[College hoops] Anybody been to a game at Duke?

My ex goes to Duke and when I visited her last February I was able to get into the St. John's game and it was absolutely insane. The students were deafening and there wasn't too much of a visitors' section for them to harass. I don't recall the handful of St. John's supporters weren't heckled too badly since they got stomped anyway. I'm not sure what visitors' tickets would run you but I'd be more concerned with getting your hands on them to begin with. You'll have a great time either way. Good luck.

 

I hear its supposed to be like million degrees in those seats.

 

Not in a million years.

That's like asking if FDR had ever stayed overnight in Hitler's spare bedroom.

Edit: I would say it's probably a really nice experience for Duke fans, don't know if I would show my face as an opponents fan.

 

it's a good show. i can't tell you how much tickets are, but you should be able to get some tickets for not that expensive a price. sometimes there are people selling their tickets behind cameron, if you don't find tickets before then it's a good last resort. Not wearing Duq clothes is a good idea if you're going to buy tickets in person - or play the "i traveled all this way just to experience your legendary atmosphere" angle. You shouldn't get heckled all that much really, the kids generally focus on the court.

good luck.

 

a buddy of mine is in med school there he says its pretty loud and all. they dont have much else going on over there.


i would so rep my Bruins there if we ever played them there. and when we win I would make sure everyone and their dukie mother knew about it

 

I have been to a Duke/UNC game. And my Tar Heels Worked the Devils


also tagged the Duke Exit sign with "Duke Sucks, UNC Pwns"

 

Obligatory "F Dook" post.

Never made it to Cameron, but I did see the UNC/Duke game in the Dean Dome where Duhon hit the winning layup. Despite the loss, it was one of the craziest games I've ever been to - Knicks Finals Game 7 included.

I think Cameron is really small and doesn't have AC (?). The size of the arena makes it sound a lot louder.

Dook Sucks. I'm out.

 

You're kidding!? I'm no Duke fan, but I'd love to go to Cameron with a UNC T-shirt right behind Dickie V and in the dead center of the Cameron Crazies. There should be nothing better than going into enemy territory to cheer your favorite team.

 

Are you a strong intimidating person? Because I'm not at all intimidating and I could absolutely see them punishing me in various ways when I shouted for my UK Wildcats.

 

sounds kinky

 

Kentucky sucks.

 

If you go, make sure your seats aren't next to this guy:

 

I had season tickets for two years back in 1980-81 and 81-82 when they were ready to do the effigy thing to Coach K. Some haters around my seat would shout out "Ferret Face!" Lovely. That guy was a professor, too.

Those were the years of Johnny Dawkins and Mark Alarie and Jay Bilas.

Saw them have Carolina down by 15 at half-time only to lose (one of the Jordan teams...).

Back then there was no AC... guess it's still true.

My nephew goes there now and is totally into the Cameron Crazy gig.

 

Not too much to do at Duke as far as night life. There's a few bars closer to East Campus (Cameron's on West Campus). I would recommend going to Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Many more bars to choose from.

Hit up Elmo's diner on Ninth St. for breakfast at Duke and get the shrimp and grits. It'll probably be crowded, but definitely worth it.

I've only sat in the student section, so can't really tell you much about your seats. I wouldn't worry about getting heckled unless you're being an ass yourself. The players are usually the only one's who get a lot of crap from the students. Enjoy the game and worst of luck to your team.