And maybe even if he is
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And maybe even if he is
Someone at DBR posted the probabilities based on individual Kenpom predictions. Something like 4-2 (20%), 5-1 (40%) and 6-0 (20%).
I'll be surprised if we go worse than 5-1. Nice to get the hardest game out of the way first.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...le-college-basketball-toughest-6-game-stretch
7% chance to lose 0 games in this 6 game stretch, 64% chance to lose 2 or more games.
Those are some difficult odds to overcome!
7% chance to lose 0 games in this 6 game stretch, 64% chance to lose 2 or more games.
Those are some difficult odds to overcome!
We will be favored in 5 of the 6 games by 6 points or more
And nc state looks like a dumpster fire right now as well. Sure its a tough schedule but i think its being overblown a tad.
Well, the upcoming schedule could be less daunting than it looked a week ago...
1) While I'm sure Ty Jerome is going to be playing this weekend, having him at anything less than 100% is a huge disadvantage for UVA against Duke. He's a bigger loss for them than losing Tre was for us....if only because they don't have the depth of stars to overcome it.
2) With no Justin Robinson in the lineup for VT, they're a rung down, as well. Their depth was questionable, at best, with Robinson in the lineup. Without him, they're playing six guys....and none of whom can substitute what JRob gives them.
3) NC State is the ultimate dumpster fire right now, or as we like to say....they're playing to their strengths. They have a chance to save their season tonight in Chapel Hill, or to start traveling down a dark road. I expect the latter.
The schedule is very tough going forward, even with a few of these things that might make it look more manageable.
1) While I'm sure Ty Jerome is going to be playing this weekend, having him at anything less than 100% is a huge disadvantage for UVA against Duke. He's a bigger loss for them than losing Tre was for us....if only because they don't have the depth of stars to overcome it.
2) With no Justin Robinson in the lineup for VT, they're a rung down, as well. Their depth was questionable, at best, with Robinson in the lineup. Without him, they're playing six guys....and none of whom can substitute what JRob gives them.
3) NC State is the ultimate dumpster fire right now, or as we like to say....they're playing to their strengths. They have a chance to save their season tonight in Chapel Hill, or to start traveling down a dark road. I expect the latter.
The schedule is very tough going forward, even with a few of these things that might make it look more manageable.
To me the key is the uva game. Its the toughest one of the bunch where we could play well and still lose. I dont think that is the case in the other 5
I just don't see this team losing another big time - bright lights game.
They seem to thrive under pressure. The mark of a true championship team. I could see the possibility of VA Tech upsetting us, but I doubt it.
They seem to thrive under pressure. The mark of a true championship team. I could see the possibility of VA Tech upsetting us, but I doubt it.
And i dont see us losing to the cuse twice. They hit a million shots the first time around and then lousiville has very suspect point guard play.
Well, it’s time to get a true gauge of where our Blue Devils are with their toughest stretch of games in the ACC. I expect them to defeat NC State, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech. Virginia will be the toughest matchup IMO, @ Louisville is no easy task but I think our guys are too talented to lose to this Louisville team, also I believe our Blue Devils are 0-2 in their last two trips to Louisville. Unc is always a toss up because of the great rivalry, Duke is at home though and they do not have anyone to matchup with Zion and RJ. I’m hoping for 6-0, but would be content with 4-2 at the worst during this stretch. One thing is for sure, these 6 games will prepare our Blue Devils for the post season. Let’s Go Duke!!!!!!!
I think we are better than all these teams, but we all know how college basketball, conference road games, ETC, can go.
I worry a little about the U of L game being just 3 days after the Va game and if that Va game is a rough one, I'm concerned about us coming out a little flat in Louisville. The UVA and unc games, I think we will be PUMPED for, but playing a good team, on the road, after a high profile game like what UVA will be, in my opinion, can be a dangerous one.
With all that said....I'm picking us in every game. Shocker huh??
The only games that worry me during the upcoming 6 game stretch are @UVA because they’re just so dang good and @Syracuse only because they beat us in Cameron. As I’ve mentioned on here more than a few times I’ve got a buddy that’s a UNC fan and we’ve had a standing beer bet on every Duke/UNC game for over 10 years and when I saw him weekend before last he went ahead and bought me 2 beers because he doesn’t have any confidence in UNC beating us this year, now if they do happen to beat us then I’ll owe him 2 beers per game for thx win plus the beers he already bought me but I’m confident that our bet is already squared away. He’s getting to the point where he’s considering no longer being a UNC fan because of all the stuff that’s been going on at UNC i.e. the cheating and also all of the protests. His fiancé is an NC State fan and we bet a jager bomb on the Duke/NC State game. So if somehow we lose to both UNC and NC State, the next time I see them, my bar tab will get more expensive. lol
My only concern is going ice cold for a long period of time (see the first half last night and GT) and letting very good teams build big leads while we struggle. It could create a mountain too high to climb. However I do think we play up or down to our competitors. K will have us ready. I'm going 6-0 with at least one blow out of a really good team.
I'll "pick em" right now......Duke by 8!!!
Let Jerome play..
And Zion will strike down upon him with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy his brothers. And they will know his name is the Zion when He lays his vengeance upon them
And Zion will strike down upon him with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy his brothers. And they will know his name is the Zion when He lays his vengeance upon them
Come on, people and trolls.
Many of us, myself included, thought getting through the 8 game stretch with only two losses was a good outcome and realistic. That was before Zion went down. If Zion comes back Saturday, there is a really good chance the team finishes with 2 losses in this brutal stretch. Still a #1 seed. Possibly overall #1 if they win the ACCT.
The sky isn’t falling. Duke will be fine. Drink a beer, smoke a joint*, do yoga, meditate, or do all of the above. Reeeeelaaaaaxxxx. Someone que Aaron Rodgers.
*unless it’s illegal in your state. Then, don’t do that. We don’t need our fans in jail. Too many UNCheat supporters in jail. You’ll be outnumbered. We don’t know where PJ is...
Many of us, myself included, thought getting through the 8 game stretch with only two losses was a good outcome and realistic. That was before Zion went down. If Zion comes back Saturday, there is a really good chance the team finishes with 2 losses in this brutal stretch. Still a #1 seed. Possibly overall #1 if they win the ACCT.
The sky isn’t falling. Duke will be fine. Drink a beer, smoke a joint*, do yoga, meditate, or do all of the above. Reeeeelaaaaaxxxx. Someone que Aaron Rodgers.
*unless it’s illegal in your state. Then, don’t do that. We don’t need our fans in jail. Too many UNCheat supporters in jail. You’ll be outnumbered. We don’t know where PJ is...
The sky is falling. Only blind dummy doesn't believe that.
The roof is the ceiling and the sky can’t get through the roof. We have some time still. When the floor is the ceiling, we’re screwed.
It's funny, as you said, most of us thought that would be a tough stretch, even with all our weapons...yet when we drop a couple (and not at full strength) posters get overwrought. We're still in excellent shape.
I honestly don't know what is going to happen when Duke finally (one of these days) does actually suck. And it will happen.
OFC
My great-great-grandkids will have to tell me all about it in heaven.