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ThisJustIn said:
I like Duke losing as much as anyone -- but really, you know the injuries they endured and you mock?
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I was just going to post something about that. They've definitely had a tough year.
 
ThisJustIn said:
I like Duke losing as much as anyone -- but really, you know the injuries they endured and you mock?
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Just as much sympathy as UCONN got when Shea and Svet went down !
 
I feel bad for the players, I do. This was a winnable game, IMO. Duke has never defended the three well, and it showed tonight. J
 
Elizabeth Williams has had a mediocre game and hasn't totally lived up to the HG 98/McD AA MVP hype.
 
Her shooting motion is so weird. Why hasn't anyone fixed that?
 
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Now, if only the Orange can declare the Wildcats.
 
JPM should never have talked about being in UConn's bracket. Bad karma.
 
So we have the final learning experience of this season....
 
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They lost two starters and another player to injuries. I dislike the coach and of course really think Doug B is great stuff. But still please be kind as injuries are a poisonous cup to drink. So we are just lucky that our KML is OK now; and that Hartley has come back from her injury, and that MJeff's foot is not any worse, etc. It's tough...
 
DePaul the better team. I'll be surprised if they don't beat Texas A and M.
 
Interesting ... Duke coaches (men and women) were both the ones doing the most bitching and moaning about the tournament -- Coach K about the A-1o being unworthy; women's coach about unfair seeding. And they're both out early. Boo hoo.
 
ThisJustIn said:
Cool. You must have enjoyed that back then....
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UCONN almost made it to the NC from the Final Four, despite losing 2 AA's. Seems they adjusted quite a bit better than losing to a # 7 seed in their 2nd game. Better coaching, better players.

Actually, I think Duke would have been an easier opponent than DePaul if it gets that far. Doug Bruno is a much better coach than JPM. And you can put that in your iPhone and tweet it, Coach P !
 
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bdbd said:
Interesting ... Duke coaches (men and women) were both the ones doing the most bitching and moaning about the tournament -- Coach K about the A-1o being unworthy; women's coach about unfair seeding. And they're both out early. Boo hoo.
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I'll bet Rod Sellers is really upset, too !
 
Hard not to feel for the Duke players with the run of injuries, but I am very happy for Doug and DePaul - long live the old big east. Heck, I was also rooting for Syracuse which I do not remember doing before. Now, it will be a really good day if St. John's can make some noise!!!
 
pap49cba said:
Doug Feinberg ‏@DougFeinberg 2h
Thanks to my colleague @JoedyAP this game should be called the Evils vs. the Blue Emons cause clearly there is no D on either team
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Great tweet!
Also - I always think it is bad for coaches to complain about the seeding - just get on with it. Never seems to end up well. And you are going to have to beat 4 good teams that are playing well to win it all so ...
 
UcMiami said:
Hard not to feel for the Duke players with the run of injuries, but I am very happy for Doug and DePaul - long live the old big east. Heck, I was also rooting for Syracuse which I do not remember doing before. Now, it will be a really good day if St. John's can make some noise!!!
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Speaking of which, one of the Boneyard stat geeks should do a W-L for last year's Big East Teams so far in the tourney UCONN, Louisville, SJU, DePaul, ND, Syracuse (narrow loss to UK) - did I miss anybody ??
 
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bdbd said:
Interesting ... Duke coaches (men and women) were both the ones doing the most bitching and moaning about the tournament -- Coach K about the A-1o being unworthy; women's coach about unfair seeding. And they're both out early. Boo hoo.
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To the credit of Coach K, he went into the Mercer locker room after the game and congratulated them for playing a great game and complimented their team.
 
I feel for Duke's players. The injuries to the back court hurts (no pun intended). UConn fans know how injuries can turn what was expected to be a special season into a disappointing end. And the players who could play played their hearts out. I am not a Duke fan, but I don't dislike them as much as I used to. For that I can thank our Duke friends here on the Boneyard. Guys...sorry to see your team lose this early.

I am happy for former conference mates DePaul and Doug Bruno. Doug is one of the good guys in the coaching ranks.

But you know what I am happiest about? I get to hear the DePaul band play again!!!!! An extra bonus to going to the regional in Lincoln! They were the best band at the Big East tournament and I was always sad to see them pack up when DePaul would ultimately lose. The band members are really into the games and play very entertaining musical numbers - not the usual pep band numbers. Love that Chicago!
 
Well consider the upside for JPM, Duke will not have to be inconvenienced with the travel problems that are unfolding in this NCAA tournament! They will not have to travel anymore this season and with the severe weather coming over the next few days it should be a great relief to her and the team! Sleep well you Devils of Duke.
 
ASweet3781 said:
I actually think DePaul would be a tougher match up for us.
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ASweet-I couldn't agree more- DePaul is one of the wild cards that u don't want to run into right now! They know who they are and what they do! They can beat almost anybody right now! I would almost rather play N dame than them right now. They r dangerous- good for Doug!!!!!
 
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ThisJustIn said:
I like Duke losing as much as anyone -- but really, you know the injuries they endured and you mock?
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That is a shame really, I would prefer they go down at full strength obviously. Take two of our starting 5 off permanently, and we are not much different than the rest of the pack- very vulnerable. However, Duke at full strength has proven to be consistent underachievers for a long long time! Which is fine with me!
 
UConnChapette said:
I feel for Duke's players. The injuries to the back court hurts (no pun intended). UConn fans know how injuries can turn what was expected to be a special season into a disappointing end. And the players who could play played their hearts out. I am not a Duke fan, but I don't dislike them as much as I used to. For that I can thank our Duke friends here on the Boneyard. Guys...sorry to see your team lose this early.

I am happy for former conference mates DePaul and Doug Bruno. Doug is one of the good guys in the coaching ranks.

But you know what I am happiest about? I get to hear the DePaul band play again!!!!! An extra bonus to going to the regional in Lincoln! They were the best band at the Big East tournament and I was always sad to see them pack up when DePaul would ultimately lose. The band members are really into the games and play very entertaining musical numbers - not the usual pep band numbers. Love that Chicago!
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Their band is so good- I don't know why other teams band's don't try to copy some of their stuff! They are fun and entertaining! They create almost a home field advantage for the team- even when on the road!!!!
 
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