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  1. #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    Anybody know or have an opinion re why Duke is lagging behind this year in the number of commitments we have received vs other ACC schools? In recent years Duke has tended to lead the league in early commitments. This year we have 7 while 9 ACC teams have double digit recruits with many schools on the 15-18 range. Thoughts?
    Hopefully it's just a change in recruiting strategy, holding out more for guys we want (I think in the past we tended to go with a "first to commit" approach) and no that we're struggling on the recruiting trail.

  2. #62
    Maybe it is a different group of kids and no more than that.

  3. #63
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    Quote Originally Posted by Indoor66 View Post
    Maybe it is a different group of kids and no more than that.
    I think there is more to it than that, Cut has a pattern with recruiting and filling up the class with commits early that has held true every season he's been here. This season is quite different...it doesn't mean something dark and sinister is happening, but something is different an I don't think "after 10 years kids have suddenly become very different in 2019" is a compelling explanation.

  4. #64
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    Something is different . . .

    I have seen on 247sports.com that Duke is in the running for some top offensive talent, including a 4* quarterback and WR. Maybe some dominoes will fall our way.

  5. #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by Teton Jack View Post
    I have seen on 247sports.com that Duke is in the running for some top offensive talent, including a 4* quarterback and WR. Maybe some dominoes will fall our way.
    Duke already has verbal commit from a 4* quarterback: Luca Diamont.

    Of course, I am all for more dominoes falling our way.
    Bob Green

  6. #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Green View Post
    Duke already has verbal commit from a 4* quarterback: Luca Diamont.

    Of course, I am all for more dominoes falling our way.
    California guy...not holding my breath.
    Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."

  7. #67
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    BangBang DukeGang!!!

    Adam Rowe Retweeted Michael Reese
    Three-Star DT Michael Reese commits to #DukeGang20 over numerous Power 5 offers - another big boy.
    https://247sports.com/player/michael-reese-46058735/ …
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  8. #68
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    Three-Star DT Michael Reese commits to #DukeGang20 over numerous Power 5 offers - another big boy.
    Fantastic! Those big linemen peg my excitement meter.

    http://www.espn.com/college-sports/f.../michael-reese

    Picked Duke over Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.
    Bob Green

  9. #69
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Green View Post
    Fantastic! Those big linemen peg my excitement meter.

    http://www.espn.com/college-sports/f.../michael-reese

    Picked Duke over Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.
    Also Missouri according to Rivals.
    That brings our commitments to eight.
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  10. #70

    Another lineman

    Apparently a DT from Knightdale (Triangle area) just committed to Duke. His list of suitors is not that impressive, but good to land a local kid. No link yet.

  11. #71
    Quote Originally Posted by arnie View Post
    Apparently a DT from Knightdale (Triangle area) just committed to Duke. His list of suitors is not that impressive, but good to land a local kid. No link yet.
    https://twitter.com/AeneasTheGod_/st...654660/photo/1

  12. #72
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    Quote Originally Posted by arnie View Post
    Apparently a DT from Knightdale (Triangle area) just committed to Duke. His list of suitors is not that impressive, but good to land a local kid. No link yet.
    This is from 2 hours ago. His photo lists Knightdale HS so this must be the guy:

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9ii-CTXoAEczHU.jpg

    Looks like 6-2/265 DT and 1st team all conference.

    Welcome!!
    [redacted] them and the horses they rode in on.

  13. #73
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    That's a Carl Franks type offer list, sad to say.
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  14. #74
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    In case anyone wants to know the mystery kid's name, the Knightdale pickup is Aeneas Peebles.

    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    That's a Carl Franks type offer list, sad to say.
    3 star from right down the road...I'm ok with it. Not sure that comment was necessary.

    Welcome to Duke Aeneas!

  15. #75
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    Quote Originally Posted by Acymetric View Post
    In case anyone wants to know the mystery kid's name, the Knightdale pickup is Aeneas Peebles.



    3 star from right down the road...I'm ok with it. Not sure that comment was necessary.

    Welcome to Duke Aeneas!
    I love local kids. Where do you see him ranked as a three star. His best offer is from Navy.
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  16. #76
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    That's a Carl Franks type offer list, sad to say.
    Supposedly he had a spectacular camp and may be well under-valued.

    And he won't have a Carl Franks-level staff working with him.

  17. #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    I love local kids. Where do you see him ranked as a three star. His best offer is from Navy.
    It's a little confusing...247 has not ranked him yet but the article about his commitment labels him as a 3-star and mentions something about "once he gets his ranking" which makes it sound like they'll be ranking him soon and expect him to be a 3 star?

    https://247sports.com/college/duke/A...ing-133037958/

  18. #78
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Supposedly he had a spectacular camp and may be well under-valued.
    Thanks Jim. That's good to hear. And thanks to Acymetric for the response re his star rating. Go Duke.
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  19. #79
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Supposedly he had a spectacular camp and may be well under-valued.

    And he won't have a Carl Franks-level staff working with him.
    Especially since he's not an offensive lineman...

  20. #80
    Looks like a 3* WR/TE committed. No real good offers but he’s 6’6”

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