Duke football 2019

[jimsumner]

First day of fall practice today, so time to move on from off-season. It is no longer off-season.

I'll have more on opening day after I take care of a few things. Later today.

But the biggest news was not good news. Mark Gilbert had more surgery. Same with running back Marvin Hubbard. Cutcliffe described both as "cleaning up" after major surgeries but said he could not offer a return date for either.

More later.

[chrishoke]

Horrible news re Gilbert - big blow to our secondary. Speedy recovery Mark. You have to wonder if he'll ever play again for the Devils.

[budwom]

First day of fall practice today, so time to move on from off-season. It is no longer off-season.

I'll have more on opening day after I take care of a few things. Later today.

But the biggest news was not good news. Mark Gilbert had more surgery. Same with running back Marvin Hubbard. Cutcliffe described both as "cleaning up" after major surgeries but said he could not offer a return date for either.

More later.

that's maybe not awful, but not good either...as for offering a return date, if he had one he wouldn't tell anyone anyway.

[Bob Green]

I'll have more on opening day after I take care of a few things. Later today.

Anxiously awaiting. Your football notes are pure gold.

[OldPhiKap]

Anyone know when the Alabama tickets are going out?

Getting excited!

[chrishoke]

GoDuke article on the first day of practice.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...DB_OEM_ID=4200

[OZZIE4DUKE]

GoDuke article on the first day of practice.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...DB_OEM_ID=4200

Money quote from Quentin Harris:

Redshirt senior Quentin Harris

“We are confident in our body of work,” commented Harris. “We know the kind of work that we have put in through the offseason and now moving into camp. We are confident in ourselves and our abilities. We are going to take it week by week. We do expect to win. You never expect to lose. We always talk about championships around here. Our goal is to get to an ACC Championship first and then hopefully get into the College Football Playoff as well. We have established a winning culture in my time here. We expect to make it to bowl games each year.”

We all saw he had a nice touch on the long balls last season when he subbed for Daniel. Having heard the interviews he gave over the last month or so, I'm excited to see him lead our team this season. We're going to shock the world in Atlanta!

[CameronBlue]

Anyone know when the Alabama tickets are going out?

Getting excited!

Keep the stubs. They will become collector's items. Just sayin.

[duke2x]

Anyone know when the Alabama tickets are going out?

I received my tickets today, but I'm not sure Duke will know where to deliver them if your location is undisclosed. At least Duke knew to deliver mine to Earth.

[OldPhiKap]

I received my tickets today, but I'm not sure Duke will know where to deliver them if your location is undisclosed. At least Duke knew to deliver mine to Earth.

“You must spread some Comments around before commenting on duke2x again.”

(thanks for the info!)

[budwom]

our man Daniel gets big and generally good ink:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/07/s...section=Sports

[Devil549]

Ready for some football and to watch this team. I think Coach Cut has really built depth and upgraded our talent. We shall see b/c the schedule is very tough.

IMO DL should be solid as well as our LBs plus the DBs but sure would like Gilbert back. Of course if Gilbert was healthy all last season IMO he would have entered the draft.

Offensively we have young talent and some new/old guys (AKA Returning Lettermen) in the program who are getting the opportunity they have been waiting and working for.

Hearing rumblings about a possible LB committing soon (today?) to the class of 2020...Bob Green waiting for you to confirm.

Also I really appreciated all the info Bob and Jim provide this forum about football...Let's Go DUKE!!!!!!!!!

[Devil549]

Just saw Dorian Mausi 6-2 215 OLB from Detroit did commit...don't have any other info and really don't worry about the Stars that recruiting services had out. However he did have a couple of Power 5 offers.

[Bob Green]

Just saw Dorian Mausi 6-2 215 OLB from Detroit did commit...don't have any other info and really don't worry about the Stars that recruiting services had out. However he did have a couple of Power 5 offers.

Where are you seeing this commit? I do not see anything in the usual places.

[Devil549]

Crystal Ball prediction of 100%

I think I jumped gun as it is my understanding he announces today so not a verbal yet...my bad as the kids say.

Offers from Colorado State, Mich State and Indiana.

[Bob Green]

Jim Sumner article up on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...e-wade-stadium

As a fan that loves a team that can run the football, I am always interested in offensive line news. Jim provides plenty in this article so give it a read.

[devildeac]

Jim Sumner article up on the front page:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...e-wade-stadium

As a fan that loves a team that can run the football, I am always interested in offensive line news. Jim provides plenty in this article so give it a read.

Thanks for the suggestion/link. That is indeed a very worthwhile read and I'm encouraged by the quotes.

[Jim3k]

I rarely take issue with Jim. He's terrific. And maybe, just maybe, I'm taking issue with the headline writer, who is suggesting that the NC State game in 1983 was Duke's best football comeback of all time.

Whatever. But if we are talking all time great comebacks, I nominate the October 6, 1962 comeback against Florida. The game was played in Jacksonville and was only on radio, which I at first disgustedly listened to in my dorm room. In the first half, Duke could do nothing and was down 21-0. But then the worm turned. The 1962 team was really very good, later turning down a post-season invitation to the Gator Bowl. But on this day behind the dual QBs of Walt Rappold and Gil Garner, the running of Billy Futrell, Mark Leggett and Jay Wilkinson, (not to mention someone named Mike Curtis ) the Devils mounted a comeback, but more importantly the defense shut out the Gators. Eventually, the Devils won the game 28-21.

But the game and its greatness has been forgotten because hardly anyone saw it. If it had been played in Durham, people would remember. Mists of time and all that.

[chrishoke]

I rarely take issue with Jim. He's terrific. And maybe, just maybe, I'm taking issue with the headline writer, who is suggesting that the NC State game in 1983 was Duke's best football comeback of all time.

Whatever. But if we are talking all time great comebacks, I nominate the October 6, 1962 comeback against Florida. The game was played in Jacksonville and was only on radio, which I at first disgustedly listened to in my dorm room. In the first half, Duke could do nothing and was down 21-0. But then the worm turned. The 1962 team was really very good, later turning down a post-season invitation to the Gator Bowl. But on this day behind the dual QBs of Walt Rappold and Gil Garner, the running of Billy Futrell, Mark Leggett and Jay Wilkinson, (not to mention someone named Mike Curtis ) the Devils mounted a comeback, but more importantly the defense shut out the Gators. Eventually, the Devils won the game 28-21.

But the game and its greatness has been forgotten because hardly anyone saw it. If it had been played in Durham, people would remember. Mists of time and all that.

Great memory. Thanks.

[jimsumner]

I rarely take issue with Jim. He's terrific. And maybe, just maybe, I'm taking issue with the headline writer, who is suggesting that the NC State game in 1983 was Duke's best football comeback of all time.

Whatever. But if we are talking all time great comebacks, I nominate the October 6, 1962 comeback against Florida. The game was played in Jacksonville and was only on radio, which I at first disgustedly listened to in my dorm room. In the first half, Duke could do nothing and was down 21-0. But then the worm turned. The 1962 team was really very good, later turning down a post-season invitation to the Gator Bowl. But on this day behind the dual QBs of Walt Rappold and Gil Garner, the running of Billy Futrell, Mark Leggett and Jay Wilkinson, (not to mention someone named Mike Curtis ) the Devils mounted a comeback, but more importantly the defense shut out the Gators. Eventually, the Devils won the game 28-21.

But the game and its greatness has been forgotten because hardly anyone saw it. If it had been played in Durham, people would remember. Mists of time and all that.

A.I don't do the headlines. Julian does.

B.The headline in question indeed ends with a question mark.

Back to your regular programming.