Duke vs Presbyterian In-Game Thread

[RainingThrees]

Thoughts on opening minutes? We don't look too good offensively so far.

[edensquad]

At the 15 minute mark of the first half, Duke has: 0 passes on the break (all dribble), and 0 passes feeding the post

I suspect this will change....

[RainingThrees]

Looking good now 5 min before half time.

[billybreen]

There are a bunch of chatters here.

[Bob Green]

There were several positives in the first half:

1. Jon Scheyer was solid. 12 points (5-7 from the field)
2. Free throw shooting especially Kyle Singler
3. A nice 15 - 0 run
4. Defense drew several charges

[mgtr]

As usual, Duke seems to start slow in the first ten minutes, and then picks it up. Is this because we are slow or because the other team is really pumped? I have not figured that out, but it seems to be true a lot, particularly against weaker teams.

[RainingThrees]

Singler with 12 and 7. He got those quietly, I didn't think he was playing that good till I saw the box score.

[grossbus]

the half court O does not look good. again.

[SMO]

Singler with 12 and 7. He got those quietly, I didn't think he was playing that good till I saw the box score.

Isn't it always that way? I've never seen someone score more quietly than he does. He's just so fundamentally sounds he makes great contributions look ordinary.

[CLT Devil]

With all due respect, Zoubek has no business being in the game. I seriously, seriously hoped that he was going to be better now that hes healthy, but the mistakes he makes can't really be overcome; they are physical limitations as well as mental lapses. I am by no means a nay-sayer or a hater, and I recognize its early (very) in the year, but I say let Plumbee get all the minutes and learn on the job, so to speak. Z gives us 5 fouls and that's about it.

Otherwise, Singler looks like a men among boys out there.

[Duke79UNLV77]

hope it looks better than the stats read.

[SMO]

With all due respect, Zoubek has no business being in the game. I seriously, seriously hoped that he was going to be better now that hes healthy, but the mistakes he makes can't really be overcome; they are physical limitations as well as mental lapses. I am by no means a nay-sayer or a hater, and I recognize its early (very) in the year, but I say let Plumbee get all the minutes and learn on the job, so to speak. Z gives us 5 fouls and that's about it.

Otherwise, Singler looks like a men among boys out there.

Does Z really have 4 fouls already???????????

[MChambers]

With all due respect, Zoubek has no business being in the game. I seriously, seriously hoped that he was going to be better now that hes healthy, but the mistakes he makes can't really be overcome; they are physical limitations as well as mental lapses. I am by no means a nay-sayer or a hater, and I recognize its early (very) in the year, but I say let Plumbee get all the minutes and learn on the job, so to speak. Z gives us 5 fouls and that's about it.

Otherwise, Singler looks like a men among boys out there.

Maybe you should not be posting. Sorry to be so blunt, but you earned it.

Look, if you look at last year's plus/minus numbers posted by Jumbo, Zoubs had very good numbers, playing on a broken foot. He's only gotten an insert out of his shoe in the last week or two. Give him some slack and time.

It's Plumlee, by the way.

[RainingThrees]

Lance is looking good, I keep waiting for Henderson to explode but so far he has been kinda passive. Took it to the basket strong just a second ago and missed but Lance put it back in.

[CLT Devil]

Does Z really have 4 fouls already???????????

Unfortunately...yes. He does have two boards though

[pfrduke]

With all due respect, Zoubek has no business being in the game. I seriously, seriously hoped that he was going to be better now that hes healthy, but the mistakes he makes can't really be overcome; they are physical limitations as well as mental lapses. I am by no means a nay-sayer or a hater, and I recognize its early (very) in the year, but I say let Plumbee get all the minutes and learn on the job, so to speak. Z gives us 5 fouls and that's about it.

Otherwise, Singler looks like a men among boys out there.

Alright, who had 20 minutes into the season as the time by which fans would start giving up on one of our players in the office pool? Anyone?

Chill, dude. Zoubek is going to do some things badly for us this year, that's true. He's also going to do some things very well for us this year. At this point in the season, there's no way to know whether or not the positives will outweigh the negatives. Either way, to say he's nothing more than 5 fouls is just grossly inaccurate and unproductive.

[mgtr]

I agree, we have to look at Zoubek as being a sophomore at best. Clearly we don't want him to make four silly fouls, but I think his timing will come. He played some good games last year, and I expect more of the same later this year. If you really want to pick on somebody, how about Hendo? He sure hasn't shown much tonight. Of course, he has tremendous talent and leaping ability, but not tonight.

[CLT Devil]

Maybe you should not be posting. Sorry to be so blunt, but you earned it.

Look, if you look at last year's plus/minus numbers posted by Jumbo, Zoubs had very good numbers, playing on a broken foot. He's only gotten an insert out of his shoe in the last week or two. Give him some slack and time.

It's Plumlee, by the way.

Yeah yeah yeah, I know...no criticism here, but I am just frustrated. My point was to let Plumlee (thanks for the correction) get some time because Z doesnt seem to be the answer and we really need someone who's decent inside. If you don't agree, fine. If you don't like my post, fine. I don't think whatever numbers were posted are indicative of what actually translates to the court...I just know what I see. Apologies for ruffling feathers...I just dont see how it could hurt to let Miles get Z's minutes and see how he progresses. How could it hurt?

[RainingThrees]

Kyle with 20 and 10 nice. Gotta make the free throws though.

[RainingThrees]

7-0 run by Duke in 10 seconds Lance with the and one!!