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Duke Football Preview

Let's get this season started!

BDN previews Duke’s season opener vs. Richmond

By Patrick Cacchio on September 2, 2011

2nd and 10 from the Duke 35 yard line Renfree drops back, completes a pass to senior Austin Kelly across the middle. Kelly tries to elude a tackle but is brought down by Quan Sturdivant at the Duke 41 yard line. The clock hits zero. The Tar Heels celebrate and reclaim the Victory Bell. Duke’s [...]

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All-American Will Snyderwine will anchor Duke's kicking game again in 2011 -Duke Photography

BDN previews Duke’s 2011 special teams units

By Patrick Cacchio on August 8, 2011

Prior to the arrival of Head Coach David Cutcliffe, Duke fans remember all too well the days of missed field goals (and extra points!!), botched snaps, muffed punts, and missed tackles. Duke’s special teams is now light years ahead of where it was just a few seasons ago, and should continue to improve and become [...]

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Duke will host another top ten opponent in Florida State on October 15

BDN previews Duke Football’s week 7 game with ACC favorite Florida State

By Patrick Cacchio on August 2, 2011

After their week 6 off week, Coach Cutcliffe and the Blue Devils will host yet another top 10 opponent in Wallace Wade Stadium on October 15th, as the Florida State Seminoles travel to Durham. Despite the loss of starting QB Christian Ponder, the Seminoles are the consensus favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference  in [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN Football, Blue Devil Nation, Blue Devils, Duke 2011, Duke Football, Duke Football Preview, EJ Manuel, Florida State 2011, Florida State at Duke, Florida State Football, FSU at Duke, FSU Football, Jimbo Fisher, Tomahawk Nation

In just over a month, Duke and Richmond will kickoff the 2011 season under the lights in Wallace Wade Stadium

Football Friday, the extended version – previewing the Duke Offense

By Patrick Cacchio on July 29, 2011

If you think football season is close, consider this: there is only one more Football Friday before Duke opens training camp. If that doesn’t get you excited, hopefully the rest of this column will. Early analysis suggests that this may be the longest Football Friday ever, so pace yourself! No sales pitch this week. If [...]

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Duke travels to Chestnut Hill to take on the BC Eagles in week 3

Duke Football travels to Boston College in week 3

By Patrick Cacchio on July 19, 2011

Are you ready for some more football, Blue Devil Nation?  Alright, I’ll concede that Mark Watson’s Peach Jam coverage has been out of this world this week, and things are really heating up for Duke basketball. So once you’ve had a chance to read and re-read all of that great coverage, get ready for a [...]

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Here's to you, Cameron Crazies!

Football Friday enters fashionably late

By Patrick Cacchio on July 15, 2011

Football Friday comes to you fashionably late this week, and in abbreviated form so that you can get in line for Harry Potter early. Has anyone camped out for three months for seats to Harry Potter? I didn’t think so. That takes real dedication. Here’s to you, Cameron Crazies – and here’s hoping to see [...]

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The Blue Devils will open the 2011 football season at home against Richmond September 3

BDN takes an in-depth look at the Duke Football opener vs. Richmond

By Patrick Cacchio on July 5, 2011

Is it September 3rd yet? Well, not quite, Duke Football faithful, but we know the feeling. With 60 days until kickoff, it’s no longer too early to take an in-depth look at Duke’s 2011 opponents. Over the next several weeks, BDN will team up with other college football insiders to preview the 2011 Duke schedule. [...]

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Let's get this season started!

It’s always football season at BDN’s Football Friday

By Patrick Cacchio on July 1, 2011

Even on a holiday weekend, it’s still time for BDN’s Football Friday, a weekly look inside the world of Duke Football. If you enjoy this weekly column, please consider becoming a BDN Premium Member and joining our growing community of Duke Football fans. As we say goodbye to the month of June, it’s time to [...]

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Blue Devils star wideouts ready for Elon.  Pictured are Donovan Varner Austin Kelly and Conner Vernon.  Photo copyright Blue Devil Nation

A Fan’s Guide to the 2010 Blue Devils

By Patrick Cacchio on September 2, 2010

In preparation for kickoff Saturday night against Elon, BDN provides a  guide to the 2010 Blue Devils. Hop on the Duke Football bandwagon now and join Blue Devil Nation as we cover the Duke Football beat all season long.  We’re ready for some football!  Gameday Blue Devil Walk: Coach Cutcliffe has adapted this pregame ritual [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN, Coach Cutcliffe, Donovan Varner, DUke FOotball Fans Guide, Duke Football Preview, Duke-Elon, Josh Snead, Sean Renfree

BDN previews the 2010 Duke Football Schedule

BDN previews the 2010 Duke Football Schedule

By Patrick Cacchio on August 13, 2010

After 9 wins in his first two seasons at Duke, Coach David Cutcliffe and the 2010 Blue Devils will look to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 1994. Do they have the schedule to do it? As training camp kicks off, BDN takes a quick look at the 2010 Duke football schedule. The Blue [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged 2010 Duke Football Schedule, Duke Football News, Duke Football Preview, Duke Football Schedule, Patrick Cacchio

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