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JBDuke
11-20-2018, 10:08 PM
Who was Man of the Match in Duke's win over Auburn tonight?

thedukelamere
11-20-2018, 10:10 PM
Unanimous? ;)

Native
11-20-2018, 10:14 PM
Marques with his best game by far in a Duke jersey. Have a day, big fella!

killerleft
11-20-2018, 10:15 PM
Should be unanimous. Won't be.

jipops
11-20-2018, 10:15 PM
May be the easiest decision made in quite some time.

DukeDevil
11-20-2018, 10:15 PM
Who’d have taken the bet that Marques would get the first unanimous MOTM.

*will not be checking this thread again. It’s 100% Bolden now and in my mind remains that way forever*

Old Dukie
11-20-2018, 10:19 PM
Who was Man of the Match in Duke's win over Auburn tonight?

Bolden

DavidBenAkiva
11-20-2018, 10:20 PM
Canada is his kryptonite. Good thing Duke is playing in the U.S. of A. here on out! Marques Bolden was awesome tonight.

JasonEvans
11-20-2018, 10:21 PM
Should be unanimous. Won't be.

I'm giving negative sporks to anyone who does not vote for the big fella**. He almost had a triple double for goodness sake!!

-Jason "**-just kidding, that would not be appropriate, but still... you better really bring a strong explanation if you pick anyone other than Bolden" Evans

HereBeforeCoachK
11-20-2018, 10:22 PM
I'll vote in a bit...but Bolden and Cam deserve consideration. LOVED what we saw tonight in Bolden.

devildeac
11-20-2018, 10:22 PM
Unanimous? ;)

LOL. Somehow/someway/somewhere, the guy with 1 steal or 0 turnovers or no fouls will get a vote.

OldPhiKap
11-20-2018, 10:31 PM
53 for 53 as of my vote.

Jeebus.







Jeebus.

Was watching with two friends who do not follow Duke. They both kept asking — “who the Hell is that guy?”




Jeebus.

BandAlum83
11-20-2018, 10:34 PM
53 for 53 as of my vote.

Jeebus.







Jeebus.

57 as of my vote

-jk
11-20-2018, 10:37 PM
The Bolden K hinted at at the beginning of the season...

-jk

Ggallagher
11-20-2018, 10:46 PM
I don't know that it's ever made me feel so good to cast a vote for MOTM. Really happy to see Bolden have a game like this.

Green Wave Dukie
11-20-2018, 10:49 PM
57 as of my vote

70/70

elvis14
11-20-2018, 10:52 PM
Easy vote for Bolden for ZOTM tonight. Really happy for him.

DukeDevil
11-20-2018, 10:52 PM
I lied before and checked it again. Whoever breaks this will be a DBR pariah.

I kid I kid. Where would they even be banished to? Insidecheatolina?

mapei
11-20-2018, 10:55 PM
So pleased to cast the 73rd (of 73 as of my vote) vote for Marques. So impressive - and we needed it, too!

OZZIE4DUKE
11-20-2018, 11:01 PM
80/80 with my vote! LGD GTHc!

ehdg
11-20-2018, 11:04 PM
Easy vote it’s Bolden! But maybe should be Coach K for sticking with Bolden n playing him.

SupaDave
11-20-2018, 11:06 PM
Special nod to Jack White. He's been doing all the little things - he's exactly what a championship team needs. He's filling the Lance, McClure, Battier do it all role.

camion
11-20-2018, 11:18 PM
Well, that was easy. :)

I’m so happy for Marques.

dukejim1
11-20-2018, 11:19 PM
What we have learned so far in Hawaii. Marques can be a def. and rebounding force, Jack's play can hold up against better competition and Tre is coming on. Now if Javin and AOC can figure it out we can win the regular season again.

Edouble
11-20-2018, 11:35 PM
Special nod to Jack White. He's been doing all the little things - he's exactly what a championship team needs. He's filling the Lance, McClure, Battier do it all role.

"Do it all" = rebound + play defense?

Sophomore Battier? #31 has his jersey in the rafters. I don't think he belongs in the same company as Lance Thomas and David McClure.

kako
11-20-2018, 11:59 PM
I'm #100 for Bolden. Great game! He was the difference. Just work on those FT's, big guy!

gotoguy
11-21-2018, 12:12 AM
Just watched the game on tape delay. The Big Guy was awesome. The joy was evident on his face numerous times. Loved it

Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
11-21-2018, 12:12 AM
Have we ever been unanimous over 100 votes?

Furniture
11-21-2018, 12:19 AM
Mr.Fantastic.
note: in my short DBR career I have never seen a unanimous vote.

CameronBornAndBred
11-21-2018, 01:09 AM
Mr.Fantastic.
note: in my short DBR career I have never seen a unanimous vote.

Pretty sure that nobody in their long career has ever seen one either. Rare air.

LasVegas
11-21-2018, 01:20 AM
Bolden but that Cam three was clutch.

DukieInBrasil
11-21-2018, 02:51 AM
I meant to push Bolden, who had a monster game under any circumstances, but especially important for him. 7 blocks is just fantastic.

If mods can delete my Reddish vote and move it to Bolden it would reflect my actual intention.

brlftz
11-21-2018, 03:22 AM
I meant to push Bolden [snip] it would reflect my actual intention.

nice save!

Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
11-21-2018, 03:51 AM
Raise your hand if you thought at any point heretofore that the recipient of the first unanimous MOTM would be Bolden?

Could not be happier. Also, could be a huge moment for this team.

Let's go get out 3rd top ten win in tso weeks!

Bob Green
11-21-2018, 06:13 AM
It was an absolute pleasure voting Bolden MOTM. Here's hoping last night's game signifies his emergence as a true rim protector.

DukeDevil
11-21-2018, 06:21 AM
8831

I meant to push Bolden, who had a monster game under any circumstances, but especially important for him. 7 blocks is just fantastic.

If mods can delete my Reddish vote and move it to Bolden it would reflect my actual intention.

JNort
11-21-2018, 06:53 AM
I'm giving negative sporks to anyone who does not vote for the big fella**. He almost had a triple double for goodness sake!!

-Jason "**-just kidding, that would not be appropriate, but still... you better really bring a strong explanation if you pick anyone other than Bolden" Evans
It was tough for me. I had Jones and Reddish both ahead fairly easily but both got sloppy in the final 4 mins or so.

HereBeforeCoachK
11-21-2018, 07:03 AM
It was an absolute pleasure voting Bolden MOTM. Here's hoping last night's game signifies his emergence as a true rim protector.

That line....11, 9 and 7.....that's a game changing line. 7 blocks? That's amazing. That put a huge dent in Auburns percentage.....

NSDukeFan
11-21-2018, 07:16 AM
Is the unanimous DBR MOTM vote just a myth or is it something within the realm of possibility?

I think it is also time for me to mention how much I enjoy watching Tre Jones play for this team and defend the opposing point guard. Tucker, who appeared to be lightning quick, had a lot of trouble getting free from Tre. He hit two big threes over Tre and one over Zion, but those plays were very well defended. Tre rocks.
Of course Bolden is my MOTM though and I agree with ggallagher? that it feels great to vote for him.

MarkD83
11-21-2018, 08:44 AM
Can we get to 150 votes for Marques!!!

Hey I lived in Louisiana where the motto was vote early and often...so if the mods want to bend a few rules I will vote again!!!

thedukelamere
11-21-2018, 09:18 AM
I meant to push Bolden, who had a monster game under any circumstances, but especially important for him. 7 blocks is just fantastic.

If mods can delete my Reddish vote and move it to Bolden it would reflect my actual intention.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ShockedEnergeticIndianabat-size_restricted.gif

SupaDave
11-21-2018, 09:48 AM
That line...11, 9 and 7....that's a game changing line. 7 blocks? That's amazing. That put a huge dent in Auburns percentage....

AND a tip that led to a dunk. Should have been one assist.

Ggallagher
11-21-2018, 09:48 AM
Have we ever been unanimous over 100 votes?

Yes there has been a +100 vote unanimous MOTM. Thank you very much Austin Rivers.

SupaDave
11-21-2018, 09:55 AM
"Do it all" = rebound + play defense?

Sophomore Battier? #31 has his jersey in the rafters. I don't think he belongs in the same company as Lance Thomas and David McClure.

Battier is obviously a superior talent but his role was to indeed do it ALL - LEAD, dive on the floor, bring the ball up, set up plays, set the tone, be scrappy. And Jack has proven and shown that he has the green light to shoot when open.

JasonEvans
11-21-2018, 10:45 AM
I meant to push Bolden, who had a monster game under any circumstances, but especially important for him. 7 blocks is just fantastic.

If mods can delete my Reddish vote and move it to Bolden it would reflect my actual intention.

I have fixed the poll totals to reflect this change. DiB, I hope you honestly wanted to vote for Bolden and mis-clicked on Cam (who was Duke's leading scorer and hit several clutch 3s). Please do not feel pressured to change your vote otherwise.

As of this change, we have 148 unanimous votes for Bolden.

JasonEvans
11-21-2018, 10:56 AM
Yes there has been a +100 vote unanimous MOTM. Thank you very much Austin Rivers.

To be fair, the poll only had 2 choices (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?27483-MOTM-Duke-vs-UNC-(Feb-8-2012)), Austin Rivers and "Somebody else (and you better have a good explanation)"

OldPhiKap
11-21-2018, 10:56 AM
As of this change, we have 148 unanimous votes for Bolden.

"Lock it up! Lock it up!!"

(And agree, I hope DiB's change is for the reason stated and not pressure. If someone has a different opinion, so be it).

Clocktower
11-21-2018, 10:56 AM
I'm an infrequent voter but glad to be 150 for Quese . . .

JasonEvans
11-21-2018, 11:03 AM
I don't think we did MOTM back in the 2004-05 season, but if we did, I'd think Sean Dockery would have been a strong candidate on December 4th.

Sean finished with 19 points and 6 steals. Shelden Williams also had a huge game with 21 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots... but I suspect Dock might have been a unanimous pick.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxyO4AKMveY

Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
11-21-2018, 11:35 AM
Yes there has been a +100 vote unanimous MOTM. Thank you very much Austin Rivers.

Ah so. Now there's a pleasant memory I can relive over and over...

Reddevil
11-21-2018, 11:40 AM
This one was easy. Jones gets an honorable mention. He is really good for this team. Did Bolden just have his Zoubek game against MD? Is this his coming out party? Since when does he run the floor like a deer?! Great stuff last night.

left_hook_lacey
11-21-2018, 11:49 AM
Whoops. I voted, then when I saw the results......

8832

BLPOG
11-21-2018, 11:54 AM
Whoops. I voted, then when I saw the results...

8832

Good luck.

Ggallagher
11-21-2018, 12:33 PM
To be fair, the poll only had 2 choices (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?27483-MOTM-Duke-vs-UNC-(Feb-8-2012)), Austin Rivers and "Somebody else (and you better have a good explanation)"

Guess there was a bit of an implied threat there - but there was no good explanation to vote otherwise :)

ChillinDuke
11-21-2018, 12:39 PM
It's not often I come into the MOTM thread and find a nearly unanimous 160-1 vote. Wow! Marques!!!

So who voted for UNC, err, Cam?

- Chillin

Ggallagher
11-21-2018, 12:49 PM
To be fair, the poll only had 2 choices (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?27483-MOTM-Duke-vs-UNC-(Feb-8-2012)), Austin Rivers and "Somebody else (and you better have a good explanation)"

Since you mentioned it, it reminded me that Ryan Kelly got the same unanimous result with 200+ votes when the choices were given sort of as "Ryan Kelly, and don't you dare..."
That was the Miami game when he returned to play after his injury.

kako
11-21-2018, 12:55 PM
Yes there has been a +100 vote unanimous MOTM. Thank you very much Austin Rivers.

In my book, the best Duke win over UNC ever because it was a true buzzer beater (and the only Duke/UNC buzzer beater ever for a win) after a comeback where Duke looked dead in the water.

Laettner often says he never tires about talking about 2.1. I can watch that scoreboard go blank before Rivers' shot goes through the net over and over and over.

Bolden deserved every vote.

9F

Bob Green
11-21-2018, 12:59 PM
In my book, the best Duke win over UNC ever...

Saturday March 2, 1968.

OldPhiKap
11-21-2018, 01:08 PM
the best Duke win over UNC ever


Saturday March 2, 1968.

Every. Damn. One.

kAzE
11-21-2018, 01:10 PM
That's probably the closest to unanimous I've ever seen a MOTM vote. 165 out of 166 votes.

Good game, Marques.

jv001
11-21-2018, 02:43 PM
That's probably the closest to unanimous I've ever seen a MOTM vote. 165 out of 166 votes.

Good game, Marques.

170 out of 171 now. Left Hook Lacy, give your self a good old left hook. ;)GoDuke!

mattman91
11-21-2018, 04:03 PM
Well, at least he won the popular vote.

OldPhiKap
11-21-2018, 04:20 PM
Well, at least he won the popular vote.

The people’s vote.

devildeac
11-21-2018, 04:40 PM
The people’s vote.

I'd rather the People's Porter, BBA or plain, with or without cherries.

Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
11-22-2018, 07:11 AM
Well, at least he won the popular vote.

Actually, because of the gerrymandering into 2 districts, it's a tie.

Tripping William
11-22-2018, 10:30 AM
I'd rather the People's Porter, BBA or plain, with or without cherries.

You forgot the Moravian ..... :p

devildeac
11-22-2018, 11:25 PM
You forgot the Moravian .... :p

I keep hearing/reading about that. Will have to use search feature this weekend at a couple/few bottle shops. ;)