***DUKE VS UTAH SWEET SIXTEEN OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[skysdad]

Utah made sure Okafor wasn't going to beat them. OFC

 

[bluedevilfan42]

Originally posted by skysdad:
Utah made sure Okafor wasn't going to beat them. OFC

He had some huge rebounds for us tonight though.

 

[skysdad]

Big free throws here. OFC

 

[The Right Blue]

No reason for Okafor to be in the game right now. They'll hack him every time.

 

[Crank_it_loud]

I hope Gonzaga goes man-up because Winslow will abuse Wiltjer.

 

[dbav]

He's had a rough game but big FTs and rebound by Tyus.

 

[skysdad]

Danged it. OFC

 

[Lil' Hurley]

Damn. We gotta run these guys off the three point line.

 

[carlsondevil]

Team is tough. Great win if we win it. Expert predicted us to lose if it was 60 and under. Gritty win.

 

[skysdad]

Big time free throws by Tyus and then we give them two. OFC

 

[skysdad]

Tyus is our best free throw shooter since JJ. OFC

 

[Crank_it_loud]

And Barkley called Utah for the win. Jackass.

And these refs suck.

 

[gottagonow]

Tyus is our best PG since Mr Hurley

 

[dbav]

This game is going to end 20 minutes before tip off on Sunday.

 

[skysdad]

No fouls. OFC

 

[DukeDenver]

Originally posted by DukeDenver:
Duke 59
Utah 57

Closest.

 

[Lil' Hurley]

This is the longest 30 seconds of my life.

 

[bluedevilfan42]

Originally posted by dbav:
This game is going to end 20 minutes before tip off on Sunday.

LOL! I was thinking the same thing.

 

[gottagonow]

Crank I'll bet ya that Utah says the same thing about the refs.

 

[Mpm277]

When had a bit of Lady Luck on our side tonight. Justise had an amazing game, but as a team I don't think we played very well. Okafor had a poor game and Utah missed a lot of good looks. No way the margin of victory would have been this small had we not gone into stall ball with freaking 7 minutes (!) left.

 

[K-oach Q]

I wish this last minute would end so we can stop seeing Buick commercials.

 

[DukeDenver]

Originally posted by Crank_it_loud:
I hope Gonzaga goes man-up because Winslow will abuse Wiltjer.

And we have no one that can guard Wiltjer...

 

[Crank_it_loud]

Lol true. It's getting ridiculous now. They were actually decent most of the game but got nuts here towards the end....

 

[skysdad]

Originally posted by skysdad:
No fouls. OFC

But don't let them get a lay up. OFC

 

[bluedevilfan42]

Originally posted by Crank_it_loud:
And Barkley called Utah for the win. Jackass.

CBS only hires him for comedic value. He's pretty useless otherwise

 

[Crank_it_loud]

Winslow can handle Wiltjer. I guess you haven't seen him before the tourney?

 

[K-oach Q]

That pretty much sums up the officiating for today.

 

[carlsondevil]

Wow. What are the refs doing? Cook was fouled in that last sequence.

 

[Crank_it_loud]

This is ridiculous

 

[dbav]

On one hand, I'm heartened by the fact that we can beat a top 20 team with minimal contributions from Cook, Jah, and Tyus (though Cook and Tyus hit some big free throws). On the other hand, those guys had better show up Sunday.

 

[skysdad]

Happy, happy , happy. Utah didn't ever give up.I need some help from the sand man. Got to get up at 5:30 in the morning. OFC

 

[TRU CANE]

I know it's about survive and advance but I'd much prefer destroy and advance when up 15 with under 10 min to play. Darn that stall ball unless it's under 3 minutes up double digits sheesh

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Great win for the Devils.

OFC

 

[Crank_it_loud]

Good game. I'm out gents, good luck sleeping tonight. I know I'll need it!

 

[DukeDenver]

Wiltjer's post game will give Winslow problems, just saying.

 

[Neners]

The great thing about March is you don't have to angst over a less-than-pretty win. Roll on, Duke!

 

[Lil' Hurley]

We beat a good team tonight, and most of our team did not play well. If not for Winslow, we are heading home. I bet we show up Sunday.

 

[pisgah101]

Justice will abuse wiltjer on both ends IMO good good win. Nice to get one down. Sunday will be fun

 

[gottagonow]

Not a perfect game by us and we gave them way too many breaks but Utah was tough. An ugly win is better than a pretty loss.

 

[JCColsCane]

Wow, 14-15 point lead and ready to blow Utah clear out of the gym, and take the air out of the ball with 7+ minutes left?! As soon as I saw us pull up, all I could say was "NO" not now.
Instead of really making a statement, I just hope we did not shake the confidence we were building up on that run. Man, I don't feel good about this, but I will take the win, beats the hell out of going home for good.
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC