Why I think we can beat Duke.

**CycloneYoda** · 06-24-2009, 10:46 AM

And my suite is booked. See you there!!!!

**huntt26** · 06-24-2009, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by egami

No one expected us to beat Duke last year either. I think ISU is arguably as good as Michigan last year.

I agree with this analysis.

**Dryburn** · 06-24-2009, 10:54 AM

If this game were earlier in the season, we might have at least a chance I suppose. But this game is going to be played just prior to starting the ACC season, so pretty sure Coach K will have his team in top form. They lost one game last year before the ACC season started, I believe, on the road in Michigan. Would love to see an upset, but just don't think it will happen. Can always dream I guess. Not sure there is a rational argument though.

**egami** · 06-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Dryburn

If this game were earlier in the season, we might have at least a chance I suppose. But this game is going to be played just prior to starting the ACC season, so pretty sure Coach K will have his team in top form. They lost one game last year before the ACC season started, I believe, on the road in Michigan. Would love to see an upset, but just don't think it will happen. Can always dream I guess. Not sure there is a rational argument though.

Yes, it was a home game for us. Lost to them at Madison Square Gardens.

**pujolsman** · 06-24-2009, 10:57 AM

If we are going to make the NCAA, we'll need upsets like this. Hilton Magic needs to be back this year if we are ever going to be a National Power.

**Cy's Taxi** · 06-24-2009, 10:59 AM

honestly... i don't think this game is going to be pretty.... hope we can at least put up a fight though, duke still has some amazing players, and if we won, think of what it would do for us in terms of Barnes

**GoCubsGo** · 06-24-2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Cy's Taxi

honestly... i don't think this game is going to be pretty.... hope we can at least put up a fight though, duke still has some amazing players, and if we won, think of what it would do for us in terms of Barnes

Nothing. He will have already committed by then, one way or another.

**jaretac** · 06-24-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo

Nothing. He will have already committed by then, one way or another.

I really doubt he will commit in the early signing period. He has taken his recruiting process very slowly. No matter where he decides to go, they will find a scholarship for him so time really doesn't matter.

**DRCHIRO** · 06-24-2009, 11:08 AM

You forgot one key matchup, Coach K > Coach Mac

**jaretac** · 06-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by DRCHIRO

You forgot one key matchup, Coach K > Coach Mac

K-Mac

sounds like a shopping center

**mplscyclone** · 06-24-2009, 11:09 AM

This thread is WAYYY too early LOL. I want to see how we look before breaking down matchups...

**Dryburn** · 06-24-2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by egami

Yes, it was a home game for us. Lost to them at Madison Square Gardens.

Ummm, yeah you did. But a little while later, Michigan beat Duke at Ann Arbor. I said it was the one game they lost in the pre-season. Might be a good idea to read things carefully, and do some research before you attack a post.

**clone136** · 06-24-2009, 11:13 AM

I think we have a shot, although I never think we dont have a shot. But even if we lose by say ten, that looks better in my opinion than beating UC Davis by three at home.

**TxCycloneFan** · 06-24-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by jaretac

K-Mac

sounds like a shopping center

or a microwave dinner.

**egami** · 06-24-2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dryburn

Ummm, yeah you did. But a little while later, Michigan beat Duke at Ann Arbor. I said it was the one game they lost in the pre-season. Might be a good idea to read things carefully, and do some research before you attack a post.

Um, I was just affirming what you posted...that yeah it was at A2 where we won.

Maybe you should read before attacking.