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Tents Rise in K-Ville 2012

January 16, 2012

Posted by Dave Bradley under Crazies Feeling Blue

When the team returned from Clemson, several tents had emerged in K-Ville.  The Crazies who have moved into the tent village will be first to enter Cameron on March 3rd when Duke meets UNC.  Big thanks to the diehards already out there almost two months before the game!

The team has some big home matchups before the Tar Heels visit, starting tomorrow when Wake Forest travels to Duke.  A great Florida State squad visits on Saturday as well and as always the team is excited to play at home in front of the Crazies.

By the way, don’t forget to vote for the Crazies as the best Sixth Man in college hoops!

Duke Basketball's photo First Crazies continuing the move into K-ville. These guys are dedicated.

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A Crazie Gingerbread House

December 18, 2011

Posted by Dave Bradley under Crazies Feeling Blue

In Decembers past, holiday revelers have built gingerbread houses of almost all shapes and styles.  Margie Truwit (Duke ’11) and Swetha Sundar (Duke ’11) challenged that notion when they recently constructed “The Cameron Indoor Stadium Gingerbread House.”

This holiday masterpiece features a giant gingerbread Coach K Court surrounded by graham-cracker bleachers.  The gingerbread men in this work of art include Coach K, Margie’s starting five (Brian Zoubek, Nolan Smith wearing his Kanye shutter shades, Kyle Singler, Gerald Henderson, and Nate James), Dick Vitale (ready to crowd-surf with a blue wig on), the Green Man, media members on press row, and various other fans including front-row Crazies with “GO DUKE!” spelled out letter-by-letter in body paint (i.e. icing) across their chests.

Thanks to legendary Duke players, terrific coaching staffs, the Cameron Crazies and some savvy architects, Duke arguably owns basketball’s best arena.  Thanks to Margie and Swetha, the Blue Devils also boast the finest home court in the nation ever made of gingerbread.  Very impressive work by the Duke ’11 grads!

Cameron Indoor Stadium Gingerbread House

Cameron Indoor Stadium Gingerbread House's starting five

Dick Vitale... ready to crowd surf (also note press row complete with media members)

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Crazies Show How They 903

December 9, 2011

Posted by Dave Bradley under Crazies Feeling Blue

CONTEST RESULTS: How Crazies 903

As Coach K was making his historic push to 903 victories and the all-time wins record, Duke invited Crazies all over the world to show how they “903.” Duke fans from as close as on campus and as far as the Czech Republic responded with fun examples showing amazing support for Coach K and Duke.

“We’ve always had the best fans,” said Coach K in a message to contest participants.  “They’re so creative.  We see it in Cameron all the time and we also see it when we travel whether it be in New York City, Maui or wherever we go.  Our fans are Crazie.  And the latest thing, where you 903′ed — you showed how you 903 — was unbelievable.  Just unbelievable.   I loved seeing the creative, innovative ways that we 903′ed.  I want to thank you for participating in this and let’s just keep having fun, let’s keep winning, and let’s keep being Duke.  Thanks a lot.”

Contest winners were posted today on 903andcounting.com.  Stay tuned Monday for a mash-up video of contest entries with Coach K’s thank-you message to the Crazies.  Thanks again to all of the participants for turning “903″ into an impressive new verb.

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How Do You 903?

November 11, 2011

Posted by Dave Bradley under Crazies Feeling Blue

As Coach K closes in on becoming the all-time winningest coach in Division I men’s basketball history, you as Duke fans can be a part of the special moment.

Starting today you can show the Hall of Fame Duke coach and Blue Devil fans across the world how you “903.”

How do you “903?” Good question. Click here for some inspiration.

Now, show us how you 903 and enter our How Do You 903? Contest. Help us generate some serious energy and excitement in support of Coach and his Blue Devils. Let’s help our legendary coach win game number 903 and many more!

Our panel of judges will view the contest entries, vote on the winners, and announce the winners on GoDuke.com and903andcounting.com.

Here’s how to participate:

Come up with an idea: Design any media (two minutes or shorter for videos, please) that shows how you 903. Be creative! Show us what 903 means in a unique way. Make a video. Go to work in Photoshop. Take a Crazie picture. Write, paint, draw, etc. Have fun with it.

Upload your entry: Upload your file to our DROPBOX

*Don’t forget to include your name, mailing address, email address and Twitter handle (if you have one) in the message field as you upload your file.

It’s that simple.

Deadline to enter is November 30th. Fans may enter multiple times (quality over quantity is encouraged).

Here are some of the prizes you could win:

  • Two tickets right behind the Duke bench for an ACC home game (you’ll be in row B – Row A is the team bench where Coach K sits) and a chance to watch the postgame press conference afterwards.
  • Authentic Duke jersey signed, and personalized, by Coach K, plus a selection of Nike Duke gear

There will be multiple winners for the following prizes:

  • 2 tickets to Duke home game in Cameron
  • Coach K autographed poster
  • Team autographed 2011-12 poster
  • Nike Duke tee-shirt
  • Autographed copy of a Coach K book
  • Twitter/Facebook shout-outs of your video
  • Video posted on this website for Duke Nation to see
  • All winners will be recognized in Blue Planet magazine (Duke Basketball’s team magazine)
  • If you have any questions email Dave Bradley at dbradley@duaa.duke.edu.

As Coach K closes in on the 903-win mark, be sure to keep in mind some other ways you’ll be able to participate in the 903 celebration. As soon as Coach wins his 903rd game, duke fans are invited to get involved with any or all of the following on 903andcounting.com:

*Post a message congratulating Coach K

*Follow @Duke_ATHLETICS, @Duke_MBB, and @DukeBluePlanet for new questions every Friday morning at 9:03am as part of our special Twitter contest. The first correct response will win and the winners will be recognized on the site.

*Show your support for Coach K wherever you live. Send us your Coach K-themed photos taken around a notable landmark or your favorite place. For example, a Duke fan living in San Francisco could snap a shot in front of the Golden Gate Bridge while wearing a Coach K 903 shirt. We will post the pictures for your fellow Duke fans and friends to see. To send a picture, tweet the photo to @Duke_MBB or @DukeBluePlanet and use the hashtag #903 or send the picture to our email address, dukemensbasketball@duaa.duke.edu with the subject “903.”

Thanks for participating in this once-in-a-lifetime event and Go Duke!

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Crazies are Rollin’ with Nolan

February 24, 2011

Posted by Dave Bradley under Crazies Feeling Blue

Earlier this season, a group of Duke fans went above and beyond to show their support for Kyrie and his injured toe, creating a website and viral campaign.  The best fans in the business are hard at work again, this time creating a website supporting Nolan’s National Player of the Year candidacy.  Make sure to check it out.  We’re rollin’ with Nolan for NPOY as well.

The website: NdotSmittyPOY.com

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