FB: Duke vs NC A&T 9/7 6 pm ACCNX

[Bob Green]

Discuss the home opener here.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Discuss the home opener here.

Really glad it's not a nooner...

[fuse]

Hoping for an inversion of the prior game’s score.
That, and continued health for the team.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Is there a weather back up plan if Dorian makes issues up here by then?

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Is there a weather back up plan if Dorian makes issues up here by then?

One the one hand, most predictions have it out of here by then....on the other, Dorian appears to have just stopped in the Bahamas for an extended vacation...

[Reilly]

A&T with a dramatic win last Saturday: http://www.ncataggies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24500&ATCLID=211810593

It has beaten an FBS opponent the last three years: Kent State, Charlotte, and ECU.

Winning culture there -- lots of success. The coach played in the NFL.

Per Sagarin, Duke would've been about a 25-point favorite at the end of 2018 against them.

[camion]

Dang. I guess I'll have to redouble my efforts to find the ACC network. I have U-verse and an Apple TV. Any help would be appreciated.


Or is this the wrong thread?

[Reilly]

Duke has never played A&T.

Historical results against every opponent here: http://www.goduke.com/fls/4200/media-guides/football/2019/History_105-132.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=4200

[budwom]

It will be a much stouter test (though Duke will be heavily favored) than our usual NCCU matchup....A&T beat Central 45-0 last year...Duke beat Central 55-13...

Looking forward to seeing what Harris and his receivers can do....

[HereBeforeCoachK]

One the one hand, most predictions have it out of here by then...on the other, Dorian appears to have just stopped in the Bahamas for an extended vacation...

OOPS....obviously this comment was meant for the Dorian thread....not sure how this happened...sorry

[Reilly]

A&T is #20 in the Athlon Sports FCS poll: https://athlonsports.com/college-football/fcs-rankings-power-poll-following-week-1-2019

There are A&T former players on the Bears, Bills, Bengals, and Raiders: http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20190901105222571196504&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS

[Reilly]

A&T is #15 in the STATS FCS poll: http://www.fcs.football/cfb/polls.asp?div=fcs

[duke2x]

It will be a much stouter test (though Duke will be heavily favored) than our usual NCCU matchup...A&T beat Central 45-0 last year...Duke beat Central 55-13...Looking forward to seeing what Harris and his receivers can do...

I am hoping the recent Wake letdown after Clemson lingers. We lose if we come out listless and sloppy. We win decisively if we are motivated and play well. We survive and advance if we're between those two endpoints.

Elon (the ranked team NCAT beat) is next year's FCS game.

[SupaDave]

Looking ahead... Really bland and based on Duke mostly.

https://247sports.com/college/duke/Article/Looking-Ahead-How-Duke-Will-Rebound-Against-NC-AT-135095008

I'll provide more insight on A&T during the week.

[Bob Green]

Coach Cutcliffe met with the media and Jim Sumner has an article posted on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/9/3/20845568/duke-cutcliffe-on-alabama-loss-blue-devil-football


Duke did come out of the opener without any significant injuries. Brittain Brown practiced today and X-rays on Noah Gray’s ribs came up negative and he should be good to go later this week.

Being injury free after the Alabama game is an accomplishment. Now it is time to even the slate at 1-1 with a win over A&T.

[Bob Green]

I went looking for odds and found several online places favoring Duke by 29.5 points:

https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf-game/nc-at-duke-score-odds-september-7-2019/68658

https://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/north-carolina-at-duke-odds-september-7-2019-1114397

https://www.capperspicks.com/free-picks/college-football/north-carolina-at-aggies-vs-duke-blue-devils-9-7-2019-betting-prediction/

[Reilly]

I went looking for odds and found several online places favoring Duke by 29.5 points:

https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf-game/nc-at-duke-score-odds-september-7-2019/68658

https://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/north-carolina-at-duke-odds-september-7-2019-1114397

https://www.capperspicks.com/free-picks/college-football/north-carolina-at-aggies-vs-duke-blue-devils-9-7-2019-betting-prediction/

Thanks. And there's only one ACC team that is not favored this weekend ...

NCSU (-40.5) over WCU
UVA (-34.5) over W&M
BC (-33) over Richmond
Duke (-29.5) over NCA&T
VT (-28) over ODU
Lville (-27) over EKY
FSU (-21) over ULM
CU (-18.5) over TXA&M
WFU (-18) @ Rice
Pitt (-6.5) over Ohio
GT (-6) over USF
Mia (-6) @ UNC
Syr (-2.5) @ MD
====================
UNC (+6) to Miami

[budwom]

Just saw that Bama is a 55 point favorite over New Mexico State...one of the higher spreads among FBS I can ever remember.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Just saw that Bama is a 55 point favorite over New Mexico State...one of the higher spreads among FBS I can ever remember.

I believe NMSU has taken over the Ted Roof Barry Wilson Carl Franks slot in college football.

[budwom]

Meanwhile, if our beloved Blue Devils are to make a bowl this year, they need to make hay while the proverbial sun shines... the next five games are arguably our best shot at wins (though we should be competitive from here on out).

A&T, MTSU, VT, GT, Pitt are good opportunities to accumulate some wins...

[SupaDave]

While some think this will be an easy win (I don't) - here's someone with perspective. (LOTS of ???? for this Duke team - but that front 7 will likely determine the game)

Also, It's worth noting that the Blue Devils' offensive strength appears to be in direct contrast with the Aggies' defensive strength.

David Cutcliffe - weekly press conference

Opening Statement
“We had a good day Sunday, recovering, practicing and looking forward to (North Carolina) A&T. We looked okay from an injury standpoint. You saw that Brittain (Brown) had an issue out there but he practiced today. Noah Gray took a big hit in the ribs but the x-rays looked good so he will be fine. Going forward, thank goodness, you come out of a very physical game healthy. I can tell you about A&T. They are a great program, not just a great team. They are champions. They do what champions do. There are three ingredients to what championship football teams do and they have a conference championship trophy. They were MEAC champions for a reason. First of all, they have talent. Second, they are extremely well coached. The third thing is that they play and compete at an extremely high level in all three phases. This is a really good football team and a really good football program. I think you have to test yourselves in those settings. We just played one that is a great football program, but you have the same thing in North Carolina A&T. Coach Washington, defensively... In 18 or 19 games no one has scored more than 30 points. Systematically, they are as good as I have seen. He has been around the game for a good while. He has a system defensively that they believe in. Their offense matches and compliments the defense and then their kicking game is outstanding. I think he has done a tremendous job and his staff has done a tremendous job.”

On North Carolina A&T’s strengths
“Their speed at running back. Their speed at receiver. They have a great return game, both in kickoff and punt returns. They are explosive in that regard. Defensively, as I just said, they play so well. They have good players. They had a defensive end drafted a year ago and they have other players like that. They compete in every aspect, front, linebackers and secondary. In this era, to keep people to under 30 points is impressive. I think the most points they gave up a year ago was 23 to ECU and they won the game. That gives you a lot to be concerned about. They have an outstanding punter. The kicker has a strong leg; every kickoff last week was a touchback. This is a team that is complete. Not just picking one part of it. They are a really good football team.”

[budwom]

I think there are precious few easy wins this year..and yeah, A&T could surprise us...they beat NCCU 45-0 last year, we beat them 55-13...comparative scores may not mean much, but they are a MUCH tougher out than NCCU has traditionally been.

[Bob Green]

Brett Friedlander has an NC A&T article posted at The North State Journal:

http://nsjonline.com/article/2019/09/nc-at-still-rolling-nc-central-trying-to-find-its-way/

Quoting A&T Head Coach Sam Washington:


The formula will remain the same. We will stop the run, offense will protect the ball, and we’ll win the kicking game.

I'm convinced "The Stable" will successfully run the ball on the Aggies.

[devildeac]

Brett Friedlander has an NC A&T article posted at The North State Journal:

http://nsjonline.com/article/2019/09/nc-at-still-rolling-nc-central-trying-to-find-its-way/

Quoting A&T Head Coach Sam Washington:



I'm convinced "The Stable" will successfully run the ball on the Aggies.

Time for some predictions of the final score.

(not calling Bob out here; only looking to see what folks are thinking)

[Bob Green]

Speaking of the running game, Jim Sumner has another quality article posted on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/9/4/20848772/dukes-running-game-is-promising-blue-devil-football


The plan this year is to build on the running game and use it to help grow the passing game.

That is music to my ears! Run to set-up the pass.

[duke2x]

Time for some predictions of the final score. (not calling Bob out here; only looking to see what folks are thinking)

Closer than the experts think.

NC A&T -----13
Duke --------27

[Acymetric]

Time for some predictions of the final score.

(not calling Bob out here; only looking to see what folks are thinking)


Closer than the experts think.

NC A&T -----13
Duke --------27

Close. 47-13. DJ and one or two of the receivers will get a chance to get loose.

[budwom]

A&T is way better than NCCU, our usual early season patsy...having said that, if they (as their coach says) stop our running game (and I'm not ruling it out) we are in for a very long season.

[AGDukesky]

The writer for CBS ranked Duke as #4 on the Bottom 25, which seems very myopic. However, he did say A&T is a very good team as if this game could go either way. Experts are not expecting a Duke blowout...

[OldPhiKap]

Duke 20
NCA&T 13

[jv001]

Duke 17
A&T 7

Think we'll need to improve our passing game to have a good season. GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Uniform for the home opener:

White helmet with Iron D
Blue jersey
White pants

[AustinDevil]

The writer for CBS ranked Duke as #4 on the Bottom 25, which seems very myopic. However, he did say A&T is a very good team as if this game could go either way. Experts are not expecting a Duke blowout...

Sagarin is, with #58 Duke a prohibitive favorite over #171 A&T.

The entire ACC Coastal is between #28 and #65, by the way.

http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm

[devildeac]

I'll roll with:

Duke 28
NC A&T 7

[throatybeard]

Duke 20
NCA&T 13

This one makes the most sense to me so far. I-AA or no, A&T wins championships. We win Wake Forest games, except when we don't.

[devildeac]

I've yet to see any pie bets here with that -29.5 line on the game. Surely there's somebody on DBR drooling about that opportunity...

;)

[jimsumner]

A&T beat Elon on a 52-yard field goal on the last play of the game. On that basis they don't appear to be appreciably better than Elon. If Duke were playing Elon, would we be seeing predictions like 17-7? No, methinks.

This one might be close for a half. Might be. Duke has a big edge in talent and depth. A&T is a good FCS team. But they are still an FCS team.

Sure, Central wasn't very good last year. But several of the NCCU teams Duke pounded recently were MEAC-title-level teams. I just don't have any angst about this game.

Want a prediction? Try 38-10.

[fuse]

Duke 35, NC A&T 14

[du_bb1]

Duke 27 NC A&T 10

[CameronBlue]

I'm with that Sumner fella on this one. The only way A&T remains within 3 touchdowns is if QH has a subpar game. Lord help Duke for the rest of the season if he does but Duke goes for 200+ yards rushing in this one. The defense pitches a shutout through 3 quarters.

35 -7

[Bob Green]

Duke will cover the spread:

Duke 41, NC A&T 9.

Predictions are a total waste of time but they're a lot of fun.

[OldPhiKap]

I predict that Alabama hangs 56+ on New Mexico State, and gives up less than 10.

[budwom]

I predict that Alabama hangs 56+ on New Mexico State, and gives up less than 10.

Both New Mexico State and New Mexico are just horrible teams...The Land of Enchantment evidently does not extend to the gridiron...

[Devilwin]

Duke 45, A&T 14..

[knicknut]

I found ACCN and it's showing the FSU and UNC games at that time. Spectrum in the triangle. Anyone find it?

[Bob Green]

I found ACCN and it's showing the FSU and UNC games at that time. Spectrum in the triangle. Anyone find it?

Game coverage is ACCNX - streaming video basically the same as WatchESPN or ESPN3.

https://www.espn.com/watch/schedule/?channel=9f538e0b-a896-3325-a417-79034e03a248&startDate=20190907&type=upcoming

[knicknut]

Game coverage is ACCNX - streaming video basically the same as WatchESPN or ESPN3.

https://www.espn.com/watch/schedule/?channel=9f538e0b-a896-3325-a417-79034e03a248&startDate=20190907&type=upcoming

Thanks for the clarification and sorry for my ignorance. So same exact thing, different letters in the corner. Works for me!

[chrishoke]

I am back from St. Petersburg, Russia just in time to cheer my Devils to a 29-10 win over the Aggies. I'm glad our guys will not have to deal with my jet lag. Go Duke!

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Duke wins 38-10. LGD GTHc!

[Bob Green]

Video clip below is Elon highlights against NC A&T:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAVXAnYa5gU

While acknowledging the clip's focus is successful Elon plays, the highlights do not make me fear the A&T defense.

[sagegrouse]

Video clip below is Elon highlights against NC A&T:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAVXAnYa5gU

While acknowledging the clip's focus is successful Elon plays, the highlights do not make me fear the A&T defense.

I agree that the A&T defense does not strike fear in my heart. I wish I could say the same about the Duke offense, especially the passing game.

I am looking for something like, Duke 24, A&T 10.

Hey, I'll take a win, but I would really love to see major steps forward on offense.

[Bob Green]

...but I would really love to see major steps forward on offense.

I expect the offense will shine tomorrow. Of course, I am always optimistic due to my "glass half full" personality. Are you attending tomorrow's game?

[sagegrouse]

I expect the offense will shine tomorrow. Of course, I am always optimistic due to my "glass half full" personality. Are you attending tomorrow's game?

I'll be in Colorado. My schedule for Duke is iffy this year.

Thanks for asking,

Sage Grouse

[AustinDevil]

I'm expecting something like Duke 41, A&T 10.

[budwom]

I agree that the A&T defense does not strike fear in my heart. I wish I could say the same about the Duke offense, especially the passing game.

I am looking for something like, Duke 24, A&T 10.

Hey, I'll take a win, but I would really love to see major steps forward on offense.

moi aussi, 24-10.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

moi aussi, 24-10.

and yo tambien

[4Gen]

I've yet to see any pie bets here with that -29.5 line on the game. Surely there's somebody on DBR drooling about that opportunity...

;)

I would take Duke and give 25.5. Any takers?

[budwom]

I would take Duke and give 25.5. Any takers?

won't bet against Duke, but I'll wager one I Told You So...

p.s. I just noticed that CollegeFootballNews.com (which does a good job) has predicted Duke 38, A&T 14...last week they had Bama 52-9, FWIW.

[4Gen]

won't bet against Duke, but I'll wager one I Told You So...

When my daughter was a Duke freshman, her first day on campus there were protests against Mt Olive (our home town) Pickle Company for not being unionized. Her new roommate, from Texas, got my daughter's perspective. Later that day, the roomie told my daughter that one of the protesters tried to hand her some literature and she said, and I quote-- I said no. And I mean I was a I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this. about it!

I'll try to be gentler with you.

[budwom]

When my daughter was a Duke freshman, her first day on campus there were protests against Mt Olive (our home town) Pickle Company for not being unionized. Her new roommate, from Texas, got my daughter's perspective. Later that day, the roomie told my daughter that one of the protesters tried to hand her some literature and she said, and I quote-- I said no. And I mean I was a I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this. about it!

I'll try to be gentler with you.

Taunting is definitely permitted!
On our many driving trips to Topsail Island, a true high point is passing the Mt Olive Pickle Company...might you recall (ages ago) the Mount Olive Pickle Classic hoop tournament, where every year
WRAL veteran sports anchor Ray Reeve had a giant Gherkin on a table in front of him?

p.s. as far as Saturday goes, I have no idea what to expect from Harris and the passing game. I'm hopeful but not convinced...running game should be able to move the ball.

[devildeac]

Taunting is definitely permitted!
On our many driving trips to Topsail Island, a true high point is passing the Mt Olive Pickle Company...might you recall (ages ago) the Mount Olive Pickle Classic hoop tournament, where every year
WRAL veteran sports anchor Ray Reeve had a giant Gherkin on a table in front of him?

p.s. as far as Saturday goes, I have no idea what to expect from Harris and the passing game. I'm hopeful but not convinced...running game should be able to move the ball.

Yea, but did it dance like this one:

9759

[Bob Green]

p.s. as far as Saturday goes, I have no idea what to expect from Harris and the passing game. I'm hopeful but not convinced...running game should be able to move the ball.

While the passing game remains a big unknown the impressive reception by Scott Bracey last week is definitely promising. My eyes and expectations will be on Harris and the receiving corps tomorrow evening.

Running game and defense should be solid, which should be enough to seize the day.

[budwom]

While the passing game remains a big unknown the impressive reception by Scott Bracey last week is definitely promising. My eyes and expectations will be on Harris and the receiving corps tomorrow evening.

Running game and defense should be solid, which should be enough to seize the day.

You'll be attending I assume? The nice thing about being there is the ability to watch the receivers trying to get open, something you can't often see on TV. Last week we got a view glimpses from the camera behind Harris, and
Bama had our receivers covered like poppy seeds on a bagel.

[Bob Green]

You'll be attending I assume? The nice thing about being there is the ability to watch the receivers trying to get open, something you can't often see on TV. Last week we got a view glimpses from the camera behind Harris, and
Bama had our receivers covered like poppy seeds on a bagel.

I'll be there and let you know what I see. I'm looking forward to being back in Wallace Wade Stadium once again.

[Tripping William]

When my daughter was a Duke freshman, her first day on campus there were protests against Mt Olive (our home town) Pickle Company for not being unionized. Her new roommate, from Texas, got my daughter's perspective. Later that day, the roomie told my daughter that one of the protesters tried to hand her some literature and she said, and I quote-- I said no. And I mean I was a I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this. about it!

I'll try to be gentler with you.


Taunting is definitely permitted!
On our many driving trips to Topsail Island, a true high point is passing the Mt Olive Pickle Company...might you recall (ages ago) the Mount Olive Pickle Classic hoop tournament, where every year
WRAL veteran sports anchor Ray Reeve had a giant Gherkin on a table in front of him?

p.s. as far as Saturday goes, I have no idea what to expect from Harris and the passing game. I'm hopeful but not convinced...running game should be able to move the ball.

Not intending to threadjack (or "commandeer," as the case may be), but I'm interested in knowing more about Mt. Olive (and Southern Wayne Country Club specifically), as I will be hauling Son of Tripping down there for a junior golf tournament next weekend (assuming drainage post-Dorian permits the event to proceed). PM me if you have pertinent info.

Now back to your regularly scheduled football discussion. Duke 35, A&T 14.

[devildeac]

Minutes ago, I received 3 GA tix for tomorrow's game from friends who can't attend. PM me if you're interested. Face value, of course.

(Yea, yea, it's not the Ticket Exchange board but who's going to look there for FB tix :p:rolleyes:.)

[Reilly]

... The nice thing about being there is the ability to watch the receivers trying to get open, something you can't often see on TV ...

For many years there, it wasn't often seen live, either.

[budwom]

For many years there, it wasn't often seen live, either.

No kidding...last year I spent a lot of time at games watching as Rahming, Lloyd and Taylor bolted downfield, and it was distressing how little separation they often got...teams with good DBs just locked them up.
Cut seems to be thinking (per what i've read) that we can at least get our share of "jump balls" with this year's crew of taller receivers...I'm agnostic as to whether this will bear fruit. We soon shall know.

[Bob Green]

Steve Wiseman, at the News & Observer, has an article on the triple option wrinkle and the running game in general:

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article234716292.html

This Coach Cutcliffe quote on the offensive line jumped out at me:


I thought our offensive line played well. We’re better up front. We are physical. I thought we matched their defensive front maybe better than I thought we were going to do. We have something to build off there. We weren’t consistent enough up front. But a large part of it, some of the consistencies of offense, weren’t because of offensive line play.

Solid offensive line play will be critical to winning the four or five ACC games we need to win. As Jim Sumner stated in his running game article, (https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/9/4/20848772/dukes-running-game-is-promising-blue-devil-football) the plan is to lean on the running game while the passing game develops.

It is encouraging to read Coach Cutcliffe's positive comments.

As for the triple option, for it to be effective, Quentin Harris is going to have to pitch the ball. We ran multiple triple option plays against Alabama but Harris never pitched the ball to the 3rd option.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

No kidding...last year I spent a lot of time at games watching as Rahming, Lloyd and Taylor bolted downfield, and it was distressing how little separation they often got...teams with good DBs just locked them up.
Cut seems to be thinking (per what i've read) that we can at least get our share of "jump balls" with this year's crew of taller receivers...I'm agnostic as to whether this will bear fruit. We soon shall know.

Last year our "50-50" jump balls were Bobo 90-10, and everybody else 10-90...(which is why I was so happy to see Bracey come down with a tough one).

[Devilwin]

Taunting is definitely permitted!
On our many driving trips to Topsail Island, a true high point is passing the Mt Olive Pickle Company...might you recall (ages ago) the Mount Olive Pickle Classic hoop tournament, where every year
WRAL veteran sports anchor Ray Reeve had a giant Gherkin on a table in front of him?

p.s. as far as Saturday goes, I have no idea what to expect from Harris and the passing game. I'm hopeful but not convinced...running game should be able to move the ball.

Mt Olive and Topsail..2 of my favorite places.:D

[devildeac]

Mt Olive and Topsail..2 of my favorite places.:D

The town and/or the pickle plant?

:rolleyes:;)

[Indoor66]

The town and/or the pickle plant?

:rolleyes:;)
Everyone loves a Gherkin.

[OldPhiKap]

Everyone loves a Gherkin.

Arlo Guthrie doesn't want a pickle.

[Devilwin]

The town and/or the pickle plant?

:rolleyes:;)

Both..BRING BACK PICKLED OKRA!!!!!!

[Bob Green]

Game Day has arrived! :cool: Green Family will commence travel to Durham in about 90 minutes.

Brett Friedlander at the North State Journal has a "Five Questions..." article posted about today's football action across North Carolina.

http://nsjonline.com/article/2019/09/five-questions-to-ponder-before-kickoff-24/

On the Duke vs A&T match-up, Brett talks about A&T's recent success but says:


Duke, however, is by far the best team the Aggies have faced over that stretch and coach David Cutcliffe’s team will enjoy significant advantages in size, depth and talent.

[left_hook_lacey]

27.5 point favorites. Keep everyone healthy, get the job done, have fun, and move on to the next game

[Avvocato]

I mentioned before the Alabama game that, in my opinion, the next two games will be Duke’s most important. Can’t afford a slip up before ACC play begins. I’m late to the party in saying how proud and impressed I was by our defense against Alabama (weird to say after a 42-3 loss). Just can’t have a letdown today. Must play everyone as if they are Alabama. We can’t afford to just show up and expect to win.

I expect by the end, Duke will have control of the game and win comfortably. However, this game is more about how than if (knock on wood). For a score, I’ll say 31-13. I expect us to run successfully. But as others have mentioned, Harris needs to step up and show that he can lead the offense. I want to see good reads, accurate throws, and just run the offense. Give our receivers a chance, and they need to make plays. Bracey’s catch was encouraging. But let’s see if it was a random event or the start of something. The passing game needs to build confidence the next two weeks. With Holmberg out, QH is basically the guy. Not to get dramatic, but our success this year rides with him. The best friend of a quarterback is a good running game. Let’s get it going, get QH some success, get some offensive confidence, and let’s really get the season going. The real season starts today. Let’s go Duke!

[SupaDave]

Game Day has arrived! :cool: Green Family will commence travel to Durham in about 90 minutes.

Brett Friedlander at the North State Journal has a "Five Questions..." article posted about today's football action across North Carolina.

http://nsjonline.com/article/2019/09/five-questions-to-ponder-before-kickoff-24/

On the Duke vs A&T match-up, Brett talks about A&T's recent success but says:

Ha. This assumes the Aggies themselves haven't gotten bigger, faster and stronger. Cheers to a good game! I'm on the way.

[OldPhiKap]

No ACCN here, so good luck all.

[budwom]

No ACCN here, so good luck all.

where is "here?"

[Acymetric]

It turns out I can somewhat unexpectedly make it to the game, if anyone is going and has an extra they need to get rid of let me know!

[Reilly]

What are the options for watching or listening to the game? To listen, sign up for BDN+ and can hear the radio feed? To watch, either my cable company must have ACCNX (which it doesn't) or I need to find a sports bar with DirecTV -- DirecTV would have the game tonight?

[TruBlu]

where is "here?"

Not trying to answer for OPK, but it could be anywhere that Comcast (AKA “a**holes”) have a monopoly on cable service.

[killerleft]

What are the options for watching or listening to the game? To listen, sign up for BDN+ and can hear the radio feed? To watch, either my cable company must have ACCNX (which it doesn't) or I need to find a sports bar with DirecTV -- DirecTV would have the game tonight?

WatchESPN is where this game is shown, apparently. NOT the new network. In Greensboro, the FSU game is listed there.

[budwom]

What are the options for watching or listening to the game? To listen, sign up for BDN+ and can hear the radio feed? To watch, either my cable company must have ACCNX (which it doesn't) or I need to find a sports bar with DirecTV -- DirecTV would have the game tonight?

No indication DirecTV has the game....gotta go with the WatchESPN or whatever they call it...

[moonpie23]

so, i'm sure this is in one of the media threads, but the ACCNX is online only?

[Bob Green]

Inside Wallace Wade Stadium and ready to go. Let’s go Duke!

[Gewebe14]

so, i'm sure this is in one of the media threads, but the ACCNX is online only?

I’m pretty sure it is available only on the former WatchESPN

[DrChainsaw]

I've got the ESPN/WatchESPN app, but they say the game is not available through the app and they are working with my provider to do so. I have access through Sling, so maybe it's specific to Sling customers?

[Tripping William]

I've got the ESPN/WatchESPN app, but they say the game is not available through the app and they are working with my provider to do so. I have access through Sling, so maybe it's specific to Sling customers?

Dish customer here, and I get the same message. SOL

[DrChainsaw]

Dish customer here, and I get the same message. SOL

What a blown launch... no wonder ESPN is on the decline.

[Acymetric]

That drive was much better.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

What a blown launch... no wonder ESPN is on the decline.
I finally found it. Pathetic that you have to search multiple cable packages and apps just to find a freakin game. ESPN, WatchESPN, ESPN+, ACCN, ACCNX... good lord!

[Acymetric]

If anyone can explain the illegal blind side block to me that would be awesome. Not that play specifically but the rule in general.

[TruBlu]

Wow. Lots of penalties on us. Following on espn gamecast (thanks, Comcast). By my count, we've had 3 holding penalties and 2 personal fouls. Uck.

[dukelifer]

This team has lots of issues. Not sure if they can be corrected in a season. We shall see.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Well, this is disappointing so far.

[plimnko]

If anyone can explain the illegal blind side block to me that would be awesome. Not that play specifically but the rule in general.

hard to call it "a blind side" when you're standing in front of the guy you're blocking

[Devilwin]

You aren't missing much.

[SavDukeGrad]

Wow. Lots of penalties on us. Following on espn gamecast (thanks, Comcast). By my count, we've had 3 holding penalties and 2 personal fouls. Uck.

I’m following on espn gamecast too, TruBlu (Also in Comcast hell)

Can someone who can actually see the game tell me what’s up with our defense? How can we possibly give up more points to this team than Alabama, in a comparable time period? I thought our defense looked great to start the game last week, before they were gassed.

[Acymetric]

The defense is playing really well except that they are giving up a massive big play every other drive. They aren't the problem though, that 50+ yard TD was a fluke/blown play. The problem is our offense.

[Devilwin]

The defense is playing really well except that they are giving up a massive big play every other drive. They aren't the problem though, that 50+ yard TD was a fluke/blown play. The problem is our offense.

Well said. Pitiful so far.

[dukelifer]

I’m following on espn gamecast too, TruBlu (Also in Comcast hell)

Can someone who can actually see the game tell me what’s up with our defense? How can we possibly give up more points to this team than Alabama, in a comparable time period? I thought our defense looked great to start the game last week, before they were gassed.

They gave up a big play but the bigger issue is that they cannot move the ball with any consistency. The offense is predictable and there are no playmakers that I can see.

[Acymetric]

Put another way, the fact that we have up 10 points in 6 possessions isn't awe inspiring, it is fine. The fact that we've scored 7 points on 5 possessions is...concerning.

[anonj]

It’s as if Harris knows where he is throwing the ball as soon as he breaks huddle. Offense looks ragged, thank goodness the D is looking pretty good outside of one run.

[Acymetric]

We also must not believe we can run on them, DJ has been split wide practically the while game.

[dukelifer]

Well- they woke up.

[Acymetric]

Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean that really got out of hand fast.

[fuse]

All hail the ACC Network 🤢🤮

I realise they have to get the providers to sign on, but what an absolute pain to get to the point where the game was watchable.

We did get it sorted in time to watch the last 3 TDs.

Let’s Go Duke!!!!

[jimsumner]

Interesting how much better the play calling is when you execute.

[Acymetric]

Goosebumps from the A&T band. Been a long time since I've seen a show like that (sorry DUMB).

[moonpie23]

Not to derail. But, I.m trying to find the game. My ESPN app on my tv says “noauth” when I try to watch. Tried to search the acc network or accnx and no results?
It’s no where on regular tv or cable...

[dukelifer]

Goosebumps from the A&T band. Been a long time since I've seen a show like that (sorry DUMB).

Yes- they were excellent

[rsvman]

What's the score? Some of us can't see the game.

[hallcity]

Yes- they were excellent

Amen
Best band I’ve ever seen at Wallace Wade.

[richmclean]

Not to derail. But, I.m trying to find the game. My ESPN app on my tv says “noauth” when I try to watch. Tried to search the acc network or accnx and no results?
It’s no where on regular tv or cable...

I’m in the Espn app on my tv and had to provide my DIRECTV login.

[Tooold]

What's the score? Some of us can't see the game.

28-10 at half.

I was able to watch part with the free trial on espn app. When the trial ends it tells methat I need to ask my provider (Comcast) to include ACCN.

[Bob Green]

Slow start but a fast finish to be up 28 -10 at the half. Both long TD passes were caught by true freshmen. Jalon Calhoun (#5) first and then Eli Pancol (#6). Sophomore Mataeo Durant (#21) caught the shorter TD pass.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Amen
Best band I’ve ever seen at Wallace Wade.

The inspiration for the movie Drumline if I'm not mistaken....

[SilkyJ]

No indication DirecTV has the game...gotta go with the WatchESPN or whatever they call it...

I pay for ESPN+ and BDN and can't stream this dang thing b/c I only have Comcast and my rents have Verizon. So frustrating for someone who pays thousands of dollars to support the athletic program through the iron dukes. You would think they would create a route for us to watch the games...if this isn't fixed come hoops season they are going to have a riot on their hands.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

I take full credit for the turnaround. My sons and I had to run an errand and so listened on the radio instead of watching on tv. That’s when everything good happened. I’m back in front of the tv again but ready to go run another late evening errand if need be...

[Acymetric]

That was a promising kick from AJ Reed. Good for him if he has managed to put his freshman woes behind him.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

That was a promising kick from AJ Reed. Good for him if he has managed to put his freshman woes behind him.

It was. That said, the read by QH was not encouraging on first down, neither was the un-inspired play calling on first and second downs.

[fuse]

While I certainly would not want to reveal his secret identity, our very own devildeac was full screen featured on Blue Devil Alley during the halftime show on ACCN.

[YmoBeThere]

Why do they call pre-teens millennials? They are Gen Z!!!!

[TruBlu]

While I certainly would not want to reveal his secret identity, our very own devildeac was full screen featured on Blue Devil Alley during the halftime show on ACCN.

And suddenly, Comcast seems to have had premonitions that they should have waited until after this game to sign on to ACCNX.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Awful call and the awful color guy can't admit it.

[fuse]

Awful call and the awful color guy can't admit it.

Real time, it looked vicious and legal.

Slo mo, if the rule is you can’t hit a QB above the shoulders, he clearly hit him one arm on one shoulder.

I don’t like it, as explained, I guess I get it.

[Acymetric]

Calhoun is looking great.

[Acymetric]

Calhoun is looking great.

And just as I post that...wow.

[YmoBeThere]

I do like that we appear to be able to hit the long FG now.

[fuse]

Calhoun is a gamer.

[dukelifer]

Calhoun is a gamer.

Yes- perhaps the playmaker the team needs

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Real time, it looked vicious and legal.

Slo mo, if the rule is you can’t hit a QB above the shoulders, he clearly hit him one arm on one shoulder.

I don’t like it, as explained, I guess I get it.

I don't think that's the rule....he hit the SHOULDER PAD. He missed the helmet. Certainly you can hit the QB shoulder pad.

[fuse]

Duke 45, A&T 14..

Barring a change in the last four minutes, looks like Devilwin was as on the money with the final score as you could be.

[Acymetric]

Barring a change in the last four minutes, looks like Devilwin was as on the money with the final score as you could be.

One point closer than my 47-13 prediction.

[Devilwin]

Duke 45, A&T 14..

Wow! Missed by one!!

[Bob Green]

Darrell Harding with a couple of nice receptions late. Our freshmen receivers played a solid game tonight. An enjoyable evening at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Too many penalties and a couple poor punts are things we need to clean up.

[GoDuke2004]

It was indeed a lovely night at Wallace Wade. There were glimpses of very good football. Hopefully we can build on this game and take this momentum forward.

Props to the North Carolina A&T band. They were really fun to listen to and watch!

[chrishoke]

Any word on B Brown's injury status?

[devildeac]

While I certainly would not want to reveal his secret identity, our very own devildeac was full screen featured on Blue Devil Alley during the halftime show on ACCN.

Free BBQ sauce, too, cuz we posed for the GoDuke Instagram photo op.

What a shameless bunch of beer-swilling, TV whores at our "bar." :o

[devildeac]

Darrell Harding with a couple of nice receptions late. Our freshmen receivers played a solid game tonight. An enjoyable evening at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Too many penalties and a couple poor punts are things we need to clean up.

My wife listened to Cut on her post game ride home. He was not happy about the 97 yards of penalties, although the roughing the passer and illegal block appeared bogus.

[Reilly]

... What a shameless bunch of beer-swilling, TV whores at our "bar." :o

Are we going to get a "Ymm, Tailgate" review post? How many IBUs in the bbq sauce? What was the salinity level in the beans? ....

[duke2x]

My wife listened to Cut on her post game ride home. He was not happy about the 97 yards of penalties, although the roughing the passer and illegal block appeared bogus.

The ACC has 10 regular officiating crews and needed 11 this week. Thus, we drew the split AAC/ACC crew tonight. (The ACC has supervised the AAC since last year, but this was the first time I've seen AAC refs work an ACC-only game.)

I spent more time than usual watching our WR tonight. Calhoun is talented and going to have to play like an upperclassman fast.

To A&T's credit, we had to work hard to win 45-13. I have no idea how this team is going to match up with the ACC teams on the schedule. UVA seems a mile ahead of the other 7.

[Acymetric]

The ACC has 10 regular officiating crews and needed 11 this week. Thus, we drew the split AAC/ACC crew tonight. (The ACC has supervised the AAC since last year, but this was the first time I've seen AAC refs work an ACC-only game.)

I spent more time than usual watching our WR tonight. Calhoun is talented and going to have to play like an upperclassman fast.

To A&T's credit, we had to work hard to win 45-13. I have no idea how this team is going to match up with the ACC teams on the schedule. UVA seems a mile ahead of the other 7.

Doesn't the visiting team/team's conference usually provide the refs? Or did I make that up?

[AustinDevil]

Doesn't the visiting team/team's conference usually provide the refs? Or did I make that up?

That’s more common when the teams are from roughly peer conferences. Not at all common when FCS teams visit P5 teams. And it’s always decided by the contract, not by NCAA rule.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

My wife listened to Cut on her post game ride home. He was not happy about the 97 yards of penalties, although [B]the roughing the passer......appeared bogus

...that's because it was bogus...

[Bob Green]

I spent more time than usual watching our WR tonight. Calhoun is talented and going to have to play like an upperclassman fast.



Calhoun looked very good running with the ball after the catch so he is the type receiver who can create lots of yards after catch.

[Bob Green]

Any word on B Brown's injury status?

Jim’s article on the front page says he is dealing with an upper body issue so his reps were limited.

[budwom]

Any word on B Brown's injury status?

I really like Brown as a running back, but he really has trouble staying healthy...only had 80 carries all of last year, only managed three last night.

Good thing Durant is doing well, Coleman with some nice carries, too.

[chrishoke]

Jim’s article on the front page says he is dealing with an upper body issue so his reps were limited.

Tx. Bob. He appeared to be favoring his shoulder when he left the field.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Free BBQ sauce, too, cuz we posed for the GoDuke Instagram photo op.

What a shameless bunch of beer-swilling, TV whores at our "bar." :o
I did a two minute interview for Duke Athletics. Has that shown up anywhere yet?!! LGD GTHc!

[4Gen]

Wow! Missed by one!!

Or perhaps won by 2,Tripping William!

[SupaDave]

Great game. 20 years ago this would had been a laughable affair. To see A&T up 10-7 was like Duke not succumbing to Alabama early on. Unfortunately (and fortunately) Duke realized it was time to get serious. With A&T missing it's top corners - Harris went to work. He put the balls where they needed them.

Very proud of where both of these programs are at.

[devildeac]

Are we going to get a "Ymm, Tailgate" review post? How many IBUs in the bbq sauce? What was the salinity level in the beans? ...

1. That would be here: https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?3840-Ymm-Beer&p=1183210#post1183210

2. Zero

3. Not measured

[devildeac]

The ACC has 10 regular officiating crews and needed 11 this week. Thus, we drew the split AAC/ACC crew tonight. (The ACC has supervised the AAC since last year, but this was the first time I've seen AAC refs work an ACC-only game.)

I spent more time than usual watching our WR tonight. Calhoun is talented and going to have to play like an upperclassman fast.

To A&T's credit, we had to work hard to win 45-13. I have no idea how this team is going to match up with the ACC teams on the schedule. UVA seems a mile ahead of the other 7.

I was pleased with Bracey, but, either he or Young had one in their hands in the end zone on one play, IIRC, and didn't get the 50/50 ball (again).

[killerleft]

The major disappointments for me were the run blocking and the amazing number of avoidable major penalties. There was a late quarterback hit call that was unbelievable, though. I guess the pop was just too good to let go.:mad:

Flip side? Quentin Harris did a very nice job overall. He missed seeing a few wide-open deep targets, though. The receivers were a very pleasant surprise. The youngsters were sure-handed and made some adjustments to catch several balls. A healthy Aaron Young is a great weapon.

Edit: An early return, maybe, but AJ Reed's long field goal was beautiful. What a boost his resurrection would be! One of his practice boots would have been good at 60 yards.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

I was pleased with Bracey, but, either he or Young had one in their hands in the end zone on one play, IIRC, and didn't get the 50/50 ball (again).

Bracey....:mad:

You'd think the lust for scoring a TD would somehow make those hands hold that ball....it does for the great receivers, and in BB, the great rebounders.

[jimsumner]

Bracey...:mad:

You'd think the lust for scoring a TD would somehow make those hands hold that ball...it does for the great receivers, and in BB, the great rebounders.

Yes, but those DBs have an equal lust for knocking away those balls.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Yes, but those DBs have an equal lust for knocking away those balls.

This is true, but I think it's fair to say Duke is way below the mean in winning those battles the last couple years.....happy to see Bracey get one v Bama.

[chrishoke]

Jim’s article on the front page says he is dealing with an upper body issue so his reps were limited.

"Attendance was announced at 38,313, at least a third of whom were disguised as empty seats."

LOL. Still, good crowd and atmosphere.

[devildeac]

"Attendance was announced at 38,313, at least a third of whom were disguised as empty seats."

LOL. Still, good crowd and atmosphere.

By the end of 1Q, I'd have guessed 33-34K. There were scattered empty seats but not gaping/glaring holes all over the stadium. Pretty pleasing crowd/attendance.

[OldPhiKap]

By the end of 1Q, I'd have guessed 33-34K. There were scattered empty seats but not gaping/glaring holes all over the stadium. Pretty pleasing crowd/attendance.

I’m sure it would have looked good on tv, if they had the ACCN on some UHF channel here.

[jimsumner]

This is true, but I think it's fair to say Duke is way below the mean in winning those battles the last couple years...happy to see Bracey get one v Bama.

A number of Cut's better Duke receivers have been vertically-challenged guys like Donovan Varner, Jamison Crowder and T.J. Rahming. Not all. Eron Riley and Connor Vernon could win a ball in traffic.

But he's complained recently about the "hand-to-hand combat" between receivers and defensive backs and seems to be going after bigger receivers. Jake Bobo is 6-4, 190. Freshman Darrell Harding is 6-4, 200, Eli Pancol 6-3, 195. Redshirt freshman Dennis Smith is 6-2, 185, Jarrett Garner 6-3, 190. So, on paper at least, the problem is being addressed.

Or perhaps the key is combing separation with accurate passing and not having to worry about 50/50 jump balls. Yesterday was a promising start. Got to do it against better competition.

[chrishoke]

I’m sure it would have looked good on tv, if they had the ACCN on some UHF channel here.

Speaking of UHF channels, why the hell was the UHF antenna round? Reception always sucked.

[Indoor66]

Speaking of UHF channels, why the hell was the UHF antenna round? Reception always sucked.

Without it you got no UHF reception. It was a different era.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

A number of Cut's better Duke receivers have been vertically-challenged guys like Donovan Varner, Jamison Crowder and T.J. Rahming. Not all. Eron Riley and Connor Vernon could win a ball in traffic.

But he's complained recently about the "hand-to-hand combat" between receivers and defensive backs and seems to be going after bigger receivers. Jake Bobo is 6-4, 190. Freshman Darrell Harding is 6-4, 200, Eli Pancol 6-3, 195. Redshirt freshman Dennis Smith is 6-2, 185, Jarrett Garner 6-3, 190. So, on paper at least, the problem is being addressed.

Or perhaps the key is combing separation with accurate passing and not having to worry about 50/50 jump balls. Yesterday was a promising start. Got to do it against better competition.

Bobo was very good on those last season....and I was encouraged by Bracey's catch versus Bama. But watching even the best QBs, they need their receivers to win a lot of these battles. Tua, Trevor, stars in the pros....even the biggest of the big guns need help from the catchers, and they get it a lot. Can't imagine what Jones' numbers would've been like last season with just average performance on 50-50s and on drops. Yesterday Lawrence missed on a deep crossing pattern, but the receiver twisted and reached behind him while on the full run in the other direction, and made the catch. I see stuff like that a lot.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Props to the North Carolina A&T band. They were really fun to listen to and watch!
The band was great, their announcer was awful. I lost count of how many times "And now, ladies and gentlemen" was shouted over the music, which totally took away from a great show.

[CameronBornAndBred]

By the end of 1Q, I'd have guessed 33-34K. There were scattered empty seats but not gaping/glaring holes all over the stadium. Pretty pleasing crowd/attendance.

I mentioned to Mrs. DD that I don't recall seeing The Wave done that well in Wallace Wade Stadium...especially not in the third quarter.
I expected a mass exodus at halftime, and it didn't happen. And then I expected it as Duke's lead built. It still didn't happen. Yes, the stadium was pretty well cleared out by the fourth, but it was pretty cool that it took that long to happen.

[Acymetric]

The band was great, their announcer was awful. I lost count of how many times "And now, ladies and gentlemen" was shouted over the music, which totally took away from a great show.

That's pretty standard for that style of marching band, you're going to get that pretty much everywhere.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

That's pretty standard for that style of marching band, you're going to get that pretty much everywhere.

Band announcers should be outlawed. Totally un necessary to the show, and very distracting. They think the show is about them...at least, typically....

[sagegrouse]

I mentioned to Mrs. DD that I don't recall seeing The Wave done that well in Wallace Wade Stadium...especially not in the third quarter.
I expected a mass exodus at halftime, and it didn't happen. And then I expected it as Duke's lead built. It still didn't happen. Yes, the stadium was pretty well cleared out by the fourth, but it was pretty cool that it took that long to happen.

Six PM is a pretty nice time to start a game -- most fans could stay the course and get home at a decent hour.

[ChapelHillDevil]

I hope we continue to schedule A&T They are a good test plus an awesome band. I think more were here than NCCU game. Can’t remember. Both good crowds for us. Parking was tough Not sure what was different. Guess I need to get there sooner

[duke2x]

Crowds were better than NCCU. NCAT has a much better program right now, and Duke is a novelty for them. We play them again in 2021.

Until we challenge for the playoff, SOS doesn't matter. We need to make sure we win any FCS game easily. I enjoyed watching the 2's and 3's get game experience against Elon (2010 version) and NCCU over the Richmond trifecta, two of which were under Cut's watch.

[sagegrouse]

Crowds were better than NCCU. NCAT has a much better program right now, and Duke is a novelty for them. We play them again in 2021.

Until we challenge for the playoff, SOS doesn't matter. We need to make sure we win any FCS game easily. I enjoyed watching the 2's and 3's get game experience against Elon (2010 version) and NCCU over the Richmond trifecta, two of which were under Cut's watch.

Truly. While I didn't see the A&T game on TV, some of the recent NCCU teams were not putting out max effort.

[Devilwin]

Direct TV has the games on the Amazon Fire Stick. Click on "Home", Go to the ESPN app, click on college football, and the listings will appear. Click on the game you want, it will ask which provider you want, I did Direct tv, and bingo!