Comments on: Sweet 16: Duke-Villanova Preview, Prediction, and Analysis

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By: Grammy

Grammy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:52:37 +0000

This is such a refreshing post. I’m used to Duke bashing.

By: Grammy

Grammy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:48:03 +0000

Bobby,

How can you see Duke winning the game and yet expect Villanova to win? I can see Villanova winning the game but I surely hope that they don’t. I love my blue devils.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:05:45 +0000

@JRod, definitely a great matchup and probably a great game. Before the Tournament, Villanova was my “sleeper” after watching them a few times this year. Was not ready for them to take on Duke this early though.
Looking forward to this game tonight….holding on to my Duke by 6.

By: JRod

JRod — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:26:38 +0000

@Bobby, good points. Duke does have a higher SOS and RPI despite not being in the vaunted Big East. I agree that Duke has the advantage inside, but the stats actually seem to show a little bit greater advantage in perimeter shooting for Nova.

The great part about the Sweet 16 is how evenly matched most of the games are. I can definitely see Duke winning this one, and I think the game will be close late, but I like Villanova.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:12:10 +0000

Duke SOS and RPI MUCH higher than Nova which makes them (IMHO) more Tourney prepared than Nova. Perimeter shooting and “D” – advantage Duke.
Quickness/athletecism favor Nova with their guards. Inside advantage Duke.
Zoubek could play a key role in changing inside shots by Nova. Duke much deeper bench.
Duke by 6.