Sage Grouse
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'When I got on the bus for my first road game at Duke, I saw that every player was carrying textbooks or laptops. I coached in the SEC for 25 years, and I had never seen that before, not even once.' - David Cutcliffe to Duke alumni in Washington, DC, June 2013
I just realized I was confusing Newman and Kendall Hinton, who Duke recruited but who has used up his eligibility. I do not know if Duke ever recruited Newman.
Too much post-Christmas turkey. Mea culpa.
Kemp wavered on his original commitment. I wonder if he had earned his way onto the 2 deep on the roster if he would be in the transfer portal. If he had, does it really matter if he were playing in front of half full stadiums and his team going 5-7.
My understanding is that Newman wanted Duke out of high school but we didn't offer.
Numerous sources today reporting that Oregon is the favorite to land Jamie Newman. They need a QB to succeed Justin Herbert.
https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsport...n-wake-forest/
From what I have read, I think this news took Wake fans, and Coach Clawson, by surprise. Most Wake fans don’t seem to be bitter, however, just disappointed. Seems to me like he’s trying to be the next Russell Wilson.
N.C. State has hired a new Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach - Tim Beck. Kurt Roper, who was QB Coach in 2019, will become Running Backs Coach.
Dave Doeren is making sweeping changes to his staff.
Bob Green
Maybe bring Bentley in ?has 1 yr i believe plus his father is a offensive play genius.
Might be a good addition.
As a side note.hats off to duke for letting the youth shrinebowl use thier facilities.maybe a few rising stars will get the Duke itch .
Several of my sons coaches are up there coaching the south Carolina 8th grade line.
Shawn Krest article on Duke quarterback situation:
https://nsjonline.com/article/2020/0...-his-disposal/
Bob Green
Thanks for the link. As ever the optimist, I’m excited about the coming season. Everywhere you look in football the team’s success is predicated on excellent quarterback play. If you have it, you cover up a lot of weaknesses. I too believe these young receivers may be our best in years. Now, just get the damn ball to them and let them make plays. And may our offensive line be a little less “offensive” this year.
Per Adam Rowe at 247 Sports, Brittain Brown is entering the transfer portal.
https://247sports.com/college/duke/A...tal-141796757/