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Last season, a disappointing home loss to N.C. State all but quashed Duke’s chances at a bowl bid. This year, the showdown between the in-state rivals provides an opportunity for each team to overcome a slow start to the season.
Last season, Duke traveled to Blacksburg, Va. to play a highly favored Virginia Tech team without starting quarterback Thaddeus Lewis. And despite completing more passes to the opposition than to Blue Devil receivers, Duke somehow found itself only down four with 1:31 remaining, before eventually falling 14-3.
Both schools playing football in Lawrence, Kan. Saturday have won three national championships on the basketball court, but none on the football field. Both schools play their basketball games in historic stadiums but play their football games in ordinary facilities. Both schools are led by championship-caliber basketball coaches, while their football coaches are burgeoning stars in their own right.
College football is a game that, for many, is defined more by pageantry, tradition and spirit than star power. You would never, for instance, expect the NFL's Lions to upset the Steelers in a playoff game, yet somehow a mediocre Ole Miss team took down eventual national champion Florida.
Duke's offense last season featured a dynamic passing attack that often overshadowed a running game without a clear No. 1 back.
In its previous series, Duke was able to rally from a one-run deficit Sunday to secure a series victory against N.C. State.
The cliche that pitching wins championships served Duke well early in the ACC season, as the Blue Devils jumped out to a 5-4 conference record after a series victory against then-No. 1 North Carolina.
How does a 7-foot-1, 280-pound player disappear?
Since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, a No. 15 seed has defeated a No. 2 seed only four times.
Facing its first true test of the season over the weekend, Duke had an opportunity to make a statement to the rest of the ACC.
Measuring 6-foot-8 and weighing 245 pounds, Nate Freiman would be an intimidating presence in the paint at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Now imagine Freiman with a large, metal bat between his hands, putting every pound of his massive frame into sending a small white ball rocketing back at you, and that menacing image becomes downright frightening.
Less than a month ago, it seemed inevitable that two rivalry games between Duke and North Carolina would eventually determine the ACC champion. The Blue Devils had just defeated Maryland to remain undefeated in the league, while the Tar Heels were undefeated overall and ranked No. 2 in the country.
Aspiring basketball players learn one golden rule when they are taught how to break a zone defense: Don't dribble through a zone.
Forget the miracle minute. It takes only six seconds to epitomize the fierce rivalry between Duke and Maryland.
After a season of highs, including a tie at No. 1 Wake Forest, and lows, specifically an upset loss against Florida Atlantic, Duke finished the year with two tough defeats, including one against N.C. State on senior night.
After losing two consecutive matches to North Carolina and lowly Florida Atlantic, Duke was seemingly in no position to compete with No. 1 Wake Forest Saturday. The odds seemed overwhelming.
The Blue Devils were outshot 17-3, earned three yellow cards and attempted seven corner kicks Friday night against Boston College, but still found themselves in two overtimes.
As the Blue Devils concluded their Wednesday afternoon practice, they erupted into the well-known "Go to Hell Carolina" chant most often heard on the basketball court or the football field.
In its doubleheader last weekend, No. 12 Duke split two games against top opponents. But after back-to-back wins over ranked opponents this weekend, the Blue Devils look poised to make a strong run this season in ACC play.
