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Reports: Peyton Manning practicing with Duke University football

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been the focus of the football media’s attention over the past few weeks. His contentious relationship with team owner Jim Irsay, as well as his questionable health, have many wondering just how his short-term future will play out. According to reports, Peyton is working to get back into playing shape by working out with the...
Via Rant Sports  |  4 days ago

Duke Blue Devils National Signing Day: Offensive Linemen

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Duke fans can follow National Signing Day with live updates and video on GoDuke.com. GoDuke.com’s 2012 Signing Day Central will feature biographical sketches and video highlights of Duke’s signees. Tune in here to keep up-to-date with all the signings and get over to the Washington Duke from 5:30-7 for the Signing Day event with Coach David...
Via Duke Hoop  |  13 days ago

Duke Blue Devils National Signing Day: Offensive Skill Positions

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Duke fans can follow National Signing Day with live updates and video on GoDuke.com. GoDuke.com’s 2012 Signing Day Central will feature biographical sketches and video highlights of Duke’s signees. Tune in here to keep up-to-date with all the signings and get over to the Washington Duke from 5:30-7 for the Signing Day event with Coach David...
Via Duke Hoop  |  13 days ago

Duke trio granted medical hardship waivers

A decision by the ACC has extended the playing careers of three members of the Duke football program. In a press release, the Blue Devils announced that defensive end Kenny Anunike, cornerback Lee Butler and quarterback Brandon Connette have been granted medical hardship waivers by the conference. Anunike and Butler suffered season-ending leg injuries in the fourth game of the…
Via College Football Talk  |  18 days ago

NFL Draft Late Round Steals, Donovan Varner, WR, Duke

NFL DRAFT, Late Round Steals Donovan Varner, WR, Duke University Duke University is really not known for their football program but over the past few years, Donovan Varner the 5’9 speedster from Miami made a great impact on the football field. Donovan was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List this year after another stellar performance. Since 2009 his sophomore year, Varner...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  22 days ago

Duke Blue Devils: 2011 Exit Survey

In David Cutcliffe's fourth year at Duke I think fans were expecting a little more of a break-through than the 3-9 (1-7 in conference) that they got. When we talked to Patrick from Blue Devil Nation before the season he thought they would win five games and come just short of bowl eligibility. The big question for Duke is how far off are they from being a bowl eligible team?...
Via College Football Zealots  |  January 02, 2012

Duke: Cutcliffe Rumors, More Awards and a Hire

Hopefully soon, the Blue Devils won't start offseason until after the new year, but as the program continues to build, we here at the Duke Sports Blog will continue to cover the program.So what is the latest?Penn State Interest in Cutcliffe RumorsThe rumor mills is churning hard these days and David Cutcliffe is once again at the center or some rumors surrounding a big time job....
Via SCACC Hoops  |  December 15, 2011

Duke: Matt Daniels Honored, Matt Luke Leaves

With the off season squarely upon us we will be doing periodic updates in the Duke Football Notebook. We will keep you up to date on any revelations and happens regarding Duke Football in the winter, through spring practice and preseason.Matt Daniels, All-American Duke senior safety, Matt Daniels was named to the Walter Camp Foundation's All-American Team. Daniels was a second team...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  December 13, 2011

Duke Football: Dissecting Another Losing Season

It has been another long season for the Duke Football team. A second consecutive 3-9 season has many in the program and of course the fans of the program scratching their heads. Coming into the season many predicted that this might be a year that saw Duke post a winning record or at least one that was good enough for bowl eligibility. I was not one of those people, though I didn...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  November 28, 2011

Duke-UNC: Keys to the Game

Its the last game and the last chance we will have to look at the keys to the game for the Blue Devils. This time the game is personal. Duke taking on their bitter rivals North Carolina and hoping to stop a seven game slide and win for only the second time this century. Most importantly it is a chance to send the seniors off on a winning note and give the returning players some...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  November 25, 2011

Daniels, Duke looking for win in final game

Duke football will take the field one last time this weekend, and the contest will serve as the seniors' final opportunity to defeat rival North Carolina. Earlier in the week, Matt Daniels talked about what it would mean for the Blue Devils to knock off the Tar Heels.
Via Rivals.com  |  November 25, 2011

The Duck Shop Football Pick ‘Em Contest — Last Week

Well, the Duke Football season certainly hasn’t gone like anyone had planned when the year began. The gridiron Blue Devils have one game left to prove something and leave 2011 in the rearview mirror with a god taste in their mouths. Sadly, it will be seniors Donovan Varner, Kyle Hill, Matt Daniels and others’ last games in a Duke uniform so hopefully they can get the...
Via Duke Hoop  |  November 23, 2011

TDDTV: Conner Vernon Post-Game

Duke wide receiver Connor Vernon says the effort is there for the Blue Devils but there are no moral victories.
Via duke.scout.com  |  November 20, 2011

Duke falls to Georgia Tech

DURHAM, N.C. - The odds favored Duke on the play. Tight end Cooper Helfet knew it. That's why quarterback Sean...
Via Boston Herald Sports  |  November 20, 2011

Duke Plays Georgia Tech Tough But Can't Capitalize, Again

At some point the Duke Football post-game write ups will no longer require the use of the cliche "close but no cigar", but not today. The Blue Devils came out on senior day in front of a sparse crowd of supporters and gave the few who did show, a good effort and a good game but in the end it wasn't enough to notch another mark in the win column. Duke now falls to 3...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  November 19, 2011

Beat Up Blue Devils Try to Avoid Option Swarm

Duke's chances of finishing .500 or better are gone. Their hopes of making their first bowl in 17 years have been shattered. And their team has been nearly decimated by injuries. So what do the downtrodden Blue Devils have left to play for? At this point it is all about pride and their seniors. The 20 seniors who will be playing their final game in Wallace Wade Stadium will...
Via SCACC Hoops  |  November 18, 2011

Coach Cut Press Conference 11.15.11

Coach Cutcliffe discusses his team being out of bowl contention and their 5th loss in a row. The Blue Devils come home for Senior Day against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets this Saturday in Wallace Wade at 12:30 on the ACC Network. Duke Football has 20 seniors graduating including K Paul Asack, S Matt Daniels, S Jeffrey Faris, WR Guillermo Freile, TE Ryan Hall, NG Charlie...
Via Duke Hoop  |  November 16, 2011

RB Juwan Thompson Joins Football Report for Q&A

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Via GoDuke.com  |  November 16, 2011

S Jordon Byas Joins Duke Football Report for Q&A

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Via Duke University Athletics  |  November 09, 2011

TDDTV: Sean Renfree Interview

Duke quarterback Sean Renfree said that the Blue Devils have focused on being faster and more physical against Virginia this week.
Via duke.scout.com  |  November 08, 2011

TDDTV: Jay Hollingsworth Interview

Duke running back Jay Hollingsworth says that it's not a desperate time, but the Blue Devils are in need of a win Saturday against Virginia.
Via duke.scout.com  |  November 08, 2011

TDDTV: Braxton Deaver Interview

Duke tight end Braxton Deaver says the Blue Devils fly around on the practice field and they need to make the same things happen on Saturday.
Via duke.scout.com  |  November 08, 2011

Duke vs Miami: How To Watch and Listen

Image Courtesy of GoDuke.com As the Duke football team hopes to stop their three-game losing streak, they return to the city of their last victory: Miami, Florida. According to this AP Story by Tim Reynolds, Coach David Cutcliffe has his team staying in the same hotel they were in when they beat FIU 31-27. After heartbreaking losses to Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, the Devils hope...
Via Duke Hoop  |  November 04, 2011

Duke Football Injury Report For Miami

The Duke Football team has been banged up of late, as all teams are this late in the season. The defensive side of the ball has been especially hurt up and though they’ve been playing extremely well lately, a healthier D will be able to keep teams at bay even better than they have. None of the defensive ends are on the injury report this week, which should help Duke contain...
Via Duke Hoop  |  November 04, 2011

Canes-Blue Devils Preview: The Hangover Cure

Nothing eases a post-loss hangover like a visit from ACC doormat Duke. The Canes will host the Blue Devils on Saturday, as Duke tries for their first win against Miami since their first meeting in 1976. Duke will be looking to snap a cold streak of its own, having lost its last three games. Favored by 15 points and with its annual showdown with cross-state FSU looming in a week,...
Via NBC Miami  |  November 04, 2011
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