 Defense vs #1 Offense. Sure Duke is the #1 Offense, but our defense is also elite. This is not just #1 Defense vs Offense, it's #1 Defense vs #1 Offense and #3 Defense. And part of the reason our defense is that good, hasn't played in the tournament, so...

forums.dukebasketballreport.com

 

[Horatio]

So glad the Boneyard, Duke, Cooper Flagg glee club got this kind of ending. Bunch of semi casual glazers. Add this L and ending to your 20 “ What if Cooper….” threads.

 

[brihman]

Florida v Houston is going to be a battle

 

[ucp990411]

Was that Breeding making that call lol. Was a bad call but Duke was stupid enough to put themselves in that position.

Not Breeding. Kimball

 

[cellocgg]

I really hope Florida wins the whole thing. Houston might hurt our chances of getting another look from the "best basketball conference," at least in the short term

 

[champs99and04]

I won’t claim to be Mr Superunbiased or anything … but he bear hugs the Houston guys arm so he can’t reach for the ball. That’s a clear case of a disadvantaged player creating an advantage through illegal contact (ie a foul).

IDK if it was a foul, but I've seen them called for less. You're taking your chances anytime you aggressively pursue an offensive rebound on a free throw like that.

Frankly, I didn't think it was the worst thing for Duke at the time. 59% career shooter staring down the barrel of a 1-in-1 in front of 60,000 people with a trip to the title game on the line? I thought the odds of him clanking that first one were at least 50/50. And then even if he makes it, he still has to hit the second one or you can hold it for the last shot.

A whole lot had to go wrong for Duke to lose that one. Boy, for as much grief as we give them, they've been on the wrong end of some brutal losses in this round. Imagine having to choose between that one, and '04, and the one three years ago vs. UNC? It almost humanizes them. Almost.

 

[superjohn]

Duke had the ball up 6 with 47 seconds left. It wasn't the all-time epic choke but it was still crazy. Houston never should've been there but they were always there. I could see it happening in real time and then when Duke needed to make the shot I knew it would be what it was (make or miss.) Flagg is awesome but he has flopped in his three opportunities. Scheyer still sucks.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

So glad the Boneyard, Duke, Cooper Flagg glee club got this kind of ending. Bunch of semi casual glazers. Add this L and ending to your 20 “ What if Cooper….” threads.

I imagine they all will be experiencing a Boneyard walk of shame for a couple of days.