GIFT.....Pound this and laugh your way to bank

**kipper32** · 03-22-09, 01:39 PM

I agree that nova definately has an advantage and the line is backwards, but don't be surprised if the Devils squeak it out. Nova doesn't have the big man inside that can exploit Duke's weaknesses. Duke will shoot with Nova and make it for a close game.

**chucksmith** · 03-22-09, 01:48 PM

Duke's weakness is that they do not have many talented players. If they spread the court and drive relentlessly, which I expect them too, I dont see Duke holding up.

Duke does not have any great shooters other than Singler who tends to run hot and cold. They only have one guy who will be able to create his own shot vs Nova (Henderson) and he is all right hand. Shade him left and he is not effective.

This is gold.

**kipper32** · 03-22-09, 01:56 PM

you can't underestimate Scheyer and Nolan Smith. Sure the guys aren't world class athletes, but they can knock it down.

I can't wait to watch this game though.

**chucksmith** · 03-22-09, 02:13 PM

Scheyer has shot better of late, I will give you that. He makes the big ones but is not a guy that is going to hit 5+ 3s or anything. He is going to be worn down just getting the ball up court against the guys Nova will send at him. Look for him to be pressured all game.

However, Smith is a horrible shooter. I hope they let him shoot all day.

**JGray1** · 03-22-09, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by chucksmith

Duke's weakness is that they do not have many talented players. If they spread the court and drive relentlessly, which I expect them too, I dont see Duke holding up.

Duke does not have any great shooters other than Singler who tends to run hot and cold. They only have one guy who will be able to create his own shot vs Nova (Henderson) and he is all right hand. Shade him left and he is not effective.

This is gold.

Once texas pulled their head out of their ass and spread the floor on duke they cut right into the lead. If that duck ward can dissect the duke D and get to the rim than I see a handful of nova players doing the same. It will open up looks for stokes and co from the perimeter as well as cunnigham mid range jumper. I think this is a bad matchup for duke.

**chucksmith** · 03-22-09, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by kipper32

you can't underestimate Scheyer and Nolan Smith. Sure the guys aren't world class athletes, but they can knock it down.

I can't wait to watch this game though.

**daggerkobe** · 03-22-09, 02:39 PM

Actually think Puke will pull this out with some help from their striped friends.

**big joe 1212** · 03-22-09, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by chucksmith

Villanova ML +120

Duke has won with smoke and mirrors all year, along with help from the zebras. This wont get it done against Nova. Nova is faster, quicker, stronger, tougher.....superior in every way physically basically. I have had this game circled since the brackets came out and as much as I hate Duke and wanted to see them lose to Texas last night, I wanted this matchup so I could make money.

Jay Wright will spread the court and drive as Texas did so effectively in the 2nd half last night. Nova does not have one key player that Duke can game plan for like they did with AJ Abrams. They may keep it close for the first half but will not be able to hold up against the wave of athletes that they will see.

Pounding Nova here.

or the bank will be laughing at you when you come in for a loan!

I'm going with Vill also! Lets do it!

Were gonna show Coach K how good the Big East is and shut his fukin mouth up!

**jjgold** · 03-22-09, 03:18 PM

Duke has too many white boys and has been overrated for years now

I like the play also

**big joe 1212** · 03-22-09, 03:20 PM

JJ's on board???

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-22-09, 04:56 PM

Hard game to cap.... I like Duke, barely. I will probably lay off this one. GL2all

**chucksmith** · 03-23-09, 09:49 PM

dont walk away from this one guys, duke is not anything to fear

**krk1030** · 03-23-09, 10:09 PM

Love nova.

Did you guys see that kid from texas getting to the rim at will late in the game? Imagine what the nova guards will do to them

**chucksmith** · 03-23-09, 10:28 PM

they will eat them alive

**slacker00** · 03-23-09, 10:31 PM

I'm going with Villanova, even though I think coach K has the refs in his back pocket. I'm going with the hot team.