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Gunnar Holmberg will be taking the reins of the offense after several key departures.
With the 2021 season right around the corner, The Chronicle breaks down each of the eight major position groups for the Blue Devils: Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, defensive backs, linebackers and specialists.
After nearly a year of waiting, victory finally returned to Koskinen Stadium for the men’s soccer team.
Entering the 2021 season with last year's corps mostly intact, Duke’s deep roster of pass-catchers seeks to prove itself as a force to be reckoned with.
Thorleifur "Thor" Ulfarsson had an usual route to the Duke men's soccer team, but he made the most of his time last season and looks to carry that momentum into this year.
After starting classes on Aug. 23, the Blue Devils were ready to blow off some steam against Western Carolina. And they did just that, scoring more goals against the Catamounts than they had in their first two games combined.
The Chronicle's previews and features of Duke's 2021 fall sports.
With the 2021 season right around the corner, The Chronicle breaks down each of the eight major position groups for the Blue Devils: Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, defensive backs, linebackers and specialists.
Duke football held their second scrimmage Saturday, and with more practice under their belts, these Blue Devils are in the final stretches of preparation for the start of the season.
“Obviously, we all want to run fast and we all want to do well. But the bottom line is, are you impacting people’s lives? I think if you keep your eyes focused on that, first and foremost, everything else is gonna follow,” said Reckart, who ran cross country and track for The College of New Jersey. “So that's kind of the heartbeat of why I coach.”
Mackenzie and Taylor Cole are both donning the blue and white for what will likely be each of their last seasons of college volleyball.
With 11 returning members, Duke has the chemistry and experience for a season of success.
The Blue Devils have their captains, and apparently, three is the magic number.
While adding depth on the recruiting trail is still a goal for the coaching staff, the emergence of the next crop of Duke linebackers—particularly Shaka Heyward—have eased some concerns.
The Blue Devils’ exhibition games earlier this month were encouraging in that respect, as they scored eight goals across four games and at least one in each.
With the 2021 season right around the corner, The Chronicle breaks down each of the eight major position groups for the Blue Devils: Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, defensive backs, linebackers and specialists.
With so much young talent and a thirst for victory, this year’s Blue Devils are not to be missed.
Being in the midst of a program shakeover can be difficult to navigate for any group, but it seems like the current crop of Blue Devils are taking it in stride.
Heading into 2021, Duke is losing nearly every impact player along the defensive line and is seeking replacements.
Every time she steps on the turf, she is ready to learn. With a full season coming shortly, Hampsch will have ample opportunities to put that learning spirit into action.
