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Great sign...
Meanwhile, our CHERRY tree faces real prospect of getting chopped down:
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Four-star QB Tyler Cherry recaps Michigan State official, gives the latest regarding Duke, chats Indiana too
The latest on the Greenwood (Ind.) Center Grove standout.
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Is it fair to infer from Jacquez Moore's leaving the portal that Coach Johns will stay as OC? OFC
Well from depth, yes, but with Belin and Loftis, do we need Cherry?Meanwhile, our CHERRY tree faces real prospect of getting chopped down:
Four-star QB Tyler Cherry recaps Michigan State official, gives the latest regarding Duke, chats Indiana too
The latest on the Greenwood (Ind.) Center Grove standout.
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I believe so yes, we needed 3 qbs this year due to injuries and that could happen next year as well. Cherry is highly rated, definitely want him
Cherry is visiting Duke this week. Sounds like he would like to get some assurances regarding Coach Johns' status:
“I’ve really been in contact with Coach (Kevin) Johns about his situation and that’s the one I’m looking at mostly.”
“I’ve really been in contact with Coach (Kevin) Johns about his situation and that’s the one I’m looking at mostly.”
If I came off as I don't want him, I apologize. it was more of a "If we lose him, to me it is not as big of a deal as other recruits".
I want to see him in a Duke uniform. I am just intrigued by a full off-season knowing Loftis is the starter...
I’ve always said manny should have the freedom to pick/hire his staff but man I hope he gives John’s an interview.
Definitely fair, I saw the video game numbers he put up in hs and I’m definitely in. With player movement these days it’s key to have a ton of depth imo. Right now we need oline maybe more than anything
I think in this day and age, trying to interpret someone visiting another school when a coach just left is just a mindless exercise. If he does not like what he says when he gets here, he is not stuck at square one...
And I just saw an article Riley is visiting Ohio State. Please do not go over to the dark side. I cannot root for Ohio State for any reason...
He signed with ND before lunch. Or if you still want to call it a transfer…
Leonard signed a big deal w/Gillette.Interestingly, Riley and the Irish open the season at(you guessed it), Texas Elmo & M.
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I think most major football programs do have more than 3 QBs on their roster. I mean, Alabama has 7 listed on their roster.
there was a team a few years ago (maryland i think) that lost their top 4 qb's to injury in like 6 games. i have always thought 4 was the minimum you needed.
FYI malick bowen sims to the portal. just never could break into the rotation. good luck to him
FYI malick bowen sims to the portal. just never could break into the rotation. good luck to him
Hate to see R.J. go but hey, if he's getting a lot of money, can't blame him.
There are several ND players in the portal and I'd love to see us go after them. We did really well with Franklin.
There are several ND players in the portal and I'd love to see us go after them. We did really well with Franklin.
@ConorONeill I must say it's good to know McDonald
(Troy LB and leading tackler), won't suit up. What do you know about Duke transfers playing already in the portal??(I know Leonard is out, and would assume Oben is gone too??) Others??
How will Duke's RB depth stack up behind Jaquez Moore ( removed himself from portal). Btw, very good report on Troy. What a potent offense!! OFC
(Troy LB and leading tackler), won't suit up. What do you know about Duke transfers playing already in the portal??(I know Leonard is out, and would assume Oben is gone too??) Others??
How will Duke's RB depth stack up behind Jaquez Moore ( removed himself from portal). Btw, very good report on Troy. What a potent offense!! OFC
I don't know much on transferring players suiting up. It's rare, at least in my experience ... just want to make sure it's clear that players in the portal *can* still play in the bowl.
I've been pretty high on Peyton Jones since the spring. And Jaylen Coleman is out of eligibility but he's obviously good to play in the bowl game, as long as he didn't pick up an injury in the last few weeks.
Thanks for the info on running backs Conor. I had no idea Coleman could play. That certainly bolsters our depth, and gives us three very capable RBs.
Btw, this is by NO MEANS OFFICIAL, but I did pick up this list of Duke players unavailable for bowl game. Source is thesportingnews.com
"Duke players not playing in the Birmingham Bowl because of transfer or opting out:"
- QB Riley Leonard
- RB Jordan Waters
- DE R.J. Oben
- DT Aeneas Peebles
- LB Dorian Mausi
- S Jaylen Stinson
- DB Brandon Johnson
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Thanks LGD!! I think we got another good one in Brewer!! I hate to see current OC Kevin Johns depart. He is under contract until after the bowl game. Kevin will no doubt get another job coaching very easily.
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This gives the most up to date account of Blue Devils
N/A for the bowl game per transfer-
www.sportskeeda.com
Obviously this is an extremely fluid situation. Hopefully the tide begins to turn soon portal-wise.
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N/A for the bowl game per transfer-
Top Duke players not playing in Birmingham Bowl game against Troy
Duke had another brilliant season under the leadership of Mike Elko in 2023.
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Obviously this is an extremely fluid situation. Hopefully the tide begins to turn soon portal-wise.
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I agree Hart the last few weeks have been rough, we need some good newsThis gives the most up to date account of Blue Devils
N/A for the bowl game per transfer-
Top Duke players not playing in Birmingham Bowl game against Troy
Duke had another brilliant season under the leadership of Mike Elko in 2023.
Obviously this is an extremely fluid situation. Hopefully the tide begins to turn soon portal-wise.
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I hope the admissions dept. is more flexible with accepting football transfers from decent schools like Notre Dame, Stanford, Vandy etc. that have some good players who might see Duke as a step up or a place they can play right away.
They dang sure didn’t help the basketball team in the portal although we weren’t going for players from schools you mentioned but I absolutely agree
Help may be on the way @Liftee and @LetsGoDuke83
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Duke is the 'team to beat' for Texas transfer QB Maalik Murphy
Duke Football Head Coach Manny Diaz has a long-term relationship with Texas transfer Quarterback Maalik Murphy
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I did see that article but it's hard to tell if Duke has actually been in touch with the young man.
I'd like to see some linemen (offensive and defensive) coming our way. There's a lot on the portal list from the kind of schools whose academic credits would transfer to Duke. Can they play football? I don't know the answer to that question.
I'd like to see some linemen (offensive and defensive) coming our way. There's a lot on the portal list from the kind of schools whose academic credits would transfer to Duke. Can they play football? I don't know the answer to that question.
As rough as an offseason as it gets. At this point manny will be starting from ground zero
Hopefully we get Texas transfer Maalik Murphy.
Cherry is out after Kevin Johns departure. The ousted OC and Tyler were very close.
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FYI Duke commit landan callahan wins nc defensive player of the shrine bowl game.
