I think the Duke football team will be more competitive with opponents, and I do believe Coach Roof has made and will continue to make progress with this football program. That being said, given the considerable strength of the ACC as a conference, it is unrealistic to believe this team will win with any consistency this year. But that does not mean the team won’t be better than last year.
Ike Mbanefo
Trinity ‘06
Although the Blue Devils square off against a total of seven bowl teams from a year ago, an experienced defense and a change at the offensive helm will yield positive results. In his second full season as head coach, Ted Roof has a core group of veterans on both sides of the ball that have a firm understanding of his “Blue Collar” philosophy.
The 2005 team will be faced with several challenges throughout the season, but with Coach Roof and a solid nucleus of hardworking players on offense and defense, Duke will be armed with the leadership and skills needed to be competitive in what is becoming a power conference in college football. Although being competitive might not be enough to produce Ws in hard fought games, it is the duty of a student-body that is praised as Cameron Crazies to use that same endless energy and originality to become Wade Wackos for six Saturdays this fall to create an atmosphere that will push our team to victory on the gridiron. Go Devils!
Bill Kaufman
Trinity ‘06
I think Duke football is going to turn some heads this year. This is now the second year that the team has had to adjust to Roof’s system and coaching style and with the addition of two very quality recruiting classes, they are going to be a very competitive system. Although most likely they'll never compete for the ACC title, I think that this year will be the first year that they'll have the talent and coaching to compete for a middle spot in the conference and make a bowl game.
Matt Tait
Trinity ‘06
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