When Duquesne was a good program, I used to feel sorry for teams that were as bad as these two tonite, now Duquesne is one of those teams.....

Indy that was perfect, maybe Harper and Gormley are viewing!!!

I felt it was a very odd feeling in the arena last night, with it being so empty, but beyond that, no Duquesne students at the game, and no Pep Band.  The Cheerleaders were there, but never were able take the floor during time outs and could only do their thing from the baseline.  I wonder if RM set ground rules that restricted activity on the part of the Dukes cheerleaders and band.
I think the main difference however was that unlike the City Game, where regardless of which school is technically the home team, there are two student sections two bands, and the publicity announcements are split between the two schools. Both schools introduce their star athletes from other sports like football at halftime.  There is kind of a mutual sharing of the event.  In the game last night I felt like I was in such a controlled atmosphere, strictly orchestrated by the RM Propaganda Minister.  They were clearly stating that is was their home game and Duquesne wasn't being treated with any hospitality at all.  I remember only one time when the overhead scoreboard, focused on the Duquesne Cheerleaders for an instant, then quickly shifted to the RM cheerleaders; almost like it was a mistake!
By the way, this is not excuse but there were several times when our guys were hammered going to the basket when it looked like they would score a layup, and no calls!  I just think it was in RM's best interest to allow the game to become like a brawl rather than a basketball game.  It was officiate quite unlike any other game I have seen this year, where officials are calling touch fouls 25 feet from the basket.  I don't think this crew of officials read their copy of the "Points of Emphasis" for this year in College basketball. 
Still, even with the odd atmosphere you have to find a way to beat a team like RM; way too many unforced turnovers; just poor decision-making on the part of our guys.

Absolutely  Levon.  The following  were differences I noticed from the other night: no Duq dancers, no Duke mascot, no pep band, students weren't allowed on the end in same section, no Duq video intro, no music at all during duq starting lineup.  This absolutely  was done on purpose and it worked.  It was like a glorified high school game atmosphere

Couple of thoughts I had while watching 2nd half last night. When Sanders was wobbly after getting run over he had missed 5 straight free throws. Ferry should should have got him to the bench and convinced him he was too hurt to shoot the free throws. Hell Mike Rice would have had somebody shooting all his free throws. I hope if the situation arises where we have a 3 pt, lead at the end we play it the same way Bobby Mo did. Foul em don't let a 3 tie the game.