FB: Duke 41, Georgia Tech 23

[Bob Green]

Time to move on to this week's game against Georgia Tech. A victory over the Yellow Jackets would put Duke at 4-2 over the first half of the season and on track to secure at least six wins.

Duke is currently an 18.5 points favorite in Las Vegas with the Over/Under set at 49 points.

ESPN Football Power Index gives Duke a 92.6% chance to win the game.

Sagarin ratings have Duke at 44 and Georgia Tech at 99.

I'm looking forward to being back in Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon cheering on our Blue Devils!

[BigWayne]

I'll be there for my first visit back to campus in many years. Hope to see some of you.

[Reilly]

... Sagarin ratings have Duke at 44 and Georgia Tech at 99 ...

SRS has Duke at 37 and Georgia Tech at 114, with Duke 19.12 points better: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2019-ratings.html

[chrishoke]

Can't wait. We will have a big crew with us for tailgating and watching a big Duke win. Time to re-group Devils.

[Reilly]

Georgia Tech (34-51-1)

1933 A L 0-6
1934 H W 20-0
1935 A L 0-6
1936 H W 19-6
1937 A W 20-19
1938 H W 6-0
1939 A W 7-6
1940 H W 41-7
1941 A W 14-0
1942 H L 7-26
1943 A W 14-7
1944 H W 19-13
1945 A W 14-6
1946 H L 0-14
1947 A L 0-7
1948 H L 7-19
1949 A W 27-14
1950 H W 30-21
1951 A T 14-14
1952 H L 7-28
1953 A L 10-13
1954 H W 21-20
1955 A L 0-27
1956 H L 0-7
1957 A L 0-13
1958 H L 8-10
1959 A W 10-7
1960 H W 6-0
1961 A L 0-21
1962 H L 9-20
1963 A L 6-30
1964 H L 8-21
1965 A L 23-35
1966 H L 7-48
1967 A L 7-19
1968 H W 46-30
1969 A L 7-20
1970 H L 16-24
1971 A L 0-21
1972 H W 20-14
1973 A L 10-12
1974 H W 9-0
1975 A L 6-21
1976 H W 31-7
1977 A W 25-24
1978 H W 28-10
1979 A L 14-24
1980 H W 17-12
1981 A W 38-24
1982 A W 38-21
1983 H W 32-26
1984 A L 3-31
1985 H L 0-9
1986 A L 6-34
1987 H W 48-14
1988 A W 31-21
1989 H W 30-19
1990 A L 31-48
1991 H L 6-17
1992 A L 17-20
1993 H L 14-47
1994 A W 27-12
1995 H L 21-37
1996 A L 22-48
1997 H L 38-41
1998 A L 13-41
1999 H L 31-38
2000 A L 10-45
2001 H L 10-37
2002 A L 2-17
2003 H W 41-17
2004 A L 7-24
2005 H L 10-35
2006 A L 21-49
2007 H L 24-41
2008 A L 0-27
2009 H L 10-49
2010 A L 20-30
2011 H L 31-38
2012 A L 24-42
2013 H L 14-38
2014 A W 31-25
2015 H W 34-20
2016 A L 35-38
2017 H W 43-20
2018 A W 28-14

From FDR to Trump: https://s3.amazonaws.com/goduke.com/documents/2019/7/30/2019_Duke_Football_Media_Guide.pdf (p. 116)

I like that Cut was 4-3 against Paul Johnson from 2012-2018 (I consider 2008-2011 a mulligan for Cut/Duke -- just catching up to the rest of the ACC).

[orrnot]

2003 was an all time great day to be a Blue Devil.

[Reilly]

2003 was an all time great day to be a Blue Devil.

I had forgotten about it till I saw the score in the list ... senior class winless in ACC for four years to that point ... and come to their lockers for their final home game to find handwritten letters from their parents about how they are winners ... Malcolm Ruff for the pick 6 ... Ted Roof's finest moment -- a truly loving, caring moment in youngsters' lives ....

[awhom111]

To clarify the thread title, this game is on the ACC RSN package, which did not go away for some complicated reasons. More detailed broadcast information will be available later in the week, especially for those not in the conference footprint, but if you have a local RSN, you can look ahead for the schedule to see if you will get it.

[camion]

My U-verse TV schedule shows the game on FS1 (Channel 1724 in Greenville, SC).

[msdukie]

To clarify the thread title, this game is on the ACC RSN package, which did not go away for some complicated reasons. More detailed broadcast information will be available later in the week, especially for those not in the conference footprint, but if you have a local RSN, you can look ahead for the schedule to see if you will get it.

I'm still curious as to why there are still RSN games (for all football/basketball and nonrevenue sports BTW), so if you have any insight it would be greatly appreciated. All markets with RSN games (the RSNs in the ACC footprint and some other RSNs outside the footprint on a game-by-game basis) also stream on Fox Sports Go only (or your local RSN equivalent). If blacked out in your market, the game streams on WatchESPN only.

[Bob Green]

To clarify the thread title, this game is on the ACC RSN package...

Thanks for the correction. :o I've edited the thread title.

[Bob Green]

Wide receiver Jarett Garner is out for the season due to torn ACL:

https://goduke.com/news/2019/10/8/football-garner-undergoes-surgery.aspx

[Bob Green]

Jim Sumner article up on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/8/20904197/duke-football-leaves-the-pitt-miss-behind-moves-on-to-georgia-tech-acc-coastal

Read, enjoy and discuss.

[OldPhiKap]

Great article as always.

If we play our game, we win. Which is nice to be able to say. This will be a good test of where the team’s head is right now — was the Pitt game an outlier or a sign of trouble to come?

[Bob Green]

This will be a good test of where the team’s head is right now — was the Pitt game an outlier or a sign of trouble to come?

Exactly. Duke cannot afford a hangover. Jim's final paragraph sums it up nicely:


Make no mistake; this is a big game. Cutcliffe noted that Duke now has one home ACC loss and cannot afford another. It’s hard to chart a plausible scenario for a winning season without a win over a 1-4 visitor and there’s no question Harris’ optimism about shaking off the Pitt loss will have to be confirmed on the field.

[awhom111]

We do have a channel list for the game:
http://theacc.com/sports/2019/10/7/FB_RSN_GT_DU_19.aspx

There should be more information later, but it you are an in-market subscriber to one of these channels, you should have the game there.


I'm still curious as to why there are still RSN games (for all football/basketball and nonrevenue sports BTW), so if you have any insight it would be greatly appreciated. All markets with RSN games (the RSNs in the ACC footprint and some other RSNs outside the footprint on a game-by-game basis) also stream on Fox Sports Go only (or your local RSN equivalent). If blacked out in your market, the game streams on WatchESPN only.

The contract was signed for a long, period of time and nobody really wanted to buy those games back. ESPN is trying to maintain flexibility on its channels and trying to use ESPNEWS less for live events. It would have cost them more money to set up an alternative channel like they have with SEC Network. All entities involved had more complicated things going on in terms of mergers and negotiations so nobody felt like trying to change the status quo for this package.

[Reilly]

Duke: https://goduke.com/documents/2019/10/8//Game_Notes_Georgia_Tech.pdf?id=19685

GT: https://goduke.com/documents/2019/10/8//2019_GT_FB_Game_Notes_Duke_.pdf?id=19682

[gep]

Jim Sumner article up on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/8/20904197/duke-football-leaves-the-pitt-miss-behind-moves-on-to-georgia-tech-acc-coastal

Read, enjoy and discuss.

My favorite part....

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But David Cutcliffe is really falling on his sword over this one, focusing on spending too much time in practice working on too many new plays, thus confusing his offense.

“But when you call something that people know, you’re putting them in a better circumstance,” Cutcliffe told the media today. “I got out of my character by adding too many things.”
******************

Coach taking ownership.... BEST!!!

[SavDukeGrad]

Jim Sumner article up on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/8/20904197/duke-football-leaves-the-pitt-miss-behind-moves-on-to-georgia-tech-acc-coastal

Read, enjoy and discuss.

Jim, do we know anything about injuries from the Pitt game? I was concerned about Singleton and the others who were helped off the field during the game. Thanks.

[Devilwin]

In the Triad area, the game is on DIRECT TV channel 631.

[Devilwin]

Can't wait. We will have a big crew with us for tailgating and watching a big Duke win. Time to re-group Devils.

Where you guys gonna be? My son and I may be coming. May drop by and say hello.

[devildeac]

Jim, do we know anything about injuries from the Pitt game? I was concerned about Singleton and the others who were helped off the field during the game. Thanks.

Most likely we'll hear/read something like the following: "Undisclosed lower body injuries."

Or maybe: "Day to day."

9837

[OldPhiKap]

Most likely we'll hear/read something like the following: "Undisclosed lower body injuries."

Or maybe: "Day to day."

9837

Speaking of lower body injuries, let me reiterate how glad I am that Paul "cut block" Johnson is gone. His demeanor was not his only disagreeable feature.

[budwom]

Speaking of lower body injuries, let me reiterate how glad I am that Paul "cut block" Johnson is gone. His demeanor was not his only disagreeable feature.

Yup, goodbye sourpuss. Having said that, the Tech fans finally get what they want (him gone) but the conversion from a knee attacking tumbling squad to a more conventional one is proving difficult. Hope they don't get any improvement on Saturday.

[chrishoke]

Where you guys gonna be? My son and I may be coming. May drop by and say hello.

That would be great. We will be in lot B-3 off of Wannamaker Drive.

[Devilwin]

Ok. I know where that is. Maybe see ya Saturday.:cool:

[jimsumner]

Jim, do we know anything about injuries from the Pitt game? I was concerned about Singleton and the others who were helped off the field during the game. Thanks.

Singleton was one of the post-game interviews. I suspect if he had sustained a serious injury, he would have been receiving medical attention instead of talking to us.

[AustinDevil]

Let's go, Duke! I learned from the Tech game notes that Duke is third behind UGA (obviously) and former conference-mate Auburn on GT's most-played list. Five more Duke-GT games will put Duke second.

[Reilly]

Yup, goodbye sourpuss ...

By my count, from 2012-18, Duke won 52 games (including 3 bowls) and GT won 49 games (including 3 bowls). Thank goodness we got Cut and not PJ in December 2007. More wins -- after Cut got Duke up to its peers -- and a million more smiles. PJ is almost 3 years younger than Cut, too.

[jimsumner]

By my count, from 2012-18, Duke won 52 games (including 3 bowls) and GT won 49 games (including 3 bowls). Thank goodness we got Cut and not PJ in December 2007. More wins -- after Cut got Duke up to its peers -- and a million more smiles. PJ is almost 3 years younger than Cut, too.

I shudder at the idea of attending a decade's plus worth of Paul Johnson press conferences.

[msdukie]

We do have a channel list for the game:
http://theacc.com/sports/2019/10/7/FB_RSN_GT_DU_19.aspx

There should be more information later, but it you are an in-market subscriber to one of these channels, you should have the game there.



The contract was signed for a long, period of time and nobody really wanted to buy those games back. ESPN is trying to maintain flexibility on its channels and trying to use ESPNEWS less for live events. It would have cost them more money to set up an alternative channel like they have with SEC Network. All entities involved had more complicated things going on in terms of mergers and negotiations so nobody felt like trying to change the status quo for this package.

Intersting, thanks. So, when the RSN deal expires, do you have any idea what their intent is? Also, I don't believe the SEC Network has an alternate channel, but instead it has an overflow channel for when the event before runs over. However, the other mystery I haven't had answered is whether there is an ACCN overflow channel? It doesn't appear to have shown up on anyone's cable/satellite.

[budwom]

I shudder at the idea of attending a decade's plus worth of Paul Johnson press conferences.

he and belichick would make a sweet duo

[OldPhiKap]

I shudder at the idea of attending a decade's plus worth of Paul Johnson press conferences.

Or having to watch the triple option twelve games a season over that span.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

he and belichick would make a sweet duo

Belichick is much more entertaining, and much more innovative.

[PDDuke85]

https://twitter.com/dukefootball/status/1182294715607212033?s=21

Like this uniform combo for a home victory

[HereBeforeCoachK]

https://twitter.com/dukefootball/status/1182294715607212033?s=21

Like this uniform combo for a home victory

I do too. Save the black for night games/ cold weather day games (ala the Panthers)

[duke79]

https://twitter.com/dukefootball/status/1182294715607212033?s=21

Like this uniform combo for a home victory

Classic.......classy......and IMHO, the best "look" for Duke football!

[budwom]

Belichick is much more entertaining, and much more innovative.

yeah, my comment (not clear) had to do with press conference demeanor.

[Bob Green]

The whole uniform looks good but I especially like the Duke script helmet.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

The whole uniform looks good but I especially like the Duke script helmet.

Some here don't like the script, but I always have....

[Bob Green]

Atlanta Journal Constitution links:

5 things Georgia Tech needs to do against Duke (https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/things-georgia-tech-needs-against-duke/1dthApEVU7sWV7oxNuGKBJ/)

Duke's Quentin Harris a different kind of challenge for Tech (https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/duke-quentin-harris-different-type-challenge-for-tech/TcVD1Vec3c8afGoFKbQLKK/)

[peloton]

Great look...now, let's get back on the winning track and have a great win Saturday!

[awhom111]

Unfortunately, we still do not appear to have a precise blackout map.

Those in the blackout zone, which should be areas near a conference school, will only be able to watch on one of the channels from the list below as an in-market subscriber or online through a service provided by one of those channels as an in-market subscriber:
http://theacc.com/sports/2019/10/7/FB_RSN_GT_DU_19.aspx

Those outside of that area have those two options. They can also watch online on ACCNX as an ACC Network subscriber or on TV on DirecTV channel 788 or Verizon FIOS (probably channel 821).


Intersting, thanks. So, when the RSN deal expires, do you have any idea what their intent is? Also, I don't believe the SEC Network has an alternate channel, but instead it has an overflow channel for when the event before runs over. However, the other mystery I haven't had answered is whether there is an ACCN overflow channel? It doesn't appear to have shown up on anyone's cable/satellite.

No ACCN overflow. I think it will be online only for now. They have avoided some issues some weeks with four hour windows for football, but other times they have only had three hour windows because they probably forgot that Paul Johnson is no longer in the league. My guess is that the marketplace will change enough over the next few years that whatever decision they make at that time will probably make reasonable amounts of sense to us.

The SEC does not have a full-time second channel, but it is more than overflow with two different non-conference games often on at the same time:
http://mattsarzsports.com/Contract/GameList/SEC/2019#.XZ_X72ZlCHs

Not all providers handle it the same way, but it is still additional expense for ESPN to maintain and operate.

[Bob Green]

What I am looking for against Georgia Tech:

1. No Hangover. Pitt game is over so the team has to let it go and move forward. Quarterback and team captain Quentin Harris has said the right things this week now it is time to turn words into action on the field. The team needs to play 60 minutes of football.

2. Turnover Margin. Duke is -2 on the season. In both losses this season, Duke lost the turnover battle: Alabama -2 and Pitt -2. In three wins, Duke won or was even in the turnover battle: NC A&T even; MTSU even; Virginia Tech +2. This is one of the stats that really matter and Duke must do a better job taking care of the ball this week.

3. Offensive Efficiency. Coach Cutcliffe fell on his sword stating the Pitt game offensive woes were due to him trying to do too much and installing too many new plays so I'll be looking for Quentin Harris and company to efficiently execute the base offense. Georgia Tech gives up 430.4 yards per game which ranks 100 out of 130 in FBS. The Yellow Jackets are particularly bad stopping the run yielding 245.8 ypg (128/130). This is a game were our Blue Devils need to set the tone with offensive efficiency.

I've expressed confidence in our defense all season and I remain confident in our defense.

Prediction: I'm taking Duke (-17) and the Over (49).

Duke 37, Georgia Tech 14

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Great look...now, let's get back on the winning track and have a great win Saturday!

It is a great look....on the other hand, the GaT game would be a great occasions for some real throwback uniforms. I think the throwbacks in the NFL, NHL, etc, are very cool. NBA is even doing it some....and being in one of the oldest matchups in the nation, having this as a throwback day would be awesome.

Meanwhile, we need to beat them and get back on track....

[Bob Green]

Coach Cutcliffe on the David Glenn Show (https://accsports.com/acc-news/david-glenn/david-cutcliffe-post-pitt-2019-dg-duke/)

I'm listening now.

[budwom]

I worry about Jackson's hobbling late in the Pitt game...we need to pound them on the ground.

[devildeac]

What I am looking for against Georgia Tech:

1. No Hangover. Pitt game is over so the team has to let it go and move forward. Quarterback and team captain Quentin Harris has said the right things this week now it is time to turn words into action on the field. The team needs to play 60 minutes of football.

2. Turnover Margin. Duke is -2 on the season. In both losses this season, Duke lost the turnover battle: Alabama -2 and Pitt -2. In three wins, Duke won or was even in the turnover battle: NC A&T even; MTSU even; Virginia Tech +2. This is one of the stats that really matter and Duke must do a better job taking care of the ball this week.

3. Offensive Efficiency. Coach Cutcliffe fell on his sword stating the Pitt game offensive woes were due to him trying to do too much and installing too many new plays so I'll be looking for Quentin Harris and company to efficiently execute the base offense. Georgia Tech gives up 430.4 yards per game which ranks 100 out of 130 in FBS. The Yellow Jackets are particularly bad stopping the run yielding 245.8 ypg (128/130). This is a game were our Blue Devils need to set the tone with offensive efficiency.

I've expressed confidence in our defense all season and I remain confident in our defense.

Prediction: I'm taking Duke (-17) and the Over (49).

Duke 37, Georgia Tech 14

Paging RJ199...

[devildeac]

I worry about Jackson's hobbling late in the Pitt game...we need to pound them on the ground.

I'd be delighted if we attained 100 yards rushing and 400+ yards passing as an alternative...

;)

[richardjackson199]

Paging RJ199...

Oh Bob Green is not a pie betting man I don't think. Somebody might be, though I won't be surprised if this bet offer gets no takers after last week. Just realized this got moved to the Ymm Beer thread, so here it is just in case:

Pie Bet Proposal only for the First Taker:
I'll take Georgia Tech + 17 points
You get Duke -17 points. Current Vegas line.

No clue on the sharp bet here. It just sounds like a lot of points. I still like Duke's Defense, despite the last Pitt drive. And Ga Tech lost to the Citadel at home and scored 2 points against Temple, so I get it. But I'm making a bet I can't lose here. Duke wins in a blowout, I'm very happy. Duke wins a closer game, I win-win. We lose at home to Ga Tech, not happy but at least I win a pie. I'm still eyeing that brown sugar, pecan-crusted pumpkin pie or the Bourbon chocolate pecan pie. (Yeah there's a beer for that.) No duh? NoDa. Gordgeous beer I tell you. ;)

https://gtpie.com/menus/pies/

http://shop.gtpie.com/category/pumpkin_and_pecan

I feel like I'm betting with house pie. This bet offer expires at 8 am Saturday morning (time extended since I realize bet offer was on off topic board) to avoid any sharp action that moves the line too much. Pie season just getting started, anybody wanna play?

[Reilly]

Game day Saturday. Fight, fight Blue Devils ...

[Devilwin]

Cannot afford a loss here. 35 to 21 Duke.:cool:

[budwom]

I'd be delighted if we attained 100 yards rushing and 400+ yards passing as an alternative...

;)

Just as a reference point, Cut's goal preseason was to average four yards/rush...against Pitt, we averaged only 2.8 (44 rushes, 123 yards)...we'll have to do better.

[Bob Green]

It’s a beautiful morning at Duke so head out to the game and help cheer our Blue Devils to victory.

[tteettimes]

Tailgate all set up and flowing?? 🥃🥃🍺🍺🤗🤗🤗😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎🎵😈😈😈😈😈

[Bob Green]

Tailgate all set up and flowing?? 🥃🥃🍺🍺🤗🤗🤗😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎🎵😈😈😈😈😈

Yes and yes.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Just as a reference point, Cut's goal preseason was to average four yards/rush...against Pitt, we averaged only 2.8 (44 rushes, 123 yards)...we'll have to do better.

We'll do better. Cut has acknowledged that he messed up the offensive game plan versus Pitt.

[DevilHorse]

Yes and yes.

Wow, the game is on the YES network in the Northeast. How prescient!!

Larry
DevilHorse

[richardjackson199]

We'll do better. Cut has acknowledged that he messed up the offensive game plan versus Pitt.

I think so too. I'm glad nobody took the pie bet, as I'm also predicting Duke to cover. GT's offense is terrible. That is why they scored 2 points vs. Temple and lost at home to the Citadel. It's not just learning the new coach's style, they just don't have the offensive personnel this year. With Duke's great Defense and G-Tech's terrible Offense, that could spell disaster for them.

But Tech also has a decent defense. Field position will be very important, meaning we HAVE to win the turnover battle as others have said. This is a must win game where we have everything to lose.

I'm predicting Duke -17 to cover. I just like hedging with bet proposals, and most on DBR won't bet against Duke. I don't mind losing a pie to an ardent Duke fan if we get a big win to help celebrate. And I always prefer a Duke win to winning a pie, but if we're unfortunate enough to blow it like we did last week, I never mind winning a pie either. It doesn't change my rooting. Bob Green and others in Section 19 can attest that nobody in Wade was cheering harder for Duke last weekend than me.

The line has moved to Duke -18 with the late action.

Go Duke! Just get this win, stay healthy, and we're back in business.

[Bob Green]

On the David Glenn show, Coach Cutcliffe stated Georgia Tech is getting better each week. Hopefully the Yellow Jackets regress today.

We should be able to run the ball successfully which will open up play action for shots over the top.

[peloton]

Let's go Duke!! My none too bold prediction...Duke takes care of business today.

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[Avvocato]

Big game today. Can’t afford to slip up against the bottom of the ACC, especially at home. I look for the defense to play well and for the offense to bounce back. I think Tech makes us nervous at points, but Duke wins 30-17. Any win is a good win, so let’s just take care of business. Limit turnovers and do it let a tech get any confidence. Let’s take control early and steal their heart. Let’s go Duke!

[jimsumner]

Tech made a QB change last week, going with redshirt freshman James Graham and had some success against UNC. I do not think we will see the GT offense that we saw against the Citadel.

[Bob Green]

I worry about Jackson's hobbling late in the Pitt game...we need to pound them on the ground.

Jackson appears to be moving well in warm ups but he is wearing a compression sleeve on lower left leg.

[jimsumner]

Hornbuckle out with upper-body injury.

[DU82]

Horn buckle not playing today.

[richardjackson199]

Thank God for that flag

[Sixthman]

Defense lost; playing to trail and contain. Poor effort and poor execution.

[dukelifer]

Tech made a QB change last week, going with redshirt freshman James Graham and had some success against UNC. I do not think we will see the GT offense that we saw against the Citadel.

They looked pretty solid on that drive. Duke will need to be much better

[TheDevilMadeMeDoIt]

Was that the same play Pitt ran to beat us?

[Devilwin]

We are at home..Of course we will stink it up.

[Scorp4me]

Ugh. Can't blame that one on the defense being worn down but looked like they were picking up where they left off the last game... Letting them drive straight down the field.

[TheDevilMadeMeDoIt]

Where is chat?

[Sixthman]

Harris is hitting some well covered receivers. Hopefully that will open up the run game.

[peloton]

Let's punch it in, Devils!

[arnie]

Let's punch it in, Devils!

We’ve not punted or turned it over today.

[peloton]

Very nice keeper by Quentin.

[peloton]

The perception of Duke football has certainly changed...now they're even complimenting our playing field. But yes, the grounds crew does a great job - kudos to them!

[peloton]

Deon is having a pretty impressive game...let's hope he stays healthy.

[dukelifer]

Definitely turned it around ;)

[jwillfan]

Deon is having a pretty impressive game...let's hope he stays healthy.

At this rate he can rest a bit, let the youngsters get some reps. Blocked punt run back for a score, 38-7. D has been tremendous

[arnie]

We are at home..Of course we will stink it up.

Take back?😀

[fisheyes]

A sea of empty blue seats.

I know, it's on another thread.

But oh my, that must really bother the players.

I feel badly for them

[PackMan97]

I checked shortly after kickoff and saw y'all down 7-0 and thought to myself...LOL! Duke is going to lose to GT.

You guys can thank me later :)

[uh_no]

Definitely turned it around ;)

completely different team from most of last week.

[dukelifer]

A sea of empty blue seats.

I know, it's on another thread.

But oh my, that must really bother the players.

I feel badly for them

But they are spread out. More than a basketball game though

[Bob Green]

Enjoyable 1st half of football today. Now we need to play 30 more quality minutes.

[YmoBeThere]

First couple minutes have been less than optimal.

[Scorp4me]

Defense is good...unless the opening is throwing! The next time a DB turns to look for the ball will be the first. It's infuriating, apparent to everyone except the coaches.

As for the attendance I was expecting a nice October game, instead it's hot as heck in the sun. You can't take your millions from TV and then complain when you have a 12:30 game with $5 drinks. Done just doesn't have enough of a fan base locally to fill it when conditions aren't ideal.

[Devilwin]

Enjoyable 1st half of football today. Now we need to play 30 more quality minutes.

So far, they look flat this half.. No imagination on offense. Look dull and listless on defense and offense.

[kcduke75]

I've never seen it take so long for us to set our defense. I wonder what the problem is with the defensive coaches

[YmoBeThere]

I've never seen it take so long for us to set our defense. I wonder what the problem is with the defensive coaches


We looked great this most recent set of downs.

[peloton]

C'mon, Blue Devils. The game isn't over yet.

[Devilwin]

Offense looking very ordinary...

[Sixthman]

Our defense has shifted into watching instead of making plays. Tech getting more then they should on just about every play.

[kcduke75]

Worst tackling of the year. Probably subs but still . . . .

[Devilwin]

Cut took his foot off the gas again..

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Cut took his foot off the gas again..
When we win, will you add a post to this thread with even a modest level of positivity?

[Devilwin]

Sorry. Just being honest.

[richardjackson199]

Sorry. Just being honest.

Devilwin I just want a post clarifying the species of dead yellow jacket in post #61. When we win of course! I assume it's a regular worker bee / drone?

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Sorry. Just being honest.
Yes. I’m sure you’re being honest. Wasn’t implying otherwise. On the whole, we’ve played a pretty darn good game so far. Second half certainly not like the first for us. But milking the clock, minimizing potential injuries and closing out the W without feeling like we have to post 50+ points is okay, too.

[Devilwin]

Nice run Q.

[Devilwin]

But sometimes it comes back to bite you And it's not fun to watch either..lol

[richardjackson199]

Devilwin I just want a post clarifying the species of dead yellow jacket in post #61. When we win of course! I assume it's a regular worker bee / drone?

Along with any interesting tidbits on Cheetahs not provided just now by the sideline reporter. ;)

[richardjackson199]

too bad nobody bet that pie. It's coming down to the wire on the spread. :cool:

[Devilwin]

Yes. I’m sure you’re being honest. Wasn’t implying otherwise. On the whole, we’ve played a pretty darn good game so far. Second half certainly not like the first for us. But milking the clock, minimizing potential injuries and closing out the W without feeling like we have to post 50+ points is okay, too.

Look. I want to see some of the young guys play. Especially the back up qb. Keep pressing, get another score or two and let the reserves get some play. In my opinion, we wasted a great chance to let them get some reps.

[richardjackson199]

Great win. Everybody stayed healthy I think.

Playing safe in the second half was smart with time and score this time. I think Spurrier alluded to that too when they interviewed him.

Cut agrees with you Devilwin. In post-game interview he wanted more "edge" from team in 2nd half and felt it was a great lesson for his team.

[Devilwin]

Devilwin I just want a post clarifying the species of dead yellow jacket in post #61. When we win of course! I assume it's a regular worker bee / drone?

Southern yellow jacket. Worker. The one that stings ya!

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Look. I want to see some of the young guys play. Especially the back up qb. Keep pressing, get another score or two and let the reserves get some play. In my opinion, we wasted a great chance to let them get some reps.
I’m sorry that you were unable to enjoy that great victory.

[richardjackson199]

Southern yellow jacket. Worker. The one that stings ya!

the kind that can still sting ya even after it's dead. Kinda like it did a bit in the second half. ;)

the only good yellow jacket is a dead one. Thankfully we poured just enough gasoline down their nest in the first half.

[75Crazie]

Cut took his foot off the gas again..

Sorry. Just being honest.
No, you're not. Cutcliffe made it quite clear in the end-of-game interview that he was mighty disappointed in the team in the 2nd half. I have no doubt whatsoever that Cut did NOT tell his team to let up in the second half.

[ehdg]

First half was excellent! But sadly we didn’t build on it in the second half. I hope Cut gets after them this week in practice cause they can’t play like that against UVA n win. They need to play 4 solid quarters!

[HereBeforeCoachK]

No, you're not. Cutcliffe made it quite clear in the end-of-game interview that he was mighty disappointed in the team in the 2nd half. I have no doubt whatsoever that Cut did NOT tell his team to let up in the second half.

Wonder if he's kinda upset at Roper also...play calling in second half was a snoozer

[dukelifer]

Great win. Everybody stayed healthy I think.

Playing safe in the second half was smart with time and score this time. I think Spurrier alluded to that too when they interviewed him.

Cut agrees with you Devilwin. In post-game interview he wanted more "edge" from team in 2nd half and felt it was a great lesson for his team.

Just what you want- a great first half and enough bad play during the second half that Cut can still yell at his team to motivate for next week. Still a nice half of football and a nice day at the Stadium.

[szstark]

Look. I want to see some of the young guys play. Especially the back up qb. Keep pressing, get another score or two and let the reserves get some play. In my opinion, we wasted a great chance to let them get some reps.
Other than at quarterback, it looked to me like a lot of kids got to play in the second half. Can anyone confirm that?

[MarkD83]

To give a great perspective on how far duke football has improved under Coach cut....this thread sounds like the post game basketball threads after a win

[tux]

To give a great perspective on how far duke football has improved under Coach cut...this thread sounds like the post game basketball threads after a win

So true! Fans don't take long to transition from despondent from losing to despondent from not winning appropriately. Often within a single season...

[HereBeforeCoachK]

To give a great perspective on how far duke football has improved under Coach cut...this thread sounds like the post game basketball threads after a win

This is true, and thank goodness. I earned that right with about 40 years of pain. Had DTSD....Duke Traumatic Stress Syndrome....

Duke played a pretty bad team today. Great first half. Second half upset Cut apparently. Then again, play calling, 73% run and 27% pass, and the run wasn't working very well. I realize with a big lead...but really, 55 runs and 20 passes?

[tux]

This is true, and thank goodness. I earned that right with about 40 years of pain. Had DTSD...Duke Traumatic Stress Syndrome...

Duke played a pretty bad team today. Great first half. Second half upset Cut apparently. Then again, play calling, 73% run and 27% pass, and the run wasn't working very well. I realize with a big lead...but really, 55 runs and 20 passes?

Good teams run the ball when up that much in the second half. Duke should have been running the ball. It provides a good yardstick for the team. They can now adjust. A good way to let Ga Tech back into the game would be to throw the ball around, extending the game.

[OldPhiKap]

Good teams run the ball when up that much in the second half. Duke should have been running the ball. It provides a good yardstick for the team. They can now adjust. A good way to let Ga Tech back into the game would be to throw the ball around, extending the game.

Agreed. Running eats up clock. The problem wasn’t in calling the run — it was in executing how we did it.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Good teams run the ball when up that much in the second half. Duke should have been running the ball. It provides a good yardstick for the team. They can now adjust. A good way to let Ga Tech back into the game would be to throw the ball around, extending the game.

Fine. Wisconsin threw the ball today more than Duke, and on a higher percentage of plays. They won 38-0. Dittos for Clemson, 42-7 with a few minutes to play. I understand running the clock...BUT 73%%%%? That's almost unheard of outside of Army, Navy and Air Force. I think Tech knew what was going on, and I think Duke's offensive players looked flat.

Think "matter of degree". No one said anything about "throwing the ball around."

[chrishoke]

We had no edge in the 2nd half. Very flat performance.

[hallcity]

By the way, did anyone get a picture of Kenny Dennard’s outfit today? K-Dog is still making quite an impression. The sort of thing you miss by watching the game on TV.

[killerleft]

By the way, did anyone get a picture of Kenny Dennard’s outfit today? K-Dog is still making quite an impression. The sort of thing you miss by watching the game on TV.

Ah, I thought that might be him in the optic yellow or green.:)

[Devilwin]

We had no edge in the 2nd half. Very flat performance.

Thank you. Just one more score, we can let the others get some reps. If Cut was upset about the way the offensive attack was conducted, then I feel vindicated.
Doc..
Yes, I was glad we won. Very glad. But I want to see the players of the future get some time, and Harris was in the game til the end,,Not good.:confused:

[peloton]

...But I want to see the players of the future get some time, and Harris was in the game til the end,,Not good.

Yeah, agreed - K doesn't play the subs near enough so we don't have any depth - oh, wait... ;) Sorry Devilwin, I simply couldn't resist!

[hallcity]

Ah, I thought that might be him in the optic yellow or green.:)

Neon camo that only works for colorblind critters.

[Bob Green]

Jim Sumner recap:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/12/20910918/duke-rides-a-sensational-first-half-to-victory-over-georgia-tech-acc-coastal


The touchdowns all came on short runs, three, one, one and seven yards.

But they were set up with big plays, a 42-yard pass to Jalon Calhoun, a 41-yard pass to Darrell Harding, a 32-yard Josh Blackwell punt return, a 38-yard run by Mataeo Durant.

[rtnorthrup]

I hope this is the last game that isn't available on national TV.

[YmoBeThere]

Just got an e-mail from my parents chastising Duke alums and fans for not showing up to the Homecoming game. I quietly reminded them that I watched the game from home in South Central Texas.

[SavDukeGrad]

By the way, did anyone get a picture of Kenny Dennard’s outfit today? K-Dog is still making quite an impression. The sort of thing you miss by watching the game on TV.

10 members of the 1978 basketball team were back together at Duke this weekend for Homecoming. Lots of pictures on social media if you are friends with any of the guys. What a great group and wonderful college memory! #ForeversTeam

[DU82]

By the way, did anyone get a picture of Kenny Dennard’s outfit today? K-Dog is still making quite an impression. The sort of thing you miss by watching the game on TV.

It was Kenny making his usual subtle appearance.

Saw the ‘77-‘78 team outside Cameron before the game. Recognized G-Man, Spanarkel, Dennard, Scott Goetsch, Tink, Bob Bender and Vince Taylor (fellow class of ‘82, so came in the next season.). Harold Morrison, Jim Suddeth were there as well, plus Rob Hardy, according to the list on the Jumbotron during the game.

(Dang, they got old, while of course I haven’t changed at all. (Where’s the bald snark emoji?))

[CrazyNotCrazie]

I hope this is the last game that isn't available on national TV.

I was shocked it was on here in NYC - it was on YES (the Yankees and Nets network). I guess that with Syracuse in the ACC, as well as BC, we are now considered in the footprint. So there's one positive to come out of the expansion of the ACC...

It looked like a beautiful day. Still lots of empty seats but it could be worse. I had to take the kids out so only watched the first half and early part of the third quarter, so I guess that worked out well.

[SavDukeGrad]

It was Kenny making his usual subtle appearance.

Saw the ‘77-‘78 team outside Cameron before the game. Recognized G-Man, Spanarkel, Dennard, Scott Goetsch, Tink, Bob Bender and Vince Taylor (fellow class of ‘82, so came in the next season.). Harold Morrison, Jim Suddeth were there as well, plus Rob Hardy, according to the list on the Jumbotron during the game.

(Dang, they got old, while of course I haven’t changed at all. (Where’s the bald snark emoji?))

Bruce Bell was there too.

[DU82]

Bruce Bell was there too.

Thanks for the correction/addition. Of course, the only senior, so the one I never saw play.

[sagegrouse]

Homecoming at Duke does not include the class reunions, which are on Reunion Weekend on April.

[duke2x]

It looked like a beautiful day.

It was just about the perfect fall day for October football in NC. It might have been 3-5 degrees too hot walking back to the car, but that was about it. Our attendance before November under Spurrier, 1994, and 2013 also suffered. This was a bad opponent where the game was mostly over after the blocked punt. I thought we legitimately had 18,000 in the stands, and the box score said 21-22,000.

First place is a tie between Duke, UNC, and UVA, and I'm not talking about basketball or pre-expansion lacrosse. :confused:

[devildeac]

Jim Sumner recap:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/12/20910918/duke-rides-a-sensational-first-half-to-victory-over-georgia-tech-acc-coastal

Interesting. Even the blocked punt run back for the TD was longer than the TD runs listed above :eek::D.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

By the way, did anyone get a picture of Kenny Dennard’s outfit today? K-Dog is still making quite an impression. The sort of thing you miss by watching the game on TV.

That outfit was a gift from his wife.

[SoCalDukeFan]

It was just about the perfect fall day for October football in NC. It might have been 3-5 degrees too hot walking back to the car, but that was about it. Our attendance before November under Spurrier, 1994, and 2013 also suffered. This was a bad opponent where the game was mostly over after the blocked punt. I thought we legitimately had 18,000 in the stands, and the box score said 21-22,000.

First place is a tie between Duke, UNC, and UVA, and I'm not talking about basketball or pre-expansion lacrosse. :confused:

Why is attendance so bad? Pretty good football team playing a game they should win and the crowd is so bad. Hated to see the empty seats.

I live too far away but really do not understand why the attendance for football is so low.

Game was on TV in LA.

SoCal

[Bob Green]

Why is attendance so bad?

Limited local fan base and the lack of casual fans. In today's social climate, neutral football fans are not going to wake up, look outside at the gorgeous weather and say, "Hey, Duke is playing GT at home today let's head over to Wallace Wade and enjoy the game." They are going to stay at home and watch games on TV.

A couple of thoughts on the game/team:

1. Josh Blackwell is having a great season as the punt returner. He is currently #3 in the ACC with a 13.1 yards per return average. Those numbers really help the team with field position.

2. The underclass wide receivers were productive yesterday: true freshman Jalon Calhoun with a 42 yard reception; true freshman Darrell Harding with a 41 yard reception; sophomore Damond Philyaw-Johnson with a 26 yard reception. Wide receiver position has multiple young guys who have proven they can make contested catches.

3. I read in Jim Sumner's recap (https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2019/10/12/20910918/duke-rides-a-sensational-first-half-to-victory-over-georgia-tech-acc-coastal) Coach Cutcliffe stated post game that Duke is beat up. That's a statement which is concerning. Hopefully, he is referring to a bunch of bumps and bruises that can heal quickly through recuperation because the next two weeks are important, winnable road games against Virginia and Carolina. We need to be as close to full strength as possible.

[budwom]

It's that time of year when every team is beat up...huge challenge this week...UVA is beatable for sure, but they have defended us very capably in recent years...

[TheDevilMadeMeDoIt]

Going into the season many of us were concerned that receiver was a weak spot. I’m giving credit to both the great looking freshman receivers and Coach Taylor. Those freshmen are making good catches and then getting lots of extra yards. So sorry Daniel didn’t have a crew like this to throw to. Go Duke! 4-2 better than most predicted. We’re only disappointed because it could easily be 5-1. Now let’s go win the Coastal!

[chrishoke]

What was up with Aaron Young our leading receiver? He had no catches and barely played.

[chrishoke]

I haven't seen it noted elsewhere that it was reserve linebacker Xander Gagnon that blocked the punt that was returned for a TD. Glad o give the young man some recognition for making a big contribution to our win yesterday.

[chrishoke]

9847

[peloton]

9847

Great picture - thanks for sharing.

[budwom]

Going into the season many of us were concerned that receiver was a weak spot. I’m giving credit to both the great looking freshman receivers and Coach Taylor. Those freshmen are making good catches and then getting lots of extra yards. So sorry Daniel didn’t have a crew like this to throw to. Go Duke! 4-2 better than most predicted. We’re only disappointed because it could easily be 5-1. Now let’s go win the Coastal!

The receiver issue is interesting (and there's no reason for me to complain when we win)....it just seems like we've been getting occasionally good catches from our wide receivers, then looooong stretches of invisibility...Bobo and Young were hard to find, only Calhoun seemed to be regularly involved. We'll know a lot more about these guys now that we're facing a capable opponent every game from here on out. When we need to throw the ball a lot, I'm not sure what to expect, but I am hopeful.

[Bob Green]

Tweet from Adam Rowe:


@AdamRoweTDD
Duke has scored 30+ points in five consecutive games for the first time since 1989, per
@DukeFOOTBALL's post game notes.

The offense is averaging 34.5 points per game through six games. Ignore the Alabama game and the number increases to 40.4 ppg.

The defense is allowing 23.5 points per game through six games. Ignore the Alabama game and the number decreases to 19.4 ppg.

Those are some excellent numbers!

[bigperm13]

That win yesterday was great but also reinforced what a crappy loss that was to Pitt. We’d control our own destiny in the Coastal.

[duke2x]

Tweet from Adam Rowe:
The offense is averaging 34.5 points per game through six games. Ignore the Alabama game and the number increases to 40.4 ppg.
The defense is allowing 23.5 points per game through six games. Ignore the Alabama game and the number decreases to 19.4 ppg.
Those are some excellent numbers!

It's still a tiny bit early for this, but I like relative numbers are a better indication of offensive/defensive strength because it controls for playing a Larry Fedora or Big 10 team 12 times. Using FBS games only, Duke is about +2 points on offense and -5 on defense. You want the first number to be positive and the second number to be negative. By the way, -5 is really good using this self-created statistic, but the AL game is propping it up a little.

[weezie]

https://mobile.twitter.com/gamedaycharlie/status/1183140162735230977?s=21

Cut's got some good moves!

[devildeac]

I haven't seen it noted elsewhere that it was reserve linebacker Xander Gagnon that blocked the punt that was returned for a TD. Glad o give the young man some recognition for making a big contribution to our win yesterday.

I was ecstatic to watch the replay and note that he made that block. He doesn't get many snaps at LB but what a great contribution on special teams yesterday.

[jimsumner]

What was up with Aaron Young our leading receiver? He had no catches and barely played.

Young is up and down. Yesterday he was down.

[Reilly]

Why is attendance so bad? Pretty good football team playing a game they should win and the crowd is so bad. Hated to see the empty seats.

I live too far away but really do not understand why the attendance for football is so low.

Game was on TV in LA.

SoCal

It was a stunning day in Wallace Wade. Cool seeing the old hoops players, seeing the 1989 ACC champion football team and Spurrier. I didn't realize till after the game that Daniel Jones was there, too, and on Twitter there's good footage of him in the Duke locker room post-game helping with the victory celebration. It is a shame that casual local fans do not come out -- they would have a great time if they did. Free parking, beautiful stadium, and good football by the local team.