Originally Posted by
Kewlswim
Hi,
In the distant past (mid-1980s) it was the policy of the University not to allow redshirting of players except for medical reasons. So, when other football programs where in essence providing a 5 year experience, Duke was pushing a 4 year program. Did that policy change and if so, when? At one point Duke Administration was pretty adamant about this. Steve Sloan and Steve Spurrier had to find rather, er um, creative ways to redshirt players and even then not many were redshirted as freshmen. However, it seems like a lot players are being redshirted under Coach Cut? Is Duke now presenting itself as a 5 year football program with the blessing of the Administration? If so, very cool.
Thanks.
GO DUKE!