MBB: Duke vs. Purdue Pre-Game and In-Game Thread

[OldPhiKap]

We've cut down on the TO's. Big key.

[devildownunder]

I HATE when we give up a 3 right after we make one - esp in a game like this where points are so hard to come by. Nice dunk by MP1 though!!!!

that was a step-back 25-footer. I don't mind if they take that shot every possession the rest of the night.

[wacobluedevil]

Both teams are more in a rhythm in the second half, but thus far it is favoring Duke.

[rotogod00]

42-22 rebound edge

[_Gary]

Yeah I seen him limping for a minute as well.

Me too. I was very worried but then he came right down and hit the 3, so maybe he's alright.

[34dukegal]

I want to know what in the heck they did to Sheyer at halftime. Even when he's not involved on the offensive end he looks 100% better and looks like he has a ton of energy!

[GoingFor#5]

Nooo cutting away

[Les Grossman]

they just left the Duke game

[Welcome2DaSlopes]

42-22 rebound edge

Seriously? That's crazy, there is no way we should lose this game

[duke09hms]

oh come on, we are not switching to the MSU-UNI game now

[ChrisP]

Let's get a couple more stops + scores and this one should be in the bag. Would be nice to get another foul on Jsquared though...

Man, just when I thought we had a steal, Miles picks up his 4th! :mad:

[rotogod00]

4 on miles

[_Gary]

Great defense, great trap - and Purdue still comes away with foul shots! Ugh. But a miss, so it's ok.

[Welcome2DaSlopes]

they just left the Duke game

Wow that sucks try to go on ncaa.com to watch it online then.

[rotogod00]

zoobs

[FerryFor50]

Another great entry by Lance!

[jkidd31]

I wouldn't know...they have the other game on even though you can see it on another channel here...what a joke.

[mike88]

fewer turnovers
OK rebounding
better shooting / scoring
but poor 3 point defense and too many fouls
lots of free throws could be coming both ways

[rotogod00]

could have been over the back there

[FerryFor50]

I wouldn't know...they have the other game on even though you can see it on another channel here...what a joke.

They'll bring it back once that other game is over.

[rotogod00]

in the paint...nice

[devildownunder]

Scheyer certainly has his confidence again, pulling a move like that to get loose for 3. Too bad it didn't go in.

[ChrisP]

Jon cannot BUY a dang call! And where would Purdue be without Johnson?

[jkidd31]

Jon with a strong drive

[rotogod00]

beautiful jon

[pfrduke]

What a draw by LT! Superb!

[ChrisP]

Way to go LT on taking the charge. That could be HUGE. Clark needs to SHUT UP about "acting" Whatever, dude.

[mph]

Yeah, we really need to get Jon out of the game.:rolleyes:

[FerryFor50]

Acting job? He ran right into him!

[OldPhiKap]

nolan's moppig the floor w/ Purdue

[AZLA]

wow, my NCAA internet stream is about five seconds ahead of my cable feed. Keep it going Scheyer!!!

[rotogod00]

Way to go LT on taking the charge. That could be HUGE. Clark needs to SHUT UP about "acting" Whatever, dude.

what's wrong w acting a bit

[BigZ]

Have they shown Battier at the game?

[jkidd31]

Way to go LT on taking the charge. That could be HUGE. Clark needs to SHUT UP about "acting" Whatever, dude.

wouldn't know LOL

[FerryFor50]

Feeling a little less stressed... let's keep it up! :D

[GoingFor#5]

nolan's moppig the floor w/ Purdue

LOL nice job taking the layup

[rotogod00]

wow, my NCAA internet stream is about five seconds ahead of my cable feed. Keep it going Scheyer!!!

about 3 for me and directv

[pfrduke]

By the way, let's compliment the Duke D here - 46 points in 36:13 for Purdue. Another game where the opponent is unlikely to get over 55. We've been locking down in the tourney.

[Lulu]

Another test of stall ball here... hope 11 under 4 is enough... at least there aren't 8 minutes left.

[ChrisP]

That last shot by Jon was a bit of a force but I don't blame him the way he'd been hitting. Would have liked to maybe run a BIT more clock...

[DevilHorns]

If it was such an acting job why not show a replay? ACTING? I CALL BS! CK is a big ten homer!

[BigZ]

I see Battier brought some charge calls with him.

[rotogod00]

Another test of stall ball here... hope 11 under 4 is enough... at least there aren't 8 minutes left.

but get a good shot. oftentimes throw up a forced J or a shotclock violation

[devildownunder]

what's wrong w acting a bit

nothing. you have to sell it a bit.

[Billy Dat]

Welcome back Jon, we missed you these last few halves. He just looks confident out there...when in doubt, take it to the hole!

[FerryFor50]

By the way, let's compliment the Duke D here - 46 points in 36:13 for Purdue. Another game where the opponent is unlikely to get over 55. We've been locking down in the tourney.

Well Purdue isn't exactly an offensive juggernaut, especially without Hummel.

What *is* impressive is that this kind of game plays right into Purdue's hands and we're still winning it. This team can play almost every style of game and win. That's what I like about this year's team.

[rotogod00]

nothing. you have to sell it a bit.

whatever works

[Les Grossman]

and so do I

[Greg_Newton]

GREAT defensive possession... played Johnson and Moore perfectly.

But omg. Inbounds pass...

[rotogod00]

Don't foul

[Billy Dat]

We turn it over and Z fouls out...bad sequence.

[pfrduke]

Terrrrrrrrrrrrrible 5th foul call on Z.

[FerryFor50]

CBS showed Z's line as 4 points. Did they forget the 14 boards???

[rotogod00]

CBS showed Z's line as 4 points. Did they forget the 14 boards???

they mentioned it

[ChrisP]

That TO on the inbounds was bad and now Z's 5th. Fortunately, Johnson only made one FT

[devildownunder]

If it was such an acting job why not show a replay? ACTING? I CALL BS! CK is a big ten homer!

I guess that's why he just spent 30 seconds talking about how Scheyer is with the ball in his hands late in games.

And before anyone gets all upset and riled up because I had the nerve to defend somebody like Kellogg -- who praises Duke more than any other national announcer -- let me just say that whining about stuff like this makes us look like crybabies, especially when it's not warranted.

I'll start a thread about this after the game. We can talk about it more there.

[FerryFor50]

Terrrrrrrrrrrrrible 5th foul call on Z.

Bail out call. At least he lasted most of the game.

[Billy Dat]

What's wrong with Nolan's ankle?

[pfrduke]

15-26 so far from the floor in the 2nd half. We really did the job on both ends of the court so far in the last 20. Go Duke.

[AZLA]

Really?! Kellogg? REALLY?!

[FerryFor50]

I guess that's why he just spent 30 seconds talking about how Scheyer is with the ball in his hands late in games.

And before anyone gets all upset and riled up because I had the nerve to defend somebody like Kellogg -- who praises Duke more than any other national announcer -- let me just say that whining about stuff like this makes us look like crybabies, especially when it's not warranted.

I'll start a thread about this after the game. We can talk about it more there.

Just because he praises a player here or there doesn't mask the fact that he's mentioning every single possible infraction Duke commits that doesn't get called, but never really talks about all the possible infractions the other team is committing.

[ChrisP]

Miles did grab the net, but it didn't jar the rim enough to make that shot fall out - I don't feel too bad

[rotogod00]

Really?! Kellogg? REALLY?!

yes, it should have been basket interference

[Lord Ash]

Anyone else think that Nolan looks a bit gimpy, that he got hurt a few minutes back?

[pfrduke]

And terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible call on Lance right there. That was an easy charge.

[FerryFor50]

Anyone else think that Nolan looks a bit gimpy, that he got hurt a few minutes back?

Looks like he tweaked an ankle.

[dairedevil]

Have they pointed out any calls that the refs should have made on Purdue but didn't? So far, I know they've made comments about Z's screen, Lance's "acting" job, and now basket interference on Plumlee....Give it a rest, "Duke gets all the calls" is SO last decade!

[OldPhiKap]

Gotta finish strong -- it ain't over right here.

[FerryFor50]

It's amazing how cutting down your turnovers can win you games. :p

[ChrisP]

I got news for Clark K - it's over, moron!

[Billy Dat]

Make free throws and we're good...

[devildownunder]

let's see how Kyle looks on these free throws.

[Lulu]

Seriously, that looks like a very very legit charge Thomas took. Not even close to being under the basket either. Guess I'll have to watch a replay later since they're not going to show it.

I'm surprised CK isn't going to comment on it though...

[pfrduke]

let's see how Kyle looks on these free throws.

I'd say he looks pretty darn good. Let's go Duke. Close it out right here baby! :)

[OldPhiKap]

It's amazing how cutting down your turnovers can win you games. :p

As they say in my church, "Bingo!"

[jkidd31]

Make free throws and we're good...

And we actually do that well this year.

[ChrisP]

Have they pointed out any calls that the refs should have made on Purdue but didn't? So far, I know they've made comments about Z's screen, Lance's "acting" job, and now basket interference on Plumlee....Give it a rest, "Duke gets all the calls" is SO last decade!

WORD! I am SO SO SO SICK of that crap!

[AZLA]

yes, it should have been basket interference

Really?! Rotogod? Really?!

[FerryFor50]

Have they pointed out any calls that the refs should have made on Purdue but didn't? So far, I know they've made comments about Z's screen, Lance's "acting" job, and now basket interference on Plumlee....Give it a rest, "Duke gets all the calls" is SO last decade!

It's what brings viewers in. :rolleyes:

It's also what perpetuates the stupid notion that "Duke gets all the calls." That and the fact that there's practically never a replay on a questionable call that goes against Duke.

[devildownunder]

Just because he praises a player here or there doesn't mask the fact that he's mentioning every single possible infraction Duke commits that doesn't get called, but never really talks about all the possible infractions the other team is committing.

save it for the other thread.

[rotogod00]

Really?! Rotogod? Really?!

yup. pulling the net, even slightly, is not allowed. or maybe it should be allowed for us.

[pfrduke]

Let's go Jon - knock these down baby!

[FerryFor50]

save it for the other thread.

I don't really feel like beating a dead horse, so I won't be joining that discussion. :)

[devildownunder]

I'd say he looks pretty darn good. Let's go Duke. Close it out right here baby! :)

I am concerned about his wrist. That's why I made the post.

[DevilHorns]

It's what brings viewers in. :rolleyes:

It's also what perpetuates the stupid notion that "Duke gets all the calls." That and the fact that there's practically never a replay on a questionable call that goes against Duke.

Kellogg could have commented on 1000 reach-ins and shoves by Purdue. But instead we get this crap.

[FerryFor50]

That was CLEARLY over Miles' back - COME ON!! And virtually no mention from either commentator. What-the-f**k EVER!

Oh they mentioned it.

Jim Nance: Call against Purdue. (because he expected that there should have been likely)

Clark Kellogg: Nope, just out of bounds.

[pfrduke]

Seriously, what is shaved in Jajuan Johnson's head?

Also, just got the "thank you Seniors" chant from the Purdue fans. I think we can put this in the win column. Elite Eight mfers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jkidd31]

Elite 8.....finally

[pfrduke]

I am concerned about his wrist. That's why I made the post.

I get you. In any event, he looked good from the line. Two pure free throws. The wrist doesn't look bad; certainly not as bad as in the Wake game when he initially injured it.

[nathancjack]

All Ss clicking, Zoubs rebounds, LT charges and a Plumlee dunk....beautiful second half.

[rotogod00]

kellogg's praising duke. you guys get that?

[DevilHorns]

Great FT shooting btw.

[AZLA]

yup. pulling the net, even slightly, is not allowed. or maybe it should be allowed for us.


yup. pulling the net, even slightly, is not allowed. or maybe it should be allowed for us.

I know :) just having fun. CK just seems so intent on only pointing out any and all Duke transgressions with the much emphasis.

Thanks for showing up Scheyer!

[OldPhiKap]

Good to see Dre coming in at key times at win time.

[pfrduke]

I get you. In any event, he looked good from the line. Two pure free throws. The wrist doesn't look bad; certainly not as bad as in the Wake game when he initially injured it.

4-4 down the stretch. He had a huge game. Just huge.

[TNDukeFan]

...but don't let that affect your opinion.

[Billy Dat]

Don't mess with Ryan Kelly, KRAMER!

[DevilHorns]

"Ryan Kelly swingin the elbows" GIVE IT A BREAK GUYS. why not say "late on the call, ryan kelly getting swamped, ok theres the call"

[pfrduke]

Ryan Kelly in the box score and Jordan Davidson in the game. 70 points against the Purdue defense is really, really good. Great work Devils!!

[devildownunder]

aka Victory Cigar; on to Sunday!

[FerryFor50]

...but don't let that affect your opinion.

As I said before... a few comments of praise doesn't outweigh the entire game of "Duke got away with one there!" without the co-requisite "Purdue got away with one there!"

[pfrduke]

PS - Sage - get the Duke-Baylor thread going right now. Bring on the Bears!!!!!

[Welcome2DaSlopes]

Another win!!!!

[CLW]

The Duke teams from the previous few seasons doesn't win tonight's game. This team really can win games in different styles and not playing their best at the offensive end.

[Lord Ash]

Start the post game thread!!!!

[arnie]

Thankfully I was wrong, Jon did not need to rest.

[DevilHorns]

As I said before... a few comments of praise doesn't outweigh the entire game of "Duke got away with one there!" without the co-requisite "Purdue got away with one there!"

THANK YOU. These guys are selling a perception. Obviously we are a good team, they'll state that. But they always bring the baggage.

Even the "Ryan Kelly swinging the elbows there" isn't needed. He's getting hounded. He cant breathe. This is ridiculous.

ah whatever.

ELITE 8!! wooohoooo!

[Dukefan4Life]

Great win! our defense and rebounding is looking pretty scary! we just need more inside play!

[FerryFor50]

THANK YOU. These guys are selling a perception. Obviously we are a good team, they'll state that. But they always bring the baggage.

Even the "Ryan Kelly swinging the elbows there" isn't needed. He's getting hounded. He cant breathe. This is ridiculous.

ah whatever.

ELITE 8!! wooohoooo!

Don't get me wrong. I like Kellogg when he calls any game OTHER than Duke games. I also don't like when Vitale calls a Duke game because he's so far on the other end of the pendulum. I like my announcers to be unbiased and observant. I wish Bob Knight could call every game.

[DevilHorns]

Don't get me wrong. I like Kellogg when he calls any game OTHER than Duke games. I also don't like when Vitale calls a Duke game because he's so far on the other end of the pendulum. I like my announcers to be unbiased and observant. I wish Bob Knight could call every game.

Agreed. I love CK in every game besides Duke games. I have never seen him drop so much bias against any team outside of Duke (and by bias I mean selective appreciation of whats going on in the game, obviously if we're making good plays he wont say we suck, its just that he always "showcases" any missed calls or any bad calls that went pro-Duke. I second Bob Knight as my favorite announcer. We have similar taste. :D