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(as if there's not already enough people doing this)Thursday, January 12, 2006
I am Maximus
I've seen numerous people posting their results from this quiz on their own blogs, so I figured it was time for me to take the test as well. I had an idea of how it would turn out, and I was correct. Although it did take a tiebreaker question (as you'll notice the top two scored the same).
You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus went into hiding to avoid Commodus's assassins. He became a gladiator, hoping to dominate the colosseum in order to one day get the chance of killing Commodus. Maximus is valiant, courageous, and dedicated. He wants nothing more than the chance to avenge his family, but his temper often gets the better of him.
Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0
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Duke - Maryland
Well, if there were any fears that Maryland might win 4 in a row over Duke, those fears were proven to be unfounded even before the game started. Coach K had each of
the players and coaches sign the midcourt logo prior to the game as a statement that "this is our court and we will protect it." And protect it they did.
With the chants of "not our rival" still ringing in their ears, the Maryland Terrapins were overwhelmed early and often as Duke forced 18 first half turnovers on their way to a 45-22 halftime lead. Maryland ended the game shooting 30%, and their first player to hit double figures came with about 3 1/2 minutes left in the game. Duke played sloppy in the first 10 or 12 minutes of the 2nd half, or they may have won by 40 or more.
And speaking of action heroes, Shelden Williams had a monster game, ending with a triple double (19 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks - yes, 10 blocks). He was practically unstoppable inside. J.J. Redick also had his usual game with 27 points, and even had a 2-hand dunk - the first dunk of his career at Duke, according to Patrick and Vitale. Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts continue to improve. The only down note of the game was DeMarcus Nelson leaving in the first half and returning with a boot on his foot again. Whether it was a precaution or he has reinjured his ankle is still unknown.
Overall, great game (for Duke fans). I expected them to come to play and win easily. I only predicted 17, and it ended up 24, but I was being a little conservative in my pick, so I wasn't surprised. But I did think Maryland might put up a little more of a fight. As I said, it could've been much worse.
One other thing I noticed: Magic Johnson was there, and during one of the 37 times they showed him sitting in the crowd on the ESPN telecast, I noticed a girl sitting in front of him with a Kentucky hat on. Have things gotten so bad in Lexington that Kentucky fans are now having to go to Duke games to see good basketball?
You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus went into hiding to avoid Commodus's assassins. He became a gladiator, hoping to dominate the colosseum in order to one day get the chance of killing Commodus. Maximus is valiant, courageous, and dedicated. He wants nothing more than the chance to avenge his family, but his temper often gets the better of him.
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Duke - Maryland
Well, if there were any fears that Maryland might win 4 in a row over Duke, those fears were proven to be unfounded even before the game started. Coach K had each of
the players and coaches sign the midcourt logo prior to the game as a statement that "this is our court and we will protect it." And protect it they did.With the chants of "not our rival" still ringing in their ears, the Maryland Terrapins were overwhelmed early and often as Duke forced 18 first half turnovers on their way to a 45-22 halftime lead. Maryland ended the game shooting 30%, and their first player to hit double figures came with about 3 1/2 minutes left in the game. Duke played sloppy in the first 10 or 12 minutes of the 2nd half, or they may have won by 40 or more.
And speaking of action heroes, Shelden Williams had a monster game, ending with a triple double (19 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks - yes, 10 blocks). He was practically unstoppable inside. J.J. Redick also had his usual game with 27 points, and even had a 2-hand dunk - the first dunk of his career at Duke, according to Patrick and Vitale. Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts continue to improve. The only down note of the game was DeMarcus Nelson leaving in the first half and returning with a boot on his foot again. Whether it was a precaution or he has reinjured his ankle is still unknown.
Overall, great game (for Duke fans). I expected them to come to play and win easily. I only predicted 17, and it ended up 24, but I was being a little conservative in my pick, so I wasn't surprised. But I did think Maryland might put up a little more of a fight. As I said, it could've been much worse.
One other thing I noticed: Magic Johnson was there, and during one of the 37 times they showed him sitting in the crowd on the ESPN telecast, I noticed a girl sitting in front of him with a Kentucky hat on. Have things gotten so bad in Lexington that Kentucky fans are now having to go to Duke games to see good basketball?
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