FB: Boston College 26, Duke 6

[Acymetric]

I am not sure what folks expected. This team did not practice much and clearly is not ready to compete in a decent conference. This was Duke’s easiest game but it would have better as the first game and not the second as this was their first game. Such is life in Covid football.

Why is that an excuse for Duke but not any of the other teams? I don't buy it.

[PDDuke85]

All I know is Navy beat Tulane with a game winning field goal as time expires.
Congratulations Bob.

#GUNNERTIME

[OldPhiKap]

I am not sure what folks expected. This team did not practice much and clearly is not ready to compete in a decent conference. This was Duke’s easiest game but it would have better as the first game and not the second as this was their first game. Such is life in Covid football.

I think our competitive showing at Notre Dame gave many (myself included) the idea that we could show up at home and not embarrass ourselves.

[rtnorthrup]

Duke football, where there are no consequences for losing. We will try harder next time.
That should be our motto.

[Bob Green]

4 turnovers is not going to win you many games...sigh.

I believe it was five. Plus a missed field goal and extra point.

[dukelifer]

Why is that an excuse for Duke but not any of the other teams? I don't buy it.

My understanding is that Duke was among the last schools to bring athletes back for practice

[peloton]

I believe it was five. Plus a missed field goal and extra point.

Great, Bob...that's even more "encouraging" 😉.

[budwom]

The new look 2020 Cutcliffe offense looks eerily similar to the hapless 2019 Roper offense. Few if any playmakers, unimaginative (and in fact predictable red zone) playcalling. There are simply not going to be many wins for this team.
Glad I didn't attend this one.

[Natty_B]

Since beating Georgia Tech last fall Duke has lost 7 of 8 and been outscored 264 to 103.

[duke09hms]

The new look 2020 Cutcliffe offense looks eerily similar to the hapless 2019 Roper offense. Few if any playmakers, unimaginative (and in fact predictable red zone) playcalling. There are simply not going to be many wins for this team.
Glad I didn't attend this one.

Was there supposed to be a "new look" offense this year? Cut always does bland coachspeak, so it wouldn't be surprising if the offense is more of the same this year.

[budwom]

Was there supposed to be a "new look" offense this year? Cut always does bland coachspeak, so it wouldn't be surprising if the offense is more of the same this year.

Well, he did essentially demote his number one assistant, offensive coordinator Roper, to take over the play calling himself, so to that extent I expected something different (and he clearly hinted at that*), but I was wrong. I'm glad I retain extremely limited expectations.

* comments to the effect of "we're going to be looking at doing some different things", etc, etc, etc, but truly coachspeak as you note.

[SavDukeGrad]

My understanding is that Duke was among the last schools to bring athletes back for practice

I do think that is true. For all athletes. I remember reading at some point this summer, that every team in the ACC had brought football players back except Duke and UVa.

[rtnorthrup]

This season is now in real danger of getting away from us.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I am not sure what folks expected. This team did not practice much and clearly is not ready to compete in a decent conference. This was Duke’s easiest game but it would have better as the first game and not the second as this was their first game. Such is life in Covid football.

We expected more from the team that showed up against ND last week.

[szstark]

A most disappointing performance by Chase Brice. One more
week then it’s time for Gunnar or Chris to have a chance to lead
us.

Why wait? He showed today why he was second string before transferring - has zero touch, missed wide open receivers, and can’t run. Rinse and repeat - why wait? Develop a quarterback for the future.

[Acymetric]

Why wait? He showed today why he was second string before transferring - has zero touch, missed wide open receivers, and can’t run. Rinse and repeat - why wait? Develop a quarterback for the future.

I don't think either of our QBs has any more eligibility remaining than Chase. Katrenick couldn't take the starting job from Harris (Gunnar was injured I believe), which is arguably worse than not being able to take the starting job from Trevor Lawrence.

[Bob Green]

Jim’s recap:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...fe-chase-brice

I’m deflated right now but next week is next week.

[jimsumner]

I don't think either of our QBs has any more eligibility remaining than Chase. Katrenick couldn't take the starting job from Harris (Gunnar was injured I believe), which is arguably worse than not being able to take the starting job from Trevor Lawrence.

Counting this season Chase Brice and Chris Katrenick have two years of eligibility. Gunnar Holmberg has three. Presumed 2020 redshirt Luca Diamont has four.

No question Brice struggled today. But due to COVID-19 he was unable to do any work with his new team until pretty late in the process. He and his receivers and backs and linemen are doing getting-to-know-you stuff in games that in ordinary years would have been done over the summer. That's a tough recipe. I'm a long way from ready to write him off.

[Acymetric]

Counting this season Chase Brice and Chris Katrenick have two years of eligibility. Gunnar Holmberg has three. Presumed 2020 redshirt Luca Diamont has four.

No question Brice struggled today. But due to COVID-19 he was unable to do any work with his new team until pretty late in the process. He and his receivers and backs and linemen are doing getting-to-know-you stuff in games that in ordinary years would have been done over the summer. That's a tough recipe. I'm a long way from ready to write him off.

Oh wow, with all the COVID stuff I had completely forgotten about Luca joining us this year. Thanks for the reminder (he was considered a pretty strong get when we landed him).

[Acymetric]

Jim’s recap:

https://www.dukebasketballreport.com...fe-chase-brice

I’m deflated right now but next week is next week.

Great writeup as usual from Jim.

Eagles had the ball for 36:18 to Duke’s 23:42.

That is really bad TOP.