FB: Duke 53, Charlotte 19

[budwom]

Field goals became unusually entertaining.

"and now they're saying" had to be Bob's go-to phrase...Duke touchdown passes also had a tendency to morph into interceptions...

[AustinDevil]

I am disappointed in Cut's very blunt antagonism to there being no practice on Election Day. From a preparation standpoint, of course. But the tone he is setting is very out of touch.

[budwom]

I am disappointed in Cut's very blunt antagonism to there being no practice on Election Day. From a preparation standpoint, of course. But the tone he is setting is very out of touch.

You make it sound like electing a President of the United States is more important than letting a 1-5 college football team practice!

[4Gen]

"and now they're saying" had to be Bob's go-to phrase...Duke touchdown passes also had a tendency to morph into interceptions...

Duke down two. Henderson grabs the rebound. Over to Scheyer, who walks it up the court. Into Zoubek, who fakes a shot and passes to Nolan Smith. Smith drives the lane, back out to a wide open Scheyer who fires-- IN... and out. (I always counted to two before celebrating)
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But remember this glorious encounter (attribution to johnincarolina blogspot)

Eyewitness News cameras were rolling when Nifong tried to shake hands and say hello to Bob Harris, the voice of Duke sports. Harris was in his car as Nifong walked up.

"You've got to be nicer than that," Nifong said.

"Get out of here," Harris said. "Don't pull this crap."

"This isn't about Duke," Nifong said. "This isn't about Duke at all."

"No," Harris said. "It's about honesty. You're not honest."

[Acymetric]

I am disappointed in Cut's very blunt antagonism to there being no practice on Election Day. From a preparation standpoint, of course. But the tone he is setting is very out of touch.

Do you have a link?

[budwom]

Bob's interaction with the horrific Fong was one for the ages, a real shining moment for Bob. What a sordid tale that was...(speaking of elections)

[Bob Green]

Do you have a link?

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...-duke-football

See the Notes section at the bottom.

[Bob Green]

Ben Frye and Chase Brice zoomed with the media. Here is Jim’s take:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...-cutcliffe-acc

[sagegrouse]

I am disappointed in Cut's very blunt antagonism to there being no practice on Election Day. From a preparation standpoint, of course. But the tone he is setting is very out of touch.

Why is election day a "holy day of obligation." I will spend three hours in the local hospital for various procedures, all preventative measures. What would be sacrosanct is the reporting of election returns, beginning at about 5 PM MDT (1700 hours, for Bob Green) next Tuesday.

[budwom]

Why is election day a "holy day of obligation." I will spend three hours in the local hospital for various procedures, all preventative measures. What would be sacrosanct is the reporting of election returns, beginning at about 5 PM MDT (1700 hours, for Bob Green) next Tuesday.

ah, you guys are beneficiaries of your time zone here, Sage...gotta pace myself on Tuesday...

[CameronBornAndBred]

Ben Frye and Chase Brice zoomed with the media. Here is Jim’s take:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...-cutcliffe-acc

Any reporters catch an INT?

[AustinDevil]

Why is election day a "holy day of obligation." I will spend three hours in the local hospital for various procedures, all preventative measures. What would be sacrosanct is the reporting of election returns, beginning at about 5 PM MDT (1700 hours, for Bob Green) next Tuesday.

Without agreeing to your snide characterization, this has been a big issue for athletes on lots of campuses. It sets a tone as to the importance of the day. And actually, if you care about the Enlightenment and representative democracy, then it is, or should be, pretty darn close to a secular day of obligation.

But I certainly hope we beat Charlotte despite losing this critical day of practice.

[DU82]

Without agreeing to your snide characterization, this has been a big issue for athletes on lots of campuses. It sets a tone as to the importance of the day. And actually, if you care about the Enlightenment and representative democracy, then it is, or should be, pretty darn close to a secular day of obligation.

But I certainly hope we beat Charlotte despite losing this critical day of practice.

Well, since Election Day is AFTER the Charlotte game, I don't think it'll affect our readiness. Now against the Cheats the Saturday after... (and I would expect that their players would have the same request to have the Third off.)

[sagegrouse]

ah, you guys are beneficiaries of your time zone here, Sage...gotta pace myself on Tuesday...

I stayed up all night in 1960, 1968, and 1976. In 2000, I went to bed late and got up early. This year, I will probably be in bed before midnight, regardless of how close it is. Must be losing interest in politics.

[chrishoke]

I stayed up all night in 1960, 1968, and 1976. In 2000, I went to bed late and got up early. This year, I will probably be in bed before midnight, regardless of how close it is. Must be losing interest in politics.

Or just getting old

[dukie’s_daughter]

This is the 5th anniversary of our last Halloween prime time game. I would guess the line is about Duke -10 based on Sagarin.

Too soon🤯

[duke09hms]

Discuss the game here...

Our deep and talented secondary is getting thin.

Guys, when was the last time our secondary was deep and talented?

[AustinDevil]

Well, since Election Day is AFTER the Charlotte game, I don't think it'll affect our readiness. Now against the Cheats the Saturday after... (and I would expect that their players would have the same request to have the Third off.)

Sorry, good correction of course. We will beat Charlotte regardless, of course, and sadly, I am very sure that we will lose to the Cheats regardless, as well.

[peloton]

Sorry, good correction of course. We will beat Charlotte regardless, of course, and sadly, I am very sure that we will lose to the Cheats regardless, as well.

Regarding the latter - unfortunately I have to agree. Unless something just short of a miracle happens, there is no way our offense can keep up with the Heels' this year. But first things first...let's take care of business against the 49ers as we're not in a position to overlook anyone right now - wouldn't be prudent.

[Acymetric]

Sorry, good correction of course. We will beat Charlotte regardless, of course

I am way less confident in this than others seem to be. Gun to my head we probably win, but I wouldn't feel entirely comfortable betting on it.