Abdul, very good thoughts. I am extremely concerned about the rebounding; you just can't give Pitt (or any team) too many second chances. We gave up 18 offensive rebounds to both RMU and UMBC; 11 to BG. If Pitt grabs over 15 offensive rebounds, it will be tough for the Dukes to keep it close (regardless of how well they shoot or take care of the ball). In addition to having Peggau/Wright/Marhold stepping up and grabbing a few rebounds, we are going to need BJ and Sean to really crash the boards and not cheat down the court. -- Duquesne Dukes Basketball Forum

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Date Posted: Sunday, November 28, 09:47:57am
Author: Phoenix Rising
Subject: Abdul, very good thoughts. I am extremely concerned about the rebounding; you just can't give Pitt (or any team) too many second chances. We gave up 18 offensive rebounds to both RMU and UMBC; 11 to BG. If Pitt grabs over 15 offensive rebounds, it will be tough for the Dukes to keep it close (regardless of how well they shoot or take care of the ball). In addition to having Peggau/Wright/Marhold stepping up and grabbing a few rebounds, we are going to need BJ and Sean to really crash the boards and not cheat down the court.
In reply to: Abdul Rahman 's message, "Pitt presents a very bad match-up for DU ( the worst we'll see all year ). For DU to win, the team must ( 1 ) Have an incredible shooting nite from 3 pt. range against a very good defensive team. Rhody hit 14 I believe and still came up short. ( 2 ) Minimize the rebounding differential - Pitt will really hammer the glass, especially on their offensive boards ( 3 ) and as you say DU must protect the ball. Pitt will force the action with a man-man . They are very deep and talented and if you allow them to get easy baskets in the transition game the task of beating them is next to impossible." on Sunday, November 28, 08:43:29am

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Agree with both of you; rebounding is going to be the difference. If the Dukes rebound as they have so far this year, Pitt will blow them out. Let's hope that they adjust and that familiarity from Greentree helps our kids. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, November 28, 04:08:19pm

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