Obviously we are all behind him. But it's not like he's coming out of nowhere and having to figure it out alone. He's been there every second of the way. The guy handles so much already as he associate head coach.
Coach Capel's Coaching Style and Duke Fans loyalty...
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Still won't be an easy task given the microscope this team is under and the fact that everyone in the media is watching to see how he handles the team as most people think this is an on the job interview....
On the other hand, he's coming in after 3 straight poor showings, so in some ways the bar has been lowered before he even starts. He seems like a players coach, so to the extent there are internal issues, I suspect he'll straighten things out. Kind of weird to say but I'm almost happy for this change, even for a month, time to look at things differently and maybe try some things Coach K wouldn't.
Assuming Coach Capel is willing to do that. I'm hoping he tries some different things as well, but we shall see on Saturday against BC.
If Capel can get these kids to play DEFENSE with pride, passion and intensity then he would have improved the team dramatically. A team this long and athletic should be causing PROBLEMS on the defensive end. Guys aren't hustling back and aren't talking. I LOVE defense. It hurts my heart to see it in this state. Offense is much more complicated and i suspect any struggles there with chemistry and cohesion was expected but there should never be any excuse for such poor defense.
Two home games is what the doctor ordered. Team needs to gel & and play hard. No more getting beat down the floor or not running back at all. Saturday was as bad as it gets. Wed better be a 180 degree turn.
That was Capel's rotation with Coach K approval. Bolden will probably start next game. Don't be surprised if Amile comes off the bench.
Capel loves the big man, and the options that comes with a 5th year Jefferson. You can easily put him at the sf with a rotation of Giles, Bolden, and Chase
I'd be pretty shocked if Bolden is starting....not that it really matters. Amile is having an All-ACC type season. I guess the question to ask is why in the world would anyone start Bolden over Amile? Doesn't even seem to make a little bit of sense.
It would be moronic at this point. Great game tonight and great rotation and performance from everyone.
Agreed that it makes no sense whatsoever for Bolden to start over Jefferson. Bolden looked good tonight, but Amile has been on a completely different level all season.
Yeah, not starting Amile is a head scratcher. He's had his best year, provides much needed leadership, communicates on defense, and you know what you're going to get from him. Bolden might get there, but he's definitely a work in progress. I did like what I saw for Bolden, he looked vested in the game and actually had a motor.
If moving Amile to the bench is for the betterment of the team do it. Two years ago, Amile was having a great season.
ughhhhh....
The changes that happened to make duke extremely good that year had little to do with Matt. I'll leave it at that.
Yeah, no reason to start Bolden. But in my opinion Amile's play has significantly dropped the last few weeks so giving him more rest and not relying on him as much would be a good thing. He struggled rebounding big time vs gtech when he was the 5.
From Espn:
Medcalf: The 2014-15 Blue Devils were young at multiple positions, but they were also cutthroat. Jahlil Okafor, Justise Winslow, Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen did not back down in a national title game against a Wisconsin squad stacked with veterans. If I'm Krzyzewski, I'd want to see that same fire from the young players on the current roster. A sense of urgency. A toughness. Duke went for the KO against Georgia Tech. That's the attitude Duke will need to reach its ceiling.
Its time to ride those freshmen(Tatum, Giles, and Bolden), the way we did two years ago. Amile is a team guy.
I'm eager to see how Capel does coaching this team in K's absence. I feel like this will give us a better idea if we want him to be K's successor or someone else.
My opinion. We will see Capel use somewhat more of the bench. Maybe a little less Matt Jones and more of the freshman. I think Bolden will get more minutes as well.
The team that played last night was a complete 180 from the team that played in Blacksburg. Here's to hoping Duke keeps this momentum going while K is out healing up.
I think it is possible to get out of January with only 1 loss. And if Duke can do that with how tough January is I think that will be great.
The team that played last night was a complete 180 from the team that played in Blacksburg. Here's to hoping Duke keeps this momentum going while K is out healing up.
I think it is possible to get out of January with only 1 loss. And if Duke can do that with how tough January is I think that will be great.