Out Coached...Out Played

Clemson ventured into Durham...on Sunday evening with an interesting resume to start their season.  A resume that included a high profile loss to chapel hill college followed by a head scratching loss to Charlotte.  Which Clemson would come into Cameron?  The one that could play a #1 team to the buzzer or the Tiggers who wilt to A-10 competition on the regular?
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In the end...the Blue Devils win, 93-80...although, I gotta say, if you're a stats freak, it is a weird one.  Duke was out-rebounded by the Tigers and Clemson also shot 53%...yet still couldn't beat Duke.  For the first bit of this game, I sat biting my nails as I watched the Tigers score, what seemed to me, again and again...on easy lay-ups.  They dominated the inside while Duke dominated the outside.  So, I did what almost anyone else would do...I got totally wasted with my fiance and kept watching...and things got better.  Because I was drunk or because cryolina had just lost to f'ing Maryland, I don't know.  But, better they did get.
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Considering our lack of any big men...this game had me nervous long before it was actually played.  Yet, somehow, my boys in the Royal Blue seemingly turned what should have been a mismatch for them into a mismatch for Clemson.  By the way, for all you arses out there screaming about points from the free throw line...STFU, kthanx?  When you play defense like Duke does, it should be pretty obvious that your team is going to go to the line more.  On top of that, even though the Tigers have me almost convinced that this year they might actually be a real team (instead of the usual, "play crap teams, go undefeated into ACC play and then immediately have it shown that you are still the same ol' Klempsum," thing) this year.  After all, they were within one point of beating the (NOT) So Greatest Team, EVER. 
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Yes, points from the line had a sh*tload to do with it...but, there is still one thing that links the old Klempsum to the better Clemson...they still can't shoot free throws worth a damn.  One would think with all the true improvement in every other area, this would not be the case, but, sadly, it still is.  Which is a shame because I've never really hated (or really liked) Clemson...but on occasion I will go totally ACC on your arse and the Tigers are one of those teams that it might be okay to see help prove the ACC's dominance in college hoops.  Then again, that is probably just lil' ol' Blue, here.
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At any rate...is it just me or is the 55-54 mark seem to be a new good luck charm for Duke?  Two times in two weeks this is the score that brings Duke back from the dead.  I like it.  Way better than that 17 point lead thing that gets certain people (looking at you, Matt) freaked out around here...says the chica who just stays in permanent freak out mode until the game is over.
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In the end...Duke just turned the, "lack of a real big man," thing on Clemson.  We had solid game from the usual suspects...Scheyer, Paulus, Henderson, Nelson and Smith.  Clearly, our captain was back--Nelson was great and it is extremely satisfying to see what an uninjured Nelson can do!  Now, before anyone jumps my lil' 90 pound arse about Smith, he has been a more than solid player and the moves you saw this game could not possibly be the first...I recall a game where Smith's family was at Cameron and some of the absolutely awesome moves he pulled were...well, um, absolutely awesome.
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Nelson lead...with 24 points (followed by double d's from Smith and Scheyer...Smith only getting the best of my boy by one point--insert mandatory Blue ::HEARTS:: Jon Scheyer, forEVER right here) and also in steals.  Henderson lead in rebounds and blocks and...wait..what is this?  Jon Scheyer led in assists.  {Inset mandatory Blue ::HEARTS:: Jon Scheyer, forEVER, here, again, just for the hell of it}.
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I know his praises are sung enough...but personally I think this game came down to coaching...no offense to Purnell.  But, how many times do you want to hear about Krzyzewski being the best coach, EVER and so on and so on?  Hell, even I get sick of typing it/reading it/hearing it myself...sometimes...rarely, but, sometimes.
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Anyhoo, the "real" story of the day...was Sweatyland beating the tarholes...which leads to what might be the best story on Monday--the polls.  Specifically, Duke being ranked three in the nation over the mighty tools, who came in at four in the ESPN poll.  Personally, I don't like it.  I'd have preferred getting through the VT Thugs and then the Maryland Snapping Turtles before something like that, but most likely it is just me.  But, what's done is done, as they say, so now our Royal Blue Avengers have to prove they belong at that spot.  Also, I'd appreciate folks who would stop acting like VT is nothing and trying to skip right ahead to the "Sweat." 
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This is the ACC...never count a team out or take anything for granted.  Anything can happen any given night...I promise you that.  We all need to just chill, go with the flow and see what happens before we get too excited and started jumping WAAAY ahead of ourselves.  Because, like I always say...only  time will tell.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

Duke v. FSU: The Jon Scheyer Show

OK, I know that Duke is absolutely wonderful and all, but, seriously.  Some people need to get a life!  I am going to say this one time: FSU.  Is.  Not.  Duke's Rival.  At this point, do the Blue Devils even have one team out there that doesn't claim to be their supposed rival?  Aaarrrgghhh!  Enough already.  While it is true that I have a deep hatred in my heart for more than a few ACC teams, it does not mean they are a rival.  But, hey, whatever makes you sleep better at night FSU...Maryland...BC...and so on.
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As for the game, where do I begin?  How about with, oh, I don't know, maybe JON SCHEYER?  Who might just possibly be the reason Duke managed to win the game against FSU (70-57) Wednesday evening?  Please excuse me for just one moment while I do my "I-Told-You-So-Blue ::HEARTS:: Jon Scheyer ForEVER" dance.  AH, that felt good...just be thankful you only had to read about it.  (And yes, I do clearly remember Singler's basket in the second half that brought back the momentum, but you can at least let me have this "one shining moment" without ruining it for me).
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The game got off to a slow start until our hero, Jon Scheyer, came out of nowhere and just lit it up.  While our normally solid offensive players (I'm looking at you, Markie) had apparently made a recent trip to Hogwart's and decided to wear their new invisibility cloaks (yes, I did just make a Harry Potter reference, sue me, I'm a fucking dork) Scheyer dominated the first half, sending us to half time with a very comfortable 30-13 lead over Hamilton's band of merry thugs.  Driving Jay "I Never Really Went to Duke, I Swear" Bilas and Mike "I'm Still Bitter After All These Years" Patrick to the verge of tears.
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Not to worry...even though forced to have to sing their praises in regards to Scheyer, Bilas stayed true to his roots letting us all know just how the game wasn't over yet, can't count that glorious FSU {or insert ANY team but Duke here} out, yet!   At least, I assume he did, I wasn't paying attention at that point, but I don't know why he would stray from his normal routine.  Which, although true (horribly, in this case), he would still say it if the score was 202-2, Duke with two minutes left in the game.
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AH, the second half! All Hail the return of the Blue Devils who can lose any lead, no matter how large, once round two begins!  Gee, it's been awhile since I saw these guys...oh, never mind, no it hasn't.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder, they say, so I think this version of the team should consider taking a wee bit longer of a hiatus next time.  We can even go back to Greg bashing a little bit with this game...literally.  I never want to hear one word about the Tyler/Henderson incident again.  While it is funny to joke that it wasn't an accident sometimes, it was.  A far cry from Reid so thugaliciously raring back and punching GP.  And then pout about being T-ed up for it...even though GP was, as well...didn't see him whining about it.
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I have to be honest and admit that somewhere in the second half I just zoned out and replayed Scheyer's glorious first half repeatedly in my head to the tune of that really stupid song "I Need a Hero" to avoid severe damage to my television.  My fiance had to stop watching altogether (thank goodness for DVR) at the 55-54, FSU mark.  Then along comes Singler and we get back our momentum.  GP steals it and scores and then, wonder of all wonders, someone known for his less than ideal FT percentage, makes his FTs!!!  (I'm looking at you Markie)!!!  Impressive.  A little bit Twilight Zone-ish, as well, considering Scheyer's lack of making his this game.
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So, Jon Scheyer and Company squeaked by in the end, about which I'm quite happy.  Jon Scheyer had an awesome game, about which I am in the throes of an ecstatic frenzy.  But the final score does not tell the true story about this game.  There is no excuse for losing huge leads in the second half and this team might want to start thinking about fixing that problem if they have any hopes of a real post-season.  Hopefully, at long last, they will learn their lesson...before the Clempsum--who is a REAL team now, almost beating THE GREATEST TEAM, EVER (and then losing to, um, Charlotte?)--game.  Then again, I have been hoping for the total disappearance of "sorry arse second half" Duke for awhile now.  Guess we'll have to wait and see.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

Dick Vitale to Return...

Just in time for the Duke v. UNC game!  What a shocker, that!  From what I have read, DV is going to be paired up with Patrick or Elmore and since Patrick does the games for us local folk blacked out from ESPN, I figure the commentary might go a little bit like this.
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ESPN: Dick "Dukie" Vitale and Len "Have I Ever Mentioned To You 85 billion Times About How I Personally Know Every NBA Player, EVER?!!" Elmore
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(Vitale)  OMG!  Baaaby!  THIS is why Coach K is great!!! 
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(Elmore): You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!  You DID get that point, right?
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(Vitale): Did you see THAT?!!!  Nolan Smith is living up to his promise...BAAABBYY!  Er...my bad, Smiths' spin move just got taken away from him...GD baseline!
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(Elmore):  You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!  You DID get that point, right?
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(Vitale): WOOT!  Now THAT is what makes those tar heels the number one team in the country!!!  {Insert DV mandatory backhanded compliment to K and anyone under his tutelage here}.
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(Elmore): You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!  You DID get that point, right?  Just checking to make sure that you heard me the first time I said it.
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(Vitale): Duke's diaper dandies are so much better than we thought they were gonna be...but, NOBODY can beat that Tyler Hansbrough!!
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(Elmore):  You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!  You DID get that point, right?
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(Vitale): I was just watching, "The View," the other morning...OMG!!  Did you SEE that?  Coach K, his diaper dandies, Carolina...this really is THE ONLY REASON FOR WHICH I LIVE!!!
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(Elmore): You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!  You DID get that point, right?  GD it!!!  I do!  I really do!!! Screw you Vitale!!  I knew them ALL...even the ones I had to use my time machine to go watch/play with/just meet so I can say:  You do realize that I, LEN ELMORE, personally know EVERY NBA hoops player, EVER!
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I'm not sayin'...just sayin'. And, Blue will be back very soon to honor her beloved Jon Scheyer--HERO of the FSU v. Duke game...GO JON SCHEYER AND COMPANY!!!!  WOOT!!
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

UVA Can't Win Singlehandedly

Is it just Blue...or was this actually the longest fucking wait for Duke to start ACC play, EVER?!  Albany...Pitt (let's not go there)...hiatus from Hell...Cornell (or there)...Temple (or there, either, now that I think about it)....and finally, finally....an actual ACC game.
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"Singlehandedly" and Company...came into Cameron to try and pull the upset while my Devils hoped to return to the form they showed earlier in the season.  And, by this, it should be obvious I am not speaking of the form shown in the two previous and unmentionable games.  Alas, as I believe I have posted elsewhere before now, UVA just can't get it done with one person, even if that one person is Sean Singletary, heretofore known only as Singlehandedly.  So those fearless avengers in the Royal Blue went on to dominate UVA into submission, 87-65.  GO DUKE!!
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Somewhere amid the first half banter...Tim Brando, fucking genius that he is, reminded us that Virginia was undefeated this season when they outscored their opponents...but was I the only one who was a bit peeved when he failed to give our Devils credit for being UNDEFEATED of all time when we outscore OUR opponents?!  Geez...how many other teams can say that?  Hmph.  That is what I thought.  Put that shit in your pipe and smoke it, Tim Brando aka Captain Obvious, in place of whatever else it is that you have in there at the moment.
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As for the game itself...let me just start off by saying that I am extremely fucking upset that it seems that Jon Scheyer's awesome pass to Henderson for two (referred to as "risky" by G-Man) easy points has been horribly ignored by the mediots.  Just sayin'.  {Insert Mandatory BlueDevilyn ::HEARTS:: Jon Scheyer, 4-EVER here}.  All in all, the entire team played with an energy and confidence that I was so glad to see...especially when it did not suddenly disappear in the second half.  It was also good to see Thomas back on the court.
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Nelson and Henderson...led the way in scoring, Singler in rebounds and cuts to the face.  And, please, before any of you tools out there start making snide remarks comparing this to your precioussss Traveler Hansblow's broken nose last year, don't go there.  I believe Henderson made his point a lot better...I kid, I kid...there is no need for poor sportsmanship and all that...hehehe.  Smith led in assists (and might I add here that he only led Jon Scheyer by one assist...just sayin'), Henderson with one block and, what is this?  Yes, Greg Paulus leads the way in steals.  Quite a turn around from last year's version of GP...not that Blue here is complaining.
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And even though Singlehandedly...led his team in points, assists and steals it just wasn't enough.  There is no "I" in team...however, there is a "me" in it if your dyslexic.  That particular "me" can't carry all the weight of this team.  Even with Baker there, it is painfully obvious that the Reynolds/Singlehandedly duo is sorely missed by UVA.
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Duke apparently felt that they had a message to send...and I think they sent it.  Every single player did their part to send this message, loud and clear...WE ARE DUKE and we are here to win...and, um, not win by losing huge leads in the second half, kthanx.  Will Duke stay on topic?  I certainly hope so...only time will tell.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

A Dash of the ACC and More Than a Dash of the Duke Blue Devils...with a Slight Note Regarding the ATL Falcons

Fuck YEA!  It is officially that time of the year again...college hoops abound!  Unfortunately for you; both because I will be going out of my way to annoy the shit out of you by ignoring any other conference than the ACC and mainly my Duke Blue Devils out of said conference and just being an annoying cunt in general.
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But, before I get to that, I must mention the ATL Falcons for just a moment.  Mainly my beef is (still) with PetrinA...when your team finally manages to win two games in a row...in SPITE of their total and absolute suckage...why would you fuck up the momentum by going back to Byron "breakable as easy as Cinderella's glass slipper" Leftwich to start over the QB who (like it or not--and I do not) helped you get your recent "winning streak" as the mediots put it...laughable "winning streak" there, but is it just me that thinks benching said QB (Harrington) after that is not only wrong...but extremely fucking stupid?  Apparently, Blue here needs to get back into the loop because I find it fucking retarded to basically punish a player for doing his job.  Again I say:  Fuck PetrinA!  In the beginning I blamed him for his being a college coach and said that (yet another) college coach attempting to coach football in the NFL with their "very own" college game in the NFL experiment needs to end...NOW.  No worries, PetrinA...it appears you'll have plenty openings to jump back into the college game after this NCAAF season ends...and we all now how you like to jump around from one team to another.  Please go and don't let the door hit ya in the fucking arse on your way out of the NFL.
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OH...and for fuck's sake...I adore Dunn, but face it:  At the rate he is going these days, that 10,000 yard thing could take 85 billion more years.  And don't even get my lil' arse started about Brooking--whom I like--but his time is over--if I were him I'd get out while I still had a tiny shred of dignity left (who am I kidding?  I would SO not).  And, do NOT fucking tell me to check stats...fact is he gets credited with all that shit just because he is the last Falcon to jump on top of the fucking pile.  Enough about that.
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The ACC:  In the immortal and "make you want to slit your own fucking wrists to" words of one Dick Vitale, "Yea, BABY!"  Whose on first?  Whose on last?  For now, my words following this might answer these questions--but it being the ACC all of this could be wrong by the time this gets published...most likely it is wrong with which to begin, but whatever...SUCK IT, bitches.  Without further ado...the ACC...as I feel like writing it, in order of AP Coaches Poll National Rankings (or non-rankings, as the case may be).
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1 (tied with UCLA)  North Carolina:  Sketchy as usual.  Almost--and should have--lost to Davidson, then goes on to fucking pummel Iona 107-72.  Obviously an awesome team--but I fully expect them to not live up to their expectations, once again, a la the Duke Blue Devils 2005.  Tyler will continue to be the official definition of how to not get called for traveling or fouling in the dictionary...right beside one of those glamor shot photos of his.  One has to wonder how much plastic surgery he had to right the damage done to (what he apparently thinks is) his beautiful face.  I hate these fucking shitcunts with a passion and am SO god damn thankful that I no longer have to feel all kinds of conflicted during their games due to one lil' Wes Miller.  (I miss you Wes, wherever you might be).
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10 Duke Blue Devils (also known as Scheyer and company to me):  They could also be referred to as, "GD It, Singler--You Are The Shit--But For Fuck's Sake, Please Quit Fouling and Company" or "OMG!  Fucking McBobs Is Gone, What Do We Do Now And Company," I suppose, even though after just a few games it should be realized that that particular cancer of the team being gone is actually more of a blessing than a curse.  At any rate...it is safe to say that Dukies everywhere are rejoicing after seeing these boys in action...we Duke fans thought this year was gonna be even worse than the last--still a possibility, but at least fucking Davidson didn't come within an inch of kicking Duke's arses.  (Granted, they haven't played yet, but I'm not worried).  I could go on and on (STFU Rubes and everyone else who loathes my blabbering...damn, guess I just told you all to STFU, huh?)...but my favorite thing is how fast we are along with player improvement and Coach K actually using the bench...he even used zone once!  Will wonders never cease?  Only time will tell.
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22 Clemson Tigers:  What the fuck ever.  Every ACC addict knows this team comes into conference play undefeated every year due to a cupcake schedule and then promptly returns to their rightful hoops place...the bottom of the pack.  Do NOT bring up last year...that shit was a fluke, which Clemson proved to us then and this year will be no different.  Unless somehow their memory of how to how to hit free throws is still alive.  But, geezuz, people...it is still fucking Clemson!
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Unranked NC State:  Supposed to be good this year.  I'm taking a wild guess and sticking with the fact that the Pack will be the same ol' Pack.  Winning some they shouldn't and losing a fucking shitload of games they have no excuse for losing...Gavin Grant's mouth running & immigration worries, Costner's return, Hick's, the McDonald's All American, (sorry, the term "McDonald's All American" was just a scam to make people think that Duke should never have any excuse to suck, no matter what, since we usually have all of them) acquisition or not.
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Unranked Maryland:  I just hate their sweaty Coach Gary...and it put a smile on my face to watch two of them bawl like babies when they fouled out of the game last night.  I will say that the final score doesn't completely show the true game.  They stayed up there with that other number one team, UCLA, for the most part.  Of course, I don't know if this means that UCLA is overrated, Scaryland is underrated or if UCLA just didn't whoop that arse and take names because they figured it should be easy due to their #1 (shared with chapel hell college) ranking and the turtles just fought more so than I personally thought they would.  CHEERS to it hopefully being the last choice.  Maryland can go suck the same dick as unc as far as I am concerned.
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Unranked Virginia:  Well, Singletary remains which means anything is possible.  Trust me, as a Duke fan, I know this because we had a team that consisted of one kick arse player in the very recent past.  And just look how far we got!  Yea...that's what I thought.  I LOVE Virginia, but, well, fuck it.  We'll see.
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Unranked Wake Forest: Oh, the price of turning into thugs! Just kidding, Skip "really wanted to skip out of here" Prosser, ol' buddy...it's a damn shame for someone to not have a bench who would actually use the fucking thing.
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Unranked Georgia Tech:  Crittenton and Young are gone.  Good news to me, but maybe not to others.  There is some talent coming in this year...but if I were Matt Causey I'd have stayed at Georgetown.  I don't care for Ga. Tech much and I hate to say too much one way or the other.  Last year, in spite of my dislike, I figured them for an ACC dark horse...this year I don't know...nor do I give a green god damn unless they are playing Duke.
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Unranked Miami:  I know there is at least one Miami fan in the NBX house...that said, my sincere and heartfelt apologies to you.  Nevermind, another team that does not belong in the ACC any fucking ways.
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Unranked Florida State:  Well, at least four starters return.  Sorry about old man Thornton's eligibilty.  Wait, no I'm not...just one more team that does not belong in the ACC.
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Unranked Virginia Tech:  I don't feel comfortable talking the absolute shit I normally would about the Hokies after all that happened there.  Worst I will say is that it was yet another fucktarded move on Swofford's part in regards to the ACC.  That said, good luck to them--but for fuck's sake, please do not make me have to re-live the horror that was the NFL after Katrina.
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Unranked BC: Not going here.  There is nothing in this world that could ever make me like this team--even when they play UNC.  Not much to be said, anyway, because this is the ACC and they are just one more team who does not belong in it.
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Appears I said a lot without saying anything...mainly because most of these teams I don't give a shit about at all.  Expansion is a bitch when it comes to writing shit about conferences...I can only get down on my hands and knees and show my thankfulness that the Big East is not my conference of choice.  And, quite frankly, it is too early to tell anything--with few exceptions, that is.  OK...one exception...just don't make me say which team that is because I hate them with every bone in my little body.  You fucking figure that shit out.
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Best thing so far about this season...the ACC Tourney is coming back to where it belongs--Charlotte, NC...where I just happen to now live. I cannot fucking wait...even if the ACC seems to still be in decline.
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By the way...message to Ace aka Mr. Hawaii...there is no need to rub shit in my face, ok?  Have fun, bitch!
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One final thought...Adios Vick!  Have fun in prison...and, apparently, we will see you back in Atlanta when all is said and done...which I must admit is a shock to me as I really thought Blank was finished with you this time...but it seems from all the hints I am getting that that is not gonna be the case.  I hate what you did, America hates what you did...but, as always, America really is the land of second chances, after all.  (Well, unless your name is Barry Bonds, anyway).  I'd be pissed with my love of animals and all...but FUCK...players involved in the murder of humans haven't gotten half the shit you have, so, if you are sincere and you are gonna be back in the NFL any fucking way, I'd rather it be my Falcons than elsewhere.  Besides...Blue here is all about forgiveness...as long as the apology is sincere and the forgiveness truly deserved.  Time will tell.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

Falcons Win, Duke Winning and Looking Good...Thank gawd I Hate Barry!

Blue is back again...to laugh at all you Carolina Pussycat fans.  OH yea...best win yet!  I always find it hilarious that NO MATTER HOW BAD WE MIGHT SUCK we always get inside those pathetic pussycat's heads.  For the time being, we are just gonna forget that my Vickless Falcons are now "back in the hunt" for the NFC South...mainly because the NFC South is a joke any fucking way...unless you start thinking about the NFC West.  Some say West is the worst, but I stand strong behind my belief that the South sucks more.  I could be wrong, but really, FUCK IT, does it matter all that much when you get down to it?  YEA, that's what I thought...but, HEY!  Least I can now safely say, "at least my team isn't the Miami Dolphins!"  (SOOoooo sorry, Ace, my dear, but it is official--they do suck worse than that, "pathetic excuse of a product that ATL puts out there every fucking Sunday."  Of course, I still love you more than anybody at NBX, regardless--but that is a whole other topic, baby).
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Then we have...my Royal Blue Babishkas aka the Duke Blue Devils aka JON SCHEYER and friends.  Isn't it nice that Josh "Fucking Bullshit" McRoberts aka Cancer of the Locker Room is gone?  Are they the best in college hoops?  No.  Do they have a pissant schedule?  Yes.  But is the run back?  Is Coach K actually using his bench?  Do they look way fucking better than we thought they would?  Most importantly, did Jon Scheyer kick arse when it counted the last game?  Yes, yes, yes and...YES!!!!!!  Dare I say this team reminds me a bit of the 2001 team?  Well, yea, kind of...sort of...in a way...but let us not get too carried away.  Scheyer came off last game with 22 points proving that now that the pressure is off, he can do what I always said he could...he's sure fire off the bench.  {insert mandatory BLUE ::HEARTS:: JON SCHEYER forEVER!  here} As much as I hate it, Paulus is looking real good...especially at shooting guard where I always said he should be anyway, last season...I'm not sayin'...I'm just fucking sayin', ya know? (Yea, yea he does good at point this year...but, sorry folks, I am still hedging my bets on one Nolan Smith).
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Zoubek is still... a "Munster" show lacking in comedy--at least for Dukies.  But, that is A-Fucking-OK since he broke his foot or what the fuck ever over the summer...apparently this is why he is "not athletic so much this year."  HAHAHA...sorry...he's 7'1" and clumsy, broken anything or not...and all the dumb fuck Dukies who keep using that shit as an excuse are blinded by loyalty...which I admire, but I've never been much on going with the crowd...or I wouldn't be writing here where I can say whatever fucking foolishness that I want.
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King is awesome...Singler makes awesome look and sound like an insult.  Nelson is healthy this year, as well as being the lone senior captain...we're missing the fuck out of McClure right now but Henderson is proving to be way fucking more than a nose breaker of pretty chapel hill college boys ready to move on to their next gay fucking arse glamour shot...this kid is the shit...and all you "pretty boys" best stay the fuck out of his hot and talented way.  All in all...like it the fuck or not...which you don't, which makes Blue the Bitch very happy...this team is good--and most importantly having fun.  They might not be kicking arse and taking names this year...but you stupid fucks better quit counting them out.
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OH YEA...almost forgot...I still hate Barry Bonds...but do I hate the government more?  Close call...I figure they can both fucking SUCK IT...as can you.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

My First and Possibly THE First College Hoops Post

It is short, it is sweet and it is to the point.  The ONLY reason for this is because of RubyRube...my Arch Nemesis...so you fuckwads can feel free to THANK him that you are not getting a run down of the entire Shaw/Duke game.  In fact, you should all probably suck it..."IT" being RR's cock.  Anyhoo...
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Duke beat Shaw 134 to 55!!!!  Every Single(r) player kicked arse, Shaw is SO good we should all be happy and proud and...OF COURSE...more than quite prepared to win it all this year.  (Just like my Falcons)!
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I hate to be the "negtive nellie," but you folk need to let your pathetic self love dissipate.  If you don't, then just TRY and ignore me when Barton beats us...I am pretty fucking hard to ignore, being the most long winded and bitchy cunt that NBX knows.
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These games are referred to as "exhibition" for a fucking reason.  Just fucking sayin'.
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This is the shortest thing I have ever written at NBX....do NOT get used to it...RR or anyone else for that matter.
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For anyone new...welcome to my world...and yes, Lou, ol' boy...it involves face painting.  Between ATL in the NFL (yes, the BYE covered their spread and then some) and my Boys in the Royal Blue...well, don't venture in too far because my world is SO not pretty these days...and not in that "Tim Burton" not pretty way, either.
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CHEERS to another season of college hoops; up and coming bitches.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

The Five Steps of Grieving for Falcon Fans

1)  Denial:  Ignoring everything you have seen and in the weekly "Pic 'Em" STILL picking the ATL Falcons to win every game they play by at least 14 points.
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At such a time those who are grieving often lose sight of the need to take care of themselves physically. Caring for their health and well-being is often the last thing on their minds. Help them to realize that they are important, that their lives are valuable.
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2)  Anger:  First, I have to say that I personally think Falcon fans are always fucking angry...it is your right as a true fan of this team.  But, in this case, the (s)Aint's game finally did it for me.  I'm an angry little person in general when it comes to sports, so this anger thing is hard to get past.
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Once denial begins to wear off, our natural tendency is to want to blame somebody-anybody-for our loss and pain. This anger may not be rational.
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3)  Bargaining: I will do ANYTHING for a miracle...for this team to magically do a complete turn around, for Harrington to suddenly be the greatest NFL quarterback of ALL time and for our O-Line to magically become the best in the NFL, make the play offs....go to the Superbowl and WIN IT ALL, in the process becoming ESPN and the rest of the mediots sudden feel good story of the CENTURY!!!!!!!
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In the bargaining stage some want to play "let's make a deal."  They imagine that, if they promise to do this or that, then somehow the universe will repay them with the kindness they deserve.  They come to realize that there is no bargaining with the fact they have the worst team in the entire NFL, with the possible exception of Miami. It is only through acceptance of the facts that the reality of the situation can be turned into hope and positive action.
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4)  Depression:  Heavier than usual drinking and use of drugs.  (I assume all us ATL fans have substance abuse problems with which to begin or we would not be hopelessly devoted to this team in the first place).  Saying, "Fuck it...whatever...I don't even care about watching the game...just give me two klonopin, beer and a joint and leave me the fuck alone." Coupled with crying at the mere mention of the Falcons because YOU KNOW it will just be more bad news and that, yes, things can and will get worse.  During the worst of it, outlandish thoughts of Vick not serving any time and immediately coming home may surface...this is the worst of the worst part of the depression...if someone you know feels this way, please seek IMMEDIATE professional help!!!!!!
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Reality eventually sets in. We are confronted with the necessity to go on with life without the greatest team, EVER (in our own heads, anyways) we loved. It is easy to begin to plague ourselves with the thoughts of what should have or could have been.
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5)  Acceptance: This is a stage that no true Atlanta Falcon Fan will reach...EVER.
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Eventually, as we deal with our grief, we come to understand and accept that we are beginning a new chapter in life. We come to know a new normality. New realities must be adjusted to because we are in a new situation. Because of the trial we are going through, we become stronger, deeper and better for having faced and overcome this great difficulty. Emotional balance returns little by little, like the healing of a physical wound.
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The time required for the healing process can be different for each person. Some will still feel emotions such as guilt, depression or anger. This isn't necessarily negative...it is just how you deal with life as a true Falcon fan!
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DO NOT BE SURPRISED TO SEE A, "Five Steps of Grieving for Duke Blue Devil Fans," this college hoops season.  Just fucking sayin'.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.

Go back to college, you incompetent POS!!!!!!!!!

**WARNING: Explicit Content**
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Yea...I am back...so, suck it...anyhoo...
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All you "coach that should still be coaching college instead of being in the NFL" supporters...well, I HATE that I TOLD YOU SO...but I did.
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GRADY?  Fired?  A TOP 5 D FIRED because...wait a second...I know the answer to this one...I HATE PETRINO...sad thing is he (PetrinA) is not a true replacement for this team...it needs SO much work--FROM THE FRONT OFFICE AND DOWN--it is scary (or laughable) dependent upon your own mood.
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FUCK YOU Mora haters...talk that shit about the suckage of Mora and the total awesomeness of Petrino--at the very least, Mora could control that locker room AND make our boys WANT to play like a REAL Falcon would...he was a bit unorthodox by being the players friend...but, unorthodox or not, does it really matter?  B/W him and Vick the O-line and all of it's absolute suckage was at least hidden.
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YEP... so, where are all of you "stay in the pocket quit trying to be a RB" peeps now?  I am guessing you are all somewhere trying to "redefine" what the pocket is to suit your articulate and white QB---who also just happens to get sacked every fucking time because apparently he needs to be white AND ARTICULATE where the ball is going.  Nevermind the fact it couldn't make it anymore than 10 yrds...and then Dunn drives it down to -10 yrds...fine by me, I just wonder why Norwood isn't in there, but I still keep the faith in Dunn--he IS older now--but nobody seems to take into account his back and surgeries and shit this past year...
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I guess the FACT is that it is not "Bobby Petrino or Bust," but more like, "Bobby Petrino AND bust.  Too much to type on this topic....SO...get your shitcunt away from me if you are hugging the "Petrino Tree."
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I never thought my Falcs could get this bad...and I have been watching and being a fan for as long as I can remember.  Lots of mediocrity (most often), plain out suckage and, once again, just plain sucking days....actually worse than plain ol' sucking...My ATL Falcons are like one of those clown cars at the fucking circus, these days.
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BUT, at least we have crossed our biggest hurdle: ESPN gave Hall front page for a bit there--for you nostalgic creeps--you should be happy anthing at all reaches the media because, face it, for the most part, we do not exist anymore....NEVERMIND that...all you supposed ATL fans want HIM fired.  ATL fans are retarded in the, "ignorance is a choice and stupidity is just yourself with no cure for it," kind of way.
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We'd best get rid of Coach College USA before he does go thru with cutting/firing anyone and everyone on our team...the ones left, anyway.  FUCK!  FUCK! FUCK PetrinA...I have a plane ticket...Destination: 
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Anywhere but ATL....SO, go use your college coaching on, hhhmmmmm....yourself... "PetrinA"...this ain't college and the sooner you are gone the fucking better.
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Blue Devilyn is a regular NBX contributor and aspiring Amish nun. Check out the archives for some of her other puritanical rants and raves.