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Post by UConnChapette on Mar 27, 2024 10:38:55 GMT -5
LET'S GO!!! UCONN!!! HUSKIES!!!
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Post by bulkey on Mar 27, 2024 11:11:10 GMT -5
Brutalize the Blue Devils!!!!
As World War I ended, Duke's Board of Trustees, then called the "Trinity College Board of Trustees", lifted their quarter century ban of football on campus leading to an interest in naming the athletic teams. The team was then known as the Trinity Eleven, the Blue and White, or the Methodists (as opposed to the Baptists of nearby rival Wake Forrest). Because of the ambiguity, the student newspaper, the Trinity Chronicle launched a campaign to create a new mascot. None of the nominations proved to be a clear favorite, but the name Blue Devils elicited criticism that could potentially engender opposition on campus. These fears were partly alleviated when it was revealed that the name was military and patriotic rather than anti-religious; the name actually refers to the Chasseurs Alpins also known as "les diables bleus" ("The Blue Devils"), a French military unit which had impressed many Duke students and alumni returning home from the Western Front. The nickname of the Chasseurs Alpins was derived from the blue jacket and blue-grey breeches worn as part of their World War I-era uniform. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Devil_(mascot)#ReferencesFor a devilishly accurate analysis: doggydaddyuconn.blogspot.com/2024/03/doggydaddys-uconnduke-sweet-sixteen.html |
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Post by magic on Mar 27, 2024 11:29:33 GMT -5
Just a little pre game thought. In the first two games at Gampel, Ncaa matched Huskies with two well coached teams with size that had a lot of experience playing together. Mostly seniors and Grad students. Duke is a well coached but younger and less experienced team, on the rise. Jackson and richardson are their two big guns and must be guarded closely. They are deep and play 9, but normally not a really physical team.
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Post by swash on Mar 27, 2024 17:10:06 GMT -5
Brutalize the Blue Devils!!!!
As World War I ended, Duke's Board of Trustees, then called the "Trinity College Board of Trustees", lifted their quarter century ban of football on campus leading to an interest in naming the athletic teams. The team was then known as the Trinity Eleven, the Blue and White, or the Methodists (as opposed to the Baptists of nearby rival Wake Forrest). Because of the ambiguity, the student newspaper, the Trinity Chronicle launched a campaign to create a new mascot. None of the nominations proved to be a clear favorite, but the name Blue Devils elicited criticism that could potentially engender opposition on campus. These fears were partly alleviated when it was revealed that the name was military and patriotic rather than anti-religious; the name actually refers to the Chasseurs Alpins also known as "les diables bleus" ("The Blue Devils"), a French military unit which had impressed many Duke students and alumni returning home from the Western Front. The nickname of the Chasseurs Alpins was derived from the blue jacket and blue-grey breeches worn as part of their World War I-era uniform. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Devil_(mascot)#ReferencesAh the French and their pants! The historic French Army rallying point was Pantalon Rouge (red pants). In WW1, French soldiers were dying in droves because they could not hide in the Ardennes forest in their bright red pants. The ranks begged for a change, but leadership thought it was more important that the boys went off "proud of their heritage", a relic of the days of Napoleon when opposing armies "shook in their boots" if they knew they were facing the French Army and not a group of hired guns (who were not allowed to wear red pants). |
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Post by justinesguy on Mar 27, 2024 18:04:14 GMT -5
A must watch
DUKE SUCKs!!!
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Post by linkster on Mar 27, 2024 19:23:36 GMT -5
Great find.
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Post by justinesguy on Mar 27, 2024 20:10:03 GMT -5
Thanks ! There is a second one that’s not bad too I will post it for u. |
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Post by justinesguy on Mar 27, 2024 20:11:20 GMT -5
Also a gem! Can’t stand Duke!!
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Post by justinesguy on Mar 28, 2024 20:18:48 GMT -5
I wish the women’s game used the men’s refs. The game is officiated so much better.
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Post by grrrrr on Mar 29, 2024 10:56:29 GMT -5
Last game of the Sweet 16, long wait till Saturday night.
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Post by huskyharper on Mar 29, 2024 14:09:15 GMT -5
Last game of the Sweet 16, long wait till Saturday night. I sure hope the men's game Does Not Go To Overtime. Not that it's likely to, if they keep playing the same way. Their A- game seems to be pretty overwhelming.
4 hours of UCONN Basketball... YAY!
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Post by justinesguy on Mar 29, 2024 16:01:54 GMT -5
Such a dilemma.
I’m going out in a date at 6pm and of course recording both games.
Typically I’d just watch the girls on a bit of a delay. No worries. However if I do that will find out the men’s score.
I can start with the men’s game then go into the women’s however I might see the game score at the restaurant.
I’m in a bad spot. Argh. Suggestions.
I know. Ditch the date. Not an option lol.
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Post by semper on Mar 29, 2024 16:53:53 GMT -5
Take the date to a Sports Bar!
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Post by magic on Mar 29, 2024 17:14:55 GMT -5
Such a dilemma. I’m going out in a date at 6pm and of course recording both games. Typically I’d just watch the girls on a bit of a delay. No worries. However if I do that will find out the men’s score. |
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Post by swash on Mar 29, 2024 17:52:13 GMT -5
Such a dilemma. I’m going out in a date at 6pm and of course recording both games. Typically I’d just watch the girls on a bit of a delay. No worries. However if I do that will find out the men’s score. I can start with the men’s game then go into the women’s however I might see the game score at the restaurant. I’m in a bad spot. Argh. Suggestions. I know. Ditch the date. Not an option lol. Record both and watch sequentially. Only works if you're confident you won't peek or stumble into scores. Or ... watch for the beauty of the game and worry less about the scores |
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Post by doggydaddy on Mar 30, 2024 7:13:22 GMT -5
We have dinner plans at a friend condo with a few people. I’m recording both games. I never mind knowing the results ahead of time. It’s better for my nerves.
My issue is looking at my phone every few minutes and surviving my wife kicking me every time I do it.
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Post by UConnChapette on Mar 30, 2024 7:58:51 GMT -5
We have dinner plans at a friend condo with a few people. I’m recording both games. I never mind knowing the results ahead of time. It’s better for my nerves. My issue is looking at my phone every few minutes and surviving my wife kicking me every time I do it. That is where an overactive bladder is your friend, even if it is a playing a bit of the hypochondriac card. |
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Post by semper on Mar 30, 2024 8:48:40 GMT -5
I won't watch or check scores. Just don't have the nerves for it.
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Post by semper on Mar 30, 2024 8:50:24 GMT -5
Is it 8 PM EST? 5 PM in Portland?
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Post by bulkey on Mar 30, 2024 9:09:12 GMT -5
Is it 8 PM EST? 5 PM in Portland? technically, 8:00 EDST and no one knows what time anything is in Portlandia :-) |
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Post by magic on Mar 30, 2024 9:59:32 GMT -5
I scent a little chippiness in Geno's voice during presser. Personally, I'm hoping to see an edge in the Uconn players tonight.
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Post by samanthabrown3 on Mar 30, 2024 19:05:36 GMT -5
I'm just hoping to see the spread that I see in the men's score this evening. Easier on the nerves.
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Post by UConnChapette on Mar 30, 2024 19:11:59 GMT -5
Watching the men's game. Glad the USC Baylor game took longer so I can see the men celebrate winning the Elite Eight
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Post by rvwsleep on Mar 30, 2024 19:16:37 GMT -5
I'm just hoping to see the spread that I see in the men's score this evening. Easier on the nerves. Yeah. The UConn men came out in the second half and are crushing Illinois. Hope to watch the women do the same. |
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Post by rvwsleep on Mar 30, 2024 19:18:44 GMT -5
8:33 pm tip off time.
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