To any Duke basketball fan who attacks each and every day by jumping out of bed and slapping the floor with both hands, the expression of your fandom deserves applause; however, you should put an end to the routine.
Because the first rule of floor slaps is “Don’t plan floor slaps.”
The Blue Devils’ traditional action, which signals the need for a huge defensive stand and typically comes late in the second half of huge games, began in the 80s when now-72-year-old head coach Mike Krzyzewski was still in his 30s. It has evolved over the years and has even led to mocking by opposing teams stemming from their jealousy.