Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
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http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21558337/why-nc-state-fans-should-expect-a-loss-wednesday-at-maryland You could make the argument that North Carolina State's fevered home win Saturday over Duke was the defining moment of college hoops' season so far. And even if it wasn't, it's clearly top-three.
Wolfpack fans are woofing happy now, and really most of us are pleased for that quirky sect of a fan base, which has waited so long for times like these. The team is looking good, has 14-2 record to go with its No. 14 ranking in the AP poll, and in general their fans haven't been so overwhelmingly positive and sunny in years and years.
That said, a minor setback could be coming. The Wolfpack have a road game against enigmatic Maryland Wednesday night. NC State is no doubt better than the Terps, but signs signal that Mark Turgeon's team is going to hold serve at home the same way Mark Gottfried's guys did over the weekend.
The Raleigh News & Observer's Joe Giglio ran back the Wolfpack's data following wins against their two rivals, Duke and North Carolina. Turns out, State has 14 wins in the past 20 years against the two brands of blue. The previous 13 wins have resulted in a 1-12 next-game record. Say it with me: hangover effect.
Here's the chart of the damage done, per Giglio. Note that five of the losses have come to the Turtles.
Something I always keep in mind: For as interesting and fun as these kind of trends and statistical nuggets are, they have little true impact. Most of State's players weren't even in kindergarten when this Duke/UNC hangover trend began. It has no real bearing on how NC State will play Wednesday. These players don't carry the images of all the losses in their heads. State has three seniors who were part of the 2010 win over Duke/loss to Maryland, but it's not like they were factors.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
We have a different coach and a different team mindset than in the previous decade, true fans should always expect a team victory.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
No doubt I would quote the great Admiral Ackbar in describing this game.
It's a trap!
Hangover from a big win, going on the road to what will likely be lifeless arena to play a good team looking for a resume building win. This will surely be a game to test Gott's motivating and coaching. All that said, I feel good about their chances...more so than in a long time.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
Any true State fan is nervous about this one, no doubt.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
^ New Coach new attitude in the program..anybody is worried about playing a decent team on the road in conference play not just State but at the same time as a fan im not expecting my team to lose!!! Im expecting the Gottfather to have the boyz pumped up ready to go! GO PACK!!
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
Any true State fan is nervous about this one, no doubt.
- Posted by Hans
When you're right, you're right.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
LOL
this is akin to the article hans brought the other day that proclaimed, there were FIVE reasons as to WHY Duke would beat NCSU...
- Posted by Hans
you could come with 100 reasons as to why NOT, before every game... alas, it only takes ONE- why TO, to get it done.
wish in one hand, whilst you, you know what in the other...
do tell us which one fills up first :)
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
I don't expect a loss but I certainly expect a dog fight. Maryland is a matchup problem for us and we'll be playing in front of a sold out Comcast Center. Hopefully we can find a way to keep Maryland off of the glass and create some turnovers to get out in transition. Do that, and we walk out with a hard fought W.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
I'll be pulling for State in this one. It would be a shame for us to miss the hilarity of the fallout from the trolls whenever State wins their next game.
RE: Why NC State fans should expect a loss Wednesday at Maryland
I don't expect a loss but I certainly expect a dog fight. Maryland is a matchup problem for us and we'll be playing in front of a sold out Comcast Center. Hopefully we can find a way to keep Maryland off of the glass and create some turnovers to get out in transition. Do that, and we walk out with a hard fought W.
- Posted by cvholt87
>Maryland
>Sold out
You're joking, right?
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