Official game day thread- Duke vs Arkansas

[pisgah101]

📍 bud walton
📺 espn
⏰ after skys bedtime 9:15

Duke makes the journey to Arkansas to play a top 25 errrr I mean a very dangerous and wounded Razorback squad that took a few blows in the Bahamas. Arkansas seems hyped, thinking this is a 94 sequel when I think it should be more of a 22 sequel

With 3 Ls on the season including 2 from teams in NC a win over a top 10 duke could help Arkansas get back on track. Coached by Eric Musselman or as I like to refer to him as off brand Nate oats.

Duke should walk away with the W but I’m not so sure. If we look like we did Friday we will lose by double digits but I’m going to give us the benefit of the doubt-

Duke-77
Ark-72

 

[Liftee]

I'm really worried about Duke playing its first true away game at a place where they are starving for a win! This is their Super Bowl.

Our guys better play with fire from the tipoff or we're in trouble.

 

[sheyduke]

Duke wins in a tight one .

 

[AlanInNJ]

I'll be on a plane and will miss nearly all of the game. Duke plays better when I don't watch live, so I predict a 10 point win in a tough, physical game. I think in any sport at any level its easier to get up for the big games, and it's easy to play down to lesser competition as we saw last week. I think Jon will have them ready to play.

Duke 82
Arkansas - 71

 

[LetsGoDuke83]

I’m simply asking for us not to come out slow and cold

 

[Mac9192]

Not sure how this game will go. I expect it to be close. But whatever the outcome is, a road game in a hostile arena is exactly what this team needs.

 

[christophero]

Not gonna predict a loss, but if we come out flat/keep it close and the crowd stays fired up it could be a L. This is where our vets need to stay composed.

 

[Fourteen44]

Duke 72
Arkansas Pigs 80

 

[dukesince91]

Duke 79-74
Got a feeling it’s going to be close. We win at the FT line.

 

[christophero]

Duke 79-74
Got a feeling it’s going to be close. We win at the FT line.

That would be a first lol

 

[Dad2ze]

Duke - 69
Arkansas - 63

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Just win!!!

OFC

 

[christophero]

Arkansas has a transfer guard I wanted in the portal last year. Battle. From Temple I believe. 6-5. He's coming off the bench but he's a scoring machine averages 15 a game. We will need to defend him well. It's his second year at Ark.

 

[Fourteen44]

Bummed I have a later flight so can’t watch live. Will watch late when I get home. LGD.

 

[Duke Blu]

I hope Duke wins. But it is the first true road game and it is going to be a very hostile environment. I am not confident in this team’s toughness yet. Not sure if they have that dog in them.

 

[christophero]

This is a chance to win in a very hostile environment and prove we are tougher and more mature than last year. I hear Ark. has been really hyping this game up.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

They've been giving out beat Duke towels for tonight's game. This is their Super Bowl. I don't care how we win as long as we win. I'm afraid it will be a tall task, though.

 

[IFaZe]

I’ll also miss the game. The tacked on extra 15 sealed it for me. Ima catch a lather trip to tits up city by 9. Hell, Duke by 9!

 

[Dad2ze]

Hearing Bilas makes me wanna punch my TV

 

[The_Only_Blue]

What are you doing flip? 🤦‍♂️

 

[LetsGoDuke83]

Flip picks up the dumbest fouls

 

[tclark6]

We definitely don’t need Flip in foul trouble!

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Well, shit, Flip.

 

[jeffrey236]

He really has to stop picking up these cheap fouls. We’re so thin up front,and he keeps getting in early foul trouble.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

This has been a very physical game thus far.

 

[Jnood]

Not going to get away with anything in this game, that’s for sure!

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Well, we're getting called for everything and they can go over the back and push off with no calls.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

No flow in this game. Refs calling fouls every couple possessions

 

[tclark6]

This game is not going to be good for my nerves….driving me to drink!

 

[Dad2ze]

I really wish they’d stop with these interviews during the game. Save that for halftime!!!

 

[jamsession2]

I need the coaching staff to realized teams are going to look at Flip like a 'victim'. Flip can not be in these games alone.

 

[jamsession2]

This is an attitude game.

 

[jamsession2]

Coaching staff don't trust Reeves.

 

[DanTheDukeFan1982II]

Subbing Power into the game and switching to zone is great coaching.

Reeves ain’t it.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Subbing Power into the game and switching to zone is great coaching.

Reeves ain’t it.

I think he's a year away.

 

[christophero]

Well we took their haymaker. Need to keep it close and keep Flip from foul trouble. We will need to take this game; they aren't giving it to us. Our lack of depth at the 5 is alarming. Still; we are right in it at halftime.

 

[dukecorey]

Arkansas starting 5 has a total of 1 foul, such a joke. Duke bigs have 5 alone

 

[Fourteen44]

Subbing Power into the game and switching to zone is great coaching.

Reeves ain’t it.

One possession, had to cover on help D twice…..kinda hard to say he’s not it after that lol

 

[pisgah101]

Reeves is a long term project.. not an answer unfortunately . Powers looks solid compared to the last game he was in.

 

[Mac9192]

Jon looks like he just played the last 10 minutes. Power was huge. Arkansas just daring Mitchell to shoot it. Don’t hesitate kid.

Great atmosphere. The kids need this.