FB: Duke vs. NCCU (Sat. Sept 3, 6 pm, ESPN3)

[Bob Green]

Somebody has to do it so it may as well be me. Discuss the game here. Daniel Jones has been named starting quarterback and the weather report is calling for beautiful weather at Wallace Wade Stadium for the season opener. Hopefully we see a 2-deep roster and injury report sometime this week.

Projected starters per Duke Football twitter:
QB - Daniel Jones
RB - Jela Duncan
WR - T.J. Rahming
WR - Anthony Nash
WR - Johnathan Lloyd
TE - Erich Schneider
OT - Casey Blaser
OG - Tanner Stone
C - Austin Davis
OG - Zach Baker
OT - Gabe Brandner

S - DeVon Edwards
S - Deondre Singleton
S - Corbin McCarthy
CB - Bryan Fields
CB - Breon Borders
LB - Ben Humphreys
LB - Joe Giles-Harris
DE - Marquies Price
DT - Mike Ramsay
DT - A.J. Wolf
DE - Dominic McDonald

[OldPhiKap]

Somebody has to do it so it may as well be me. Discuss the game here. Daniel Jones has been named starting quarterback and the weather report is calling for beautiful weather at Wallace Wade Stadium for the season opener. Hopefully we see a 2-deep roster and injury report sometime this week.

Projected starters per Duke Football twitter:
QB - Daniel Jones
RB - Jela Duncan
WR - T.J. Rahming
WR - Anthony Nash
WR - Johnathan Lloyd
TE - Erich Schneider
OT - Casey Blaser
OG - Tanner Stone
C - Austin Davis
OG - Zach Baker
OT - Gabe Brandner

S - DeVon Edwards
S - Deondre Singleton
S - Corbin McCarthy
CB - Bryan Fields
CB - Breon Borders
LB - Ben Humphreys
LB - Joe Giles-Harris
DE - Marquies Price
DT - Mike Ramsay
DT - A.J. Wolf
DE - Dominic McDonald

Five days to go. I'm jacked!

[flyingdutchdevil]

Five days to go. I'm jacked!

Been pumping iron, have we?

[OldPhiKap]

Been pumping iron, have we?

I've been working on the beer and couch diet/exercise program. Gotta go with what works.

Also, just got my Duke @ ND tix so I've been revving up all day already.

[fuse]

Would love to see a 63-0 Duke win :-)

[devildeac]

Would love to see a 63-0 Duke win :-)

I'll go with a 42-7 count. New QB, Cut will substitute liberally 2nd half and NCCU will get a fluke TD at some point. It'll show we can run, pass and have good D against an out-manned foe. If Central scores more than that (like Elon did a few years ago), it won't bode well for the year.

[OldPhiKap]

I'll go with a 42-7 count. New QB, Cut will substitute liberally 2nd half and NCCU will get a fluke TD at some point. It'll show we can run, pass and have good D against an out-manned foe. If Central scores more than that (like Elon did a few years ago), it won't bode well for the year.

I would not say that a close game does not bode well for the season. I'll take a win, good film for coach to use, and no injuries.

But we gotta win first. LGD!!

(And I'll say to the usual chat-roomers, at the beach this weekend and in Vagas next, so likely will join y'all for Northwestern. Then dd and I will live chat from South Bend).

[Olympic Fan]

I'll go with a 42-7 count. New QB, Cut will substitute liberally 2nd half and NCCU will get a fluke TD at some point. It'll show we can run, pass and have good D against an out-manned foe. If Central scores more than that (like Elon did a few years ago), it won't bode well for the year.

You mean more than 13? That's what Elon scored against Duke in 2014, when Duke ended up with nine wins and a last-second loss to Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. Or do you mean the 27 that Elon scored in 2010, when Duke finished 3-9. NCCU scored 17 against Duke in 2012, when Duke finished 6-7 and played in a bowl.

FWIW, NCCU is a strong FCS program, coming off two straight conference championships. They have 13 starters back (one more than Duke) off an 8-3 team. They return third team All_MEAC QB Malcolm Bell and first-team All-MEAC running back Dorrell McClain. NCCU was picked third in the 2016 MEAC preseason poll.

Now, they are an FCS program and Duke should win -- and win easily. But don't go in with ridiculous expectations. They are a solid FCS team -- not far behind the Richmond teams that thrice beat us in 2006, 2009 and 2011 (when Duke was admittedly much weaker).

I'll be very happy with a comfortable win, no significant injuries and a promising showing by at least one of our new QBs.

[devildeac]

You mean more than 13? That's what Elon scored against Duke in 2014, when Duke ended up with nine wins and a last-second loss to Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. Or do you mean the 27 that Elon scored in 2010, when Duke finished 3-9. NCCU scored 17 against Duke in 2012, when Duke finished 6-7 and played in a bowl.

FWIW, NCCU is a strong FCS program, coming off two straight conference championships. They have 13 starters back (one more than Duke) off an 8-3 team. They return third team All_MEAC QB Malcolm Bell and first-team All-MEAC running back Dorrell McClain. NCCU was picked third in the 2016 MEAC preseason poll.

Now, they are an FCS program and Duke should win -- and win easily. But don't go in with ridiculous expectations. They are a solid FCS team -- not far behind the Richmond teams that thrice beat us in 2006, 2009 and 2011 (when Duke was admittedly much weaker).

I'll be very happy with a comfortable win, no significant injuries and a promising showing by at least one of our new QBs.

I had their 27 point game in mind. Didn't have a good feeling after that game for the rest of the season. Richmond beat us 3 times?!?! I remembered 2 of those and I guess the 2006 game had been relegated to an unpleasant, unretrievable set of neurons. Glad we stopped scheduling those guys (and got a new coach, too) :rolleyes: .

[richmclean]

I walked out of one of the Richmond games and said to my wife "I need a new hobby."

I also went to Duke when the Bball team was last or tied for last in the ACC all 4 years I was there.

In 1978 Duke went through the ACC and NCAAs and lost in the final. The Bad Days were over.

Since 2012 the Cut has made the Bad Days over. We may or may not win at a high level this year but we are a program that will compete and excel.

[OldPhiKap]

I walked out of one of the Richmond games and said to my wife "I need a new hobby."

I also went to Duke when the Bball team was last or tied for last in the ACC all 4 years I was there.

In 1978 Duke went through the ACC and NCAAs and lost in the final. The Bad Days were over.

Since 2012 the Cut has made the Bad Days over. We may or may not win at a high level this year but we are a program that will compete and excel.

What. He. Said.

[Faison1]

Somebody has to do it so it may as well be me. Discuss the game here. Daniel Jones has been named starting quarterback and the weather report is calling for beautiful weather at Wallace Wade Stadium for the season opener. Hopefully we see a 2-deep roster and injury report sometime this week.

Projected starters per Duke Football twitter:
QB - Daniel Jones
RB - Jela Duncan
WR - T.J. Rahming
WR - Anthony Nash
WR - Johnathan Lloyd
TE - Erich Schneider
OT - Casey Blaser
OG - Tanner Stone
C - Austin Davis
OG - Zach Baker
OT - Gabe Brandner

S - DeVon Edwards
S - Deondre Singleton
S - Corbin McCarthy
CB - Bryan Fields
CB - Breon Borders
LB - Ben Humphreys
LB - Joe Giles-Harris
DE - Marquies Price
DT - Mike Ramsay
DT - A.J. Wolf
DE - Dominic McDonald

I haven't been following quite as close as you guys...not including Daniel Jones, are any of the starters a surprise? Besides Ben Humphreys, are any of these guys Sophomores or younger?

[Olympic Fan]

I haven't been following quite as close as you guys...not including Daniel Jones, are any of the starters a surprise? Besides Ben Humphreys, are any of these guys Sophomores or younger?

No real surprises ... The players listed above include six players from the recruiting class of 2015 (sophs or younger):

WR TJ Rahming, LB Ben Humphreys and DE Marquies Price are true sophomores (who played last year as freshman)
OG Zach Baker, QB Daniel Jones and LB Joe Gilles-Harris are redshirt freshmen ... they came in at the same time, but redshirted last year.

BTW, to the six players listed above should be added both kickers -- punter Austin Parker is a redshirt freshman ... placekicker AJ Reed is a true freshman.

Cut said late last week that a number of true freshmen (other than Reed) are likely to see action, including CB Mark Gilbert, DEs Chidi Okonya, Terrell Lucas and James Hornbuckle and maybe OG Julian Santos. We could also see RB Brittain Brown and/or RB Elijah Deveaux (I'm guessing we see one, while the other redshirts). We'll see freshman WR Scott Bracey at some point, but probably not the NCCU game (he's still healing a pulled hamstring). Very possible TE Mark Birmingham sees some action.

Look for a bunch more redshirt freshmen to play for the first time, including DE Trevor McSwain, DE Twazanga Mugala, S Brandon Feamster, S Jordan Hayes, WR Aaron Young and QB Quentin Harris (I'll bet he gets some work in the Connette package).

There could be a few more or less ... I'll try to post a list of the first-time players Sunday.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I also went to Duke when the Bball team was last or tied for last in the ACC all 4 years I was there.
Fellow class of '76er?

[Avvocato]

BTW, to the six players listed above should be added both kickers -- punter Austin Parker is a redshirt freshman ... placekicker AJ Reed is a true freshman.

This is one of the lesser spoken about subjects. Our kicking game has been a real weapon the last few years. Have there been reports on how well the new kickers have done in practice? Naturally, nothing replaces real game pressure, but curious about this component. Especially with an inexperienced quarterback taking the reins, the kicking game will be more vital.

[Bob Green]

Have there been reports on how well the new kickers have done in practice? Naturally, nothing replaces real game pressure, but curious about this component.

All of the reports/comments on both Reed and Parker have been positive.

[chrishoke]

I was surprised at Dominic McDonald and Joe Giles-Harris being listed as starters. Does that mean Bere will mainly backup at MLB? Bere played a bunch last year and at times was very good, especially against the run. I'm more surprised at Dominic McDonald starting. I have heard no buzz about him at all. Thoughts?

[devildeac]

I walked out of one of the Richmond games and said to my wife "I need a new hobby."

I also went to Duke when the Bball team was last or tied for last in the ACC all 4 years I was there.

In 1978 Duke went through the ACC and NCAAs and lost in the final. The Bad Days were over.

Since 2012 the Cut has made the Bad Days over. We may or may not win at a high level this year but we are a program that will compete and excel.


Fellow class of '76er?

Grrr....

From captmojo's sig:

"These were the Dark Ages. Ages darker the anyone had ever expected."

[budwom]

I was surprised at Dominic McDonald and Joe Giles-Harris being listed as starters. Does that mean Bere will mainly backup at MLB? Bere played a bunch last year and at times was very good, especially against the run. I'm more surprised at Dominic McDonald starting. I have heard no buzz about him at all. Thoughts?

I think we could see a lot of guys at LB, even some of the very very good true frosh such a Quonsah or Hill...based on what they show, playing time TBD....good depth, lots of good players.

[DevilHorse]

I will be in town and attending the NCCU game (first game in 30 years) and bringing my son (the young colt) who is AAD (also a Daniel).

Would love to run into other DBR members; kindly tatoo your names on your foreheads so you are easily recognizable :p

Larry
DevilHorse

[CameronBornAndBred]

I will be in town and attending the NCCU game (first game in 30 years) and bringing my son (the young colt) who is AAD (also a Daniel).

Would love to run into other DBR members; kindly tatoo your names on your foreheads so you are easily recognizable :p

Larry
DevilHorse

We won't be tattooed, but we do have a sign. :D Several familiar names will be eating from five turkeys we are smoking on our grill (before we smoke Eagles on the field) under our tent on Blue Devil Alley. Devil With The Blue Dress has a tent too, easy to find since it's the first one.

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[AustinDevil]

FWIW, NCCU is a strong FCS program, coming off two straight conference championships. They have 13 starters back (one more than Duke) off an 8-3 team. They return third team All_MEAC QB Malcolm Bell and first-team All-MEAC running back Dorrell McClain. NCCU was picked third in the 2016 MEAC preseason poll.

NCCU is a strong MEAC program. They are in no way a strong FCS program, nor is the MEAC a strong FCS conference. Richmond, the other FCS program mentioned in this thread, is vastly superior to NCCU as a program (2009 national champion, two other FCS semifinal appearances, and double-digit FCS playoff appearances). Neither NCCU MEAC co-champion team made the playoffs, and that's even with the FCS playoffs recently expanded to 24 teams.

[Olympic Fan]

NCCU is a strong MEAC program. They are in no way a strong FCS program, nor is the MEAC a strong FCS conference. Richmond, the other FCS program mentioned in this thread, is vastly superior to NCCU as a program (2009 national champion, two other FCS semifinal appearances, and double-digit FCS playoff appearances). Neither NCCU MEAC co-champion team made the playoffs, and that's even with the FCS playoffs recently expanded to 24 teams.

While you are right that the MEAC is not one of the stronger FCS conferences, you are wrong about the MEAC champs and the playoffs. The league signed a 6-year deal with the SWAC last year that pits the champions of the two historically black conferences in a postseason bowl game ... instead of participating in the FCS playoffs (turns out the bowl deal and the TV contract that came with it is much more lucrative than the playoffs). But the MEAC has participated in the FCS previously almost every year ... and has even won some games.

[Troublemaker]

FYI, at one of the sportsbooks I look at, Duke has opened as 33.5-pt favorites.

I wonder if Cut will do something like give Jones the 1st half and Boehme the second half. (Note: I only follow college football casually, so that idea may be dumb for any number of reasons, haha.)

[sagegrouse]

FYI, at one of the sportsbooks I look at, Duke has opened as 33.5-pt favorites.

I wonder if Cut will do something like give Jones the 1st half and Boehme the second half. (Note: I only follow college football casually, so that idea may be dumb for any number of reasons, haha.)

Not dumb, although both may play in the first half. If Duke is cruising, I expect both QB's to play. And if Duke is having some troubles, Parker Boehme will certainly be sent in the game.

[AustinDevil]

While you are right that the MEAC is not one of the stronger FCS conferences, you are wrong about the MEAC champs and the playoffs. The league signed a 6-year deal with the SWAC last year that pits the champions of the two historically black conferences in a postseason bowl game ... instead of participating in the FCS playoffs (turns out the bowl deal and the TV contract that came with it is much more lucrative than the playoffs). But the MEAC has participated in the FCS previously almost every year ... and has even won some games.

Sorry, no, that is irrelevant data. NC A&T represented the MEAC in last year's Celebration Bowl. Both other MEAC co-champions, NCCU and Bethune-Cookman, were eligible for the FCS playoffs. Neither was selected. That the MEAC as a conference has managed not to lose every single playoff game in which it has participated--this is not a strong argument for the MEAC, nor for NCCU. Speaking of NCCU, by the way, as that was our original topic: how many times has NCCU represented the MEAC in the playoffs, and how many times has NCCU won a game?

[OldPhiKap]

FYI, at one of the sportsbooks I look at, Duke has opened as 33.5-pt favorites.

I wonder if Cut will do something like give Jones the 1st half and Boehme the second half. (Note: I only follow college football casually, so that idea may be dumb for any number of reasons, haha.)

Fair question. I would expect Cut to plan a series or two for Parker, at minimum. Both need to get some game snaps, and some game-speed film.

[Avvocato]

Not dumb, although both may play in the first half. If Duke is cruising, I expect both QB's to play. And if Duke is having some troubles, Parker Boehme will certainly be sent in the game.

I actually think that now that Cut has made his pick for starter, he needs to ride Jones a little, even if he is struggling. Cut obviously won't risk losing the game if Jones is playing that poorly, but otherwise, I think you have to support the kid, let him play and grow. If you start yanking him too quickly (for poor play), you can interfere with his progress. I do believe that Cut will give Boehme some series, but that's different than a quick hook. Of course, whatever I said, expect the opposite. Can't believe we are days away. As the great referee, Mills Lane, would say, "Let's Get It On!"

[Bob Green]

Here is a link to the full game notes at GoDuke.com:

http://www1.nmnathletics.com/fls/4200/web-docs/game-notes/fb/2016/Duke_NCCU_090316.pdf?_ga=1.202461201.1813847647.14 32670323

The 2-Deep Depth Chart is on page 14.

[devildeac]

Forecast for Saturday now high of 79, low of 60 with a 10% chance of rain. After sunset, I might need a jacket (with lots of pockets) to wear over my cargo kilt (with my over-sized leggings) :o :rolleyes: .

[OldPhiKap]

Forecast for Saturday now high of 79, low of 60 with a 10% chance of rain. After sunset, I might need a jacket (with lots of pockets) to wear over my cargo kilt (with my over-sized leggings) :o :rolleyes: .

I normally ask folks to post pictures. I am hereby exempting you!

[DukeSean]

I was surprised at Dominic McDonald and Joe Giles-Harris being listed as starters. Does that mean Bere will mainly backup at MLB? Bere played a bunch last year and at times was very good, especially against the run. I'm more surprised at Dominic McDonald starting. I have heard no buzz about him at all. Thoughts?

I am more surprised at McDonald. JGH is a player. But I get the feeling McDonald is a guy that his been around and played sparingly for a couple of reasons (injury, not that good, position change) that Coach Cut wants to give an opportunity to start in his last season at Duke. I do not expect him to contribute much this season.

[budwom]

I am more surprised at McDonald. JGH is a player. But I get the feeling McDonald is a guy that his been around and played sparingly for a couple of reasons (injury, not that good, position change) that Coach Cut wants to give an opportunity to start in his last season at Duke. I do not expect him to contribute much this season.

I'll admit I has written him off by last year...but right now, I don't think I'd subscribe to the theory that his starting has anything to do with a last opportunity, I'm assuming he's done well in practice this Fall...there are
a lot of young guys at DE....it'll be interesting to see if McDonald keeps the job....hopefully he and some of the other guys prosper...we have a lot of good, young prospects at that position

[devildeac]

I normally ask folks to post pictures. I am hereby exempting you!

You are a kind (and wise [guy]) soul.

But, just in case anyone's interested:

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[SupaDave]

Sorry, no, that is irrelevant data. NC A&T represented the MEAC in last year's Celebration Bowl. Both other MEAC co-champions, NCCU and Bethune-Cookman, were eligible for the FCS playoffs. Neither was selected. That the MEAC as a conference has managed not to lose every single playoff game in which it has participated--this is not a strong argument for the MEAC, nor for NCCU. Speaking of NCCU, by the way, as that was our original topic: how many times has NCCU represented the MEAC in the playoffs, and how many times has NCCU won a game?

NC A&T ended last season ranked and begins this season as a ranked FCS team. In the past couple years, A&T has beat Elon (3 wins in a row), App State (in Boone), and suffered a crushing one point loss in 2014 to Coastal Carolina that went on to lose to perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State in the FCS playoffs. NC A&T scored more points on UNC last year than half of their opponents. Coming of a HBCU national championship, A&T is arguably a better team this year with more than a few draft picks and has upped the ante with scheduling with big games against Tulsa and Kent State on the non-conference schedule.

Don't sleep on the FCS teams (that Richmond team that beat Duke in 2009 went to the FCS Semifinals and lost to App State (with Armanti Edwards) who lost to Montana who lost to eventual champion Villanova). It could be argued that North Dakota State might easily handle Duke (4 championships in a row). We all know what happened to Michigan when App St was running the FCS...

Ironically due to Duke's inclusion of NCCU on the schedule since it became FCS eligible (remember that this is a program that was D-II just less than ten years ago), NCCU is right on the Aggies tails after having shared MEAC championships the last two years. That stands to change as this year the Aggies hope to win out and return the national championship game b/c as mentioned before - it's much more lucrative to go to than the FCS playoffs where a MEAC team is usually pitted against a powerhouse like Montana, Furman, Georgia Southern, Youngstown State or N. Dakota State - teams with long winning histories at that level (especially once Marshall stepped up to D-1).

Should be easily a win but NCCU is more talented than you think. Size is always the problem but they won't be scared.

[OldPhiKap]

You are a kind (and wise [guy]) soul.

But, just in case anyone's interested:

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Not only am I not interested, I am now also not hungry.

May have to hit the "Mmm, beer" thread too.

[devildeac]

Not only am I not interested, I am now also not hungry.

May have to hit the "Mmm, beer" thread too.

Ahh, just like the monks-liquid bread/sustenance ;) .

[DU82]

Forecast for Saturday now high of 79, low of 60 with a 10% chance of rain. After sunset, I might need a jacket (with lots of pockets) to wear over my cargo kilt (with my over-sized legs) :o :rolleyes: .

Update. Tropical Storm Hermine's projected track is coming through North Carolina, and some lingering effects, combined with a different front, may cause some problems. Friday appears to be a wash-out, and it will go into Saturday. Hopefully by afternoon, it will be less of or no problem, but stay aware of possible changing conditions.

And of course bring in everything from kilts, shorts, long pants, fans, jackets, rain ponchos sweatshirts and parkas to cover all possible weather conditions. And make sure to lay them down on the screening table one at a time to make sure the security team can review each item carefully.

[Bob Green]

Here is the latest Public Advisory on TS Hermine from the National Hurricane Center:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/312048.shtml


RAINFALL: Hermine is expected to produce storm total rainfall
amounts of 5 to 10 inches over portions of northwest Florida through
Friday, with isolated maximum amounts of 20 inches possible.
Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected across portions of
the southeastern United States from southeast Georgia, central to
eastern South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, with local
amounts of 10 inches possible through Saturday. These rains
may cause life-threatening flooding and flash flooding.

[Olympic Fan]

I actually think that now that Cut has made his pick for starter, he needs to ride Jones a little, even if he is struggling. Cut obviously won't risk losing the game if Jones is playing that poorly, but otherwise, I think you have to support the kid, let him play and grow. If you start yanking him too quickly (for poor play), you can interfere with his progress. I do believe that Cut will give Boehme some series, but that's different than a quick hook. Of course, whatever I said, expect the opposite. Can't believe we are days away. As the great referee, Mills Lane, would say, "Let's Get It On!"

Cut said today that he would not yank Jones if he struggles -- and he expect the youngster to makes some mistakes.

He said he has no plans to play another QB, except for the possibility he MIGHT use a Connette package (for short yardage and goal line situations).

On the other hand, he said he would like to get the second unit as a group some time -- but he emphasized that there are no pre-game plans to do that for sure. I got the impression that he hopes that the lead is big enough in the second half to give his second team work as a unit. Obviously, several second-team guys will rotate with the first team (Shaun Wilson, Daniel Helms, etc.)

[Indoor66]

You are a kind (and wise [guy]) soul.

But, just in case anyone's interested:

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Why the picture of me? 😎

[devildeac]

Why the picture of me? 😎

I had no idea you were on that site :p .

[devildeac]

Update. Tropical Storm Hermine's projected track is coming through North Carolina, and some lingering effects, combined with a different front, may cause some problems. Friday appears to be a wash-out, and it will go into Saturday. Hopefully by afternoon, it will be less of or no problem, but stay aware of possible changing conditions.

And of course bring in everything from kilts, shorts, long pants, fans, jackets, rain ponchos sweatshirts and parkas to cover all possible weather conditions. And make sure to lay them down on the screening table one at a time to make sure the security team can review each item carefully.

Just got even more threatening. The "rain ending Saturday AM" forecast has been changed to "rain ending in the afternoon" as stated by the weather channel. :(

[chrishoke]

I'm in Ireland vacationing and find that I can no longer access streaming video thru watchespn, so it appears I won't be able to watch the NCCU game. Any ideas?
Help!

[OldPhiKap]

I'm in Ireland vacationing and find that I can no longer access streaming video thru watchespn, so it appears I won't be able to watch the NCCU game. Any ideas?
Help!

Bottle of Writer's Tears whiskey
A soft green hill overlooking a beautiful valley
Chill, and trust it will work out.


(I love Ireland)

[Indoor66]

Just got even more threatening. The "rain ending Saturday AM" forecast has been changed to "rain ending in the afternoon" as stated by the weather channel. :(

Wow. That is definitive. FYI, the sun is out in South Florida. That,I am sure, assures good weather there on Saturday afternoon. 😁😎

[CameronBornAndBred]

Here is the latest Public Advisory on TS Hermine from the National Hurricane Center:

RAINFALL: Hermine is expected to produce storm total rainfall
amounts of 5 to 10 inches over portions of northwest Florida through
Friday, with isolated maximum amounts of 20 inches possible.
Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected across portions of
the southeastern United States from southeast Georgia, central to
eastern South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, with local
amounts of 10 inches possible through Saturday. These rains
may cause life-threatening flooding and flash flooding.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/312048.shtml
Better day to be a Duke football fan than an ECU Pirates fan. Coach Mo's gonna get a wee bit drenched. (Speaking of Montgomery, he's initiating a "Pirate's Walk" for his team's pregame activities.)

[DukeSean]

I'm in Ireland vacationing and find that I can no longer access streaming video thru watchespn, so it appears I won't be able to watch the NCCU game. Any ideas?
Help!

I use a VPN to watch games on WatchESPN while I'm out of country during the season. There are a few out there to choose from, and they're not expensive (like $40 a year or something)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I'm in Ireland vacationing and find that I can no longer access streaming video thru watchespn, so it appears I won't be able to watch the NCCU game. Any ideas?
Help!

FYI, ESPN has moved all their streaming to the ESPN app, including live video and radio. Check that first before having a Saturday evening panic.

[budwom]

fortunately, at 4 a.m. the Weather Service adjusted their track of Hermine eastward, where it pretty much remains as of 11 a.m. this morning...I did see yesterday's
track which had it right over Derm area noonishly...might want to carry in a towel (NOT IN A BAG FOR HEAVEN;S SAKE!) to dry your seat off....showers should be gone
by game time (until they adjust the storm track yet again).

[devildeac]

Down to 20% chance of rain by 1100 Sat AM in Derm. Unless, of course, the forecast changes, which it rarely does :rolleyes: .

[AustinDevil]

NC A&T ended last season ranked and begins this season as a ranked FCS team. In the past couple years, A&T has beat Elon (3 wins in a row), App State (in Boone), and suffered a crushing one point loss in 2014 to Coastal Carolina that went on to lose to perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State in the FCS playoffs. NC A&T scored more points on UNC last year than half of their opponents. Coming of a HBCU national championship, A&T is arguably a better team this year with more than a few draft picks and has upped the ante with scheduling with big games against Tulsa and Kent State on the non-conference schedule.

Don't sleep on the FCS teams (that Richmond team that beat Duke in 2009 went to the FCS Semifinals and lost to App State (with Armanti Edwards) who lost to Montana who lost to eventual champion Villanova). It could be argued that North Dakota State might easily handle Duke (4 championships in a row). We all know what happened to Michigan when App St was running the FCS...

Ironically due to Duke's inclusion of NCCU on the schedule since it became FCS eligible (remember that this is a program that was D-II just less than ten years ago), NCCU is right on the Aggies tails after having shared MEAC championships the last two years. That stands to change as this year the Aggies hope to win out and return the national championship game b/c as mentioned before - it's much more lucrative to go to than the FCS playoffs where a MEAC team is usually pitted against a powerhouse like Montana, Furman, Georgia Southern, Youngstown State or N. Dakota State - teams with long winning histories at that level (especially once Marshall stepped up to D-1).

Should be easily a win but NCCU is more talented than you think. Size is always the problem but they won't be scared.

You've got a variety of thoughts in this post, and lots of them I agree with: don't sleep on an FCS team; don't underestimate that they have talent; NCCU has made great strides since joining FCS; A&T is to be congratulated for their Celebration Bowl win and A&T has some good wins (and I really wish they had been able to beet the Cheats).

Nothing in there changes the reality that the MEAC isn't strong within FCS, and NCCU also isn't strong within FCS. Aside from auto-bids, the MEAC has had only one at-large selection to the playoffs in the last five years. And every conference champion and that one at-large team have all lost their opening game by double digits. The highest a MEAC team has been ranked at the end of the season is 16, and in four of the five years, 8 or 9 of the 12 other FCS conferences had higher ranked teams than that, often multiple higher ranked teams. (The MEAC's best year was 2013, with teams ranked 16 and 25 and only 6 other conferences outranking them--but both of those teams still lost by double digits in the first round.)

So again, kudos to NCCU, and NC A&T--but the MEAC is not strong, and neither is NCCU, in relation to the rest of the FCS.

[Olympic Fan]

Down to 20% chance of rain by 1100 Sat AM in Derm. Unless, of course, the forecast changes, which it rarely does :rolleyes: .

I just checked the hourly forecast -- they have the rain starting midday Friday and continuing to about 10 am Saturday, with some heavy rain over night.

But the chances of rain basically dissipate from noon on ... so should be a great situation for kickoff -- 73 degrees, clear .... the field drains great, so if we get 6-8 hours if no rain, conditions should be perfect -- although you might have to splash through some puddles to get to your seats.

[Olympic Fan]

Duke just released its injury repot for the NCCU game.

It's very short -- Thomas Sirk, DT Zach Morris and S Javon Jackson out for the year; WR Keyston Fuller out.

Interesting that Scott Bracey does NOT show up on this list. Also, that while Fuller is out, he's not included with the three guys who are out for the year. I thought he was out all year, but it now looks like he may be back at some point this season.

Anyway, about as good a report that could have been hoped for (knowing what we already knew).

[devildeac]

I just checked the hourly forecast -- they have the rain starting midday Friday and continuing to about 10 am Saturday, with some heavy rain over night.

But the chances of rain basically dissipate from noon on ... so should be a great situation for kickoff -- 73 degrees, clear ... the field drains great, so if we get 6-8 hours if no rain, conditions should be perfect -- although you might have to splash through some puddles to get to your seats.

Look for me: I'll be the one with the cargo kilt, waders, leggings and multi-pocketed parka. :o

[AustinDevil]

Interesting that Scott Bracey does NOT show up on this list.

Best news I've heard today!

[budwom]

Best news I've heard today!

No way he's playing though.

On the positive front, I just read that frosh Okonya, Hornbuckle and Lucas are all expected to play at DE....that's been
a real position of need in recent years, and we have some very good young prospects...good to hear they should see action Saturday.
We need an improved pass rush in the worst kind of way.

[Bob Green]

Uniform for the game:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrRgoJ3XgAAaOt8.jpg

[andyw715]

Hey I might be going to this game...

Hopefully the rain will be gone by then, although I'm sure it'll still be lingering around down here in ILM.


“The storm starts, when the drops start dropping
When the drops stop dropping then the storm starts stopping.”

[sagegrouse]

Uniform for the game:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrRgoJ3XgAAaOt8.jpg

Yep. Indianapolis Colts look.

[WV_Iron_Duke]

The ESPN3 schedule does not list the Duke vs. NCCU game.

[devildeac]

Weather Channel hourly forecasts as of 1700 today quotes rain probabilities as:

1100-25% and cloudy w/temp of 69
1200-20% and partly cloudy w/temp of 71
1300-15% and partly cloudy w/temp of 73
1400- 5% and partly cloudy w/temp of 73
1500-ditto with a 100% chance of hand-crafted ales beginning to flow :o

[gep]

The ESPN3 schedule does not list the Duke vs. NCCU game.
Yes. All Duke and ACC games are on ACCExtra on the watchESPN app. I don't know the difference yet between this and the ESPN app

[Bob Green]

1500-ditto with a 100% chance of hand-crafted ales beginning to flow :o

You're singing my tune.

[WV_Iron_Duke]

My misunderstanding. I found the ACCExtra channel on my Roku (channel 10) under WatchESPN (whew). ESPN3 is also a channel (26 in all). To say the game is on ESPN3 is a mistake. The game is on a completely different channel. Fortunately, like ESPN3, ACCExtra does not require authorization.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Yes. All Duke and ACC games are on ACCExtra on the watchESPN app. I don't know the difference yet between this and the ESPN app

I could be mistaken, but I am pretty sure all ESPN video is through the ESPN app and that ESPN Radio and Watch ESPN are no longer supported.

[gep]

I could be mistaken, but I am pretty sure all ESPN video is through the ESPN app and that ESPN Radio and Watch ESPN are no longer supported.

I've had the WatchESPN app on my iPhone for awhile, and never had a problem. So, I went to the App Store on my iPhone, and the ESPN app, as well as the WatchESPN app are available for download/install. Well... I just installed the ESPN app on my iPhone. Looks like the WatchESPN module in the ESPN app is only "live" events... whereas the WatchESPN app has upcoming schedule, and replays... unless I don't know how to use the ESPN app yet :cool: Also, I haven't used ESPN Radio...

[August West]

Weather Channel hourly forecasts as of 1700 today quotes rain probabilities as:

1100-25% and cloudy w/temp of 69
1200-20% and partly cloudy w/temp of 71
1300-15% and partly cloudy w/temp of 73
1400- 5% and partly cloudy w/temp of 73
1500-ditto with a 100% chance of hand-crafted ales beginning to flow :o

I like your weather channel. AW.

[richmclean]

Fellow class of '76er?
That would be '77 in my case.

[devildeac]

Just talked to one of my partners who attended the NCSU vs Bill&Mary game last PM. Metal detectors are wands, re-entry is allowed and the Wolfpack Club mailed all members a medium-large clear plastic with which they can carry their (approved) stuff into Carter-Finley.

Conclusion: Duke's policy really sucks.

[arnie]

Just talked to one of my partners who attended the NCSU vs Bill&Mary game last PM. Metal detectors are wands, re-entry is allowed and the Wolfpack Club mailed all members a medium-large clear plastic with which they can carry their (approved) stuff into Carter-Finley.

Conclusion: Duke's policy really sucks.

Totally agree and really concerned future attendance will suffer. Hope no one takes it out on the workers - not their fault tomorrow.

[AustinDevil]

I've had the WatchESPN app on my iPhone for awhile, and never had a problem. So, I went to the App Store on my iPhone, and the ESPN app, as well as the WatchESPN app are available for download/install. Well... I just installed the ESPN app on my iPhone. Looks like the WatchESPN module in the ESPN app is only "live" events... whereas the WatchESPN app has upcoming schedule, and replays... unless I don't know how to use the ESPN app yet :cool: Also, I haven't used ESPN Radio...

It seems to be a very confused situation. Last night WatchESPN on my iPad did not list the NC State game as available, apparently because it's on the ACC Network subset/module of ESPN3-type programming. But on WatchESPN on my iPhone, it popped right up.

[Olympic Fan]

It seems to be a very confused situation. Last night WatchESPN on my iPad did not list the NC State game as available, apparently because it's on the ACC Network subset/module of ESPN3-type programming. But on WatchESPN on my iPhone, it popped right up.

I watched both Wake-Tulane and NC State-Bill&Mary last night.

It is a confused situation ... it IS ESPN3, but it's listed as ACC Net Extra.

If you go to ESPN3 (or WatchESPN.com), you get the list of available games. Most are listed as ESPN3, but the ACC games are listed as ACC Net Extra. Aside from the way they are listed, there is no difference -- you click on the game and it pops right us, just as if it were an ESPN3 game.

Not sure about the apps, I don't use that ... but I suspect that's the same.

[AustinDevil]

I watched both Wake-Tulane and NC State-Bill&Mary last night.

It is a confused situation ... it IS ESPN3, but it's listed as ACC Net Extra.

If you go to ESPN3 (or WatchESPN.com), you get the list of available games. Most are listed as ESPN3, but the ACC games are listed as ACC Net Extra. Aside from the way they are listed, there is no difference -- you click on the game and it pops right us, just as if it were an ESPN3 game.

Not sure about the apps, I don't use that ... but I suspect that's the same.

Understood, but I'm saying that literally it was *not* available anywhere on the iPad version. Not as ACC NetExtra, not as ESPN3, just absolutely not listed anywhere. On the phone, yeah, they had the icon label distinctions that you reference and yes, they make not a whit of difference. Perhaps I'll check for updates/new version of that app on the iPad, but that shouldn't make a difference.

[ricks68]

I hope I can get it on my itty bitty cellphone, as I do not have any "approved" access for ESPN3 for my computer due to the fact that I have Direct TV not associated with Uverse. I can't get Uverse and Watchespn won't connect me without it. Now, maybe tomorrow when I hit the ACC Net extra it will work like OF says. I will just have to wait I guess.:(

ricks

[Lid]

I hope I can get it on my itty bitty cellphone, as I do not have any "approved" access for ESPN3 for my computer due to the fact that I have Direct TV not associated with Uverse. I can't get Uverse and Watchespn won't connect me without it. Now, maybe tomorrow when I hit the ACC Net extra it will work like OF says. I will just have to wait I guess.:(

ricks

I have DirectTV, also not associated with Uverse, and I can use the WatchESPN app or espn3.com. Might be worth checking again -- I believe this just changed last year sometime. Looks like you need a to have at least the Entertainment Package (https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4451/~/is-watchespn%2Fespn3-available-with-a-directv-subscription%3F), whatever that is. Not the Connette package, so I'm wary.

[devildeac]

I hope I can get it on my itty bitty cellphone, as I do not have any "approved" access for ESPN3 for my computer due to the fact that I have Direct TV not associated with Uverse. I can't get Uverse and Watchespn won't connect me without it. Now, maybe tomorrow when I hit the ACC Net extra it will work like OF says. I will just have to wait I guess.:(

ricks

KO is not until 1800 so you'd still have plenty of time to sleep kinda/sorta late, leave Beer City before noon, get to tailgate by 3, sip, eat, sip, eat, load up your micro-purse and get in a long (anticipated line), endure your (strip)search, watch 1Q/2Q and maybe (part of) 3Q, be denied re-entry and be back in Asheville shortly after MN. Whaddaya say? ;)

[grossbus]

What's the current forecast for game time?

[OldPhiKap]

What's the current forecast for game time?

Kickoff is forecast for about 6:00.


(Sorry, couldn't help myself. I'll show myself out now.)

[CDu]

What's the current forecast for game time?

Pain. Lots of pain.

[also looking like partly/mostly cloudy and mid-70s]

[Bob Green]

Wish List:

1. No injuries
2. Daniel Jones demonstrates poise and is accurate throwing the football
3. Defensive line generates a pass rush
4. Duncan and Wilson run the ball with authority
5. Special teams are special

[OldPhiKap]

Wish List:

1. No injuries
2. Daniel Jones demonstrates poise and is accurate throwing the football
3. Defensive line generates a pass rush
4. Duncan and Wilson run the ball with authority
5. Special teams are special
6. Wind does not whip up devildeac's kilt.

[devildeac]

6. Wind does not whip up devildeac's kilt.

Giving new meaning to the expression "fantasy draft."

:o :rolleyes:

[fuse]

Guess its been a while since I have been to a game if devildeac is wearing kilts... :rolleyes:

[OldPhiKap]

Giving new meaning to the expression "fantasy draft."

:o :rolleyes:

I was thinking "ill wind"

[nyesq83]

Wish List:

1. No injuries
2. Daniel Jones demonstrates poise and is accurate throwing the football
3. Defensive line generates a pass rush
4. Duncan and Wilson run the ball with authority
5. Special teams are special

May you all be blessed with a winning performance in these respects and many more. Let's go, Duke!

[OldPhiKap]

Game Day!!!!!!!!!!

[ricks68]

6. Wind does not whip up devildeac's kilt.

Gag!!! (Actually saw a few kilts at the burger fest here last weekend. Glad it was not windy.)

ricks

[ricks68]

Giving new meaning to the expression "fantasy draft."

:o :rolleyes:

Thought that was an excellent retort until I thought about it more. Throw down a Wee Heavyer or 2 or 3 and move on from there. Nothing to see here.😆

ricks

[devildeac]

6. Wind does not whip up devildeac's kilt.


Thought that was an excellent retort until I thought about it more. Throw down a Wee Heavyer or 2 or 3 and move on from there. Nothing to see here.😆

ricks

"Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?

The answer, my friend..."

[Reilly]

Game Day!!!!!!!!!!

Fight, fight, Blue Devils ...

[peloton]

Game Day!!!!!!!!!!

Game Day indeed! I'll be there...can't wait to see The Future in action for the first time and see (a hopefully) improved running game and defense! I might also have to stop by the TBCC tent and mingle a bit with the ne'er-do-wells. Let's go Devils!

[Indoor66]

What's the weather there?

[Jim3k]

My misunderstanding. I found the ACCExtra channel on my Roku (channel 10) under WatchESPN (whew). ESPN3 is also a channel (26 in all). To say the game is on ESPN3 is a mistake. The game is on a completely different channel. Fortunately, like ESPN3, ACCExtra does not require authorization.

Not exactly true. You still need either a cable provider or an ISP which offers Watch ESPN. My CableCo/ISP does not. And my Roku channels are blocked. Even the instructions for the ESPN App, as described at the App store, say that ESPN3 must be supported by the CableCo/ISP for the App to work. So you do need authorization from the CableCo or the ISP.

Since my CableCo and ISP are the same, and it does not offer ESPN3, I am SoL. I can see the ACCextra channel on my Roku, but I get a message describing why it won't stream.

[budwom]

In case anyone cares: (I'm hardly tech savvy)....earlier today I turned on my iPad and look for the game under WatchESPN, couldn't find it....but by updating WatchESPN (free)
it then showed the games from the ACC Network or whatever ESPN calls it...just took a few seconds...

[Devilwin]

Watch ESPN Extra.. I got it. Gotta download the app.

[mattman91]

Gag!!! (Actually saw a few kilts at the burger fest here last weekend. Glad it was not windy.)

ricks

At Salvage Station? I was there...

[BandAlum83]

I'm streaming on my computer which is connected to my LCD big screen. Is it just my connection, or are the stripes on our helmets a lighter color and a bit off from Duke Blue?

Maybe someone at the game can respond when it's all over.

[duke09hms]

Daniel Jones looking good passing the ball. That part of the offense might be better this year.

[Faison1]

Daniel Jones looking good passing the ball. That part of the offense might be better this year.

Is this our "in-game" thread? I see Daniel is 3 for 4 so far. Any long passes, or just short stuff?

[gep]

I'm streaming on my computer which is connected to my LCD big screen. Is it just my connection, or are the stripes on our helmets a lighter color and a bit off from Duke Blue?

Maybe someone at the game can respond when it's all over.

I don't like the blue color on the helmets. Watching on my tablet

[duke09hms]

Is this our "in-game" thread? I see Daniel is 3 for 4 so far. Any long passes, or just short stuff?

Mix so far, but everything is accurate and hits the receiver in stride, even the swing passes to RBs. No reaches/stretches for completions.

[Native]

Is this our "in-game" thread? I see Daniel is 3 for 4 so far. Any long passes, or just short stuff?

Mostly short stuff. Had a nice toss over the middle to Helm (I believe) which was very nice.

He looks pretty good — showing a quick release on his throws. Also took off and had a nice run for double-digit yardage when he needed to.

It'll be hard to draw assumptions for the rest of the season from this game, though, especially since they don't have an answer for Jela.

[Faison1]

Mostly short stuff. Had a nice toss over the middle to Helm (I believe) which was very nice.

He looks pretty good — showing a quick release on his throws. Also took off and had a nice run for double-digit yardage when he needed to.

It'll be hard to draw assumptions for the rest of the season from this game, though, especially since they don't have an answer for Jela.

This all sounds very promising...on the buzz-kill side, UNC is looking very respectable against Georgia. I'm on West Coast, so that's all I can watch...

[Faison1]

Mix so far, but everything is accurate and hits the receiver in stride, even the swing passes to RBs. No reaches/stretches for completions.

How does stadium look? Stands full?

[duke09hms]

How does stadium look? Stands full?

MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT ON EARTH

Full stands. Even on the "empty" side

[BandAlum83]

55YD TD pass! Nice..

About 40 yards after catch. 15 yd pass up the middle on what looked like a slant...

[BandAlum83]

MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT ON EARTH

Full stands. Even on the "empty" side

Yup! can't see many of the beautiful new Blue seats :)

A shot showing the back drop looks good too. I haven't been on campus in about 20 years, i think..

[Native]

Giles-Harris also having a good day out there.

[Faison1]

MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT ON EARTH

Full stands. Even on the "empty" side

Wow! That's great to hear!!

So, UVA and Northwestern both lost today to Richmond and WMU, respectively. Wake beat Tulane 7-3.

Dare I feel optimistic about our Bowl chances???

Can we ascertain anything from today?

[duke09hms]

Can we ascertain anything from today?

Unfortunately, probably not except none of our starters are terrible?

[Isaac Sours]

I'm streaming on my computer which is connected to my LCD big screen. Is it just my connection, or are the stripes on our helmets a lighter color and a bit off from Duke Blue?

Maybe someone at the game can respond when it's all over.

That same blue color was on the white helmets last year, if i remember correctly. it does seem to be a bit lighter and shinier. of course, the dark blue helmets have always seemed darker than the blue jerseys to me.

[duke09hms]

DJ has a nice deep ball ... new weapon in our game plan

[Tripping William]

Looking solid, aside from Shaun Wilson paying tribute to the hands of Casey Sanders .....

[BandAlum83]

DJ has a nice deep ball ... been a while since we saw that one lol

40 yrd pass to set up a 5 yd QB scamper into the end zone.

Have seen a few miscues...dropped punt for a turnover (through the hands, really), missed handoff fumble but no turnover, couple of dropped passes that shouldn't have been.

The O-Line looks good to me, opening big holes, but it is against lesser competition. It does show they know the playbook and what to do, however.

[duke09hms]

I know it's just NCCU with no D-line pressure, but Daniel Jones is looking extremely accurate ...
No injuries plz!

[BandAlum83]

TE Eric Schneider looks all-american in this game. Can we play these guys 12 times?

[Isaac Sours]

NCCU's had a couple injuries tonight, I'd hate them to lose key guys in a cupcake game.

[nyesq83]

So I am going to nap for the first half of every game from now on...49-0.

[juise]

The big run by Boehme on 3rd and 20 was fantastic. This feels like an early season basketball game with just a completely different level of coaching and talent than the opposition. Such a nice feeling.

[BandAlum83]

The big run by Boehme on 3rd and 20 was fantastic. This feels like an early season basketball game with just a completely different level of coaching and talent than the opposition. Such a nice feeling.

He looked a little like Johnny Football on that run (without the "money" gestures after).

[BandAlum83]

Too many penalties :(

That's execution. Gotta tighten that up.

[Isaac Sours]

Too many penalties :(

That's execution. Gotta tighten that up.

Isn't that 10 penalties and 3 fumbles? That's disappointing.

[grossbus]

We are playing a lot of reserves now.

[Isaac Sours]

We are playing a lot of reserves now.

Who may play if someone gets injured. But the third fumble was out of the wildcat with Ajeigbe and Wilson, if I'm not wrong. The fourth was by our punter. I can't remember the other two, but this lack of execution is atypical of Cutcliffe teams.

[BandAlum83]

We are playing a lot of reserves now.

Not showing much depth, in that case. Was it a reserve long snapper on the fumbled snap to the punter?

[Isaac Sours]

Not showing much depth, in that case. Was it a reserve long snapper on the fumbled snap to the punter?

To be honest, I missed it. But neither is good.

[nyesq83]

5 lost fumbles is a horrible stat.

The "gentlemen's rules" play for the second half is diminishing the luster of the first half.

[BandAlum83]

To be honest, I missed it. But neither is good.

Missed exchange on the handoff for another turnover.

At least coach will have plenty of teaching opportunities and the guys won't spend time patting themselves on the back.

What an excellent first half, though.

[CDu]

How does stadium look? Stands full?


MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT ON EARTH

Full stands. Even on the "empty" side

It is employee appreciation day. The stands are usually full for this game.

[Isaac Sours]

5 lost fumbles is a horrible stat.

The "gentlemen's rules" play for the second half is diminishing the luster of the first half.

We're such good gentlemen, we've gifted them five free possessions.

[Devilwin]

Excellent first half, Jones was great, as was Boehme. But that second half was simply hard to watch.

[Newton_14]

The guys that will play in real games looked great. We have plenty of depth. Focus on the negatives from 4th string QB and other 4th stringers if you wish, but I am here and loved what I saw . Especially from both QBs ... The frosh was as good as advertised coming in

[BandAlum83]

The guys that will play in real games looked great. We have plenty of depth. Focus on the negatives from 4th string QB and other 4th stringers if you wish, but I am here and loved what I saw . Especially from both QBs ... The frosh was as good as advertised coming in

Don't think I'm focusing on negatives. Other than the QB position, I just can't tell when the starters were pulled. I'm sure Coach looks for execution no matter where the players fall on the depth chart.

But I'm happy! It was an excellent first half.

[nyesq83]

In the post game interview, Cut said there was a mix of 1st 2nd and 3rd string players on Offense in the second half so that the TO's and lack of focus were concerning.

He was quite pleased with the Defense tonight.

[Isaac Sours]

In the post game interview, Cut said there was a mix of 1st 2nd and 3rd string players on Offense in the second half so that the TO's and lack of focus were concerning.

He was quite pleased with the Defense tonight.

I was under some suspicion that we couldn't just write off those mistakes.

Giles-Harris is a large person. It was also good to see some sacks, if only on an FCS team, since the D-line wasn't so hot last year.

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

As Cutcliffe said, the defense earned a shut-out. Too bad the offense couldn't give it to them.
Love, Ima

[peloton]

I just got home from the game and life is pretty good right now...Daniel Jones looked very good against an admittedly much inferior NCCU squad, we took care of business and won handily (as we should have), Wallace Wade is looking mighty spiffy these days, a certain team a few miles down the road lost, I'm partaking of one of my most fave libations, and last but not least I'm checking out the DBR site. I'm a simple man (my wife would certainly agree with this)...I don't ask much from life - really.

[DU82]

I'm streaming on my computer which is connected to my LCD big screen. Is it just my connection, or are the stripes on our helmets a lighter color and a bit off from Duke Blue?

Maybe someone at the game can respond when it's all over.

They looked fine in person, but I had the same reaction as you watching a replay on the scoreboard.

[Isaac Sours]

TJ Rahming's block during LLoyd's long TD catch pretty much made the score happen. I love when receivers block hard, especially when they wear #3. flashbacks to the good parts of the Chick-fil-a bowl.

[dragoneye776]

Here's something I like to see:

NCCU had 0 punt returns.

I guess that means the few times we punted, we covered it perfectly.

[diablesseblu]

That same blue color was on the white helmets last year, if i remember correctly. it does seem to be a bit lighter and shinier. of course, the dark blue helmets have always seemed darker than the blue jerseys to me.

Agree about the helmets. The color of the stripe is "off." Everything about the way DC runs this operation is first class. However, I noticed the helmet stripe last year and wondered why it looked so different from the rest of the uniform.

It really stands out and is unattractive, especially given the obvious attention paid to every other facet of the program. What are they thinking?

[Isaac Sours]

Agree about the helmets. The color of the stripe is "off." Everything about the way DC runs this operation is first class. However, I noticed the helmet stripe last year and wondered why it looked so different from the rest of the uniform.

It really stands out and is unattractive, especially given the obvious attention paid to every other facet of the program. What are they thinking?

If we're being honest, I prefer the shiny blue. I find it pairs best with the all-white uni combo we sometimes wear on the road, where it doesn't contrast with the blue as much. I dislike the blue helmets because they're darker than the unis. Really, if we could wear the black ones and the two white ones exclusively, I'd be quite happy.

I also dislike the Colts knockoff look we have, and I like when the tops match the bottoms. I recognize I'm in the minority on all those counts.

I can only presume they did it on purpose. Who knows. Like I said, I like it, but that doesn't mean much.