2012's insanely tough schedule

[CameronBornAndBred]

Ok...I love being an optimist and I'm sure we'll win every game this year, but I was just looking at an early pre-season top 25 and it hit me how daunting our schedule actually is. Here's the schedule.

Sat, Sep 01 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL Durham, N.C.

Sat, Sep 08 Stanford Palo Alto, Calif.

Sat, Sep 15 N.C. CENTRAL Durham, N.C.

Sat, Sep 22 MEMPHIS Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Sep 29 Wake Forest * Winston-Salem, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 06 VIRGINIA * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 13 Virginia Tech * Blacksburg, Va. TBA

Sat, Oct 20 NORTH CAROLINA * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 27 Florida State * Tallahassee, Fla. TBA

Sat, Nov 03 CLEMSON * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Nov 17 Georgia Tech * Atlanta, Ga. TBA

Sat, Nov 24 MIAMI * Durham, N.C. TBA

* Conference Games

Here's the teams that are on that pre-season top 25.
Stanford (14)
Clemson (16)
FSU (17)
Virginia Tech (19)
Georgia Tech (25)

Eek. That's crazy.
Sport's Illustrated post-spring top 25 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/w ... xid=cnnbin

[The Football Fan]

I would agree, but we knew this was coming. I think that's why I had so much hope for last year. Boston College is generally going to be a winnable game for Duke. Maryland and NC State are also winnable. Clemson...tough. Florida State...tough.

Really... we have to beat some good teams, but that's what you're suppose to do to be a bowl team.

beat the ones you're suppose to AND...
UNC
Virginia
Wake Forest

Your in...
or 1 big upset and 2 of the above. Doable...and I think we're good enough to do it.

[Bob Green]

I can see six wins on the schedule, but it means we have to beat everyone we are suppose to beat (FIU, NCCU, Memphis) plus win the toss-up games (Wake Forest, Virginia) and knock off a heavy favorite somewhere along the way. Coach Cutcliffe and the team deserve our support and our optimism.

[DukePA]

I can see six wins on the schedule, but it means we have to beat everyone we are suppose to beat (FIU, NCCU, Memphis) plus win the toss-up games (Wake Forest, Virginia) and knock off a heavy favorite somewhere along the way. Coach Cutcliffe and the team deserve our support and our optimism.

GO DUKE!!!

[devildeac]

I can see six wins on the schedule, but it means we have to beat everyone we are suppose to beat (FIU, NCCU, Memphis) plus win the toss-up games (Wake Forest, Virginia) and knock off a heavy favorite somewhere along the way. Coach Cutcliffe and the team deserve our support and our optimism.

And your presence in the stands will help this year.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Kick off times have been announced for first two home games.

Sat, Sep 01 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL Durham, N.C. 7P

Sat, Sep 08 Stanford Palo Alto, Calif.

Sat, Sep 15 N.C. CENTRAL Durham, N.C. 7P

Sat, Sep 22 MEMPHIS Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Sep 29 Wake Forest * Winston-Salem, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 06 VIRGINIA * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 13 Virginia Tech * Blacksburg, Va. TBA

Sat, Oct 20 NORTH CAROLINA * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Oct 27 Florida State * Tallahassee, Fla. TBA

Sat, Nov 03 CLEMSON * Durham, N.C. TBA

Sat, Nov 17 Georgia Tech * Atlanta, Ga. TBA

Sat, Nov 24 MIAMI * Durham, N.C. TBA

[CameronBornAndBred]

Kick off times have been announced for first two home games.

Sat, Sep 01 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL Durham, N.C. 7P


Sat, Sep 15 N.C. CENTRAL Durham, N.C. 7P

Wooohooo! All day barbecue at Wallace Wade!!!

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[captmojo]

Kick off times have been announced for first two home games.

Sat, Sep 01 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL Durham, N.C. 7P


Sat, Sep 15 N.C. CENTRAL Durham, N.C. 7P

Wooohooo! All day barbecue at Wallace Wade!!!

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Way cool logo!

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Tough schedule indeed! Coach Cut and staff and team must find a way to WIN! Heart and Hustle!