***DUKE VS PRINCETON OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[krzyzewskiville]

As those of us that have been following Coach K and this program for decades know, we follow the same pattern in terms of how games are played - and have - since the invention of the wheel. Yet, the final exam/holiday wait party just about kills me every year following a month straight of great basketball.

Then we typically host our final "pre Christmas tuneup" in NYC somewhere (often MSG) and it's off to conference play. Well, I'm sure we're all glad the break is over and we can get back to the most important thing of the season. Basketball (*COUGH *COUGH) I mean baby Jesus's birth.

On to today! Facing our second-consecutive Ivy League team, Princeton will bring experience and discipline into Cameron tonight but I'm fairly confident about this one. Duke comes in favored by -29.5 points and for you gamblers out there, we've done pretty good over all against the spread (not that I pay any attention to that stuff ).

The Tigers enter tonight's game against the Blue Devils at 5-4 overall and Duke comes in at 9-1. Tonight's game is slated for a 6pm est tip and will air on ESPN2 HD.

Duke 91

Princeton 59

GO DUKE!!!!!!

 

[Showenuff]

LET'S GO DEVILS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Showenuff]

Zion tonight.

 

[skysdad]

As those of us that have been following Coach K and this program for decades know, we follow the same pattern in terms of how games are played - and have - since the invention of the wheel. Yet, the final exam/holiday wait party just about kills me every year following a month straight of great basketball.

Then we typically host our final "pre Christmas tuneup" in NYC somewhere (often MSG) and it's off to conference play. Well, I'm sure we're all glad the break is over and we can get back to the most important thing of the season. Basketball (*COUGH *COUGH) I mean baby Jesus's birth.

On to today! Facing our second-consecutive Ivy League team, Princeton will bring experience and discipline into Cameron tonight but I'm fairly confident about this one. Duke comes in favored by -29.5 points and for you gamblers out there, we've done pretty good over all against the spread (not that I pay any attention to that stuff ).

The Tigers enter tonight's game against the Blue Devils at 5-4 overall and Duke comes in at 9-1. Tonight's game is slated for a 6pm est tip and will air on ESPN2 HD.

GO DUKE!!!!!!

The score. You didn't predict the score. I don't know what to do. OFC

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Duke should win this without any bumps:

Duke: 94
Princeton: 68

Let’s go Duke!!

 

[timo0402]

Can someone remind me what i said in the fifth segment of the podcast? That is my prediction.

Go Duke!

 

[Canadian Dukie]

Another game of highlight dinks,i mean dunks 115-78 Duke

 

[skysdad]

Another game of highlight dinks,i mean dunks 115-78

Lot's of break away dunks and a few in your face dunks along with about ten 3's , 95% from the free throw line and holding Princeton to under 40. That's all I ask. OFC

 

[Laettner15]

Duke - 88
Princeton - 62

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

The guys will have a little rust, but I look for them to shake it off by the 2nd half. Would like to see some outside shots go down for us, and to make a decent percentage of fts. And most of all...no injuries.

Duke 93
Princeton 67

Go Duke!

OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Can someone remind me what i said in the fifth segment of the podcast? That is my prediction.

Go Duke!

I LOVE IT!!! Shameless plug!!! Hey great show I hear!

OFC

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Duke 84
Princeton 42

Having a Duke game on my birthday is awesome. I predicted my score because I’m 42 years old today lol

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Duke 84
Princeton 42

Having a Duke game on my birthday is awesome. I predicted my score because I’m 42 years old today lol

Happy Birthday, Diehard...you young 'un!

OFC

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Happy Birthday, Diehard...you young 'un!

OFC

Thank you. I might not meet the requirements to be part of the OF.C but some days I feel like I’m old enough to be part of the OFC lol

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Thank you. I might not meet the requirements to be part of the OF.C but some days I feel like I’m old enough to be part of the OFC lol

I can understand that. As the saying goes, it's not the years, it's the mileage.
We may have to make you an honorary member.

OFC

 

[pisgah101]

Duke-143
Princeton- 80

 

[timo0402]

I LOVE IT!!! Shameless plug!!! Hey great show I hear!

OFC

All press is good press, but you should tune in sometime and let us know your thoughts.

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

I can understand that. As the saying goes, it's not the years, it's the mileage.
We may have to make you an honorary member.

OFC

Ain’t that the truth, I feel like I’ve got a million miles on my body, too bad I can’t trade it in for a new model lol

 

[jcdevilfan]

The guys will have a little rust, but I look for them to shake it off by the 2nd half. Would like to see some outside shots go down for us, and to make a decent percentage of fts. And most of all...no injuries.

Duke 93
Princeton 67

Go Duke!

OFC

^ This. Should be a good tune-up for MSG on Thurs., with everyone getting their focus back. Duke will put this one away early, and will not take anything for granted.
Go Duke!
OFC

 

[bullcity gamer]

Just like Maui, the quick turn around between games will help The Blue Devils to realize the level they will need to play at in order to be successful once The ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament arrive in March and April.

 

[dukiejay]

Duke 84
Princeton 42

Having a Duke game on my birthday is awesome. I predicted my score because I’m 42 years old today lol

Happy birthday. You have me beat by about five months.

Duke wins going away. I could see a little bit of rust early on, but this should be a nice tuneup for Thursday night in NYC.

 

[hart2chesson]

All press is good press, but you should tune in sometime and let us know your thoughts.

Thanks Timo! Will do!

OFC

 

[krzyzewskiville]

The score. You didn't predict the score. I don't know what to do. OFC

CRAP! You're right - consider it added!!!!

 

[DukefanKY]

Duke 106
Princeton 71

Can someone remind me what i said in the fifth segment of the podcast? That is my prediction.

Go Duke!

Your prediction? 91-68!!

We are close on Princeton, but i agree with Hokie. I think we go over the century mark

104-69

 

[Showenuff]

Happy Birthday Diehard ! GO DUKE !

 

[FearTheBeard]

Duke 92
Princeton 64

 

[jwill133]

92-65.
We could easily go over 100, we pull our starters extra early since we play 48 hours later in NYC.

 

[timo0402]

Duke 106
Princeton 71


Your prediction? 91-68!!

We are close on Princeton, but i agree with Hokie. I think we go over the century mark

104-69

Thank you!

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Happy birthday. You have me beat by about five months.

Duke wins going away. I could see a little bit of rust early on, but this should be a nice tuneup for Thursday night in NYC.

Happy Birthday Diehard ! GO DUKE !

Thanks DJ and Show

 

[DukefanKY]

we pull our starters extra early since we play 48 hours later in NYC.

Crap! I didn't think about that when making my prediction! You're probably right.

 

[QC Dukie]

Duke 89
Princeton 67

 

[dukesince91]

Duke 97
Princeton 61

 

[FearTheBeard]

Duke 84
Princeton 42

Having a Duke game on my birthday is awesome. I predicted my score because I’m 42 years old today lol

Happy birthday!

 

[Nivram50]

Devils may start slow with so many days since the last game, but I think'll they'll have some fun with this one.

Duke: 107
Other smart guys: 56

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Happy birthday!

Thank you

 

[skysdad]

The score. You didn't predict the score. I don't know what to do. OFC

Duke 91
T.T. 59


OFC

 

[skysdad]

A little over 2 hours until late tip off. What's on ESPN2 we play. I hope it's not the world chinese checker tourney goin on . Those things can last a while. OFC

 

[dukehokie]

A little over 2 hours until late tip off. What's on ESPN2 we play. I hope it's not the world chines checker tournament. Those things can last a while. OFC

Overtime guaranteed.

 

[dukehokie]

Duke 106
Princeton 71


Your prediction? 91-68!!

We are close on Princeton, but i agree with Hokie. I think we go over the century mark

104-69

I like your thinking. And starters or no starters, we’re still getting 100. Princeton had exams too ya know.

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

I hope this is Cam's night to break out of his slump!!! Duke by a bunch!!!
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