Charting Duke's Goals

TFBO2F did this a couple weeks ago and got some great feedback (read: an email from our cousin asking for Final Four tickets and an approving tail wag from the neighbor's dog). So we thought we'd do it again.

In a 17-6 victory over North Carolina on Friday, Duke scored goals in the following ways:

First Half (led 5-3)
Six-on-six: One goal
Transition (defense to offense): One goal
Unsettled (following loose ball in offensive end): Three goals
Extra-man offense: No goals

Second Half (outscored UNC 12-3)
Six-on-six: Four goals
Transition: Two goals
Unsettled: Three goals
EMO: Three goals*

*Technically, Duke had six EMO goals in the second half. But two were in unsettled situations and one was in transition, so those categories took precedence.

Analysis
Defending Duke is like baby-sitting your 2-year old nephew who has just snuck behind your back and eaten half a box of See's Chocolate Candies: You're going to have your hands full.

Essentially, defensemen have to be like how Treat Williams's character didn't sleep or leave his apartment for days on end while waiting for hitman Mister Shhh at the end of Things To Do in Denver When You're Dead.

By Christian Swezey | April 26, 2008; 12:59 PM ET | Category: CSI: Lax
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I liked this both times you did it and would be interested to see it for other teams/games. And maybe a look at how the other teams try to prevent certain situations at which Duke, et al, excel.
Oh and I want some final 4 tix also. Where should I meet you to collect them??

Posted by: marksman | April 26, 2008 9:40 PM

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