jimsumner
10-27-2009, 02:47 PM
Captains Hollingsworth, Kelly, Rucker, Wright.
Everybody practiced today except Kromrah. Boyette still not at 100%. We'll know more Thursday.
The general feeling from the offense--including Thad--is that Virginia will use their 3-4 to force Duke to run; drop back eight and clog the passing lanes. Cut says this will be a chess match, with zone blitzes, disguised coverages, and lots of sub-plots. Duke needs to block UVa's three down lineman, especially Collins, forcing Virginia to send more people to rush Thad.
Cut really likes Collins.
Cut calls the 'Hoos the hardest-hitting team Duke has faced this year.
Kicking game could be crucial. Duke needs more return yardage.
High praise for Hollingsworth's ability to pick up blitzes last week. If you're wondering why Hollingsworth played lots of snaps and Scott didn't, there's your answer.
Cut addressed the 12 penalties v. Maryland. "Truly concerned" with 7 of the 12. Says lack of discipline was the common factor in these seven.
Agrees with excessive-celebration-penalty on Parker. Calls it a selfish penalty. Says anyone who gets two of that type in a season will be lined up against the wall and shot with BB guns. He was joking. I think.
Refused invitation to criticize lack of TV games. Says Duke will earn opportunites in "due time." Calls program Duke.com. Says he gets lots of letters from fans outside the area who like watching games on computer. Gets these letters via old-fashioned snail mail. Irony escaped no one. :)
Thad Lewis close to Jazz Howard. Sent helmet to family.
Everybody practiced today except Kromrah. Boyette still not at 100%. We'll know more Thursday.
The general feeling from the offense--including Thad--is that Virginia will use their 3-4 to force Duke to run; drop back eight and clog the passing lanes. Cut says this will be a chess match, with zone blitzes, disguised coverages, and lots of sub-plots. Duke needs to block UVa's three down lineman, especially Collins, forcing Virginia to send more people to rush Thad.
Cut really likes Collins.
Cut calls the 'Hoos the hardest-hitting team Duke has faced this year.
Kicking game could be crucial. Duke needs more return yardage.
High praise for Hollingsworth's ability to pick up blitzes last week. If you're wondering why Hollingsworth played lots of snaps and Scott didn't, there's your answer.
Cut addressed the 12 penalties v. Maryland. "Truly concerned" with 7 of the 12. Says lack of discipline was the common factor in these seven.
Agrees with excessive-celebration-penalty on Parker. Calls it a selfish penalty. Says anyone who gets two of that type in a season will be lined up against the wall and shot with BB guns. He was joking. I think.
Refused invitation to criticize lack of TV games. Says Duke will earn opportunites in "due time." Calls program Duke.com. Says he gets lots of letters from fans outside the area who like watching games on computer. Gets these letters via old-fashioned snail mail. Irony escaped no one. :)
Thad Lewis close to Jazz Howard. Sent helmet to family.