***DUKE VS VIRGINIA OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[retiredsoldier]

In my experience at least, it helps to think negatively and set expectations low. Like a reverse jinx.

lol, heck no man lol. So for you, it's like think the worse and if it happens, you are mentally prepared for it, and if it doesn't it brings you joy?

I always go with think the best, and if it happens, it's great. If for some reason the best doesn't happen, I tell myself next time it will. Positive throughout, for me, is a win-win. Different strokes for different folks, but whatever gets us through is the key lol.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Omg......somebody bring a case of inhalers to the stadium......STAT!!!

Don’t worry our only goal is to be so bad the boys get pissed we were started over them and play mad for the rest of the season. We’ll be gone at the first media.

 

[DukefanKY]

Don’t worry our only goal is to be so bad the boys get pissed we were started over them and play mad for the rest of the season. We’ll be gone at the first media.

They just might work!! Now, if it were against the cheats, we might stand a chance!!

 

[christophero]

I get crushed when I expect Duke to win and we don't. So I don't like to get too confident. Then I'm pleasantly surprised.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

They just might work!! Now, if it were against the cheats, we might stand a chance!!

I’d like to think we’d be more than capable of blowing those losers out.

 

[retiredsoldier]

Going with a whole new lineup tonight. Retiredsoldier, skysdad, Dukefanky, me and Pixel. Coach is willing to try anything to get us out of this funk.

Now there is somebody who knows what they are talking about lol. I need a few physical therapy sessions before tip though lol.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

lol, heck no man lol. So for you, it's like think the worse and if it happens, you are mentally prepared for it, and if it doesn't it brings you joy?

I always go with think the best, and if it happens, it's great. If for some reason the best doesn't happen, I tell myself next time it will. Positive throughout, for me, is a win-win. Different strokes for different folks, but whatever gets us through is the key lol.

For sure. But really as far as the negative thinking goes that’s more of a backup plan. I always (try) to start positive and if that doesn’t seem to do the trick then I go the other way.

 

[retiredsoldier]

I get crushed when I expect Duke to win and we don't. So I don't like to get too confident. Then I'm pleasantly surprised.

I did against Wake, so I feel you on that. I don't think I'm over that loss yet. A big reason why I won't watch tonight for the first time in a long time.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Now there is somebody who knows what they are talking about lol. I need a few physical therapy sessions before tip though lol.

Then get on it! Only 38 minutes left! I gotta run my kid to my grandparents lol

 

[retiredsoldier]

For sure. But really as far as the negative thinking goes that’s more of a backup plan. I always (try) to start positive and if that doesn’t seem to do the trick then I go the other way.

 

[retiredsoldier]

Then get on it! Only 38 minutes left! I gotta run my kid to my grandparents lol

LMFAO man lol.

 

[christophero]

we're young. The Washington Huskies, where I live, have 2 Macdonald's guys who will be lottery picks and were a dark horse final four pick for some. And they have a losing record. So I think we are doing ok.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Damn right. Then my backup backup plan is to pray at my Zion Shrine.

 

[retiredsoldier]

Damn right. Then my backup backup plan is to pray at my Zion Shrine.

Man, I'm done with you lol.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

I get crushed when I expect Duke to win and we don't. So I don't like to get too confident. Then I'm pleasantly surprised.

The only team I’ve been super confident in was the 2015 team. Once we won that UVA game that year and blew the doors off a great Notre Dame team I knew we were special.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Man, I'm done with you lol.

You mean to tell me you don’t have a Zion shrine? I’m not sure you’re a true blue blooded blue devil now. I mean, it’s mandatory in all Blue Devil homes.

 

[christophero]

I thought we were toast after Notre Dame in 2015 with Sulaiman getting kicked off the team. But we really came together, and Winslow was a beast down the stretch.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

I thought we were toast after Notre Dame in 2015 and Suliman getting kicked off the team. But we really came together, and Winslow was a beast down the stretch.

Winslow was a bad, bad man. Tyus was slightly better in the FF but Winslow averaged close to a trip dub for the tourney. That team just a great player at every position and all were more than capable of taking over. Oh and we had the best 6th man I’ve seen at Duke in Mr, Grayson.

 

[retiredsoldier]

You mean to tell me you don’t have a Zion shrine? I’m not sure you’re a true blue blooded blue devil now. I mean, it’s mandatory in all Blue Devil homes.

I have a personal picture of him my wife took when we went down to the autograph session on my wall with the rest of the team. I talk to him every once in a while. We had a long talk during the wake game and he told me not to watch the next one.

 

[retiredsoldier]

Winslow was a bad, bad man. Tyus was slightly better in the FF but Winslow averaged close to a trip dub for the tourney. That team just a great player at every position and all were more than capable of taking over. Oh and we had the best 6th man I’ve seen at Duke in Mr, Grayson.

I still watch clips of that team on youtube.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

I have a personal picture of him my wife took when we went down to the autograph session on my wall with the rest of the team. I talk to him every once in a while. We had a long talk during the wake game and he told me not to watch the next one.

Okay. You get a pass....for now.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

I still watch clips of that team on youtube.

My favorite shot is Justise nailing that huge three against the Zags. And Jahs chase down block against Wiltjer.

 

[christophero]

I still watch the MSU semifinal game. That Grayson dunk was epic.

 

[DukeDenver]

Time to get back on top of ACC

 

[retiredsoldier]

@Tre3Jones

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@cassius_stanley

@HurtMatthew

@vernoncarey22

 

[retiredsoldier]

I love this lineup!!!!!!!!

 

[pisgah101]

who are the four horsemen? L

 

[retiredsoldier]

who are the four horsemen? L

 

[QC Dukie]

that's what I'm saying, we all have the tie breaker over one. How does that get decided? Do we win because we have the most handsome player of the three (Joey Baker)? A coin flip with a 3 sided coin?

I believe it goes to who beat the next highest seed which would probably be Uva. If we win out, and it’s a three way tie I believe we DO get the one seed by virtue of our win against Uva.

 

[QC Dukie]

who are the four horsemen? L

Check the game thread tonight if we are struggling and you’ll know.

 

[retiredsoldier]

Guys, I'm going to check in around 8 pm. I hope to see good news on here. Get with you guys then. Let's Go Duke!

 

[skysdad]

If we have to relieve @skysdad of his PTRF responsibilities, who do you guys think we should entrust it to?????

That's fine with me. Tired of the bounced checks and unfullfilled committment. I nominate hart or pisgah. OFC

 

[christophero]

well it's almost time to see what we are made of.

 

[Jnood]

Go Duke!

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Please boys, NO SLOW START!!!!
OFC

 

[Blueline Devil]

Let's goooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jnood]

Just beat them by 30, and keep the confusion alive!

 

[Jnood]

Mathew hurt should consider shooting it in rhythm, before the weak ass fake, if he has made up his mind to fire it.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Well damn. Come on guys.

 

[Duke937]

Glad to see Jack White getting some burn early. Need some senior leadership.