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Duke Defense Shines in Scrimmage
DURHAM, N.C. – Safety Jordon Byas and defensive end Justin Foxx scored defensive touchdowns as the Blue Devil defense forced five turnovers to highlight Duke’s 75-play scrimmage on Wednesday morning at the Brooks Practice Field.
Byas scored the morning’s first touchdown by intercepting a Brandon Connette pass and returning the football 41 yards to the end [...]
Duke Football Spring Practice Report – Linebacker Abraham Kromah
Durham, N.C. – Duke Football Spring Practice is in full swing amd the Blue Devil Nation caught up with returning linebacker Abraham Kromah to get his thoughts on the coming season and the 2010 edition of Duke Football.
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Lewis to play in Pro Football Hall Fame Texas vs The Nation Challenge
DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke quarterback Thaddeus Lewis will participate in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Texas vs. The Nation Challenge set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
Lewis will play for the Texas squad, coached by Howard Schnellenberger, who guided Miami to the 1983 [...]
Cornell head coach Jim Knowles has resigned to become the defensive coordinator at Duke University.
In six seasons under Knowles’ leadership, Cornell had a 26-34 record, including a 2-8 record this season.
“It was a very difficult decision.” Knowles said. “I’m passionate about Cornell football. It’s in my blood. I love the players. I love the [...]
Duke loses Defensive Coordinator Mike MacIntyre to San Jose State
Durham, N.C. – Duke Defensive Coordinator Mike MacIntyre has accepted the head coaching position at San Jose State. The Blue Devil Nation hates to see his departure, but those are the breaks when you have a great staff. SJS is getting a good one in Coach Mac for he is the total package on [...]
Duke’s Vince Oghobaase earns TSN All American honors
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke redshirt senior defensive tackle Vince Oghobaase has been named third team All-America by Sporting News, announced on Tuesday by the national publication.
A 6-5, 305-pound native of Houston, Texas, Oghobaase is Duke’s first defensive lineman to receive All-America honors in the modern era. In addition, he becomes the 59th player in Blue [...]
Thaddeus Lewis talks of his career and facing Wake Forest
Duke fans have one more chance to see Thaddeus Lewis in a Duke uniform this Saturday against Wake Forest. Lewis talks about his future and his glee in getting a diploma from Duke and much more in this audition interview. BDN salutes Thad and the seniors and we will covering his last game from field [...]
Wake Forest at Duke Game Notes – Senior Day, season finale
Duke (5-6, 3-4 ACC)
vs. Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5 ACC)
November 28, 2009
12 noon (ET)
Site: Durham, N.C.
Stadium: Wallace Wade Stadium
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: 33,941
TV: Raycom Sports – Tim Brant (Play-by-Play), Rick “Doc” Walker (Analyst) and Mike Hogewood (Sideline)
Radio: Blue Devil ISP Sports Network
Internet: GoDuke.com
Tickets: 1-877-375-DUKE
Series: Duke, 53-34-2
Duke Hosts Wake Forest On Senior Day
Duke (5-6, 3-4 ACC) will host [...]
Thaddeus Lewis Sets Career Passing Yards Record
Thaddeus Lewis is now the all time leading passer in the history of Duke Football. He broke the record in his penultimate college game by throwing for 303 yards against the Miami Hurricanes to bring his career total to 9,678 yards. The record was previously held by Ben Bennett with 9,614 yards.
As a [...]
Miami ends Duke’s bowl hopes with a 34-16 win
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Thaddeus Lewis became Duke’s all-time leading passer, but it wasn’t enough as the Blue Devils fell to No. 20 Miami, 34-16, in front of 38,200 fans at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Duke falls to 5-6 overall and 3-4 in ACC play, while Miami improves to 8-3 overall and 5-3 [...]
Duke DC Mike MacIntyre named National Assistant Coach of the Year
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre has been named the National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), announced by the organization on Wednesday.
“Mike is truly deserving of this honor,” said Duke head coach David Cutcliffe. “This recognition is very special for [...]
BDN Quick Hitter – Catron Gainey talks Miami and closing out his Duke career
BDN caught up with Duke senior defensive back Catron Gainey and got his thoughts on his collegiate career coming to an end and going down to Miami where Duke’s bowl hopes are on the line.
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