Duke/JMU Football: Game Thread

[Lavabe]

According to devildeac at WW, start time is 815PM.

A fun time is being had by all at WW.

Cheers,
Lavabe

[YmoBeThere]

Are they waiting for the lightning to hit them in the stands?

[Lavabe]

Are they waiting for the lightning to hit them in the stands?

Devildeac hasn't been struck; they are admiring the lightning, rain, and general humidity.

[Cavlaw]

I was hiding under a tree by eastgate, but am wandering around now that the rain has stopped.

[YmoBeThere]

They need the rain in the Southeast...more on its way late next week.

[Lavabe]

13 minutes to go before the game starts.

Thanks to our intrepid reporter, devildeac.:D

[YmoBeThere]

Okay, because I'm still listening to music that was 10-15 years before my time...

[YmoBeThere]

A great punt? By Duke?

[ArnieMc]

Both 3 and out in first possessions.

[bigj4194]

second possession looking good. 4th and 1. Gong for it

[chattpanther]

Could someone update the score/game progress every once in a while. I cannot listen to the game.

[gep]

At least on radio, the crowd sounds loud and enthusastic:)

[Indoor66]

The game is available online here:

http://www.1010wspc.com/wzky.htm

[bigj4194]

home side of Wallace wade full. 3 sections of students even after the rain delay. I'm impressed that so many of my fellow students have stayed. Her proud and and very proud of how our team is playing. Great second possession

[YmoBeThere]

Yep, Indoor66...no score yet mid way through the 1st quarter.

[Wander]

We have a rushing game? Holy crap!

[ArnieMc]

Touchdown!!!!!!

Plus, we made an extra point!!!!

[bigj4194]

one yard touchdown run by duke. Extra point good

[YmoBeThere]

Touchdown Duke!

I'll pay closer attention to what others have posted. I think the internet delay is a bit longer than for those listening to true radio broadcasts.

[Cavlaw]

Touchdown.

[gep]

Interesting comment from the color guy on radio.... Coach C made adjustments in that 2nd possession... seems kinda quick for adjustments, but that may be the quality of Coach C:D

[ArnieMc]

JMU 47-yard run: 7-7

[YmoBeThere]

Asack at QB?

[ArnieMc]

Yep. 3 and out, but a good punt.

[ArnieMc]

End of 1st Quarter. Still 7-7, JMU ball 3rd and 10 on Duke 43 - helped along by a face mask penalty.

[dukeballer2294]

Not bad Imo for the first quarter, but it seems like we cant stop the run to save our lives. (Also this was asked earlier but how come asack took a snap on 3rd down?

[ArnieMc]

Asack was QB on the 3rd series.

We got the ball back on downs, drove, and fumbled.

[ArnieMc]

JMU 3 and out. Duke got one first down, but had to punt. We apparently have a SERIOUS punter.

[Lavabe]

Weird... we have a punter.

That's a good sign.

[Stray Gator]

If Bob Harris' call is accurate, it sounds like Thad Lewis has overthrown receivers at least 4 or 5 times tonight. Defense seems to be doing a solid job, though, and our punting has been extraordinary so far.

[ArnieMc]

JMU 3 and out again. We're driving - mostly on the ground.

Our receivers seem to be missing a few too.

[gep]

If Bob Harris' call is accurate, it sounds like Thad Lewis has overthrown receivers at least 4 or 5 times tonight.

Hopefully, overthrown balls is opening day jitters and over-pumped... and that he settles down in the 2nd half...

[OldPhiKap]

Stop dropping the @#$%@#$% ball!!!!!!

[ArnieMc]

Touchdown Duke!!!!!!! Pass to Riley. 14-7 5 seconds left in 1st half.

End of half.

[OldPhiKap]

Td Td Td Td Td!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[footballfan]

this worth listening to? I have XM in my car. watching the clemson game, but they are playing bad.

[Wander]

We're actually doing the best job of representing the ACC so far today (UNC is losing!)

Fantastic clock management during that last drive. What a difference coaching makes...

[OldPhiKap]

this worth listening to? I have XM in my car. watching the clemson game, but they are playing bad.

Halftime.

[YmoBeThere]

this worth listening to? I have XM in my car. watching the clemson game, but they are playing bad.

I kinda thought they were a bit overrated...

[ugadevil]

I kinda thought they were a bit overrated...

That's usually a safe thought every year.

[ArnieMc]

JMU good kickoff return. Duke interception and 67 yard return to JMU 22.

[OldPhiKap]

Goal to Go Duke!!!!

[OldPhiKap]

now 2nd down @ the 1




Now 3rd



TDTDTDTDTD

20-7


21-7!!!!!!!!!

[ArnieMc]

Touchdown Duke!!!!!

[duketaylor]

TD!!! Way COOL!!!

[jv001]

Duke 21 JMU 7

[OldPhiKap]

Go Duke!!!!!!!


Go To Hell Carolina!!!!!!!




[howard Dean]yeahhhh!!!!!![/howard Dean]

[ArnieMc]

Fumble!!! Duke ball on JMU 35.

[OldPhiKap]

JMU fumble!!!


Duke ball @ 34!!!!!

[jv001]

Turn Over Duke ball..Crowd is going wild. Put it in the end zone.

[moonpie23]

Yes!!!!

[DukeUsul]

I've enjoyed my vacay at the Jersey shore, but I'm really sad I'm missing this game.

Thanks to whoever posted the radio link. I've been having so many issues just getting the ESPN gametracker to update regularly, it's great to hear Bob.

[ArnieMc]

Touchdown pass to Riley!!!!

[OldPhiKap]

Tdtdtdtdtd



28-7!!!!

[jv001]

TD Eron!!!! Looking good. xtra point good also. 28-7

[duketaylor]

Sorry to my beloved wife, a JMU grad, but I'm loving this. GO DUKE!!

[OldPhiKap]

Thanks to whoever posted the radio link. I've been having so many issues just getting the ESPN gametracker to update regularly, it's great to hear Bob.

Big Ditto here!

[footballfan]

I've enjoyed my vacay at the Jersey shore, but I'm really sad I'm missing this game.

Thanks to whoever posted the radio link. I've been having so many issues just getting the ESPN gametracker to update regularly, it's great to hear Bob.

what's the radio link??

[OldPhiKap]

JMU in total disarray offensively. Duke D bringing it!

[OldPhiKap]

what's the radio link??

It's on the first page, and also on a thread about Radio/TV. It is a radio station in Albemarle. Bob Harris rocks!!!!

http://www.1010wspc.com/wzky.htm


(click on the WSPC icon after the page opens -- center of page on top IIRC)
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Duke gets the ball at the JMU side of midfield after a bad punt by JMU. Pile on!!!!

[DukeUsul]

http://www.1010wspc.com/wzky.htm

[jv001]

VO and the defense playing great! Duke ball Hollingsworth in at tailback.

[gep]

Did I hear correctly... Riley is hurt?:confused:

[OldPhiKap]

4th and inches and . . . . . first down Duke!!!1

[ArnieMc]

JMU 3 and out. Duke 3 for 3 on fourth down - driving.

[OldPhiKap]

Did I hear correctly... Riley is hurt?:confused:

He just picked up a first down.

[gep]

Did I hear correctly... Riley is hurt?:confused:

I guess not... Riley's in again... FIRST DOWN catch:D

[Wander]

What are we, 3 of 3 on 4th downs now? Same players, completely different team...

[DukeUsul]

Me likey the play calling. Harris is saying Hollingsworth is in as a reward for special teams play. I like that. Reward anyone for good play, even freshmen.

[OldPhiKap]

Missed an open one in the end zone!!!

[gep]

What are we, 3 of 3 on 4th downs now? Same players, completely different team...

completely different attitude... completely different confidence...:cool:

[ArnieMc]

Field goal - Duke 31-7.

[OldPhiKap]

FG attempt good!!!!!!!!


31-7!!!


3:07 left in 3rd.

[davekay1971]

Duke...going for it on 4th downs and making it? Dominating both sides of the ball? Okay, I know it's JMU...but I'm going to let myself get a little bit excited here.

BTW: GO MCNEESE STATE!!

[DukeUsul]

Yay a field goal!

[jv001]

Another 3 points..could have used that last year, but hey this is a new era in Duke football.

[OldPhiKap]

Duke...going for it on 4th downs and making it? Dominating both sides of the ball? Okay, I know it's JMU...but I'm going to let myself get a little bit excited here.

BTW: GO MCNEESE STATE!!

Agreed and agreed.

[OldPhiKap]

Another 3 points..could have used that last year, but hey this is a new era in Duke football.

At the risk of repeating myself -- agreed and agreed.

[ArnieMc]

4 for 4 PAT's, 1 for 1 field goals, incredible punts. I think maybe we've solved our kicking woes.

[PDDuke85]

A million thanks for the radio link.
A much better way to "watch" the game and great to hear the voice of the Devils, Bob Harris!

Go Duke Go:)

[Wander]

Okay, I know it's JMU...but I'm going to let myself get a little bit excited here.


I think James Madison is about on par with Delaware, who Maryland only beat by one score today. Just a guess, but after just one day of the season, we're already climbing the ACC ladder.

[jv001]

Did I hear correctly... Riley is hurt?:confused:

Jackson was nicked up. Hollingworth playing well.

[quickgtp]

Wow, we are playing a solid game!

And, not to sound like a broken record but, GO McNeese State!

[ArnieMc]

JMU 3 and out. Long run by Harris ending with a fumble.---

[OldPhiKap]

Fourth quarter coming -- time to see what that conditioning regimen has done.

[davekay1971]

I think James Madison is about on par with Delaware, who Maryland only beat by one score today. Just a guess, but after just one day of the season, we're already climbing the ACC ladder.

Between Virginia getting destroyed by USC, Va Tech going down to ECU, Clemson on the way to losing to Alabama, Carolina struggling against McNeese State, and Maryland struggling against Delaware...it's not been a good day for the ACC so far.

Duke, on the other hand, is probably showing better than most pundits expected.

[OldPhiKap]

31-7, 4th quarter.

[jv001]

Fourth quarter coming -- time to see what that conditioning regimen has done.

You just read my mind. Please not the dreaded prevent defense.

[phaedrus]

I haven't been to more than 7 or 8 Duke football games, and none before 2002, but I've never seen the stadium as full of Duke fans as it was tonight. And that's after many left because of the weather delay.

[gep]

color guy on radio said that better conditioning this year showed at the end of the 2nd, and throughout the 3rd... I expect it to continue...:)

[OldPhiKap]

You just read my mind. Please not the dreaded prevent defense.

I'm curious to see what Cut's view is of this.

JMU isn't passing well.



------- sack, Duke!!!! I don't know how many down we're lining up but we seem to be keeping our agression.

[chattpanther]

Between Virginia getting destroyed by USC, Va Tech going down to ECU, Clemson on the way to losing to Alabama, Carolina struggling against McNeese State, and Maryland struggling against Delaware...it's not been a good day for the ACC so far.

Duke, on the other hand, is probably showing better than most pundits expected.

Boston College won 21-0 against Kent State. Not a huge win but a win nonetheless.

[OldPhiKap]

I haven't been to more than 7 or 8 Duke football games, and none before 2002, but I've never seen the stadium as full of Duke fans as it was tonight. And that's after many left because of the weather delay.

Quality, Phaedrus.

What is good Phaedrus, and what is not -- need we ask these things?

[ArnieMc]

Fumble!! Duke takes over on their own 7.

[DukeUsul]

Woot fumble and Duke recovery! What?!?!

[jv001]

Turnover Duke ball ,deep in our own territory. Zack in at QB. Need to move the ball and give the Defense some rest.

[OldPhiKap]

C'mon -- stay in bounds and keep the clock moving!!!

Asack back in. Good pass!

[gep]

WOW... what a difference a year makes... what a difference a COACH makes... :D

[OldPhiKap]

9:30 with the clock moving.

[OldPhiKap]

WOW... what a difference a COACH makes... :D

Only 2 penalties through 7/8 of the game.

[DoubleDuke Dad]

31 -7 with 10 minutes to go.

Break up the Blue Devils!

[jv001]

Duke playing well in all phases of the game. Kicking game seems to be really improved. Come on Duke keep them out of the end zone.

[phaedrus]

Quality, Phaedrus.

What is good Phaedrus, and what is not -- need we ask these things?

Hmmm... I can't quite recall. I may have to consult my Platonic dialogues. Alternatively, my old ancient philosophy professor likes to ball in Wilson on weekday afternoons - he probably knows the answer, if you can catch him there.

[gep]

... Kicking game seems to be really improved....

Compared to last year? seems line a MAJOR understatement:D

[gep]

from what I hear on the radio... I don't think there's any "prevent defense" going on... if so... that's GREAT. GO FOR IT:D

[ArnieMc]

Sack on 4th and 11 - Duke ball.

[jv001]

Compared to last year? seems line a MAJOR understatement:D

You are correct. Really, Really, Really improved and that might still be an understatement.

[Oriole Way]

What a performance so far. Cutcliffe saying that he expects the offense to score 30 pts a game, and first time out, 31 and counting.

This is pretty much the perfect start to the Cut Era, as Duke fans we couldn't really have asked for anything more.

[OldPhiKap]

Hmmm... I can't quite recall. I may have to consult my Platonic dialogues. Alternatively, my old ancient philosophy professor likes to ball in Wilson on weekday afternoons - he probably knows the answer, if you can catch him there.

First, you're at "Grant Hill" -- which answers my original question in a very Taoist way.


I've gotta admit that I know more about it from Robert Pirsig than formal studies. Although perhaps that's the way it's supposed to be.

[jv001]

from what I hear on the radio... I don't think there's any "prevent defense" going on... if so... that's GREAT. GO FOR IT:D

Yes the defense is really putting pressure on the QB. I love it.

[OldPhiKap]

1-0 with a bullet!!!!!

[ArnieMc]

Yay!! We're 1 and 0 - tied for the best record in the country!

We're #1! We're #1!

(I can't remember ever enjoying radio this much.)

[jv001]

Congratulations Coach Cut, Duke players and fans. Lets make this a habit.

[duketaylor]

Awesome evening, Duke wins 31-7, great start to the season. Leave the goalposts where they are. Let's build on this. GO DUKE!!!

[Bob Green]

A very nice start to the Coach Cut era. Now we need to build on this win week by week. Go Duke!!!

[DoubleDuke Dad]

What a difference the right coach makes. You would have thought that Duke would know that.

[OldPhiKap]

Wow. 218 yards rushing by the Devils.

Only 3 penalties for only 40 yards.

Only 4 punts, and averaged 53.5 yards per!

New day, indeed.

[DavidBenAkiva]

You know, they just won as many games this season as any season I spent on campus. I'm a little upset that I missed the Coach Cut era, but it feels good way up here in Indiana to know that yes, Duke does have a football team!

Time flies like an arrow
Fruit flies like a banana

[DukieInKansas]

What a fun night although I think we should be worried - Duke won a football game, the KC Royals won a game by 10, and I have my air conditioning off in August (August in KS is usually 95+ temp and humidity). :)

I look forward to the Duke v Northwestern game next week and victory #2.

[dukeballer2294]

Yes way to start out. We just turned out the lights in the second half!

[FewFAC]

Congrats to the football team!

[OldPhiKap]

Congrats to the football team!

Agreed.

Cut's first comments are giving major props to the fans as well.

This is gonna be fun!

[dukeballer2294]

I was just wondering how many people showed up for the game. Does anyone know? Thanks

[feldspar]

Congrats to Coach Cut...it's a new era of Duke football.

[bigj4194]

I was just wondering how many people showed up for the game. Does anyone know? Thanks

it was the fullest I have seen Wallace Wade and i'm a senior and have attended every home game. It was nearly full. It was also "sold out" though they did give many tickets away to employees.

As for the studentes, there were 3-4 full sections of students, my iPhone died partially through the game but before it did I did get one picture of the student sections and I will upload it ASAP.

Congrats DUKE FOOTBALL!!!!

[CameronBornAndBred]

WOOHOO!! Congrats to the team and coaches, and congrats to the fans as well! Just got back, what a lot of fun. Great meeting some DBRers, I'll post some pictures shortly that I took at the game.
WOOOHOOO!!

[Verga3]

I was just wondering how many people showed up for the game. Does anyone know? Thanks

Per Bob Harris' postgame comments, attendance was 32,000+. Good start. And understand the fireworks AFTER the game were cool.

[loran16]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but with 2 minutes left in the game, cut came over the student section and said the following (and im pretty close to quoting here):

"Please don't rush the field, we're coming over here after the game. Save the goalposts for those a-h*les* from Carolina."

I LOVE THIS GUY

*I know im censor evading, but he did say this exact word, so i thought it was relevant.

[godukerocks]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but with 2 minutes left in the game, cut came over the student section and said the following (and im pretty close to quoting here):

"Please don't rush the field, we're coming over here after the game. Save the goalposts for those pottymouth!pottymouth!pottymouth!pottymouth!pottym outh!pottymouth!pottymouth!s from Carolina."

I LOVE THIS GUY

That, is fantastic. I love it.

[bigj4194]

it was the fullest I have seen Wallace Wade and i'm a senior and have attended every home game. It was nearly full. It was also "sold out" though they did give many tickets away to employees.

As for the studentes, there were 3-4 full sections of students, my iPhone died partially through the game but before it did I did get one picture of the student sections and I will upload it ASAP.

Congrats DUKE FOOTBALL!!!!

Here are the two pictures that I took from the Student section looking up over the home side...enjoy!

[Uncle Drew]

Great win and congrats to the team and Coach Cut. Best I've seen Duke play against anyone in a long, long, long time. For the love of God, at least for one night let's all enjoy this win and have NO negativity. We tend to be harsh on the basketball team after wins half the time. This team and staff deserves a pat on the back and a day or two to savor victory!

Oh and I just wanted to say I can't figure out what was the most impressive.
1. The turnout, especially with storms looming. Lets hope for even bigger crowds next game.
2. The defense getting penetration into the backfield to disrupt and sack.
3. The offense moving the ball about as well as I'd seen them move it since the Spurrier days.

But I'm going to go with.....
4. The kicking game!!! Especially punts! WOW what an improvement.

All of these show what tecnique, dedication and busting pottymouth!pottymouth!pottymouth! can do. Go Blue Devils!

[Cavlaw]

It was fun, I'm glad I went. Sorry I missed everyone. Duke looked pretty good, but they need to shore up a few things before next week's game with Northwestern.

LGD!

[godukecom]

truly, truly amazing game.
Duke looked and acted like they expected to win. As bob said, the locker room was 'satisfied, not giddy.'

great turnout; we had tons of fun. Save those goalposts indeed!

[Acymetric]

What a great game, I'm really excited I got to be there! Our kicking and running were probably the most exciting to me, because they were the least expected. Really great turnaround. Having a week to rework some things will mean we only look better next week!

As a sidenote, I'd like to pass along a congrats to anyone here who is connected to the marching band. They sounded really good, though I look forward to seeing a larger group of musicians in years to come!

[CameronBornAndBred]

These were from the top of the student section. To the students, you guys were great! And I saw Kyle Singler there joining in, good to see the BBall guys in attendance.


http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/smoking-start.jpg
The team is so excited they are smoking!

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/Cut_and_team.jpg
Coach and his players

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/Helmets_off_to_the_students.jpg
The team saluting the students, all smiles.

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/beautiful.jpg
The final outcome.

See you guys in a week!

[Uncle Drew]

These were from the top of the student section. To the students, you guys were great! And I saw Kyle Singler there joining in, good to see the BBall guys in attendance.


http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/smoking-start.jpg
The team is so excited they are smoking!

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/Cut_and_team.jpg
Coach and his players

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/Helmets_off_to_the_students.jpg
The team saluting the students, all smiles.

http://wagnerwatercolor.com/images/Duke/beautiful.jpg
The final outcome.

See you guys in a week!

Thanks for the pics CB&B and may I say that new scoreboard has been WAY overdue!

[phaedrus]

These were from the top of the student section. To the students, you guys were great! And I saw Kyle Singler there joining in, good to see the BBall guys in attendance.


Yep, I saw Singler and Zoubek at the undergrad s***show/tailgate. Zoubek, if I may speculate, was one of the taller undergrads in attendance.

[Acymetric]

I thought the parachutists were pretty cool, too bad they were apparently meant to land in kenan! Classic! Link on the front page, btw.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I thought the parachutists were pretty cool, too bad they were apparently meant to land in kenan! Classic! Link on the front page, btw.

That is hidamnlarious! We were watching them from outside of the stadium and wondering..lol!

[Acymetric]

That is hidamnlarious! We were watching them from outside of the stadium and wondering..lol!

One of the parachutes was black with blue stripes (royal) and the other had green stripes, so at least one of them made sense....why was a guy with a green chute landing in Kenan anyway?

[devildeac]

Devildeac hasn't been struck; they are admiring the lightning, rain, and general humidity.

It's a shame all my phone calls to Lavabe can't count as posts:o:(

[devildeac]

A great punt? By Duke?

I think he averaged over 50 yards/punt tonight with 2 at or over 60 yards:D

[devildeac]

If Bob Harris' call is accurate, it sounds like Thad Lewis has overthrown receivers at least 4 or 5 times tonight. Defense seems to be doing a solid job, though, and our punting has been extraordinary so far.

They also dropped 2-3 passes on target for 1st downs. I figure Ted Roof taught them that:o:rolleyes:(jk)

[devildeac]

I was just wondering how many people showed up for the game. Does anyone know? Thanks

Heard Bob Harris say after the game that it was about 32,500. (* it was Duke employee night and I think they gave away tix to any employee who showed up for the tailgate dinner they served in front of Card). The crowd was large and the students were loud. It looked like they filled about 2 sections.

[Acymetric]

Kevin Jones had a 68 yard punt, we didn't allow a single 3rd down conversion, got 200 yards rushing, and made a field goal. Great performance by all units. I would like to see our special teams coverage tighten up, but I think their returner was a pretty good return speciallist, so we'll see how that goes in the future.

I'd like to add...quit dropping the ball! That goes for running backs who fumble and recievers who drop dead on target passes.

Great game, I'm almost too excited to go to sleep...who's ready for Northwestern?

[peloton]

...that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Is anyone else high right now? I mean a good old-fashioned Duke football induced high? For some reason, I don't feel like going to sleep. I was *very* impressed by the number of people who showed up for the game tonight. Sure, it's true that a good number of free tickets were given to employees, etc. but the first one's always free :D - you've got to get 'em hooked :p

My sincerest congrats to Coach Cut and the team for a convincing win over what's supposed to be a very good JMU team. However, they obviously don't need to be reminded that the schedule only gets tougher at this point. From what I saw tonight though, I have no reason to believe that this team can't build on what they've started. Now, continue the hard work and let's find out how many ways there are to skin a 'Cat.

Go Devils!!

[balkan boy]

Top 25 vote from Spurrier?

[Papa John]

Top 25 vote from Spurrier?

Interesting that you mention this, and I was surprised that nobody mentioned this before now (at least I didn't see it in any of the football threads)... Spurrier either must not be voting in the Coaches poll this season, or he forgot to give Duke a vote... Not a big deal, but I always get a kick out of seeing that first Coaches' poll of the year with Duke listed as having 1 vote...

[Cavlaw]

Interesting that you mention this, and I was surprised that nobody mentioned this before now (at least I didn't see it in any of the football threads)... Spurrier either must not be voting in the Coaches poll this season, or he forgot to give Duke a vote... Not a big deal, but I always get a kick out of seeing that first Coaches' poll of the year with Duke listed as having 1 vote...

He was asked by the coaches' association to stop giving Duke a vote on the first ballot to "protect the integrity of the poll."

[DU82]

Thanks for the pics CB&B and may I say that new scoreboard has been WAY overdue!

That picture is of the scoreboard that's been in place for a few years now (unless they replaced it with one that looked just like the other one.) The new scoreboard was the small one in the closed end of the horseshoe showing the basics.

[Lavabe]

One of the parachutes was black with blue stripes (royal) and the other had green stripes, so at least one of them made sense....why was a guy with a green chute landing in Kenan anyway?

Wasn't the coach over there wanting to change the football uniform colors?;)

[Lavabe]

It's a shame all my phone calls to Lavabe can't count as posts:o:(

If you had an iPhone, they would!:D

[NOTE: Now it's time for Billybreen to chime in.]

Your reports last night also helped out on the Snrubchat.:)

[Verga3]

Interesting that you mention this, and I was surprised that nobody mentioned this before now (at least I didn't see it in any of the football threads)... Spurrier either must not be voting in the Coaches poll this season, or he forgot to give Duke a vote... Not a big deal, but I always get a kick out of seeing that first Coaches' poll of the year with Duke listed as having 1 vote...

Check this out........Thanks, Steve! http://media.www.dukechronicle.com/media/storage/paper884/news/2008/08/26/Column/A.Message.From.The.Ol.Ball.Coach-3404536.shtml

[devildeac]

Check this out........Thanks, Steve! http://media.www.dukechronicle.com/media/storage/paper884/news/2008/08/26/Column/A.Message.From.The.Ol.Ball.Coach-3404536.shtml

Good for Spurrier, good for us.

Let's earn that vote-and more

Let's earn the right to tear down the goal posts for major victories/milestones/championships. As Cut apparently told/asked the students last PM-let's act like we've been there before.

Last evening was a wonderful start. What an atmosphere at WW, even with a 45-50 minute rain delay and potentially dangerous weather and after a modest # of folks left-this time to wander the CROWDED concourse-only to return as it became obvious the game would be played.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Interesting that you mention this, and I was surprised that nobody mentioned this before now (at least I didn't see it in any of the football threads)... Spurrier either must not be voting in the Coaches poll this season, or he forgot to give Duke a vote... Not a big deal, but I always get a kick out of seeing that first Coaches' poll of the year with Duke listed as having 1 vote...

Actually, I started a thread about this when it didn't happen. I believe I called it "Another sign of respect", or something like that. Glad to see that Stevie Visor called the Chronicle reporter and explained why he didn't vote for Duke and that he is rooting for us in EVERY game we play this season.

[Lavabe]

Last evening was a wonderful start. What an atmosphere at WW, even with a 45-50 minute rain delay and potentially dangerous weather and after a modest # of folks left-this time to wander the CROWDED concourse-only to return as it became obvious the game would be played.

... how were the bathrooms?:D

Cheers,
Lavabe

[OZZIE4DUKE]

... how were the bathrooms?:D

Cheers,
Lavabe

Men's rooms were unchanged, although cleaner, which is a big improvement. According to Devil in the Blue Dress, the women's portable accommodations were much smaller than those used at the reunions and were a waste of money.

[calltheobvious]

He was asked by the coaches' association to stop giving Duke a vote on the first ballot to "protect the integrity of the poll."

That's rich. Know what else would "protect the integrity of the poll"? Coaches disclosing their votes every week. Hell, coaches actually doing their own voting every week rather than farming it out an assoc. AD. But that wouldn't make sense, either, since coaches don't have time to actually, you know, watch anybody else's games.

Too...many...contradictions. Head...is...spinning.

[Uncle Drew]

One of the parachutes was black with blue stripes (royal) and the other had green stripes, so at least one of them made sense....why was a guy with a green chute landing in Kenan anyway?

That guy in green was Coach Cut's backup plan. He was to lay down and camoflage himself with the grass, then trip up any JMU player who got through the secondary.

[DukePA]

Good for Spurrier, good for us.

Let's earn that vote-and more

Let's earn the right to tear down the goal posts for major victories/milestones/championships. As Cut apparently told/asked the students last PM-let's act like we've been there before.

Last evening was a wonderful start. What an atmosphere at WW, even with a 45-50 minute rain delay and potentially dangerous weather and after a modest # of folks left-this time to wander the CROWDED concourse-only to return as it became obvious the game would be played.

Agreed on all of the above. I actually thought of Coach K speaking to the students the night before carolina games when he would ask that we act like we've been there before if we won. When I saw Coach Cut speaking to the students last night, it occurred to me that most of them hadn't been there before, but were willing to take a leap of faith with Coach Cut. That was awesome.

[watzone]

It's amazing how many fans stick their head out after a win. It was a nice effort all the way around. I hope to see as many fans at the NU game.

After a ton of coverage leaning into the game and the event itself, I sort of hit the wall today. Anyhow, here is an article I just put up which talks of the Blue Devils Walk, fans and more. A few pics too.

http://bluedevilnation.wordpress.com/

[budwom]

When your team loses what, 32 of its last 33 games, I can fully understand the desire to do some celebrating. Cut's take on it is fine, but the students' desire to cut loose is pretty logical to me.

[devildeac]

It's amazing how many fans stick their head out after a win. It was a nice effort all the way around. I hope to see as many fans at the NU game.

After a ton of coverage leaning into the game and the event itself, I sort of hit the wall today. Anyhow, here is an article I just put up which talks of the Blue Devils Walk, fans and more. A few pics too.

http://bluedevilnation.wordpress.com/

Thanks for your time and efforts and sharing with us.

[OldPhiKap]

Thanks for your time and efforts and sharing with us.

Ditto, watzone!

[Newton_14]

An excellent start to a new era. I have never enjoyed sitting through a thunderstorm so much, and once I bought a new shirt and bagged the drenched one I showed up in, I got to see a very prepared football team execute well in most all phases of the game. One note to anyone with connections to the PA Announcers. After the announcement at 7:30 that the game would start at 8:15, they never gave another update. The weather got worse and right around 8:15 or so, it appeared that the game would be post-poned.. Several people left thinking just that and likely would have stayed if updates would have been given..

But man what a game!! I could not have been more impressed. Kicking game, running game, defense, offense, all looked solid. I saw several games last year and it is just no comparison. I am keeping it in perspective given the opponent, but this was a great start. Cannot wait to get there this Saturday! I hope attendance grows and stays strong throughout the year as the guys deserve our support! All in all it was the best start we could have hoped for!


Go Duke!

[devildeac]

Pretty impressive discussions thus far about the FB game with an estimated 225-250 posts mentioning the game in some way or another. Wonder when the last time was that a FB game generated this much chatter? Heck, if it continues, there will need to be a separate Duke FB board...:o:rolleyes:

[CathyCA]

Ditto, watzone!

And a big fat DITTO from me, too! Thank you, Watzone!

[adam]

Not sure if this has been brought up previously in another thread, but... James Madison is currently the #1 team in the FCS Coaches Poll (I-AA). JMU is 8-1 on the season and has held the top spot in the polls since week 4.

I think this says great things for Coach Cutcliffe and the Duke football team. Congrats on a great season so far, Blue Devils. Let's kick some Wolfpack butt this weekend!

Go DUKE!!! :)