Duke Blue Planet BLOG

This year’s race to the secret spot will involve more than one task.

Your first task is to follow this clue.

Go to the location where Trinity College played its first intercollegiate basketball game in 1906.

If you need help, you can always ask NOAH.”

END OF CLUE… NOW GO FIND IT!

Nike invites fans to support Duke, design slogan for new tee-shirt

LINK: NIKE’S CAMPUS ROAR SITE

Nike’s latest college hoops promotion is fun, simple and easy.  All you have to do is design a creative “roar” for Duke and fans can then vote on their favorite “roar,” which has a chance to then be turned into a Duke tee-shirt.  Click the above link to check it out.

Crazies launch hilarious website to help save injured toe of Kyrie Irving

The Crazies earned their reputation through dedicated support of their team and uncommon, spontaneous creativity.  The latest effort combines both.  Check out SaveKyriesToe.com… and be sure to pledge your support today!

Crazie Mark Baden offers insight on our Sixth Man

1. ALWAYS STAND IN CAMERON

The undergraduate section of Cameron Indoor “seats” roughly 1200 students; however, the Cameron Crazies never sit during games. Hence, we tend to get closer to 1,400 students in games, but don’t tell that to the Fire Marshal…

2. CHEERS START WITH ONE CRAZIE

Perhaps what makes the Crazies so unique and creative is the fact that anybody in the student section can start a cheer. A single person starts a cheer, several others join in, and then it spreads throughout Cameron like a California wildfire.

3. K-VILLE BECOMES HOME

The home of the Cameron Crazies from January to March is the hallowed tundra known as “Krzyzewskiville.” Krzyzewskiville is the area adjacent to Cameron Indoor Stadium, and it holds approximately 100 tents and a slew of inflatable air mattresses. The Crazies dig in for the rigorous ACC schedule through the cold winter by bundling up in sleeping bags, hoodies, and hand warmers.

4. RANDOM, SPONTANEOUS, PASSIONATE

Most Crazies like to show off their school spirit, while intimidating the dispirited opponent, by wearing Duke blue to the games and yelling until their voices are hoarse. You also will see numerous Crazies go above and beyond the call of duty with full body paint, hilarious signs or crazy costumes. When we are random, spontaneous and passionate, we are at our best and opponents are left wondering just exactly what hit them!

5. CRAZIES CAN FLOCK TO CAMERON IN GROUPS

The warm-up to the party in Cameron begins about four hours before tip-off in Krzyzewskiville. Before most home games the students enjoy grilling burgers, playing a few rounds of corn hole, and listening to jams. Students are able to form groups of 20 or more and hold their spot in line while preparing for a big game with a southern-style tailgate. Drop by K-Ville before a big game, and we’ll hook you up with a burger and a relaxed atmosphere.

6. LINE MONITORS KEEP ORDER

In order to effectively manage all of the happenings in Krzyzewskiville during tenting season, a group called the ‘Line Monitors’ is in place to ensure that the rules of tenting are enforced. Students apply and are chosen to be a member of the Line Monitors based on their track record as a tenter in Krzyzewskiville and overall devotion to Duke Basketball. The intentions of the Line Monitors are to facilitate a safe, fun, and sustainable experience in Krzyzewskiville.

7. FREE THROWS ARE TOUGHER HERE

One of the more entertaining aspects of the Cameron Crazies is our free throw shooting cheers. We use timing, volume, and any other possible distraction to force our opponent to clank a shot off the rim. Over the decades of use, we have found that the classic “shhhhh” and then scream cheer has the lowest average free throw percentage. The opposing player is duped into thinking we are silencing Cameron for his benefit, only to crank up the decibels as he releases the shot. And, of course, we all know about Speedo Guy and his valiant effort to help UNC’s Jackie Manuel miss both free throw shots. Free throw shooters beware; you never know what we might come up with next.

8. 2009-10 WAS UNFORGETTABLE

Last year’s 17-0 home record was punctuated by the 82-50 manhandling of Carolina. We also routed Maryland by 21 for Coach K’s 1000th game at Duke, and knocked off Clemson, Boston College, and Wake Forest by 20 or more points. It is an honor to be part of the best Sixth Man in hoops and we are all excited about helping to create more magic in Cameron this season.

Cameron Crazies remember classmate Drew Everson

Links: Crazies photos from the Princeton game | Campus remembrances of Drew

At our game last night against Princeton, the Crazies wore viking helmets as a tribute to Drew Everson, a Duke senior this year who passed away tragically on October 22nd.  Many of Drew’s closest friends were Cameron Crazies as Drew was a huge fan himself, seen at almost every home game cheering wildly wearing his viking helmet and serving as a line monitor.  Drew was very active on campus following his diverse passions and Duke Basketball was among his greatest interests.  I got to know Drew last year when he joined our student group and he always had infectious energy and an eager willingness to help promote our program.  Several of Drew’s friends wanted to put together a tribute video to share their memories and Drew’s lasting impact in Cameron.  Here it is:

The viking helmets in our student section: