MBB: Duke vs. Texas (NCAA Tournament) Pre-Game and In-Game Thread

[DukieBoy]

Anyone have the regional CBS map for Texas-Duke, and who will be getting what game, as Gonzaga-Western Kentucky is playing at the same time?

I'm getting pretty nervous thinking about it -- to the point of nauseam. I can't stand not knowing whether or not Duke will be televised. (I live in NW Ohio, near the Michigan border.) I'm hoping Western Kentucky is too small a school to draw a great deal of regional coverage.

For the first round game, my CBS coverage showed VCU vs. UCLA. I went on espn and clicked watch by the Duke-Binghamton game. It took me to March Madness on Demand, which is free I guess. I watched the entire game on my computer. It never once stopped or froze. Just a suggestion.

[captmojo]

Who's going to have a big night for the Devils?

All of them, I hope. Good point on Kyle but it's gonna take a team effort.

I look for it to be "The G Show". Gonna need a slasher/dasher in addition to good perimeter shooting.

[COYS]

All of them, I hope. Good point on Kyle but it's gonna take a team effort.

I look for it to be "The G Show". Gonna need a slasher/dasher in addition to good perimeter shooting.

A few key contributions by Elliot and Nolan on offense would be very nice, as well. I think that fits into the "Team" part of what it will take, but assuming Kyle, Jon, and G have solid games, contributions from those two on offense will make it hard for Texas to keep up, even if Abrams has a great game.

[riverside6]

Here's the link to Live Stats for tonight's game...

http://www.scacchoops.com/ViewHDGame.asp?hSchedule=3345

The starting lineups are posted.

[davekay1971]

'Bout time to start drinking. Gotta calm the nerves...

[AIRFORCEDUKIE]

'Bout time to start drinking. Gotta calm the nerves...

Good idea I haven't benn this nervous about a game in a long time, not counting unc. We need this one bad. Lets go Devils come out and set the tone in the first 5 minutes. Show em that we may be smaller but we play just as tough as anyone else.

LGD

Airforcedukie

[devildownunder]

Singler guarding Pittman in the post? I hope I never see that again unless they're both playing in the NBA.

We better get Zoubek in the game. Fast.

And here he comes now. But Pittman is not in the game. I think it's more because LT has two fouls.

[The Gordog]

Here's the link to Live Stats for tonight's game...

http://www.scacchoops.com/ViewHDGame.asp?hSchedule=3345

The starting lineups are posted.

Is there a better game tracker anywhere?

[FireOgilvie]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

I'm so glad to see Z in there... we're so much better when he's in the game and playing well.

[AIRFORCEDUKIE]

Singler guarding Pittman in the post? I hope I never see that again unless they're both playing in the NBA.

We better get Zoubek in the game. Fast.

And here he comes now. But Pittman is not in the game. I think it's more because LT has two fouls.

Changed some shots and played well so far go Zoubs

[devildownunder]

Scheyer and Henderson aggressive early. Singler a bit tentative. Z already making his presence felt. We need to see what happens when he and Pittman are both on the floor. I hope you got your rest, big Z, we're gonna need ya.

BEAUTIFUL FEED, G TO KYLE FOR 2! Plus a charge at the other end.
LET'S GO DUKE!

[FireOgilvie]

Is there a better game tracker anywhere?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=college+basketball+game+tracker

[The Gordog]

Is there a better game tracker anywhere?

And is anybody getting the Live Stream working at ncaa.com?

[devildownunder]

When Pittman is in, I want to see us either double him in the post (fat chance, i'm sure. No pun intended) or push the tempo, so he can't get set up and, we hope, wears down. Of course, if Z's in, it may be harder for us to run, and it's not really our style now anyway.

Wonder what K thinks? We'll see.

[_Gary]

Good defense so far from us. Texas has hit several shots with hands right in their faces. Hopefully that does not continue, because it's already burning me up and we are only 8 minutes into the game.

[devildownunder]

I like the McClure on Abrams matchup for us. Abrams likes to shoot, not drive to the hole. Dave can bother his shot without having to worry too much about not being quick enough to keep him from the basket.

[AIRFORCEDUKIE]

Whats up with the two annoying Wake fans behind Dukes basket

[devildownunder]

Suddenly our offense looks a little stagnant. And when was the last time we went the first 10 minutes of the game without a free throw?

[devildownunder]

Bad break for Scheyer. The guy slipped and fell just as he was on Jon's hip. The ref just made an assumption. I think the refs are little too conscious of who's involved in this game. That doesn't bode well for us. Remember the start of the last game, all the (correctly called) fouls? I think we're seeing a backlash now.


Meanwhile, Scheyer for 3!!!!!!!

[_Gary]

Z is really paying dividends in this game. Keep it up, big fella!