Duke is the gold standard . . .
not Georgetown, not UConn, not anyone else. That's why everyone cares about our results. Much of it is envy. And we should want it that way. It's OK for others to lose games they shouldn't. When you aspire to be the standard against which all others are measured, you don't lose games you shouldn't. Some people have said they would be happy with the football team if they just made a bowl game every so often. K correctly pointed out that your goal is to be a champion every time. If you aim for mediocrity, you will probably fail to achieve your goal. K's goal every year is the NC. Is it unrealistic? Maybe? But why not aim to be the best? Duke is a product of its own success. Frankly, I like that success, and want more of it. I hope I am never satisfied that "we tried hard". As fans we need to be the best to support the team. As players they need to be the best to continue to merit that support. Some people don't like those standards. My passion for the team (and my criticisms) come from the establishment of lofty goals, and the continual attempt to be satisfied with nothing less.
Hibbert would stomp us? Really?
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Originally Posted by
BlueDevilJay
Now, Duke vs Georgetown? I think earlier season Duke could beat them, but right now they would stomp Duke with Hibbert inside.
Sorry, but I disagree - we might lose to them but I don't know that it'd be because of Hibbert. Are you aware that he scored a grand total of SIX points against a much smaller Davidson front line? What baffles me is that he was 3-3 from the field. Uh...hello? Why did he only get 3 shots? I realize he was in serious foul trouble but that's pretty pathetic for his teammates/coaches to not get him more shots.