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August 2009
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Duke looking for a playmaker at wide reciever
The Duke Blue Devils kick off their second season under Coach David Cutcliffe when Richmond visits Wallace Wade Stadium this Saturday evening at 7:00. Duke will look to build on last season’s four wins, but to do so will require that playmakers step up at the wide out positions. Last season the Blue Devils leaned [...]
Duke QB Sean Renfree ready for his freshman season
Duke backup quarterback Sean Renfree now has two years of practice under his belt and he hopes that means more reps. During the pre season workouts, Coach Cutcliffe has praised Renfree stating that he would play this season. How many reps Renfree gets remains to be seen, but in a recent interview the Devils future [...]
Duke Football Practice Notes
Note – Much of the BDN staff is on the road this weekend, thus slow updates until Sunday.
DEPTH CHART RELEASED
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe has announced the official depth chart for the season-opening game against Richmond … On the offensive and defensive charts, 48 players are listed including eight seniors, 17 juniors, 10 sophomores, five [...]
BDN catches up with Duke RB Jay Hollingsworth after today’s practice
BDN caught up with Duke running back Jay Hollingsworth after today’s steamy practice. The Devils are preparing for Richmond who they face in the home opener at 7:00 next Saturday evening.
2011 prospect Austin Rivers talks upcoming visits and more
Austin Rivers, a nearly 6’5” guard from Winter Park, Florida, was a basketball prodigy who has been on the radar of scouts since he was in middle school. The fact that his father is Glenn “Doc” Rivers, a thirteen year NBA veteran and current head coach of the Boston Celtics, and his older brother Jeremiah [...]
Q & A with Duke LB Damian Thornton
BDN caught up with Duke LB Damian Thornton after a recent scrimmage -
Breaking News – Coach K calls and offers 2011 prospect Marshall Plumlee
Duke already has two Plumlees on the roster but if they have it their way, a third might be on the way. Duke officially offered Marshall Plumlee [6-11, 200 Christ School, Arden, N.C.] a scholarship to play his basketball at Duke University last evening.
“We’re very happy for Marshall,” said his Dad, Perky Plumlee who went [...]
J.P. Tokoto offered by Duke
No sooner than the ink could dry on last evenings interview with Tokoto came the news that Coach K called and offered Tokoto a scholarship per his Dad. “Coach K called this morning and offered J.P. and we’re very excited as a family. I just wanted to call and tell you the good news since [...]
2012 prospect J.P. Tokota talks of his visit to Duke
This past weekend Duke held their instructional camp and one of the kids that caught their eye was class of 2012 prospect J.P. Tokoto (6-5, 180, Menomonee Falls, WI). The budding star was accompanied by his parents, trainer and high school basketball coach. BDN Premium caught up with Tokoto and got his thoughts on Duke [...]
One on One with Duke DL Vince Oghobaase
BDN was on hand for this past Saturday’s football scrimmage as the Blue Devils prepare for the season and their September 4th opener with Richmond. We talked with several players and here is the audio from our chat with senior Vince Oghobaase.
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Duke target Harrison Barnes trims his list of schools
Harrison Barnes decided to trim his list of schools to Duke, Kansas, Iowa State, North Carolina, Oklahoma and UCLA. The announcement came upon the completion of the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event which he attended this past weekend. Barnes has said many times over the AAU summer that he would take his five official visits. [...]
Kyrie Irving talks of his relationship with Harrison Barnes, cutting his list and much more
BDN’s Andrew Slater was on the scene during the Boost Mobile Elite 24 this weekend, where he caught up with Blue Devil target Kyrie Irving for another in detailed depth interview. Join BDN Premium for full site access and be in the know.
After a morning of community service in the Bronx, the twenty-four players in [...]