ESPN wrapped up its post ACC Spring Football coverage with its post-practice power rankings and to no one’s surprise, Duke wasn’t very high. The Blue Devils came in 12 out of 14 schools placing ahead of only NC State and Boston College who are rebuilding under a first year head coach and coming off disappointing seasons. Ranking
While only one of them actually heard their names called during the NFL Draft, both Sean Renfree and Conner Vernon are realizing their NFL dreams. Former Duke quarterback Renfree was taken late in the last round of the draft by the Atlanta Falcons after speculation from ESPN analysts that he could be a steal. Renfree
It is normally pretty quiet for Duke Football this time of year but there is actually a lot going on in the way of recruiting as well as coaching shifts. It was announced yesterday by several sources on Twitter including CBS college football writer Bruce Feldman that Duke wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Matt Lubick will
When Duke takes on Cincinnati in the 2012 Belk Bowl it will be heading into unfamiliar waters. It has been well documented since really forever that the Blue Devils haven’t been to a bowl game, any bowl game, since the 1994 season when they played in the Hall of Fame Bowl against Wisconsin. Less known is
The big challenge for Duke Football coming into this season was to some how find a way to win 6 games and become bowl eligible for the first time since 1994– we’ll now what? On Sunday night the Blue Devils were officially extended and excepted an invitation to play in the 2012 Belk Bowl on December
Duke Football isn’t all that accustomed to post season accolades but nine Blue Devils football players found themselves named among the best in the ACC. Senior defensive back Ross Cockrell and redshirt freshman punter Will Monday were Duke’s two selections to the All-ACC First Team. Cockrell led the ACC in interceptions with five and ranked third
Duke came out flat and uninspired but mounted three comeback attempts that cut the lead to 7 points; but it wasn’t enough as Miami ruined senior day for the Blue Devils who finished their regular season 6-6 (3-5 ACC) after a 52 to 45 loss. The Blue Devils defense that has been held together by spit and athletic
