To me the most embarrassing thing for the cheats was everyone in the stadium knew ND was going to run it up the middle and they were getting 8 yards a pop.
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The team I don't want a part of is Wake. Best receivers in the conference
The weather may play big part in this game Saturday
Cheaters fans would have you believe they would have won Saturday if not for the officiating. No way Notre Dame was going to LOSE CONTROL of the game. They pushed the GREAT GENE CHIZIK (DC) LED DEFENSE all over the field!! OFC
cheater fans think they lose every game in every sport because of poor officiating. OFC
Amen Sky.... Hey, we gotta start our annual PTRF for hoops again soon!!! OFC
Gonna have to have some deep pockets this year to pull that off. Somehow over the years cheater u fans have found out about it. We have a snitch on this board. Actually I have been watched and tailed for a couple of years now. They drive wussy blue Cadillac Escapes. I can't go anywhere without a tail. Work, church, grocery store, high school football games , everywhere. They think I don't notice but they all wear wussy blue leisure suits, ruffled shirts unbuttoned. I'd swear that hof coach roy williams has been among them now that he has nothing left to do. I think he may even be a regular poster here at DI now. For my own personal safety and concern for my wife I'm going to have to stop making the payments. The refs only accept cash about an hour before game time and for me it's not worth the risk. I'm just gonna have to have faith and rely on our talent. cheater u fans have derp pockets too and our last rwo games against cheater u the refs refused the payments. Don't know quite the reason why. I have no idea who snitch is. There are cheater u fans on this board who I feel are being deceptive so I have to be careful what I post and who sees them. Hope all of DI understands why I have to bow out as the runner. ☺😉😕 OFC
Hey you can't be too careful buddy. I have some OF Duke buddies I might have make the drop. I know an Iron Duke who is willing to fund it. He's even agreed to purchase a wussy blue car for the driver to make the drops to officials. OFC
Hoping to get the monkey off our back against Virginia. It's been a while
7 straight losses in a row King, including '21's 48-0 embarrassment. Definitely time to exact some REVENGE!! OFC
H2C, I am not sure that "revenge" is the right word. It was not UVA's fault that they had to play a really bad Cut team. This team is a totally different Duke team. Thankfully. It should feel no duty to make up for what that other Duke team suffered. THIS Duke team should be focused solely on the opportunity to finally win an ACC game. OFC
Agree yet disagree DI. Those Duke seniors have never tasted victory against UVA. There's also a rivalry between these two schools because many players on both teams are recruited by both institutions. (Academics are stressed at both).
I AGREE w/you the opportunity to win a conference game is of overriding concern. You're also correct in saying this is "a totally different" Duke team. The changing of the guard has been inspirational!!
However, you can't discount "REVENGE" for those Duke kids vs UVA, when they hear about "the streak" from media all week. Don't fall for any coach speak either saying it's not a factor. You can BET staff has used the 7 games of straight Ls to the Cavs ALL WEEK as motivation. Whatever it takes to win. Duke fans like me are obviously weary of it as well.
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Conor thanks as always of course. A lot will depend on the conditions, but I am hearing there will be a break from the rain before gametime.
My biggest fear is our D-LINE doesn't get enough pressure on Armstrong, and he finally regains his throwing rhythm. He's got some SKYSCRAPERS to throw to of course. The receivers especially have an edge in these conditions of a soggy field, because obviously they know where they are going.
Hopefully however, weather permitting we can get our passing game going. It's already PROVEN ITSELF this year, hopefully breeding confidence!!
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Still do not think "revenge" is the right word. I do agree that our record against UVA should "incentivize" THIS team to show that Duke is no longer UVA's preferred Homecoming opponent. OFC
Brooks Field is supposed to have state of the art drainage, so that will help (assuming the rain isn't significant).
I hate to be a broken record, but our O line play will be critical. If the wind is a factor, can they allow Duke to move the ball on the ground and dominate the clock?
We have been very good on turnover ratio. That has to continue, especially under wet conditions. I am sure Elko is emphasizing that, especially the opportunity to turn UVA over when the chance arises, without sacrificing tackling.
I hate to be a broken record, but our O line play will be critical. If the wind is a factor, can they allow Duke to move the ball on the ground and dominate the clock?
We have been very good on turnover ratio. That has to continue, especially under wet conditions. I am sure Elko is emphasizing that, especially the opportunity to turn UVA over when the chance arises, without sacrificing tackling.
If I am a senior on the DUKE team "REVENGE" is precisely the word for me. "INCENTIVIZE"
for you. I am not going to "WEBSTERIZE" it, but to me they're basically the same thing in regards to UVA.
Perhaps "incentive" BOLSTERS "revenge." UVA's Tony Elliot saying he took their job because "the history and tradition" is greater than at Duke. Don't kick a dog that's been down. This further "INCENTIVIZED" the Blue Devils out for "REVENGE."
Plus there's another factor at work here. Football is obviously a brutal sport. It naturally lends itself to the word REVENGE in a game like this.
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Great write up as usual.
I'm glad the weather will not be the factor we feared. Still, turnovers will be critical, especially since the teams appear to be pretty evenly matched.
I'm glad the weather will not be the factor we feared. Still, turnovers will be critical, especially since the teams appear to be pretty evenly matched.
My primary concern would be UVA "finding itself" offensively. Maybe I'm trapped in 2021 and I'm not putting enough stock into how bad their O-line is, but I just think Armstrong and those WRs are too talented to keep having the games they are.
Looking for a great game. I know UVA is down some but what a great win it would be. OFC
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All of this is exactly what scares me Conor. We need to get some real pressure on Armstrong. OFC
As I see it, our D is better than UVA's. Offenses are about even. We will kick a$$. OFC
That is my concern also. Hopefully they find themselves after our game. They are too talented on offense to stay down
Programming note for tonight:
I'll be covering the game in Durham and will have a story up at the buzzer, and then an analysis or column up later tonight. If Twitter is your thing, there's the link to my main account.
I'll be covering the game in Durham and will have a story up at the buzzer, and then an analysis or column up later tonight. If Twitter is your thing, there's the link to my main account.
You're welcome to ban me if I'm a jinx. 21-0 over Virginia early! Wow! I'm impressed! I'm watching the Braves and Clemson games. I'll have to change the channel in a minute. Good coaching and quick starts go together
Duke 28
UVA 7
About 6 minutes left in 3rd quarter. OFC
UVA 7
About 6 minutes left in 3rd quarter. OFC
Final score. Duke 38 UVA 17. Let's go get GT. OFC
How 'bout those Devils!! Another Jumpstart right outta' the gate!!! That seems to be a huge part of our success. Mike Elko is coaching up these guys properly and developing them. What an exciting time for Duke Football!!! (4-1, 1-0). OFC
Elko's old defensive squad at Texas A&M looks good, but Jimbo's offense is pitiful
Signals got crossed up late last night and posted this story in another thread ... (thanks @Devilinside for comment!)
Story on how Duke acknowledging its past while not living in it, driving Blue Devils to 4-1 start.
Story on how Duke acknowledging its past while not living in it, driving Blue Devils to 4-1 start.
Enjoyed it Conor!! If anything, I think the poor years have HELPED US! This program and players were sick of losing, and have EMBRACED THE NEW COACHING STAFF. There's a NEW ATTITUDE in Durham!! OFC
Anyone heard ANYTHING on status of RB Jaylen Coleman??He was in obvious pain leaving field last nite. OFC
No sir. I hope that he is just sore. I suppose no news is good news
