Yes, but Duke IS doing its share of playing teams from lower conferences OOC, about the same number as UNC. Duke hosts SCSU tomorrow night.apaladin wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:09 pmGive UNC a little credit. They did play at Charleston this year and have played at WC, UNC-A and UNC-W. You won’t see Duke doung that.FurmAlum wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:01 pmThat UNC article was a little condescending IMHO. "Tuesday the Heels take on another team from a lower conference."
What they forgot to say was "at home". How many true OOC road games have they played?
That "lower conference" has already beaten 2 ACC teams and 1 SEC team, among others on the road.
Richey ought to put that up on the bulletin board.
Furman @ North Carolina (Dec. 14 ESPN2)
Yes, let's have a lot of respect for UNC, especially right now.
But I see no reason whatsoever for Furman to be disrespecting Duke, including Duke basketball.
UNC favored -12
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OK, maybe I was a little hard on the Heels. They do have a history of playing true road OOC games, including Mid-Majors dating all the way back to the Dean Smith era.
Truth is I grew up in North Carolina and have been a big UNC fan since the mid 1960's. Except when they play Furman.
Just trying to stir up some trouble.
As for Dook. SoCon John hit the nail on the head. They never schedule anyone outside the ACC on the road. Their tough OOC games are always at home or on a neutral court.
Truth is I grew up in North Carolina and have been a big UNC fan since the mid 1960's. Except when they play Furman.
Just trying to stir up some trouble.
As for Dook. SoCon John hit the nail on the head. They never schedule anyone outside the ACC on the road. Their tough OOC games are always at home or on a neutral court.
A respectful post, to be sure, but this quote got my attention: "The Tar Heels will be eager to put their bad shooting performance behind them, but they need to stick to their formula, which is still playing inside out." If they start three who are taller than our tallest, shouldn't they just let their bigs take care of business inside?
I hope the quote is prescient and height differential becomes a lesser factor.
Didn’t realize that these 2 teams have not played since 1987 in the old north-south doubleheader in Charlotte.
We just need to match their 2’s with 3’s. Simple as that.furpop16 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:21 pm
A respectful post, to be sure, but this quote got my attention: "The Tar Heels will be eager to put their bad shooting performance behind them, but they need to stick to their formula, which is still playing inside out." If they start three who are taller than our tallest, shouldn't they just let their bigs take care of business inside?
I hope the quote is prescient and height differential becomes a lesser factor.
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