Zoubek has more turnovers and fouls then minutes in the 1st half
Yes it seems that way to me. But I guess they have not had that much to cheer about. We're jacking up 3's and not getting back on defense. It's ok to take the open shot, but pleaseeeeeee get back on defense. Our inside game is so weak. Zoubek doesn't have an athletic bone in his body, bless his soul. Plumlee looks like he's thinking too much and not being aggresive. Losing Lance really hurts. We had better tighten up on defense and hit some 3's or this could get ugly(Clemson ugly). Go Duke!
FSU is playing some amazing defense right now. add in the fact that open shots aren't going in, and that is bad news.
IMO, I like FSU. This year, they are a good team. They play great D. They have a great player in Toney D. That said, I want Duke to destroy them for all that they are worth.
GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!
can't tell...sounds like the espn360 coverage has it muted somewhat...announcers are really loud comparatively.
not a great 1st half...missed dunks alone would have this game tied...may be pressing a bit, jumpers aren't falling either, some have been really wide open.
I was one who thought that this would be Zoubek's year, but I was wrong. So, what do we do in the second half? Zone, I guess. I don't see that we can defend FSU the way we are going.
We have to start forcing turnovers. FSU is one of the best half court defensive teams, and they're going to make it difficult for us to get easy points. Right now, we have zero transition points. We need to force some turnovers to get some free points. And we're going to have to shoot much better.
Although I agree the crowd seems pretty lethargic and week so far tonight. In their defense, a 32% fg%, 3 missed dunks, missed free throws, minimal defense, and fsu shooting free throws everytime down court has not given them a chance to really get into it.
Here's to a heck of a second half, a "crazy" crowd, ad a big W!!!! I hope
One of the bad things about the last home game of the year is teams sometimes try way too hard and get out of their normal rythym. Seniors trying to win their last game ever in the building, underclassmen trying too hard to get a win for the Seniors, etc. I wonder if that is part of the problem tonight.
Good news is, they are shooting terrible, not playing great D, but only down six. If they can pull it together and get hot from 3, they can gut out a win.
"weak". Damn iPhone
Try to force turnovers when we are already in crazy foul trouble?....
I like the zone idea. Also, we aren't the greatest in forcing turnovers in the paint.
What we need to do is make open shots. It's not easy, obviously, but its the most rationale thing to do right now. We haven't been playing bad at all. In fact, I think we have been alright on offense (only the shots, and dunks, aren't falling)
Zone might not be the worst idea. FSU isn't a very good shooting team.
As for Zoubek, hopefully he stays healthy and can finally have an offseason to work on his footwork and lower body strength. The foot injuries have killed his summers, and that's when you can make the biggest improvements to your game.
I agree, lucky to only be down 6. It seems like they are trying a little too hard and playing a little fast. A few makes on the line and this is a tie game. G has also been very quiet tonight. If he could provide a little spark, it would be a huge plus. We can pull this out. Go Duke.
Good D -- C'mon Devils !!!
Is it just me, or are the whistles a little late in this game?
Nice start - let's keep driving and getting to the line!
When Duke misses 3's Florida State continues to get long run outs. One pass and a wide open jumper.
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IMO, the crazies not up to par!!!!
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