MOTM: Duke vs. Elon (Dec 21, 2016)

[JBDuke]

Who was Man of the Match in Duke's 72-61 win over Elon?

[Bob Green]

Matt Jones earns my vote tonight with his composure. The team was rattled and looked downright bad at times. Jones was the steady presence.

Runner-up: Jayson Tatum filled up the box score with 18 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, three assists and two steals but he went one-on-one way too many times.

Honorable Mention: Luke Kennard with 21 points on not so great shooting (7-17).

[CameronBornAndBred]

How does Grayson merit a vote? I've seen games where I'm amazed that he wasn't a unanimous choice, but this game I'm amazed he gets a vote at all.

(PS, Tatum gets mine. Solid game.)

[westwall]

Matt Jones, who demonstated senior leadership, composure, defense and even hit a few shots. Good lessons for the rest of the team.

[Wander]

How does Grayson merit a vote? I've seen games where I'm amazed that he wasn't a unanimous choice, but this game I'm amazed he gets a vote at all.


Consider it a protest vote against what I consider to be a laughably over-the-top reaction by ESPN and half this board to tonight's game.

[Furniture]

How does Grayson merit a vote? I've seen games where I'm amazed that he wasn't a unanimous choice, but this game I'm amazed he gets a vote at all.

(PS, Tatum gets mine. Solid game.)

In one big way Grayson was man of the match. I just don't feel like voting for anyone tonight.

[Dukehky]

Consider it a protest vote against what I consider to be a laughably over-the-top reaction by ESPN and half this board to tonight's game.

Ditto.

[BandAlum83]

Consider it a protest vote against what I consider to be a laughably over-the-top reaction by ESPN and half this board to tonight's game.

I almost voted for him just to show support and let hime know that I support him as he works to get through this. No, it wasn't the right thing for him, but he is a very young man, and he will get through this. I won't abandon him and call for him to be dismissed- as someone else on the board suggested.

(not that GA reads the boards here)

[Kfan4Life]

Voted for Jones, since he was the one to keep us in the game at the start.

[jipops]

Matt Jones hands down imo. And not because he finally had a noteworthy game on offense. Not only was he 4-6 from the floor but his 5 steals generated enough offense to keep tonight from being a nightmare. I'm shocked he only had one assist because he regularly kept the ball moving when nobody else seemed to want it to.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I was playing tennis during the game, so I can't vote until after I watch the replay recorded on my dvr. Wasn't going to until I read about Grayson's latest trip :mad:

[elvis14]

Consider it a protest vote against what I consider to be a laughably over-the-top reaction by ESPN and half this board to tonight's game.

Same here. I voted for Grayson because I support him and I HATE the overblown reaction.

[Acymetric]

How does Grayson merit a vote? I've seen games where I'm amazed that he wasn't a unanimous choice, but this game I'm amazed he gets a vote at all.

(PS, Tatum gets mine. Solid game.)

Think of it like Time's "Person of the Year" award. ;)