jimsumner
11-20-2012, 03:17 PM
Last of a series.
At least until the bowl media events.
My, it feels good to write that.
Anyway.
Sean Renfree won the Pop Warner National College Football Award, given to the Pop Warner alum who "has made a difference on the field, in the classroom and in his community."
Cut reaffirmed that he's not going anywhere. 100%.
Kenny Anunike officially announced that he will return next season for his sixth year.
Cut said Duke had an "exceptional" intensity level today in practice. Wants a comparable intensity from fan base Saturday. Says, he's going to go door-to-door to round up fans. So, if you hear a knock . . .
Twenty seniors playing last game Saturday. It's always interesting to see how many redshirt juniors are on that list. Corey Gattis, Taylor Sowell, Jack Farrell and Joey Finnison will not return. John Coleman, Anthony Young-Wiseman and Garrett Patterson are recruited reserves who will return. I'm leaving off the obvious ones.
Lee Butler hopes to be able to try out for NFL teams this spring. Cut praised his attitude, which he called "a lesson for anybody." Still, the idea of Butler doing so much to get Duke into a bowl game and not being able to play in it, is very disappointing.
Cut was aksed what he tells NFL scouts about Vernon. "He can run like hell, he can catch the ball. What more do you need to know?" Cut noted that Vernon has set these ACC career marks as a downfield receiver, going against the best corners in the ACC.
GT? Duke in position to make plays but missed too many tackles. Duke needs to get more physical at the inititial point of contact. Says some technique issues have popped up.
Much praise for Duke Johnson. Can't catch him once he gets clear so don't let him get started.
Cut didn't seem all that upset with losing Maryland. "If anybody doesn't want to be here, go." Maryland became a punch line for much of the rest of the presser. Don't think we'll see them on the non-conference schedule anytime soon.
Doesn't think Miami's self-imposed bowl ban will be a factor Saturday. "Games take on a personality of their own. Once the game starts, it doesn't matter."
Cockrell insists that Duke isn't being physically overmatched but needs to improve positioning and technique. I can see why players would need to feel that way.
Team says morale is good and they're looking forward to sending the seniors out in style. Big difference between 7-5 and 6-6 and they're keenly aware of that.
At least until the bowl media events.
My, it feels good to write that.
Anyway.
Sean Renfree won the Pop Warner National College Football Award, given to the Pop Warner alum who "has made a difference on the field, in the classroom and in his community."
Cut reaffirmed that he's not going anywhere. 100%.
Kenny Anunike officially announced that he will return next season for his sixth year.
Cut said Duke had an "exceptional" intensity level today in practice. Wants a comparable intensity from fan base Saturday. Says, he's going to go door-to-door to round up fans. So, if you hear a knock . . .
Twenty seniors playing last game Saturday. It's always interesting to see how many redshirt juniors are on that list. Corey Gattis, Taylor Sowell, Jack Farrell and Joey Finnison will not return. John Coleman, Anthony Young-Wiseman and Garrett Patterson are recruited reserves who will return. I'm leaving off the obvious ones.
Lee Butler hopes to be able to try out for NFL teams this spring. Cut praised his attitude, which he called "a lesson for anybody." Still, the idea of Butler doing so much to get Duke into a bowl game and not being able to play in it, is very disappointing.
Cut was aksed what he tells NFL scouts about Vernon. "He can run like hell, he can catch the ball. What more do you need to know?" Cut noted that Vernon has set these ACC career marks as a downfield receiver, going against the best corners in the ACC.
GT? Duke in position to make plays but missed too many tackles. Duke needs to get more physical at the inititial point of contact. Says some technique issues have popped up.
Much praise for Duke Johnson. Can't catch him once he gets clear so don't let him get started.
Cut didn't seem all that upset with losing Maryland. "If anybody doesn't want to be here, go." Maryland became a punch line for much of the rest of the presser. Don't think we'll see them on the non-conference schedule anytime soon.
Doesn't think Miami's self-imposed bowl ban will be a factor Saturday. "Games take on a personality of their own. Once the game starts, it doesn't matter."
Cockrell insists that Duke isn't being physically overmatched but needs to improve positioning and technique. I can see why players would need to feel that way.
Team says morale is good and they're looking forward to sending the seniors out in style. Big difference between 7-5 and 6-6 and they're keenly aware of that.