Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."
Unfortunately, a local talent by me has just chosen unc over Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. 4-star LB that is probably the most recruited player in the history of the high school he attends. Blech! He actually only has played 10 varsity games in his entire career given this season was shortened by COVID (only 6 total games this year in the spring), but apparently, teams were impressed by his athleticism and speed shown in a summer camp before his sophomore year. Rising senior. Not that I want this thread to be about unc, but found it interesting (and unfortunate) as I came across it.
Hopefully, Josh Blackwell is healthy and available to return punts. Blackwell has gained 142 yards on 13 returns (10.92 avg). His best punt return skill is great hands.
https://goduke.com/sports/football/r...lackwell/17130
His cornerback duties might preclude his availability for punt return duties.
Bob Green
Ross Cockrell recently earned a Super Bowl Ring. His sister just qualified for the 400m hurdles finals in the Olympics. What an amazing family. I would love to see Ross come back as a coach once his playing days are over.
Camp starts tomorrow:
https://goduke.com/news/2021/8/4/duk...fall-camp.aspx
Bob Green
Anyone heard any rumblings of restrictions for fans due to current surge ?? A friend lives in Durham and heard talk at the Y ??
GoDuke has interviews w/ Cut, Josh Blackwell and Eli Pancol after our first day of practice.
https://goduke.com/news/2021/8/5/foo...ason-camp.aspx
"This is the best of all possible worlds."
Dr. Pangloss - Candide
Not sure if it’s a repeat, but ACC Network is airing a Duke Football show for an hour right now.
These Q & A sessions are always frustrating because you cannot hear the questions. At the beginning, a question is asked about Graham Barton moving to tackle due to Jack Wohlabaugh being back at center. I believe, but am not certain, the person asking the question specifically said left tackle.
For anyone who was present at the press conference...paging Jim Sumner...please confirm Graham Barton is the projected starter at left tackle.
Bob Green
Additional content alert: last year's Syracuse game is on. One of the few (er...couple) bright spots from last year.