Let us be clear

We get comments from people saying that we hate Duke. That we are just haters and jealous of Duke's success. How could we not rank Duke in the Blogpoll? We just don't like them because we wish our school could be like them.

Nothing could be further from the truth. We love Mike Krzyzewski's style and was praying that he wouldn't go pro when he was flirting with the LA Lakers.

We loved J.J. Redick and his swagger. We like Greg Paulus and his selflessness.

What we don't like is when people year after year give Duke a top 10 ranking and proclaim that they will be in the Elite 8 when common sense seems to show otherwise. Yes, the Blue Devils are a good team. But we think their name brand gives them more credit than what is warranted.

This article perfectly explains what we feel in a cool, rational way with actual facts and figures.

I recognize problems in all facets of their game. Specifically, the team’s dependency on making three-pointers is troubling. Even when Duke makes them at a good success rate, I am critical of the shooter’s decision to do so because it further increases the team’s tendency to rely on three-pointers.

Another problem is the level of intensity that the team brings on the defensive end, believe it or not. Though at times they are successful in creating turnovers and forcing bad shots as a result of their pressure, other times they give up valuable position around the paint, which leads to open three-point shots and easy layup opportunities for the opponent.

Ok, we are done with this subject. Just had to address the internets who said we only had blind hatred.

Go Blue Devils!