FB (Gator Bowl): Ole Miss 52, Duke 20

[TKG]

if Mississippi shows up with all of their players, meaning key players don’t skip the game, they will beat us by 3-4 TDs.

 

[pamtelp]

PLEASE buy your tickets directly from Duke. Our ability to sell out our allotment is a big consideration for future bowl games.

 

[HereBeforeCoachK]

I’m glad the team gets an opportunity to shine because they earned it. Ole Miss is a talented team and should be a heavy favorite but once the ball is kicked we will see what happens.

kind of that Texas A and M Peach Bowl vibe?

 

[Dr. Maturin]

After getting shafted the last two years I am pleased with this bowl invite. A January bowl in Florida against a big name opponent is an excellent and well-deserved reward for our team.

As for the game, well, Ole Miss will be big favorites. Of course, these days you can't be sure which players will actually participate. Sometimes bowl games come down to which team wants to be there more. Duke will be delighted to play in the Gator Bowl while Ole Miss has to be disappointed to miss out on the playoffs. You never know, right?

 

[obowl1955]

Give me Duke and the points. The last 3 years have proven to me that we can play anyone! I think over the last 3 years we've lost by more then 2 touchdowns twice. FSU last year and Miami this year. Games we lead deep into the game.

 

[CrazyNotCrazie]

I just did some quick research on Ole Miss and it looks like they have three potential first round picks:
DE Princely Umanmielen
DT Walter Nolen
WR Tre Harris

Also, CB Trey Amos looks like a potential second round pick.

So one wonders how many of them actually play, given the big contracts they are hoping to get. If they do play, two first round picks on the DL means our OL better be ready.

 

[rsvman]

Tough, tough, battle-tested opponent. I will, unfortunately, be really surprised if we can keep it close.

 

[Mike Petrik]

Tough, tough, battle-tested opponent. I will, unfortunately, be really surprised if we can keep it close.

I agree, but will cheer ferociously!

 

[Luke102452]

Seems to be me many on here are underestimating Duke. I suppose most have fell for the narrative of the greatness of the SEC.

 

[Mike Petrik]

Seems to be me many on here are underestimating Duke. I suppose most have fell for the narrative of the greatness of the SEC.

I agree the SEC is more talented, but we can still be competitive. The GT/UGA game was not a fluke.

 

[martydoesntfoul]

My wish and rallying cry:

two for two against the powder blue in Manny’s debut

 

[pokeresq]

Looks like Miss opens as a 14 pt fave. Tempted to invest there pending opt outs and general disappointment for a team and coaching staff which believed it was CFP bound. The D Line opt outs could be key as they might be able simply to overwhelm our OL.

 

[jv001]

This game reminds me of the 1961 Cotton Bowl game between our Duke Blue Devils and Arkansas Razorbacks. The 9th ranked Razorbacks were favored over Duke. Arkansas was led by Lance Alworth who went on to become a very good NFL player. They lost 2 games, to 20th ranked Baylor and 2nd ranked Ole Miss. Duke won the game 7-6. They were led by QB, Don Altman and TE, Tee Moorman. Duke blocked Arkansas' extra point which gave the win to Duke. I was still in high school and watched the game on TV.

 

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

This game reminds me of the 1961 Cotton Bowl game between our Duke Blue Devils and Arkansas Razorbacks. The 9th ranked Razorbacks were favored over Duke. Arkansas was led by Lance Alworth who went on to become a very good NFL player. They lost 2 games, to 20th ranked Baylor and 2nd ranked Ole Miss. Duke won the game 7-6. They were led by QB, Don Altman and TE, Tee Moorman. Duke blocked Arkansas' extra point which gave the win to Duke. I was still in high school and watched the game on TV.

Always give Virtual Sporks for a Don Altman reference.

 

[budwom]

I think we will be as ready as we can be, but much depends upon whether or not a bunch of Miss guys opt out which is quite a trend these days.

 

[TKG]

This game reminds me of the 1961 Cotton Bowl game between our Duke Blue Devils and Arkansas Razorbacks. The 9th ranked Razorbacks were favored over Duke. Arkansas was led by Lance Alworth who went on to become a very good NFL player. They lost 2 games, to 20th ranked Baylor and 2nd ranked Ole Miss. Duke won the game 7-6. They were led by QB, Don Altman and TE, Tee Moorman. Duke blocked Arkansas' extra point which gave the win to Duke. I was still in high school and watched the game on TV.

My father was a member of that 1961 team.

 

[budwom]

My father was a member of that 1961 team.

loved those helmets! That game was my first exposure to Duke (I was 12 years old) and I liked it.

 

[ManagerDU]

I

I just did some quick research on Ole Miss and it looks like they have three potential first round picks:
DE Princely Umanmielen
DT Walter Nolen
WR Tre Harris

Also, CB Trey Amos looks like a potential second round pick.

So one wonders how many of them actually play, given the big contracts they are hoping to get. If they do play, two first round picks on the DL means our OL better be ready.

loved those helmets! That game was my first exposure to Duke (I was 12 years old) and I liked it.

Mine as well I was nine!

 

[Indoor66]

My wish and rallying cry:

two for two against the powder blue in Manny’s debut

Well played

 

[arnie]

Looks like Miss opens as a 14 pt fave. Tempted to invest there pending opt outs and general disappointment for a team and coaching staff which believed it was CFP bound. The D Line opt outs could be key as they might be able simply to overwhelm our OL.

Fan Duel is an outlier with the line at 11.5. Maybe they’re hedging on the idea that Ole Miss loses a few stars for the game.

Until we know who actually plans to play the game, hard to predict this one.

But we got a chance.