The Dome wrote:

Your PG can’t throw up 10 3’s and have more turnovers than assists. Sin needs to have a better understanding of his role.

I get where this is coming from, he was not as sharp as we would like. But this has to be taken into account when you're playing a top 10 team, everything is more difficult. Turnovers will be higher, assists, and FG% will be down. Sin was one of the few guys on the team that could create off the dribble against Dayton. We got no production from the 2 spot, so the load was on the PG to make things happen, and that leads to forcing things. 

We are on the same page, not his best game. But he is being asked to do more because, in terms of talent, we are thinnest in the backcourt. He's also only a soph, I think he still has a bright future and will continue to mature in basketball IQ and refine his skills. 

Received 9 votes in the latest poll, starting to open some eyes. I know this doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, but any attention like this is good for the program! 

This is classless. This is what I mean when I said we can be angry, upset, disappointed over the situation but should hold ourselves to something higher than personal attacks. This board has gotten ugly and that is really disappointing to me

Jackdoc, I have edited the post you referenced.  See my comment above - CLK

This feels like a big blow, as I saw him as being 'the guy' for us these next two seasons.  Anyone else concerned about this or am I overreacting? 

Crosseye wrote:

CLK wrote:

currentstudent wrote:

EWs games where he didn't care hurt him.

Like I said he has all the potential in the world. 

This is way off base.  I have watch EW play every game the entire season.  He has had some bad shooting nights along the way (so do all players), but I have never seen him play "where he didn't care".  He is perhaps the most passionate player we have, and gives it all every game. 
 

When I watch EWJr. play, I see a guy who plays the NBA style. In my mind, there's a reason he comes off differently than other college players. He's so smooth and glides so well that, at times, he doesn't appear to be hustling. But that kid can really play. He does so many intangible things well. He's on his way to becoming a pro. That's why, when he's struggling with his shot, he turns his full attention to something else that needs to be done. He's the best player on Duquesne's team, in my opinion. Look out for the next two years! This guy is going to be a real star.
 

I completely agree, he makes it look easy, sometimes people perceive this as not caring. But even on his off nights he is always flying in for every. single. rebound. I remember at the beginning of the season he gave an interview where he said that he views his primary role on the team as a 'rebounding' which, to me, speaks a lot about the determination you need to have if that is the stat you are judging yourself against. Also, I think he doesn't get foul calls the way some other players do, not sure why, maybe the refs get the same negative perception about him. I've been impressed that he doesn't lose his head and throw a fit when the calls don't go his way which seems strangely often. He's incredibly talented and he knows it and he has a fire for this team, (dunked at the end of a win, played D to prevent that SLU player from getting 40) some people get turned off by that swagger but I love it and think the Dukes need it

HookShot wrote:

Question: Why aren’t the Coaches’ post game press conferences shown on the Go Dukes Official Website? I thought they added a lot to the game experience. Dambrot and Burt are refreshingly forthright. C’mon, SID, this is a good thing to have!

They are on the Facebook page, but aren't posted on the game recap on the website anymore. Worth the time to watch them - https://www.facebook.com/pg/GoDuquesne/videos/

duq81 wrote:

Jackdoc13 wrote:

8-5 OOC
9 - 9 Conference 
1-1 A10 Tourney

18 - 15 total

Hoping I'm wrong and they get to 20 wins, but just trying to stay realistic with such a brand new team. I'm hoping to see consistent improvement as the year goes on and look for some real noise in 2019-20

I'd be very disappointed with 8-5 ooc. That would basically mean they lost to W&M, ND, Pitt, PSU, and Marshall, basically every team with a pulse. If you can't get any wins against those teams, I can't see being able to go 9-9 in A10 play. To me, you can't go winless against that group if you plan to have any kind of a breakthrough season.
I think it's important to give the perception that the program is moving forward. Sure, us die hards will be there regardless, but if we lose every time we play a half decent team in the ooc, the perception among casual fans will be, "same old garbage Duquesne", and Palumbo will be empty when we start league play, robbing us of any home court advantage, and leading to more bad losses at home. To build a buzz, we have to get some good scalps, and go into league play with an impressive record. 10-3 would do the trick, 11-2 would really get folks buzzing.
 

I completely agree with you, I'm just wary of getting my hopes up too high. Fact is, the whole team basically turned over and it's going to take some time to gel. My thinking is that we might have some bad OOC loses due to the lack of chemistry early on but with KD at the helm we get better as the season goes on and have a relatively strong conference showing. I'd be content with that, my thinking the whole time has been the focus should be on year 3. 

Not to be negative, but the OOC schedule scares me, its either cupcakes we will handle with no problem or games that are very lose-able. I think with this much turnover you have to expect some growing pains, that usually holds true across all sports.

Again, hope I'm wrong and you're right, just trying to be realistic and giv

stew wrote:

Reading about Tydus reminds me of all the folks serving all over the world protecting our safety and freedoms at home.I am sure there are many who are occasionally homesick in places like Afghanistan
and Korea.They made a commitment and are honoring it and  sometimes I forget about them  but this
story brings me back to reality-what is really important  and what being loyal and sometimes paying the
ultimate price for us is.I am grateful,thanks Tydus for reminding me.
 

Definitely important to keep in mind those who are putting literally everything on the line for our country. I think too many people in my generation take for granted the fact that we live in peace (for the most part) in a free society (for the most part) in this country. Many people have fought, suffered, and died to give us what we have today, and many more continue to do so.

That being said, are you criticizing Tydus' decision by comparison? If so, its not very fair to him. Decisions of where to play basketball vs decisions to serve our country are in different realms and not comparable. Not sure if I just misinterpreted the tone of your post.