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A team victory for Duke

A team victory for Duke

By Mark Watson on February 3, 2012

It was a sunny afternoon this past Wednesday on the Duke campus and at first glance it seemed business as usual, but parked in front of Cameron was a bus which would take the Duke Mens Basketball team to Blacksburg.  There would be no flight or luxuries past and even the traditional ice cream spread the evening before [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Austin Rivers, Blue Devil Nation, Duke Basketball News, Duke rips Hokies, Mike Krzyzewski, Ryan Kelly

Duke Football Coach David Cutcliffe talks the 2012 class with Blue Devil Nation

Duke Football Coach David Cutcliffe talks the 2012 class with Blue Devil Nation

By Mark Watson on February 1, 2012

Duke Football welcomes 20 new prospects to help Coach Cutcliffe build his vision of turning Duke into a winner and Blue Devil Nation has been on the scene all day long  Patrick Cacchio has the behind the scenes details for our premium members on the message board and he’s been at it all day long [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Blue Devil Nation Video, Coach David Cutcliffe, Duke Football Prospects, Duke Football Signing Day, Football Recruiting News

Mason Plumlee named National Player of the Week

Mason Plumlee named National Player of the Week

By Mark Watson on January 31, 2012

ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Duke forward Mason Plumlee as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 29. The USBWA’s weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and will be handed out each Tuesday through Feb. 21 [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Duke Hoops, Mason Plumlee, Mason Plumlee player of the week. BDN

Mason Plumlee and Duke strive to go dancing in March

BDN Monday Musings – Big week ahead for Duke Athletics

By Mark Watson on January 30, 2012

A busy week lies ahead for Duke Athletics and BDN Monday Musings takes a look at the many events that will take place starting with tonight’s UConn at Duke Women’s game.  The Blue Devils have two men’s games as well one on the road and one at home and national signing day for football. UConn [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball, Monday Musings | Tagged BDN Monday Musings, Duke Basketball News, Duke Football National Signing Day, Duke vs Virginia Tech, Duke-UConn womens showdown, Mark Watson, Mason Plumlee

BDN Post Game – Austin Rivers

BDN Post Game – Austin Rivers

By Mark Watson on January 29, 2012

Austin Rivers checks in with Blue Devil Nation to talk of the win over St. John’s. 

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Austin Rivers, BDN Video, Blue Devil Nation, Duke Blue Devils. Duke News

BDN Post Game Wrap – Mason Plumlee and Seth Curry discuss win over St. John’s

BDN Post Game Wrap – Mason Plumlee and Seth Curry discuss win over St. John’s

By Mark Watson on January 28, 2012

Here are our BDN Post Game Video interviews with Mason Plumlee and Seth Curry -

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged BDN Post Game, Blue Devil Nation Video, Duke defeats St. John's, Mark Watson, Mason Plumlee, Seth Curry

Sluggish Blue Devils hang on to defeat St. John’s

Sluggish Blue Devils hang on to defeat St. John’s

By Mark Watson on January 28, 2012

DURHAM, N.C. – Coach K wasted little time in showing his displeasure in the media room after his Blue Devils had just finished defeating St. John’s 83-76.  Duke rolled out to a 45-29 half time lead but in the second half, the Johnnies lit up the Duke defense for 47 points and more disturbing was [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Blue Devil Nation, Coach Krzyzewski, Duke Basketball News, Duke Basketball Report, Duke post game video Coach K, Duke whips St. John's in Cameron, Mason Plumlee career high rebounds

Plumlee leads Duke past Maryland

Plumlee leads Duke past Maryland

By Mark Watson on January 26, 2012

On a night when Duke hit just 3 of 15 from three point range, stellar free throw shooting and a huge effort from Mason Plumlee helped them gain a 74-61 win over Maryland.  The table was set for an upset and the Maryland crowd was as laying in wait in crazed droves but when you knock [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Blue Devil Nation, Duke Basketball, Duke goes to 5-1, Duke thumps Maryland, Mason Plumlee, Ryan Kelly

Duke at Maryland Game Notes

Duke at Maryland Game Notes

By Mark Watson on January 24, 2012

• Game 20 • [8 AP / 6 Coaches] Duke (16-3, 4-1) vs. Maryland (12-6, 2-2) Wednesday, January 25, 2012 • 9:00 p.m. • ESPN The Opening Tip • Duke (16-3, 4-1 ACC) faces Maryland (12-6, 2-2 ACC) on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Comcast Center. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. • Dan Shulman [...]

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Blue Devil Nation, Duke at Maryland preview, Duke Basketball News

BDN Monday Musings takes a look at Duke Athletics

BDN Monday Musings takes a look at Duke Athletics

By Mark Watson on January 23, 2012

This week, we have an abbreviated version of Monday Musings as we continue to work on other site projects – Rebounding from a tough loss Duke is not feeling sorry for themselves after the Florida State loss at home which killed several records.  This team will now start new streaks if they have their way.  [...]

Posted in Monday Musings | Tagged BDN Monday Musings, Duke Basketball News, Duke Football Recruiitng, Duke ranked #6

Duke defeats Maryland 80-72 to remain atop the ACC – Post Game Videos

Duke defeats Maryland 80-72 to remain atop the ACC – Post Game Videos

By Mark Watson on January 22, 2012

DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Maryland Terrapins 80-72 and in the process remain atop the ACC with a 7-0 record while pushing their season record to 16-2.  This was quite simply a very competitive and well played game where neither team missed a free throw and there were by 19 turnovers [...]

Posted in Duke Women's Basketball | Tagged ACC Womens hoops, Blue Devil Nation, Chelsea Gray, Duke defeats Mryaland women, Elizabeth Williams, Haley Peters

BDN Post Game Vids – Austin Rivers and Ryan Kelly on the loss to FSU

BDN Post Game Vids – Austin Rivers and Ryan Kelly on the loss to FSU

By Mark Watson on January 21, 2012

The Duke locker room was indeed somber but the Blue Devils never quit and simply lost a tough battle to Florida State,  Austin Rivers was visibly upset as was Kelly and with that said, here are their comments.  You will notice that both were quick to look ahead …

Posted in Duke Basketball | Tagged Austin Rivers, Blue Devil Nation, Duke nipped by FSU, Ryan Kelly

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