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Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:01 am
Posted by Joka2kold
Member since Nov 2019
5887 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:01 am
It seems to me like people think they're invincible or something? Like what I saw last night was nothing special.

I think Bama would've beat Arizona by 10 plus.

Arizona isn't good. Their bigs are very suspect.

Duke played against a team with no height. They dominated them in the paint.

Get their freshman big in FOUL trouble and Duke will be FOOD because the other guy isn't all that and he FOULS (HOLD) a lot!

Alabama has the offense and they have the defense to win this game.

I can't wait!
Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
12174 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:08 am to
Duke hasn't played a top 10 team (in AP or KenPom) in 3.5 months if my math is right. They might beat us 7 out of 10 times, but we'll be the best team they've seen by a mile this calendar year, which might throw them off a little bit.
Posted by BornAgain
Member since Mar 2025
215 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:10 am to
Woke up to an elite 8 under the Christmas tree… We beat a Christian school, a Catholic school, a Mormon school, and now it’s time to beat the Devils!!!

I will say this, they will probably have the refs, and a better ability to control the flow of the game than most squads. If we could rebound a little better I’d feel better about it.
This post was edited on 3/28/25 at 8:13 am
Posted by Joka2kold
Member since Nov 2019
5887 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:25 am to
All I'm a say is...

ROLL MF TIDE!!

Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
25221 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:30 am to
quote:

Get their freshman big in FOUL trouble and Duke will be FOOD because the other guy isn't all that and he FOULS (HOLD) a lot!


Kneupel and Flagg are both freshmen. Hopefully, Sears and Nelsons experience along with our supporting cast can take advantage.

Everyone we play has a weak arse schedule in comparison to ours. I think they’ve played 5 ranked teams prior to NCAAT.

We’ve played what 15? prior to NCAAT. We’ve also scored 100+ on more ranked teams than they have played.

We are battle tested…Duke is no better than any other team we’ve played. Period.


Posted by BamaAlum02
Huntsville, AL
Member since Nov 2005
1075 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:58 am to
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Get their freshman big in FOUL trouble


I can't see this happening. I'm not usually one to complain about the refs but it is hard to ignore the treatment Duke and Flagg get. We will have to beat them with the expectation all their starters will be on the floor with fouls to give at the end of game.

I think we have enough bodies to throw at Flagg to slow him down. Or we could also say let him get his and make someone else beat you. Will be interesting to see how Oats attacks them.

Either way, no place I would rather be than facing another blue blood (the bluest of bloods) for a chance to go to B2B Final 4's. My younger self tthat watched Wimp, Horry, Hollywood, McDyess, etc hit that Sweet 16 wall would never believe this.

RTR!
Posted by SECSolomonGrundy
Slaughter Swamp
Member since Jun 2012
17404 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 9:03 am to
quote:

we could also say let him get his and make someone else beat you. Will be interesting to see how Oats attacks them.


Flagg wont be in foul trouble. But they have other freshmen that might get in some trouble in the paint. Our guys are good about pump faking and getting a defender off his feet.

As for defending Flagg, i think he likes to take his mid range shots, so we will be happy to let him. But we gotta keep Proctor from getting red hot.
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
18028 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 9:33 am to
quote:

m not usually one to complain about the refs but it is hard to ignore the treatment Duke and Flagg get.

I haven't really watched much of Duke this year, but I was surprised to see them call the game pretty evenly against Arizona. Both teams ended with 24 and 22 fouls. Outside of that egregious no-call, it wasn't as bad as I've heard.

Hopefully we get our first decently officiated game of the tourney. The refs last night vs BYU were probably the worst I've seen.
This post was edited on 3/28/25 at 9:34 am
Posted by Bamadoc
Mississippi
Member since Jan 2014
4056 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 10:07 am to
Not the style of play, but we are the San Diego St from 2 yrs ago against them.

They have the talent (projected 3 in the top 10 draft) but we have the experience.. We need to use that, play loose and confident. . Have them make mistakes, overthink, play stiff.

We have to limit in the paint shots, we cant give them easy 2s, where they can get in a rhythm and gain confidence.

Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
5925 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 10:10 am to
I’m with you Alum. I have seen that Sweet 16 wall over and over. This run is incredible for us old guys.
Posted by Granola
Member since Jan 2024
1656 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 10:15 am to
Beat Duke!!
Posted by antibarner
Member since Oct 2009
24902 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 1:16 pm to
i call them Dook.....they need a comeuppance
Posted by bamatide07
Member since Jan 2019
4821 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 1:32 pm to
Puke is more accurate.
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
25221 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 5:15 pm to
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Joka2kold


Enjoy ya posts, baw.
Posted by 14&Counting
Dallas, TX
Member since Jul 2012
40052 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 6:47 pm to
quote:

i call them Dook.....they need a comeuppance


I feel about Duke the same way I used to feel about Notre Dame in football.....before we kicked their arse in the title game and got redemption. Would love to send Duke home.
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
7220 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 7:42 pm to
Safe to say we won't have the refs on our side.
Posted by CrimsonBoz
Member since Sep 2014
18547 posts
Posted on 3/28/25 at 8:31 pm to
We are going to win. Screw this MFers
Posted by rushball
Member since Apr 2021
255 posts
Posted on 3/29/25 at 12:24 am to
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I think we have enough bodies to throw at Flagg to slow him down


very much so. in fact i would say more than enough guys to wear him out and make him wonder who stole and ate his grits, particularly mo. i believe our depth in general is what will bring it home for us to offset the foul issues that im sadly expecting to see as well.
Posted by CrimsonBoz
Member since Sep 2014
18547 posts
Posted on 3/29/25 at 8:09 am to
Posted by CrimsonBoz
Member since Sep 2014
18547 posts
Posted on 3/29/25 at 8:11 am to
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