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Why the Duke bashing?

I am trying to understand what it is about Duke that inspires such hatred by Maryland fans.  I understand the basketball rivalry, although if that’s the reason then I would think the UNC Tar Heels would cause similar disdain.  But no one cared that Hakeem Nicks was a dreaded Tar Heel.  But there are negative comments about signing Duke UFA's?  I don't get it.

Duke is one of the finest educational institutions in the country.  They run one of the cleanest basketball programs in D1.  They don’t recruit sketchy players (Tyree Evans anyone?) and their players are actually real students.  Coach K is highly respected, has the most wins of any active coach in D1, and was chosen to lead the US Olympic team successfully bringing the gold medal home. 

These are attributes of a team or University that would typically be associated with respect and admiration.  So what’s up Terps fans?   Why the hatred?  Jealousy?

(I thought this might be a fun topic while there is a lull in the NFL action)

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