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Comment on Duke lacrosse has unfair advantage by Patrick Hite

Patrick Hite — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:33:55 +0000

Bryan - I never even considered the statistic angle. Good point.

Ben - I can see both sides of this issue, but, ultimately, I think the Duke administration screwed things up so bad with its decision that they can’t just get a pass from the NCAA. I feel for the players, but it’s the fault of their own school that the 2006 season was cancelled.

As for your comment that it’s cruel, life is cruel. The sooner kids understand that, the better. (Man, that makes me sound cold and harsh).

And I’m not sure having a new coach when he’s the father of your star player is that much of a disadvantage.

Comment on Duke lacrosse has unfair advantage by Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:11:36 +0000

While giving them the extra year seems like the right thing to do, these players will have 4.5 seasons of playing time. Danowski will have had 4.5 years to accumulate his record total, why isn’t the NCAA eliminating statistics from the 2006 season? Well since Duke canceled the season, the NCAA considers them to have played those 8 games.

Essentially 4 superstars are being allowed to play another season, I just don’t see how this is fair to the rest of the teams in lacrosse.

Comment on Duke lacrosse has unfair advantage by Ben Allaire

Ben Allaire — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:46:30 +0000

Eh.

You’re right, the Duke admin made a bad situation worse with their rush to judgment. Sometimes people screw up and this was a major one.

I’m willing to say that future programs won’t cancel seasons so quickly because, let’s be honest here, nobody wants their players’ futures to be scrupled (is that even a word?) by the NCAA.

However, given their decision, what would’ve been a better outcome? Not letting them get back their eligibility? That just seems cruel.

That entire team had to go through some serious “stuff” even though many had nothing to do with the incident. If that results in a slight advantage over their opponents, so be it.

Think about it this way, they had their coach forced out for (as far as I can tell) no great reason. Does the disadvantage of having a new coach make up for the advantage of having somewhat older players?

Comment on The early entrants — what should they do? by Will

Will — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:40:00 +0000

Good stuff Ben. I should clarify one thing on Green: he’s nothing special now, but if his production increases, he will be something. He has a lot of potential, and he needs more playing time to show it. Next year, he could easily be in the lottery.

Comment on ACC baseball tournament pairings announced by Michael

Michael — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:43:56 +0000

Only thing I have a problem with is that the Tournament is on all different networks on different days. Unless you got DirectTV I think all those stations are on there but if not you gotta catch the replay on Comcast. I had to follow a great game between UVA and UNC on GameTracker and it just ended at 1:30 am with UVA winning in 11 innings 8-7. Now gotta catch the replay at 11 am.

The ACC needs to work out something for baseball just like they do in basketball and football and have alot more games on TV. Happy now finally UVA done something and if we beat FSU, ACC Championship here we come.

Comment on The early entrants — what should they do? by Ben Allaire

Ben Allaire — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:48:08 +0000

Will -

A long comment I turned into an article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/24560-NBA-Draft-ACC-Early-Entries

Comment on ACC football schedule preview by Will

Will — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:16:30 +0000

Good point. VA Tech will still be a good, maybe great, team this season. Nebraska will be one huge question mark. I want to say Tech will win, but I can’t fully convince myself to say that.

Comment on ACC football schedule preview by TennHokie

TennHokie — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:27:57 +0000

You left out VT at Nebraska. That will be a very interested matchup.

Comment on ACC baseball tournament pairings announced by Patrick Hite

Patrick Hite — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:07:17 +0000

Van Wilder,

I agree that the double-elimination tournament made things a bit more exciting, but the current format has so many advantages it’s tough to argue against it.

You mentioned the benefit to the pitching staffs, which helps teams as they advance to NCAA play. It’s also good for fans because they know which teams are playing when from Wednesday through Saturday. With double elimination, you never knew when teams would play. That also helps TV when it comes to scheduling games.

I see your point, but I don’t think the ACC will ever go back to the old way.

Comment on ACC baseball tournament pairings announced by Van Wilder

Van Wilder — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:52:08 +0000

I hate that this tourney is no longer a double elim tourney. I understand the reasoning behind it, coaches not wanting to wear out their staffs, but as a selfish fan, I remember FSU and other teams making memorable runs back thru the losers bracket. It takes some of the fun out of it.