Duke Game

Has this basketball season been up and down in many ways? Yes. Absolutely. After last season's snub/NCAA botch job I though we'd still be a tournament team this year but wouldn't believe it until last week during the selection show. The Thornwell suspension hurt but that's Frank making a man out of a (talented) boy. I was, as many of you were last week, shocked to see us get a 7 seed. In our home state nonetheless.

I drove down to Greenville from DC on Friday and it was one of the best decisions I've made in years. The crowd was fantastic and as a newer graduate who loves basketball, I under appreciated how much that win meant. I saw grown men crying and embracing. If we lose tomorrow, it won't be for a lack of heart or hustle. After we got our bid everyone seemed more relaxed and loose. We played well all game--once the averages reset we controlled that game. Lets make this the new norm to play annually.

It's all house money now, friends. Sin, Duane and Justin came here for one reason and they're doing it. For a rare occasion tomorrow most of the country will be cheering for us. Cheers to our seniors, Frank Martin and his drive to build a program and to our fans who will make Duke feel like they're made so many teams feels over the years playing in Greensboro, Raleigh or Charlotte. Lets get loud early and often. Once more for Sin City!