903 Is Fine With Me :)

Well readers, where do I begin? How do I even write this post without getting emotional? If you know me well, then you know my hands are rapidly shaking as I type this post. I believe I have the hyperventilation & palpitations down to a minimum but my excitement is on high nonetheless. Ok, I'm now ready to write the following statement: COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI HAS PASSED BOB KNIGHT ON THE ALL-TIME MEN'S D1 LIST WITH 903 WINS!

Yes! Coach K is sitting on the highest throne as we, his beloved fans, celebrate his accomplishments. What an honor it has been to watch him coach since 2000. I may have stumbled upon my fandom late, but because of amazing footage I was always aware of what power the Duke Blue Devils possessed and the captain at the helm steering them to immortality. A bit much? Maybe, but there's no other way to describe how I feel. I'm a happy Cameron Crazie and what I wouldn't give to be celebrating with my fellow Crazies here & in Duhram.

To cap off Duke's 74- 69 win, Coach K and mentor, friend, and father figure Bob Knight shared a hug that brought the house down with a range of emotions. Friendships like theirs are hard to come by and this victory sealed their bonds further. We should all be so lucky to have people like that in our lives.

Are you guys still celebrating like I am? If so, I hope your energy lasts for days because the feeling that I'm feeling won't die for a lonnnnggg time. Congratulations Coach K on another wonderful feat. I'll continue to watch until the casket drops ;)

XOXO,
Whitney

902 Reasons To Be Proud of Coach K!

Oh readers, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't that song usually reserved for Christmas?" and while it usually is, I'm dedicating this song to the return of college basketball. We college basketball fans are as diverse as we are passionate and we are more than thrilled. Every year, we believe that "this will be the year when my team wins it all!" and that sentiment hasn't changed....especially if you're a Duke Blue Devils fan.

This past spring, while we didn't repeat as champions, we did leave on great terms, Coach K had 900 victories and was two away from tying the record with mentor and friend Bob Knight. Fast forward to last night, 11-11-11, Duke garnered their first win of the season against Belmont and Coach K collected his 901st victory. We fans celebrated and prepared our game plan for the next game. We were more than ready.

Well, how do I say this without coming off like a psycho? I don't think there's another way therefore, COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI HAS TIED BOB KNIGHT ON THE ALL-TIME D1 MEN'S WINS LIST WITH 902 VICTORIES!  That's right, with Duke defeating Presbyterian 95-55, this feat was accomplished. As usual, whenever my one of my life-long favorite teams or people accomplish anything great, my hands begin to shake, I get shortness of breath, and I need to be sedated to calm down my excitement. Today, nothing about my ritual will change.

As the season continues to blossom, I can be assured that Duke and Coach K will not rest on their laurels and continue to provide its fans with quality basketball. Congratulations to Coach K on 902 victories and I cannot wait until Tuesday, 11-15-11, as you take your place upon the throne with 903 victories. I am a Cameron Crazie and damn proud of it :)

XOXO,

Whitney

How Old Is Coach K? 880?

Last night the Duke Blue Devils battled UNC...ok not the famed UNC Tar Heels of Chapel Hill but UNC-Greensboro Spartans in what was an enjoyable game nonetheless. While the score of 108-62 was a gift in itself for Duke and its fans the night really belonged to something bigger...Coach K's new record. Yes folks Mike Krzyzewski is now 2nd on the all time wins list putting him 22 wins behind Bobby Knight!

With the pace that the blue devils are on Coach K can take the coveted #1 spot some time in March which is dependent on his team's run during March Madness. The ever humble Coach K didn't dote on his accomplishment but rather offered this piece of commentary as seen in The Greensboro News & Record, "I talk to Coach Knight about once a week, but we don't talk about number of wins. We talk first of all about whatever he's shooting at that time, wherever he's hunting. I always ask him 'Who, um, what did you shoot?' And hopefully it's not somebody, it's something".

Well said from a guy who has captured North Carolina's heart and of course mine. Congratulations once again Coach K!

XOXO,

Whitney

Oh Let Me Count The 800 Ways...To Win That Is!

Tonight the Duke Blue Devils faced the Kansas State Wildcats in what was the championship game of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic and boy oh boy did my little devils not disappoint. Duke held commanding leads throughout the night to win the game 82-68 as well as the Championship. While I jumped for joy at another incredible win, the real moment to celebrate was the fact that revered coach Mike Krzyzewski won his 800th game with Duke! Claps claps and more claps for you Coach K as you climb the ladder to beating Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith, and dare I say it...Bob Knight...

Congratulations boys...you made mama proud!

XOXO,
Whitney