Coach D Pregame interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7e_kCXJ4Y

Econ69 wrote:

Does the spot consider that Neubauer, the head coach, is gone?

Econ69, at most books, the line opened at 7 yesterday afternoon (after the word was got that Neubauer was fired). The line is pretty much still at 7 this morning; with slight downward pressure to move to 6½.

In recent years, this is the kind of situation where the team has come out flat & tried to coast rather than come out roaring to dispatch a weakened opponent. Are they past that kind of mental lapse?

And yes, Fordham is just as likely to play inspired basketball as they are to wallow in self-pity due to a tough circumstance.

I think this game became harder, not easier, with the departure of the coach.

I know Jeff a little bit. He is a friend of a friend & we have interacted at a few casual social events. Coincidentally, 2 years ago, we were seated next to each other on a flight from Atlanta to DC on the way to one of those events. I have always enjoyed hanging with him.

To me,there has been an air of negative inevitably surrounding his time at FU. I suppose that he could just as easily have been their KD but the odds were against him. That ugly business with his wife & mistress couldn't have made things any easier.

Fordham is no doubt going to play us the same way as last time.  They are going to pack the paint and dare us to shoot wide open three point shots. We need to move and reverse the ball, and drain the open shots.  If Murphy has visons of playing pro ball he needs to step up and drain those open shots, which he is capable of doing. TDM, Baker, Okani and Acuff time to shine.  Go Dukes!

Please guard their 3-point shooter Austin!  He seems to be able to get open looks from 3-pt land against Duquesne, despite the fact that he is their most accomplished shooter from beyond the arc.  He has a nice shot and a strong shooting base.  You just can't help off him and get burned with the 3!.   

Looks like Bekelja is auditioning at PG.
 

Rotroff in ahead of Harris. Wonder if that little tirade last game is being addressed?

So far so good!!!!!
 

phil95 wrote:

In recent years, this is the kind of situation where the team has come out flat & tried to coast rather than come out roaring to dispatch a weakened opponent. Are they past that kind of mental lapse?

And yes, Fordham is just as likely to play inspired basketball as they are to wallow in self-pity due to a tough circumstance.

I think this game became harder, not easier, with the departure of the coach.

I know Jeff a little bit. He is a friend of a friend & we have interacted at a few casual social events. Coincidentally, 2 years ago, we were seated next to each other on a flight from Atlanta to DC on the way to one of those events. I have always enjoyed hanging with him.

To me,there has been an air of negative inevitably surrounding his time at FU. I suppose that he could just as easily have been their KD but the odds were against him. That ugly business with his wife & mistress couldn't have made things any easier.

As usual, my powers of prognostication are frighteningly accurate.

That, was a fun first half.

I am pumped for Marcus & Acuff in particular.

No Murphy, Maceo, or Amari & Bekelja gets the start. KD will keep you guessing.

The Dukes need a 3-point shooter. Well, here's a 2nd instance where we see an amazing performance from Baker. And we know Tavian can light it up, if not consistently, at least in great hot streaks. 

Not to rain on the parade, but why is Rotroff playing ahead of Kelly and/or Harris???  Rotroff missed 2 bunnies on nice assists from Acuff in the first half and has shown nothing. Acuff needs to start at PG from here on out. He looks good and has gotten better and better. I know Bekejla made 2 three’s but I am not a fan, but if he must play then let him be the back-up PG for this year (only) and let TDM come off the bench at the 2. Yes, I would start 3 freshman.

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