totc wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:36 pm A couple of things through the weekend:
1. Yeah, Boston College is down a couple of pegs this season.
More than a couple. This is a rebuilding year. Charlotte North with be faceguarded mercilessly this year. I quote the good doctor here: "Maybe CN isnt able to take the place of the three by herself. Supergirl trick shots not withstanding."
3. Duke scored 20 goals on Sunday!
Six of which were clearly in garbage time. The Wildcats held a 10 goal lead when they took their collective foot off the pedal and watched from 5:37 left in the game as Duke capitalized.
Duke is much improved this year, no doubt. They'll embarrass BC in 6 weeks. (Poor Charlotte. They're going to do a number on her.) But make no mistake about it--Northwestern is in a higher echelon than Duke, despite what the final score read.
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I think it was more a product of NU taking their foot off the gas and playing the bench (28 players). I think that if NU was concerned about the final score or spread, the score could have been alot more disparate.
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You beat me to the foot off the gas comment. I wouldnt call that BC game just yet...I am not convinced that Duke is back.wlaxnut wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:19 pmtotc wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:36 pm A couple of things through the weekend:
1. Yeah, Boston College is down a couple of pegs this season.
More than a couple. This is a rebuilding year. Charlotte North with be faceguarded mercilessly this year. I quote the good doctor here: "Maybe CN isnt able to take the place of the three by herself. Supergirl trick shots not withstanding."
3. Duke scored 20 goals on Sunday!
Six of which were clearly in garbage time. The Wildcats held a 10 goal lead when they took their collective foot off the pedal and watched from 5:37 left in the game as Duke capitalized.
Duke is much improved this year, no doubt. They'll embarrass BC in 6 weeks. (Poor Charlotte. They're going to do a number on her.) But make no mistake about it--Northwestern is in a higher echelon than Duke, despite what the final score read.
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Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:40 pm You beat me to the foot off the gas comment.
Might be due to a disparate internet connection. 😉
I wouldnt call that BC game just yet...I am not convinced that Duke is back.
You may be right, Doc. What I saw from Duke yesterday (even though they were dominated) made me think they will finish above BC in the standings. Jenner is a real asset on the draw. 6' 2" for goodness sake. She'll need to learn how to pass out though if she wants to be really effective. Coach had her 'Cats all over her the instant she won the draw and caused a few turnovers. They've got some feisty good gritty players and some players who can score. Defense--sure, but who isn't going to look exposed this year the way NU is humming? We shall see, but we shall see.
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LaxGuy17 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:19 am What a great start to the 2020 season! So what did we learn about the Top 20 or so that we didn’t already know?....not that much as it turns out. ...Syracuse is scary.
This has a different meaning this morning...
Don’t sleep on Duke
I agree that Duke is better than anticipated. They're young and raw with some blue chip recruits suiting up for the first time but I think they'll finish ahead of BC in the ACC this year.
...they may be better without North?
Very interesting question. Tough to gauge that but it will be something to keep an eye on as the season progresses. I'm fascinated to see the BC at Duke game in 6 weeks.
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Does anyone give BU a chance against BC this afternoon?
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Interesting connection there too...BU head coach was Duke Assoc head coach when North was a frosh at Duke.
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LIU beat Manhattan. Only interesting because LIU is a new D1 program and Manahhatan is a (slightly lower than the) middle of the pack team. Rutgers (who LIU lost to) is truly a middle of the pack team.
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I have to say, I am not surprised at this early 3-3 tie. I’m seeing a lot of the same tendencies from last week against UMass.
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Laxfan500 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:49 pmJust for point of clarification—this last comment regarding North’s celebrations belongs to Laxfan500
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wlaxnut wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:53 pmLol yupLaxfan500 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:49 pmJust for point of clarification—this last comment regarding North’s celebrations belongs to Laxfan500
Don’t get why they don’t face guard north. Makes no sense
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I’m also surprised they are not face guarding North.
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Wow, BC-BU is a tight game...
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