Originally Posted by
dukeENG2003
If the beef is with alums critiquiing the crazies, then let me shed a little light on things from a unique perspective.
I am both an alum, AND a crazy (I get into the games as grad student spouse).
This is NOT just a case of "the good ole days" syndrome. The crazies attendance has been HORRIBLE this year, both grad students and undergrads. I got in line 2.5 hours before game time for the blue and white game. I WAS the line (yeah, nobody in line, at all). That was most definitely NOT the case when I was a student(1999-2003), I know that to be fact.
Last night, there were VERY obvious empty sections. Coach K in his post game interview even mentioned it in saying:
"We played well, but there was something a little bit missing," Krzyzewski said. "The same thing with the crowd. We should remind all our Duke fans that we start our season on Monday and every game counts, and if you're not going to come, let us know and we'll sell the seats."