This is special. There is nothing else to say...maybe it's just me, but I cherish everyone of these in its own special way and although we as Duke fans (especially those of us that have been following for a LONG, LONG time) have experienced many of these, it never gets old and I appreciate every one.
This one, however, has even a little extra meaning for me. If Duke wins, I have two, lower bowl, outstanding seats courtesy of one amazing NCAA coach who has been kind enough to get them for me. If Duke wins, WHEN Duke wins, my wife and I are hitting the road Sunday after Easter services to attend Monday's National Championship!
Ok, Ok, back to the game...I fully realize we have to get past a very good and very well coached Michigan State team. I know many have discussed how we beat MSU back in November but at this point, it's completely irrelevant. Both teams are completely different and both teams style of play has changed drastically.
The Spartans have three players who score in double figures but are led by junior Travis Trice. We're going to have to guard the perimeter tonight and contest every shot in order to win.
As for us, I think it's really pretty simple. Keep doing what we're doing. We've been a different team during the tournament on the defensive end of the floor and Quinn to continue to be solid in the back court for us as they've been the entire season.
But enough of the talk, it's time to play!!!! It's exciting to be back in the Final Four and I genuinely think we have the ability to win this entire thing. It's starts tonight with a strong performance against the Spartans.
Tonight's game is slated for a 6:09pm est start and will air both TBS (national coverage) and TNT (Duke coverage with Abdelnaby and Spatola).
At the end of the day, we WILL pull this out and play for all the marbles on Monday night!!!!
Duke 66
Michigan State 61
Here are some links with more information about tonight's big game. Matt Plizga has been working hard these past few weeks to feed us great info through our tourney run and we thank them for it!
Click here to purchase Final Four memorabilia and apparel.
LETS
GO
DUKE!!!!!!!
This post was edited on 4/4 10:31 AM by krzyzewskiville
This one, however, has even a little extra meaning for me. If Duke wins, I have two, lower bowl, outstanding seats courtesy of one amazing NCAA coach who has been kind enough to get them for me. If Duke wins, WHEN Duke wins, my wife and I are hitting the road Sunday after Easter services to attend Monday's National Championship!
Ok, Ok, back to the game...I fully realize we have to get past a very good and very well coached Michigan State team. I know many have discussed how we beat MSU back in November but at this point, it's completely irrelevant. Both teams are completely different and both teams style of play has changed drastically.
The Spartans have three players who score in double figures but are led by junior Travis Trice. We're going to have to guard the perimeter tonight and contest every shot in order to win.
As for us, I think it's really pretty simple. Keep doing what we're doing. We've been a different team during the tournament on the defensive end of the floor and Quinn to continue to be solid in the back court for us as they've been the entire season.
But enough of the talk, it's time to play!!!! It's exciting to be back in the Final Four and I genuinely think we have the ability to win this entire thing. It's starts tonight with a strong performance against the Spartans.
Tonight's game is slated for a 6:09pm est start and will air both TBS (national coverage) and TNT (Duke coverage with Abdelnaby and Spatola).
At the end of the day, we WILL pull this out and play for all the marbles on Monday night!!!!
Duke 66
Michigan State 61
Here are some links with more information about tonight's big game. Matt Plizga has been working hard these past few weeks to feed us great info through our tourney run and we thank them for it!
Click here to purchase Final Four memorabilia and apparel.
LETS
GO
DUKE!!!!!!!
This post was edited on 4/4 10:31 AM by krzyzewskiville