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I think we will. I don't have any delusions that next year will even be a winning one, but I do think we'll have less losses. And when those losses come, if they aren't the blowouts that we sadly became accustomed to of late, the culture of Duke football should change in the same way that it did with Cut's arrival.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Agreed. The talent is just not there. Baby steps in year one, then go recruit like hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
The CFN article is very good. If Kevin Johns is going to run an uptempo offense that throws the ball a lot, Riley Leonard needs to be the starting QB as I saw no evidence Jordan Moore is a passer.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnb
My understanding is that Johns likes to run up tempo but that doesn't necessarily mean pass-first. He had more than one 1,000 yard rusher at Memphis I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Green
As far as the QB situation I don't think we can glean too much from the performances last year positive or negative for either guy. That season was just too much of a mess.
You’re most likely correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
Yet another transfer as NIU safety (and FCS all-american) Darius Joiner will be joining us for the upcoming season! Huge get! (don't let the FCS pedigree fool you)
https://twitter.com/Darius_joiner24/...VfrCF66Q0zXa5A
Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
Great news! We need talent upgrade across the board but especially in the secondary. Our pass defense was porous last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
He actually played at Wester Illinois, not NIU. He led the entire FCS in tackles last year. Nice size, 6'2" 200 lbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
Welcome to Duke Darius! Bleed Blue!
Brain cramp, thanks for the correction!Quote:
Originally Posted by chrishoke
He also originally played at Jacksonville State before transferring to Western Illinois. From what I gather he wasn't getting much opportunity at Jacksonville, transferred to WIU and immediately made an impact.
247 listed him as their 5th best available transfer, and the best DB. They also quoted him, “the coaches had great experiences dealing with safeties and developing safeties and I wanted to learn as much as I could.”Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
This is the program’s strength, at least for the next year or two. Most of our players haven’t experienced a lot of college success, but the coaches have.
https://247sports.com/college/duke/A...ent-187767461/
I also liked Joiner’s comment on Twitter: “everything you thought was tryna drown you was actually tryna teach you to swim.”
He was the #5 uncommitted transfer. I guess that's what you meant by "available," but I read it wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnb
This is the best of all possible worlds."Quote:
Originally Posted by chrishoke
Dr. Pangloss - Candide
Is he possible, available, or uncommitted? So many possibilities.
When the football team recruits well, I’m happy to say tomatoh…
Another one! This time a transfer from Cornell, Eric Gallman II. Listed as WR/PR/KR, looks like his most productive seasons at WR came in 2018/2019. Welcome aboard!
https://twitter.com/ericgallmanII/st...aahGa1NBqaGs_g
Welcome!
Coach Elko said he wasn’t going to make a living in the Portal but rather, use it as a tool. He seems to be using the Portal quite judiciously as he patches craters in the roster.
So looking forward to seeing what this all looks like on the field.
Ant 300 lb. defensive tackles out there?Quote:
Originally Posted by PDDuke85
My appetite is voracious and I have 4 years of eligibility. I do have some issues with mobility but who doesn’t at 65 with knee issuesQuote:
Originally Posted by chrishoke
We don't kneed you. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by PDDuke85
Here’s some tape on Gallman from 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by Acymetric
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qIhG6sBLrI