UVA at Duke 4/14 at 1

[1766]

That's the version of Duke most expected to see prior to the season. We'll see if they can sustain it over the next month.

UVA should be fine but injuries seem like they're starting to have an impact. Games against Quinnipiac, Cuse, and Lafayette aren't exactly a great way to prepare for the tournament.

They had three weeks off before their first game of the tournament last year and did okay.

Looks like they have 3 weeks off again.

[Mr3Putt]

Last year they did have 3 weeks off. But, the luster is missing right now. Crazy how a few weeks makes a difference. There isnt any mojo! Like none

[10stone5]

Despite the reality of the game, Carc can't stop praising UVA. I think more focus needs to be on Adler 19 saves + 6 GB's

Carc also developed a really annoying habit of ending his sentences with "Right?". Pretty unprofessional for a professional TV announcer.

I am sick of “right?”….it has entered the vernacular and I avoid using it professionally.

Right ?

[FMUBart]

Just think Duke is poised to have a good game in every facet & their backs are against the wall at this point...I say Duke 16 UVA 9, but I wouldn't bet a dollar!

The blind squirrel(me) found an acorn!

[Powellfan22]

Last year they did have 3 weeks off. But, the luster is missing right now. Crazy how a few weeks makes a difference. There isnt any mojo! Like none

They finished last season 1-2 in their last three regular season games with an overtime loss to Duke, a win over Utah and a loss to Syracuse. They probably think they can turn it on when they want.

[jrn19]

I don’t think there’s any question UVA gets the benefit of the doubt when it comes to May ball, but they were playing better this time last year compared to where they’re at right now and last year they were much healthier. They haven’t been right since that but loss to Maryland. Injuries are hurting but just don’t seem to be playing with a lot of energy and they def were playing that way before the Maryland game. No one will want to see them come the playoffs but I don’t think anyone should hand wave away the last month either

[MoralTerpitude]

Watching the replay. Carc late in the first half: “If you play against Virginia, you CANNOT hand them 9 extra possessions in the first half. They will make you pay!”

Score at that point: Duke up 4-2.

[Typical Lax Dad]

Despite the reality of the game, Carc can't stop praising UVA. I think more focus needs to be on Adler 19 saves + 6 GB's

Carc also developed a really annoying habit of ending his sentences with "Right?". Pretty unprofessional for a professional TV announcer.

I am sick of “right?”….it has entered the vernacular and I avoid using it professionally.

Right ?

I am going to start saying “no, that’s not right” or “it depends”….depending on the circumstance.

[10stone5]

Despite the reality of the game, Carc can't stop praising UVA. I think more focus needs to be on Adler 19 saves + 6 GB's

Carc also developed a really annoying habit of ending his sentences with "Right?". Pretty unprofessional for a professional TV announcer.

I am sick of “right?”….it has entered the vernacular and I avoid using it professionally.

Right ?

I am going to start saying “no, that’s not right” or “it depends”….depending on the circumstance.

hah !

[stupefied]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

NO . Tillman is a fine coach but lets not forget that he taps heavily into portal to add to good recruiting classes even if #1 isn't part of haul.

If you are picking a coach who does more with less, then look no further than your own nest with Toomey who extracts the most.

[Typical Lax Dad]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

NO . Tillman is a fine coach but lets not forget that he taps heavily into portal to add to good recruiting classes even if #1 isn't part of haul.

If you are picking a coach who does more with less, then look no further than your own nest with Toomey who extracts the most.

Didn’t Virginia win two titles recently?

[stupefied]

Last year they did have 3 weeks off. But, the luster is missing right now. Crazy how a few weeks makes a difference. There isnt any mojo! Like none

Inconsistent so far . Have both dominated and then played crappy . Moore being hobbled at times has hurt but larger issue is LaScalla has been runned into the ground and Jared Conners is missed . D looked porous today .A extended rest will do them well

[127205020]

Every season is new and different, as is every game. No single program is superior looking forward. Duke could stay hot. UVA could get healthy or continue to nosedive. ND could run the table or fall short by one goal per game. Maryland could get struck dead by complacency or injuries. Rutgers could reignite or blow up. Georgetown could catch fire or choke. Any Ivy could throw flames or flame out. You with me? Just enjoy the ride, it's a bunch of early 20 somethings playing the game they love.

[PulpExposure]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

UVA also has Griffen Schutz who is #1 for the freshman class. Maryland has never gotten a #1 recruit*, which is kind of amazing to think about, as good as Maryland has been traditionally and as good as Tillman is as a recruiter.

* Rambo was 2nd to Jordan Evans. Oops.

[pcowlax]

Every season is new and different, as is every game. No single program is superior looking forward. Duke could stay hot. UVA could get healthy or continue to nosedive. ND could run the table or fall short by one goal per game. Maryland could get struck dead by complacency or injuries. Rutgers could reignite or blow up. Georgetown could catch fire or choke. Any Ivy could throw flames or flame out. You with me? Just enjoy the ride, it's a bunch of early 20 somethings playing the game they love.

Well, maybe mid-20 something’s these days

[Peter Brown]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

UVA also has Griffen Schutz who is #1 for the freshman class. Maryland has never gotten a #1 recruit*, which is kind of amazing to think about, as good as Maryland has been traditionally and as good as Tillman is as a recruiter.

* Rambo was 2nd to Jordan Evans. Oops.

Forgot about Schutz. UVA/Lars really has had an embarrassment of riches. Ryan Conrad was #1 too.

Again, no dog in the hunt, and I’m aware Maryland gets it’s fair share of quality players, but Tillman doesn’t get the *incoming* classes of either Duke or UVA, and therefore seems to do more with less. I doubt Bernhardt was the top player in his year, coming out of Florida? Yet look what he did.

[lorin]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

UVA also has Griffen Schutz who is #1 for the freshman class. Maryland has never gotten a #1 recruit*, which is kind of amazing to think about, as good as Maryland has been traditionally and as good as Tillman is as a recruiter.

* Rambo was 2nd to Jordan Evans. Oops.

Forgot about Schutz. UVA/Lars really has had an embarrassment of riches. Ryan Conrad was #1 too.

Again, no dog in the hunt, and I’m aware Maryland gets it’s fair share of quality players, but Tillman doesn’t get the *incoming* classes of either Duke or UVA, and therefore seems to do more with less. I doubt Bernhardt was the top player in his year, coming out of Florida? Yet look what he did.

Am I missing something about the ACC, their best OC game was a win over now # 18 Denver. ACC teams have O wins against top ten OC teams

[jrn19]

Didn’t Duke make the Final Four last year ?
And so then, they were the 4th or 5th best team last year
depending on your point of view.
No chance they were getting past either UVA or the Terps.

Before the season everyone was claiming there was no chance UVA or the Terps could get past them. They've had arguably the most talented roster in the country two years in a row.

Doesn’t Tillman do far more with far *advertised* less?

Top of my head #1 recruits:

Duke: O’Neill (#1 recruit), McAdory (#1 recruit),

UVA: Moore (#1 recruit), Shellenberger (#1 recruit)

UMD: ummmmmm?

UVA also has Griffen Schutz who is #1 for the freshman class. Maryland has never gotten a #1 recruit*, which is kind of amazing to think about, as good as Maryland has been traditionally and as good as Tillman is as a recruiter.

* Rambo was 2nd to Jordan Evans. Oops.

Forgot about Schutz. UVA/Lars really has had an embarrassment of riches. Ryan Conrad was #1 too.

Again, no dog in the hunt, and I’m aware Maryland gets it’s fair share of quality players, but Tillman doesn’t get the *incoming* classes of either Duke or UVA, and therefore seems to do more with less. I doubt Bernhardt was the top player in his year, coming out of Florida? Yet look what he did.

Bernhardt was #3. UVA recruits slightly better than Maryland; but UVA-MD-Duke have generally been the best recruiting teams out there last 5-6 years and then ND and UNC not far behind.

[MDlaxfan76]

Every season is new and different, as is every game. No single program is superior looking forward. Duke could stay hot. UVA could get healthy or continue to nosedive. ND could run the table or fall short by one goal per game. Maryland could get struck dead by complacency or injuries. Rutgers could reignite or blow up. Georgetown could catch fire or choke. Any Ivy could throw flames or flame out. You with me? Just enjoy the ride, it's a bunch of early 20 somethings playing the game they love.

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[HooDat]

Every season is new and different, as is every game. No single program is superior looking forward. Duke could stay hot. UVA could get healthy or continue to nosedive. ND could run the table or fall short by one goal per game. Maryland could get struck dead by complacency or injuries. Rutgers could reignite or blow up. Georgetown could catch fire or choke. Any Ivy could throw flames or flame out. You with me? Just enjoy the ride, it's a bunch of early 20 somethings playing the game they love.

+1

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