Devan downey 2.0
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YUP, we're just soooo horrible at home. How many games we lost at home since Cal's been here buddy?
Well, he blindsided us for 16 in the usual "opposing player goes berserk for a career night against Kentucky inside Rupp Arena game."
Now the question becomes, does Cal and the Cats' make the needed adjustments on him (and in the game as a whole) or does this kid go for another 16 in the second half to complete the "Devan Downey 2.0 Game."
I'll go with us making the adjustments on him that prevents this as a repeat performance in the second half.
Otherwise, I'll tip my hat to them and see if that is enough for them to pull off the monumental upset. (very doubtful)
Now the question becomes, does Cal and the Cats' make the needed adjustments on him (and in the game as a whole) or does this kid go for another 16 in the second half to complete the "Devan Downey 2.0 Game."
I'll go with us making the adjustments on him that prevents this as a repeat performance in the second half.
Otherwise, I'll tip my hat to them and see if that is enough for them to pull off the monumental upset. (very doubtful)
With the talent that Kentucky has, they'd better have a 90 percent winning percentage. Don't look at the W-L; everyone has a winning record at home (Duke hasn't lost an OOC home game since 1999-2000). Read into what I am saying; I understand that most people are unable to use intuition and deductive logic when reading things, but think about what I wrote. I never wrote that Kentucky is so terrible at home (they did lose 6 games in BCG's last year). How many teams come into Rupp and shoot lights out; how many players come in and have a career night? That doesn't happen at Cameron; that doesn't happen at the Phog; that doesn't happen at the O-dome; obviously there are rarities, but seems like someone lights up Rupp at least five times a year, regardless of whether Kentucky wins or loses.
The part that really burns me is Moody is gonna go 7 for 38 in the next two games and Ole Miss will drop both. It really is the "Superbowl Effect".
We have UL and UNC coming into Rupp every other year each. When is the last time Duke had any team with a pulse come into Cameron in the OOC.
It's not that we suck at home.. we play fine for the most part. This game has some rust on it, as to be expected. I think what Lakercat is saying is that Rupp Arena doesn't seem to strike fear into the opponents as other top tier programs do (or venues, think The Pit). I can't disagree, opposing players go off all the time it seems. Not sure what it exactly is.
And Devan Downy 2.0 with 19.. btw.
This post was edited on 1/6 8:11 PM by LineSkiCat
And Devan Downy 2.0 with 19.. btw.
This post was edited on 1/6 8:11 PM by LineSkiCat
Exactly. Watch him against like Auburn or a game Ole Miss has to win and he won't be able to buy a basket.