MBB: Duke vs. FSU, ACCT Semifinal, Pre- and In-Game Thread

[slower]

That's not good defense. That's fouling as much as you can get away with.

Of course, they are being ALLOWED to get away with a lot. I actually wouldn't be heartbroken by a loss - let FSU beat on the Holes for a while.

And for the LOVE OF GOD, pass the freaking ball to Dawkins once in a while.

[FerryFor50]

Of course, they are being ALLOWED to get away with a lot. I actually wouldn't be heartbroken by a loss - let FSU beat on the Holes for a while.

Guaranteed that Henson wouldn't play in THAT game.

[johnny2001]

market mis-priced this one badly!!! FSU by 7. duke's lack of talent and inability to realize they are less talented and therefore actually need to play harder than their opponent on every position will end their acc tourney road today. 1st half is proving this to be true. this team bothers me so much because i truly believe this team is blind to the fact that they are not talented. they are worse talent wise than florida state, UNC, and even nc state. because of this lack of perception they don't play hard. don't get me wrong in moments they do play hard but for 40 minutes they are not pushing the envelope of what it means to give 110% on the court. really bad perception of who they are as a team.

[Channing]

wow ... it looks like men against boys ... like our guys just arent strong enough to play so far

[duke09hms]

This team reminds me of a dumber version of the 2010 team - not very athletic but without the intelligence to address that weakness.

[Steven43]

We've just played so sloppy the last two days. I'm not sure what it is with our guards and just losing their dribble. This is ridiculous. 12 first half turnovers. That has to stop.

Our team appears to be playing about as poorly and uninspired as I've seen all season. The way this is going and having Kelly out, I don't see much of a plus to reaching the final. We need to be at full strength and inspired if we're going to beat UNC.

[FerryFor50]

Not sure how Duke is only down 1 playing this poorly, but I'll take it!

[Channing]

what in the heck...

[CLW]

WTF is wrong with this team its like they went out partying last night most of the turnovers are simply unforced errors.

[ben2012]

Pass the ball to Dawkins and did you see when he got thrown by a FSU big man.

[Les Grossman]

that Miles turnover in the last minute of the 1H!
very uncharacteristic

[CDu]

This is just a ridiculous amount of unforced errors so far. We've got to tighten things up.

[FerryFor50]

We may see Mike G today after all...

[duke09hms]

When is Andre ever going to learn how to dribble - the kid is going to be a senior in a few months. He's basically like NC State's Scott Wood, strictly only a spot-up shooter, can't create his own shot.

[Les Grossman]

wow!

[slower]

Try to be objective, Brando. It's only moderately obvious who you're pulling for - don't wet yourself.

[loran16]

Down 2 at half is a good result actually. Best you could hope for there. Austin's the key - if he's in we have an offensive threat. Without him, not so much. Gotta be careful with those fouls.

[duke09hms]

that Miles turnover in the last minute of the 1H!
very uncharacteristic

Are you kidding me? That is VERY characteristic for this team.

[Johnny Chill]

As bad as Duke has been playing, foul trouble, all the turnovers, butterfingers, popcorn, bacon bits..Duke is only down by 2 at the half.

[tendev]

He was so disappointed that half court heave did not fall