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Much has been made of Duke’s rushing attack over the first four weeks of the 2012 campaign. Most of the conversation has centered on the Blue Devils’ increasing difficulty in establishing a solid running game. After examining the statistics, what seems most prevalent is the disparity between the amount of running and passing plays.
Duke defeated Memphis Saturday evening at Wallace Wade Stadium as a part Duke’s Homecoming Weekend. Supported by a crowd of students and alumni, the Blue Devils excelled late in the game after a rough first quarter to win their second game in a row. Here is a graded breakdown of Duke’s successes and failures against the Tigers.
Duke football defeated Florida International 46-26 Saturday evening at Wallace Wade Stadium in the team’s season opener. Supported by a sizeable crowd of fans and students, the Blue Devils fought through sloppy play to capture their first win. Here is a breakdown and report card of the different parts of Duke’s game.
After posting an 8-6 record, N.C. State fired head coach Tom O’Brien following what could only be called an average season for the Wolfpack in 2012.
Virginia lacked an identity on both sides of the ball and had one of the most disappointing seasons in the ACC in 2012.
The biggest stages can produce the best performances.
The path only gets harder from here for Duke.
It was not the best game for Duke, nor was it easy, but the Blue Devils campaign to reach the Final Four in New Orleans lives on.
Region: Bridgeport Head coach: Geno Auriemma Record: 29-4 Potential matchup with Duke: NCAA semifinals
No. 2 seeds in the NCAA tournament have not been too friendly to Duke recently.
When Chelsea Gray fell to the court on February 17 against Wake Forest at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the crowd quickly fell silent as the talented guard writhed in pain. The crowd was not simply silent out of respect but because they realized that without Gray, the rest of the season would be far more difficult for the Blue Devils.
Elizabeth Williams may think accolades are “cool” and she has picked up plenty of them in less than two years at Duke, but what she really wants is a chance to play in the NCAA tournament semifinals.
Greensboro, N.C.—Turnovers can be a team’s downfall, and they nearly were the Blue Devils’ Saturday in the ACC tournament semifinals.
GREENSBORO, N.C.—This time, Duke was able to get past N.C. State.
There are a lot of hurt feelings and disappointment around this time of year as greek and selective living group rush comes to an end. Much of this stems from the perceived stigma sometimes associated with independent housing—but worry not, your chance to be involved on campus, make real and interesting friendships, and have a rewarding and unique Duke experience is not only possible, but inevitable. Congratulations on your nonconformity!
BLACKSBURG, Va.—Not often do two Duke players score 20 points in a game, especially during ACC play, but a matchup with Virginia Tech Thursday proved to be the exception for the Blue Devils.
Every team needs a player to step up during crucial games late in the season. Junior guard Chelsea Gray fulfilled that role for Duke Monday, as she has done the entire season.
When Joanne P. McCallie was hired as Duke’s head coach in 2007, she said one of her goals was to sell out Cameron Indoor Stadium for 10 consecutive games.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—With the talent of Chelsea Gray and Alexis Jones in the Duke backcourt, it’s easy to forget about Chloe Wells, especially after she missed the second half of last season and the first part of this one.
ACC play can be competitive and grueling. But this season, the ACC has barely challenged the Blue Devils on court.
