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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by OZZIE4DUKE » April 23rd, 2024, 8:59 am

From the Good Morning thread
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April 21st, 2024, 6:22 am
Good morning.

I watched the Spring Game on TV. A couple thoughts:

1. Offensive line depth is a HUGE problem. Team couldn’t play a game yesterday because we only have five healthy OL.
2. Grayson Loftis looked better than Maalik Murphy early but Murphy ended up with the better stats.
3. The transfer wide receiver from ODU looked good.

Not a lot one can takeaway from yesterday as not only was it not a game it wasn’t even a scrimmage.
The opening scrimmage series had zero offensive linemen on the field. The defense was playing touch football and the refs blew their whistles on the first touch. The second series (after a punt) the linemen were on the field but no "real" hitting, the refs still playing touch football rules. This pattern continued throughout the two 15 minute quarters.

Both QB's throw a beautiful ball. Tight spirals, leading (front) end up so they're easy to catch. (Note: I said the same thing about Gavin Spurrier two years ago...) The receivers dropped too many passes.

Several of the linebackers and DB's looked good in coverage.

I didn't know that we only had 5 Offensive Linemen suited up. Bring on the portal players yet to commit! Lots of playing time available! :9f:

We suffered our first injury of the season - #18, a redshirt freshman wide receiver. He went down during a non-contact drill in the first few minutes of the practice drills that opened the session. Didn't see what happened to him but online comments said it looked bad. Don't have a clue as to how bad.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » April 25th, 2024, 6:24 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
April 23rd, 2024, 8:59 am
Both QB's throw a beautiful ball. Tight spirals, leading (front) end up so they're easy to catch. (Note: I said the same thing about Gavin Spurrier two years ago...) The receivers dropped too many passes.
Regardless of who starts, we know how important it is to have another good QB on the sidelines. Nobody wants to be a backup, but Duke seems to have injuries under center often.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by OPK » April 25th, 2024, 7:15 pm

I’m excited about the upcoming year! Hoping to beef up that OL if we’re gonna compete.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » April 26th, 2024, 12:55 am

Another DFB 1st rounder! Graham Barton to the Bucs at 26. :happy-bouncyblue:
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » April 27th, 2024, 6:19 am

DeWayne Carter to the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd Round (#95 pick overall). I expect Jacob Monk to be selected today in Rounds 4-7.
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Post by lawgrad91 » April 27th, 2024, 3:25 pm

Jacob Monk to the Packers. Fifth round, pick 163. :9f:
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » April 27th, 2024, 3:29 pm

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April 27th, 2024, 3:25 pm
Jacob Monk to the Packers. Fifth round, pick 163. :9f:
Mmmmm...ice cold cheese.

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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » April 28th, 2024, 9:57 pm

Here's Duke's final tally in the 2024 draft.

OL Graham Barton was drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 26 overall).

DT DeWayne Carter was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (No. 95 overall).

OL Jacob Monk was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (No. 163 overall)

WR Jalen Calhoun signed with the Detroit Lions after the draft.

DT Ja'Mion Franklin signed with the Baltimore Ravens after the draft.

DB Al Blades Jr. signed with the New York Jets after the draft.

DB Myles Jones signed with the New York Jets after the draft.

S Jeremiah Lewis (New York Giants), OL Jake Hornibrook (Indianapolis Colts) and P Porter Wilson (Green Bay Packers) earned mini camp invites.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/nfl-draft ... /21403495/
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by devildeac » April 28th, 2024, 10:29 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:
April 28th, 2024, 9:57 pm
Here's Duke's final tally in the 2024 draft.

OL Graham Barton was drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 26 overall).

DT DeWayne Carter was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (No. 95 overall).

OL Jacob Monk was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (No. 163 overall)

WR Jalen Calhoun signed with the Detroit Lions after the draft.

DT Ja'Mion Franklin signed with the Baltimore Ravens after the draft.

DB Al Blades Jr. signed with the New York Jets after the draft.

DB Myles Jones signed with the New York Jets after the draft.

S Jeremiah Lewis (New York Giants), OL Jake Hornibrook (Indianapolis Colts) and P Porter Wilson (Green Bay Packers) earned mini camp invites.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/nfl-draft ... /21403495/
Thanks for the summary, Chris. Pretty good representation. Hope all the signees make their final rosters.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by devildeac » May 16th, 2024, 6:57 pm

According to The Devils Den, there are 14 incoming portal players: 7 OL, 2 DL, 2 LB and onesies at 3 other positions.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » May 16th, 2024, 7:15 pm

devildeac wrote:
May 16th, 2024, 6:57 pm
According to The Devils Den, there are 14 incoming portal players: 7 OL, 2 DL, 2 LB and onesies at 3 other positions.
Seven OL is great news. I wish we had a couple more DL inbound.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » May 30th, 2024, 3:24 pm

The ACC has released game times and networks. Whole lotta Friday Night Lights for us.

Friday, August 30
Elon at Duke – 7:30 p.m. ET / ACC Network

Friday, September 6
Duke at Northwestern – 9 p.m. ET / FS1

Saturday, September 14
UConn at Duke – 6 p.m. ET / ACCNX

Friday, October 18
Florida State at Duke – 7 p.m. ET / ESPN2

https://theacc.com/news/2024/5/30/acc-f ... zpGOgkbvoz
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » June 5th, 2024, 4:20 pm

Duke lands running back Star Thomas from the portal:

https://www.on3.com/news/former-new-mex ... s-to-duke/
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » June 5th, 2024, 6:17 pm

Bob Green wrote:
June 5th, 2024, 4:20 pm
Duke lands running back Star Thomas from the portal:

https://www.on3.com/news/former-new-mex ... s-to-duke/
He looks like a really solid pickup. Any 2nd team of any conference is always welcome.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by August West » June 7th, 2024, 6:55 pm

12 weeks until football. I’m getting hungry already!
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » June 8th, 2024, 5:48 am

August West wrote:
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12 weeks until football. I’m getting hungry already!
Me too! Looking forward to seeing everyone at tailgate.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » June 25th, 2024, 9:02 am

It's hard to know much about a team that is under new leadership both from the benches and on the field, but Inside NU takes a stab.
Each Monday this summer, we’re looking at Northwestern football’s opponents for the upcoming 2024 season. This week, we zoom in on the Wildcats’ week two opponent: Duke. The Friday night matchup on September 6 will mark the eighth meeting between the two squads in the last 10 years. After Northwestern wins in 2015 and 2016, Duke has emerged victorious in the past five contests, including wins in each of the past three seasons.
https://www.insidenu.com/2024/6/24/2418 ... lue-devils
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » June 25th, 2024, 7:39 pm

That’s a good article that hits the nail on the head: Duke’s offensive line is a big (huuuuuuuuuuuge) unknown.
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by CameronBornAndBred » July 5th, 2024, 9:24 am

We're just over two weeks away until the ACC football media days. After that, practice will get under full swing. It's about this time of year that I start to get really excited for the new season. :happy-bouncyblue:
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Re: Duke Football 2024 - Diaz Dawning

Post by Bob Green » July 6th, 2024, 5:00 am

I keep checking GoDuke.com for a practice schedule but nothing is posted. My excitement level is rising as well.
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