Progress: it’s all relative
David Cutcliffe is now two games into his fourth season as Head Coach of the Duke Football program, and with the Blue Devils opening the year 0-2, fans are asking whether progress has in fact been made. Progress, however, is a relative term, and one can easily see progress or a lack of progress depending [...]
BDN previews Duke’s season opener vs. Richmond
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 [...]
Duke-Richmond post game audio with Duke QB Thaddeus Lewis
Thaddeus Lewis threw for 355 yards on 34 of 55 attempts and two T.D.’s on Saturday evening, but the Blue Devils still lost to Richmond Here are some post game comments from Lewis.
Anything can happen on opening day
It’s the eve of Duke Football’s opening day game against Richmond and you can bet that David Cutcliffe and his staff have done everything they can to prepare their troops for battle. Going into the game there is some natural concern as to whether Duke’s offense will execute what they have been taught. “I stayed [...]
BDN Quick Hitter – Duke DE Ayanga Okpokowuruk talks Richmond
Blue Devil Nation brings you another quick hitter with Duke defensive end Ayanga Okpokowuruk. Quick hitters are brief one-on-one interviews which last about two minutes and thirty seconds max. Some of our interviews will be transcribed while others will be on an audio clip as this one is. Simply hit play on the recording provided [...]
Recap of today’s Press Conference with Coach Cutcliffe
Coach Cutcliffe held his weekly press conference at the newly completed visitors locker room on Tuesday. BDN was there and here’s a recap of what was covered – Coach pleased with morning workout – Cutcliffe praised his team for their efforts in a morning workout. “They knew where to be on the field and executed [...]
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 [...]
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.
Coach Cutcliffe Duke Football Practice Interview – 8-18
BDN was on hand for Tuesday’s football practice as the Devils prepare for their season opener with Richmond. Here are Coach Cut’s comments via audio -

