FB: Notre Dame 27, Duke 13

[devildeac]

No bets, please! I was just getting lined up with the Debbie Downers!

Plus, my wife would kill me for losing a milkshake IPA. Especially the Blissed Out one from Wise Man. She'd probably contract out a hit on you, too!

Yea, cancel that bet-your safety AND mine are paramount here.

[budwom]

It's over.

Zactly! The Sperry Univac don't lie...just look at the dials on this baby: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/463237511648248182/

[Bob Green]

A couple of number changes:

Safety Marquis Waters will be wearing # 0. Running back Deon Jackson will be wearing # 4.

[devildeac]

From the News and Observer this AM:

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/...245478915.html

"Few clues are leaking out of the Duke camp as to which of the three has the edge. Cutcliffe, on his weekly radio show Wednesday, said no decision had been made on a starter. Offensive lineman Jacob Monk, on a media call Thursday, was asked about the play of the QBs in practice and said all three were “looking amazing.”

[TruBlu]

Game time decision. Keep’em guessing.

[jimsumner]

Game time decision. Keep’em guessing.

Loose lips sink ships.

[OldPhiKap]

Loose lips sink ships.

So do flotillas in Texas, apparently.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Duke Blue Devils name transfer Chase Brice starting QB https://es.pn/2QYMBZR

[OldPhiKap]

Game week — let’s go!

Looking like we’re about a 20.5 point underdog, so we got ‘em where we want ‘em.

[rtnorthrup]

I'm having such a hard time getting ready for this game or really any football. Some of the recent articles about Duke's student/faculty Covid testing are promising and make me think maybe they can pull this off. But I also feel complicit in that these kids are putting themselves at risk for a game. I'm sure by 2:30 on Saturday I will be all in.

As always, I hope the leaders making decisions for these young men have the right interests protected.

Let's go Duke.

[OldPhiKap]

I'm having such a hard time getting ready for this game or really any football. Some of the recent articles about Duke's student/faculty Covid testing are promising and make me think maybe they can pull this off. But I also feel complicit in that these kids are putting themselves at risk for a game. I'm sure by 2:30 on Saturday I will be all in.

As always, I hope the leaders making decisions for these young men have the right interests protected.

Let's go Duke.

I share all of those concerns too.

Since it’s out of my control whether they play or not, if Duke is out there I’ll root for them. If games get cancelled I will support that decision too. That all may be an internal rationalization I know but there it is.

[Acymetric]

The injuries to the o-line are going to be tough to overcome. Looking forward to seeing what Chase can do at QB.

[Bob Green]

More from Jim on Notre Dame:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...e-acc-football

Coach Cutcliffe praised ND QB Ian Book for both his passing and running ability.

[Acymetric]

A little amusing to me that our second DE spot lists the starter as "Drew Jordan OR Chris Rumph II" (the other starter is Victor Dimukeje).

https://goduke.com/documents/2020/9/...Notre_Dame.pdf

[budwom]

The injuries to the o-line are going to be tough to overcome. Looking forward to seeing what Chase can do at QB.

Injuries plural? Who besides Jack Wohlabaugh?

[Acymetric]

Injuries plural? Who besides Jack Wohlabaugh?

Well, one injury and COVID opt-outs (Jacob Rimmer) although the main loss is Wohlabaugh. Also Wyatt, although that is a special teams issue.

[rtnorthrup]

A little amusing to me that our second DE spot lists the starter as "Drew Jordan OR Chris Rumph II" (the other starter is Victor Dimukeje).

https://goduke.com/documents/2020/9/...Notre_Dame.pdf

Going to be interesting to see how they scheme to get the most out of Rumph this season. Jordan and Rumph may be situational, depending on personnel.

[budwom]

Going to be interesting to see how they scheme to get the most out of Rumph this season. Jordan and Rumph may be situational, depending on personnel.

yeah, given the shortage of linebackers, I sure wouldn't mind seeing him play some there...

[Bob Green]

Safety Michael Carter II and center Will Taylor met with the media today. Here is Jim’s report:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...s-football-acc

Blue Devils must be more physical than they were in last year’s game.

[Bob Green]

DBR Podcast crew previews the game:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...19-coronavirus

I have not listened yet but I will at some point today. Comments to follow...