Duke vs. Northwestern

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Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by Bob Green » September 4th, 2017, 3:41 pm

Duke is currently a 3 points underdog against the Northwestern Wildcats with the over/under set at 53.5 points. Duke will not only cover, we will win the game. I like the under.

Duke 30, Northwestern 21
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 4th, 2017, 3:45 pm

Yeah, that's a goofy line, but hey, I love being the underdog. Very excited for this game to see how we do against a real team.
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by Bob Green » September 6th, 2017, 3:27 pm

This article gives our offense respect but gives no respect to our defense:

https://www.insidenu.com/2017/9/5/16256 ... -cutcliffe
But honestly, it’s not a very interesting defense. Jim Knowles’ unit just cracked the top 50 in S&P+ but gave up far too many explosive plays; is led by a strong linebacking corps; and will likely rely on inexperienced players on the line and in the secondary. That’s about all you have to know. There are no superstars.
And it rags on our kicking game, but it is hard to disagree with them after last season.
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by Bob Green » September 7th, 2017, 1:44 pm

Duke will wear all blue this week: helmets, jerseys and pants. This is my favorite uniform combination! (actually I like whatever uniform we are wearing when we win)
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by Bob Green » September 7th, 2017, 3:34 pm

Duke football injury report, 9-7-17

PROBABLE
DT Quaven Ferguson (leg)

DOUBTFUL
WR Scott Bracey (lower body)

OUT
LB Brandon Hill (leg)

OUT FOR SEASON
C Will Taylor (leg)
Disappointing news on Bracey.
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 8th, 2017, 3:49 pm

Bob Green wrote:Northwestern injury report:

https://www.insidenu.com/2017/9/7/16265 ... estionable
I'm guessing we're still gonna do plenty of running.
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by Bob Green » September 8th, 2017, 6:57 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:I'm guessing we're still gonna do plenty of running.
Absolutely! Establishing the running game will be a priority.
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Re: Duke vs. Northwestern

Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 9th, 2017, 10:07 pm

That was FUN!!! :happy-bouncyblue:
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