Duke's 2nd half breakout vs. TCU can't dispel every worry about an early exit

Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesAfter a shaky performance that nearly resulted in a monumental upset in the first round, confidence was waning in Duke's ability to make a deep run in March Madness and compete for the National Championship.

The first half against TCU did little to dispel those concerns, with a quiet first 20 for Cameron Boozer and the Blue Devils clinging to just a four-point lead.

But Boozer and Duke came alive in the second half, outscoring TCU by 19 and cruising to an 81-58 win to advance to the Sweet 16.

Duke's second-half performance against TCU will have many ready to ignore the issues Duke has had in the opening two rounds and reinstall the Blue Devils as the title favorite. But…