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DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 12:20 AM

2009 NCAA Preseason News

2009 Preseason Top 25

#1 Florida
#2 Oklahoma
#3 Texas
#4 USC
#5 LSU
#6 Alabama
#7 Ohio State
#8 Penn State
#9 Oklahoma State
#10 Virginia Tech
#11 Ole Miss
#12 Oregon
#13 Georgia
#14 Boise State
#15 Cal
#16 North Carolina
#17 BYU
#18 Georgia Tech
#19 TCU
#20 Florida State
#21 Nebraska
#22 Iowa
#23 West Virginia
#24 Utah
#25 Kansas

2009 Heisman Watch

#1 - QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
#2 - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
#3 - QB Colt McCoy (Texas)
#4 - HB Jahvid Best (Cal)
#5 - QB Daryll Clark (Penn State)

2009 Preseason First Team All Americans

QB - Tim Tebow (Florida)
HB - Charles Scott (LSU)
HB - Jahvid Best (Cal)
FB - Jonathan Dwyer (Ga. Tech)
WR - Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)
WR - Arrelious Benn (Illinois)
WR - Julio Jones (Alabama)
TE - Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)
LT - Ciron Black (LSU)
LG - Rodney Hudson (FSU)
C - Josh McNeil (Tennessee)
RG - Sergio Render (Va. Tech)
RT - Sam Young (Notre Dame)

LE - Carlos Dunlap (Florida)
RE - George Selive (USF)
DT - Terrance Cody (Alabama)
DT - Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)
LOLB - Mark Herzlich (Boston College)
MLB - Brandon Spikes (Florida)
ROLB - Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
CB - Alterraun Verner (UCLA)
CB - Randall Burden (Kentucky)
FS - Major Wright (Florida)
SS - Taylor Mays (USC)

K - Kai Forbath (UCLA)
P - Zoltan Mesko (Michigan)
Ret - AJ Jefferson (Fresno State)

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 12:46 AM

2009 Duke Blue Devil Roster/Depth Chart

Quarterback

1. Sr Thaddeus Lewis (85 OVR)
2. RS Fr Sean Renfree (80 OVR)
3. Fr Mike Cappeto (68 OVR)

Red Shirt: Fr Sean Schroder (75 OVR)

Analysis: We have a nice 1-2 with Lewis and Renfree. Renfree has 82 SP and can come in to run some option offense, but Lewis is the main signal caller. Nothing flashy, just dependable. Freshman Sean Schroder has a future but the red shirt was a must. We need to still recruit a solid QB for competition sake, let alone depth.

Halfback

1. RS Sr Requan Boyette (85)
2. So Jay Hollingsworth (79)
3. Fr Desmond Scott (78)
4. Rs FR Patrick Krunwue (76)

Analysis:I wish I could redshirt Scott, but it isn't going to happen. He starts the year third on the depth chart but will eventually be the #2, maybe even during the WKU game, we'll see. Boyette is entrenched at starter and if he's healthy should be a 1000 yard back. We must add 1-2 more HB though in recruiting.

Fullback

1. So Garrett Utt (64)

Analysis:Utt isn't very good. He'll be okay as a blocker, but he can't ever touch the ball or else we're doomed to turn it over. An upgrade is a priority though just a body at all would be nice to back him up with.

Wide Receiver

1. So Johnny Williams (82)
2. So Donovan Varner (80)
3. Jr Austin Kelly (78)
4. Rs Jr Sheldon Bell (78)
5. Rs So Josh Trezvant (76)
6. Rs So Matt Pridemore (74)

Red Shirt: Fr Tyree Watkins (74), Conner Vernon (74), Corey Gattis (73)

Analysis:We have a lot of good, solid young players here lead by Johnny Williams. The problem is we don't have but one WR over 6'2 (Bell) which is a concern. We'll go after one or two WR if they're tall and have talent, but I won't waste a scholly here just because.

Tight End

1. Rs Jr Brett Huffman (74)
2. Rs Jr Brandon King (71)
3. Rs Fr Kenny Anunkie (65)

Red Shirt: Fr Ryan Hall (70)

Analysis: Once again, we need some help here. Huffman and King are good blockers but not great in the pass game. Ryan Hall should be good eventually but he is a project. We'll still go after a TE for depth but a real game breaker is on the want list.

Offensive Line

LT - Rs So Kyle Hill (78), Rs So Chris Shannon (75)
LG - Sr Jarrod Holt (84), Rs Jr Robert Drum (74)
C - Jr Bryan Morgan (79), Rs Jr Jeffrey Cowart (73)
RG - Rs Fr Jackson Anderson (71), Rs Fr Brian Moore (67), Rs Jr Brandon Harper (64)
RT - Rs Jr Pontus Bondeson (75), Rs Jr Mitchell Lederman (70)

Red Shirt: RT Dave Harding (68)

Analysis: Our OL is meh. It's decent enough to give us an edge vs bad teams but it won't do much vs teams like VT and GT. The good news is this OL will grow together and be stronger next year, but the problem is there is no depth. Adding 3-4 OL is a must in this class. For sure 1 OT, 1 OG and 1 C. Anything else is a plus.

Defensive Line

LE: Rs Jr Wes Oglesby (73), Rs Jr Patrick Egboh (73), Rs Jr Jeremy Ringfield (62)
DT: Rs Sr Vince Oghobaase (93), Fr John Drew (79), Rs So Charlie Hatcher (71), Rs Sr Kinney Rucker (58)
RE: Rs Sr Ayagna Okpokowuruk (81), Rs So Eriks Reks (64), Rs So Sam Poggi (60)

Red Shirt: Fr Justin Foxx (73)

Analysis: Our DL is for sure a strength, mainly because our best player and one of the Nation's top DT's, Vince Oghobaase anchors the unit. True Frosh John Drew should learn a lot playing next to him before becoming the leader of the DL next year. Besides those two, Okpokowuruk is a solid DE, and Oglesby and Egboh are serviceable. We need some DL depth this year in recruiting. At least two guys, preferably 3.

Linebackers

LOLB: Rs Jr Abraham Kromah (73), Rs Jr Andrew Holoman (67), Fr Kevin Rojas (60)
MLB: Sr Vincent Rey (73), Fr Austin Gamble (69), Jr Adam Banks (64)
ROLB: Jr Damian Thornton (73), Fr August Campbell (64), Jr Michael Tooley (63)

Analysis: Not exactly a group that instills fear in opposing teams. We have to add quality backers, though most of these guys will be back. More so a need because there is no talent. We'll take what we can get.

Secondary

CB: Sr Leon Wright (75), Rs Jr Chris Rwabukamba (73), So Lee Butler (73), Rs So Colin Jones (70), Rs Fr Randez James (68)
FS: Sr Catron Gainey (83), So Jeffrey Faris (62)
SS: So Matt Daniels (70), Rs Fr Jordon Byas (65), Fr Anthony Young-Wiseman (63)

Red Shirt: Fr Taylor Sowell (71), Fr Zach Greene (69)

Analysis: Obviously some need here. Sowell and Greene will be solid CB's in a few seasons but we need playmakers. We'll look for some diamond in the roughs here and see what shakes out. Upgrades at FS and SS are musts though.

Special Teams

K: Jr Nick Maggio (80)
P: Rs Jr Kevin Jones (86)

Analysis: If the right K or P is interested we'll go for them, otherwise we'll be fine for another season with these two.

chesapeake

08-14-2009, 09:01 AM

Fight, fight Blue Devils
Fight for the white and blue
March on through
There's a touchdown here for you
Go Devils!
Duke is gonna win tonight
Carolina go to hell! Beat State!
So turn up the steam, team
Fight, Blue Devils, fight!
Go!
Go!
Rip 'em up!
Tear 'em up!
Give 'em hell, Duke!

Kodos

08-14-2009, 10:09 AM

Duke? At least pick a team we can root for!

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Russell Athletic Top 10

#1 FB JT Maddox (6'2", 261)
Adamsville, AL

#2 CB Adam Gold (6'1", 179)
Dublin, GA

#3 MLB DeMarcus Powers (6'1, 229) [Juco]
Adamsville, AL

#4 MLB Jason Haynes (5'11, 203)
Harbour Pointe, WA

#5 HB Randy Anderson (5'11, 182)
Lochearn, MD

#6 DT John Davis (6'6", 273)
Channelview, TX

#7 DT Bobby Davidson (6'4, 288)
Azle, TX

#8 MLB Rodney Johnson (6'5, 229)
Silver Spring, MD

#9 K John Thompson (6'2, 213)
Mount Vernon, NY

#10 RB Harrison Weddle (5'9, 194)
Prien, LA

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:29 PM

Week 1: Duke (0-0) vs Western Kentucky (0-0)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - WKU (D)
DEFENSE: Duke (C) - WKU (D+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - WKU (D+)

Analysis: Should be a game we handle with relative ease. WKU isn't that good and while we don't have that much talent, the talent we do have is far superior then the talent WKU has.

Duke 38 - WKU - 10

The run game overcomes a 5 INT game from Thaddeus Lewis, who was only 12 for 31 with no TD and the aforementioned 5 INT. Thankfully Requan Boyette was on point with 26 carries for 170 yards and 3 TD. Sophmore WR Johnny Williams was our only good WR today with 7 catches for 114 yards.

Defensively, MLB Vincent Rey had 6 tackles, 4 TFL and 2 sacks and ROLB Damian Thornton took back a fumble 54 yards for a TD.

About what I expected, sans the horrible QB play from Lewis.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:33 PM

Week 1: Around the NCAA

- Oregon knocks off Boise 45-24.

- Maryland beats Cal 10-3.

- Oklahoma State beats Georgia 27-3.

- Oklahoma rolls BYU 41-16.

- Alabama beats Va. Tech 20-17.

- LSU squeaks by Washington 38-35.

- FSU beats Miami 14-9.

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Emmanuel Sanders (SMU) 14 catches for 285 yards, 5 TD vs FCS

DEFENSE: FS Chris Culliver (S. Carolina) 2 tackles (1 TFL), 4 INT vs NC State

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:34 PM

Week 1 Recruiting Update

We offer schollies to a lot of 2* guys with interest. We just need bodies but that doesn't stop us from going after some big fish early with the hope of reeling them by applying a full court press. We need some elite talent and we hope some smart kid out there loves the idea of a great school and early PT.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Week 2: Duke (1-0) @ Army (0-1)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - Army (D)
DEFENSE: Duke (C) - Army (D)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - Army (D)

Analysis: Another game that should end in an easy Duke victory. Army just doesn't have the talent to keep up with our athletes. Army is coming off a 37-34 OT loss to EMU. If they can't beat EMU I cannot see them beating us.

Duke 31 - Army 28

Yeesh. Lewis was 18-39 for 221 yards with a TD and an INT, but that was about all we could do in the air. Meanwhile Army did a number on our run game, holding us to just over 100 yards, but Boyette would score once and Hollingsworth would punch in 2, including the game winning TD from 3 yards out with just 4 seconds left!

Defensively Vincent Rey had 7 tackles and 3 TFL, and Damian Thornton added 7 tackles of his own and a TFL, but the big problem was Army WR Hunter, who had an astounding 15 catches for 255 yards and 4 TD, including 2 TD in the 4th to momentarily give Army the lead.

We're going to get bombed next week in Kansas vs Todd Reesing.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:48 PM

Week 2: Around the NCAA

- GT beat Clemson 26 - 14.

- Kent State upset Boston College 20-17.

- Notre Dame beat Michigan 20-6.

- Purdue upset Oregon 23-17.

- Ohio State beat USC 35-28.

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Evan Royster (PSU) - 29 carries for 160 yards, 4 TD, 3 receptions for 29 yards and 2 TD's vs Syracuse

DEFNESE: ROLB Bear Woods (Troy) - 14 tackles (4 TFL), sack, INT, FF, FR vs Florida.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 01:55 PM

Week 2 Recruiting Update

We finished handing out schollies to guys on our board and we make a noticeable jump with a lot of kids, most the main three of interest are a 4* MLB, 4* OG and 4* CB. We are top 5 for all three and schedule the MLB and OG for week 4 visits vs Syracuse.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:01 PM

Week 3: Duke (2-0) @ #24 Kansas (2-0)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - Kansas (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Kansas (B-)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - Kansas (B)

Analysis: This should be ugly. Kansas has put 94 total points through two games, and though it isn't vs top talent, they have a great QB - WR combo in Reesing - Briscoe. This is probably going to be very, very ugly unless we can show we can run the ball with authority and control the clock.

Kansas 28 - Duke 17

We actually lead 17-14 at the half, but Reesing would throw two TD's in the second half and the KU defense would shut us down totally to preserve them the 28-17 win.

Thaddeus Lewis improved going 19-37 for 303 yards with 2 TD and 2 INT, his best game of the year by far. Hollingsworth, playing for Boyette who must've been hurt, runs 23 times for 73 yars. Varner and Huffman have huge days catching the ball. Varner had 7 for 115 and a score, while Huffman had 6 for 148.

Defensively, Rey had 10 tackles. Thornton added 8 and a sack, and Hatcher had 6, plus 2 TFL and a sack.

Meanwhile Boyette isn't on the injury report so he musta went down at the beginning of the game with a minor injury.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:05 PM

Week 3: Around the NCAA

- Miami beats GT 14-9.

- Minnesota beats Cal 20-16.

- North Texas shocks Alabama 23-20 in OT.

- Utah handles Oregon 46-21.

- FSU wins a shootout vs BYU 51-46.

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Christian Ponder (FSU) 23/38 for 406 yards, 4 total TD vs BYU

DEFENSE: DE Charls Smith (Idaho) 12 tackles (6 TFL), 3 sacks, FF vs San Diego State.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:09 PM

Week 3 Recruiting Update

Nothing major of note. We set up more visits and we plan hard for our OG and MLB visiting. a 3* CB will also be in town for this game so this is a big one for us.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:16 PM

Week 4: Duke (2-1) vs Syracuse (0-3)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - Syarcuse (C-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Syracuse (C-)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - Syracuse (C-)

Analysis Syracuse has played a tough schedule already, with two ranked teams on it, Minnesota and PSU, plus a 3-0 Northwestern team. We have more talent but they are not a push over. I still think we ought to win but it'll be close.

Duke 30 - Syracuse 27

As I expected, it was a war. We were deadlocked at 27 going into the 4th when we managed to put a nice drive together and drain a lot of clock before Maggio hit a 42 yard FG with 21 seconds left to give us the 30-27 win.

Lewis was 20/39 for 295 yards with 2 TD - 2 INT. Meanwhile our run game scuffled with Boyette getting injured early again. Hollingsworth lead our team with 36 yards on 11 carries. Lewis did chip in a rushing TD though.

Varner had another big game with 6 grabs for 126 yards and a TD, while Huffman also had a TD grab.

Defensively Okpokowuruk had a huge game with 10 tackles, 4 TFL and 2 sacks. Oglesby had 9 tackles, 2 TFL and a sack, Oghobaase had 7 tackles and 1 TFL. A nice effort from the DL.

Oof - bad news checking the injury report after the game. Thaddeus Lewis has a sprained back and will be out for 12 weeks. This is not going to be good at all.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:19 PM

Week 4: Around the NCAA

- South Carolina downs Ole Miss 27-24.

- Clemson beats TCU 31-10.

- Ga. Tech beats NC 27-13.

- Miami knocks off Va. Tech 24-19.

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Michael Coughlin (Boise) 25/35 for 370 yards and 4 TD vs Bowling Green

DEFENSE: LOLB Scott Bryant (FIU) 11 tackles (4 TFL), sack, INT, FF vs Toledo

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:21 PM

Week 4 Recruiting Update

3* CB Ronnie Royal moves us up to #3 after his visit.

Our other visits garner Bs' and we move up some but not near the top 3 for the OG and MLB we are chasing. We still have a chance with them but it's not looking too great.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Around the NCAA: September Review

Top 25

#1 - Florida (4-0)
#2 - Oklahoma (3-0)
#3 - Texas (4-0)
#4 - Ohio State (4-0)
#5 - LSU (4-0)
#6 - Penn State (4-0)
#7 - Oklahoma State (4-0)
#8 - USC (3-1)
#9 - FSU (4-0)
#10 - Georgia (3-1)
#11 - Boise State (3-1)
#12 - Georgia Tech (3-1)
#13 - North Carolina (3-1)
#14 - Utah (4-0)
#15 - Ole Miss (2-1)
#16 - Alabama (3-1)
#17 - Kansas (4-0)
#18 - Iowa (3-1)
#19 - TCU (2-1)
#20 - Minnesota (4-0)
#21 - Miami (2-1)
#22 - Notre Dame (4-0)
#23 - Cincinnati (4-0)
#24 - BYU (3-2)
#25 - Clemson (3-1)

Heisman Match

#1 - QB Tim Tebow (UF)
#2 - QB Colt McCoy (UT)
#3 - QB Sam Bradford (OU)
#4 - QB Daryll Clark (PSU)
#5 - WR Brandon Lafell (LSU)

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 11:51 PM

5 Star Recruiting Windup

- 5* DT John Davis commits to Ohio State
- 5* WR Kevin Matthews commits to Georgia

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 11:56 PM

Week 5: Duke (3-1) vs Va Tech (1-3)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - VT (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - VT (A)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - VT (B+)

Analysis: I don't care that VT is 1-3 and this is at home. We are not going to win this game. VT is not scoring at all but their defense is playing well. We're banged up and just don't have the tools to get it done.

Va Tech 38 - Duke 9

All you need to know is we had 197 yards of total offense. Renfree, our new QB with Lewis out, was 9 of 20 for 69 yards. Hollingsworth had 64 yards on the ground but fumbled twice. With him playing so much since Boyette is banged up, True Frosh Desmond Scott will now be our #2 back.

Our DL did well again, stat wise anyway, but Tyrod Taylor threw for 341 yards and 5 TD so the pressure was not there.

Back to the drawing board I suppose.

DeToxRox

08-14-2009, 11:59 PM

Week 5: Around the NCAA

- Colorado beats WVU 22-15

- Washington beats Notre Dame 37-35

- Georgia beat LSU 30-23

- Oklahoma rolled Miami 51-24

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Rusty Smith (FAU) 24/41 for 391 yards, 5 TD vs Wyoming

DEFENSE: DE Clifton Geather (S. Carolina) 8 tackles (8 TFL), 3 sacks, FF, FR vs FCS SE W

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:07 AM

Week 6: Duke (3-2) @ NC State (4-1)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - NC State (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - NC State (B)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - NC State (B)

Analysis: This is a game I know we can win but we have to play limited turnover ball which is still a problem for us. NC State is 6th in the Nation in rushing, but on D that's our strength. If our DL can make plays and our offense can chew up clock and score when we need it, we'll be okay.

Duke 10 - NC State 0

It was a game that set offense back to the stone ages, as Duke and NC State combined for under 400 yards of total offense, but Duke scored when they needed it to pitch a shutout on the road!

Renfree was 10/29 for 82 yards and Boyette had just 72 yards on 28 carries, but he scored once to make the difference.

Damian Thornton was the team MVP with 12 tackles (7 TFL) and 3 sacks, while Ogohobaase was a menace with 7 tackles (2 TFL).

It was ugly as hell but it was a crucial win!

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:11 AM

Week 6: Around the NCAA

- FSU beat GT 34-17

- Texas A&M upset Oklahoma State 27-20

- Alabama beat Ole Miss 19-17

- Florida beat LSU 20-16

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Sam Bradford (OU) 31/37 for 457 yards, 6 total TD vs Baylor

DEFENSE: MLB Reggie Carter (UCLA) 6 tackles, 2 INT, 2 FF vs Oregon

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:18 AM

Week 7 Around the NCAA

Note: Duke has a bye this week

- Tulsa upset Boise State 27-10

- Oklahoma stomped Texas 41-21

- South Carolina beat Alabama 17-13

- USC beat Notre Dame 31-27

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss) 18/23 for 233 yards, 21 carries for 139 yards, 5 total TD vs UAB

DEFENSE: DT DJ Pirkle (NIU) 12 tackles (8 TFL) 4 sacks, FF vs Toledo

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:36 AM

Week 8: Duke (4-2) vs #24 Maryland (6-1)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - Maryland (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Maryland (B)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - Maryland (B)

Analysis: Maryland is playing well but their biggest win is vs an unranked Clemson team. Their only team vs a ranked team this year was vs #25 Rutgers and they lost 30-6. We can win but it'll take another all around good effort.

Maryland 17 - Duke 16

We had a chance to tie the game late but failed on the 2PC and we couldn't get another chance. A shame as we battled hard but to no avail.

Renfree finally had a good game, with 217 yards and 2 TD while Boyette had a measly 58 yards on 19 carries. We need a better balance but it is what it is right now.

Oghobaase was a monster on D with 13 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack from his DT position. Thornton also added 8 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack as he continues to play well.

That said we lose a tough one and face a must win next week vs UVA if we want any chance of bowling.

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:39 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 8

- Oklahoma rolled #6 Kansas 34-6

- Tennessee downs Alabama 23-20

- North Carolina beats undefeated FSU 37-31 in OT

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Mardy Gilyard (Cinncy) 7 catches for 149 yards, 3 total TD vs UL W

DEFENSE: MLB Quan Sturdivant (NC) 14 tackles (5 TFL) 2 sacks, INT vs FSU

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:48 AM

Week 9: Duke (4-3) @ Virginia (4-3)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - UVA (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - UVA (B)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - UVA (B)

Analysis: UVA is very beatable but we have to work for it. We're playing far better but not doing enough to win, while UVA has lost two in a row. We need to keep running it as UVA struggles vs the run. If we do that I think we win by two scores.

Duke 13 - UVA 12

Two fourth quarter TD's from Renfree give us a huge win vs Virginia and gives us a chance to go bowling with one more win.

Renfree was bad for 3 quarters but nearly flawless in the 4th. He only had 160 yards with 2 TD - 2 INT, but his 2 TD came in the final quarter of play when we needed them most. Our run game was destroyed by a fired up UVA front 7, holding us to just 75 total yards, but when we needed the yards we got them.

The other big story was our D holding UVA to just 4 FG. Oglesby had 10 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack, while Oghobaase was a machine with 8 more tackles (1 TFL) and Thornton had 7 tackles himself.

We're now 5-3 with a tough stretch of games upcoming but all we need is just one win and we should be bowling somewhere.

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 12:52 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 9

- Va Tech beat North Carolina 27-14

- Wake Forest snuck by Miami 17-14 in OT

- South Carolina improved to 8-1 over Tennessee

- Georgia upsets #1 Florida 27-19

- Oklahoma State dropped Texas 34-31

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: RB Anthony Allen (GT) had 37 carries for 116 yards and 6 catches for 65 yards and 3 TD vs Vanderbilt

DEFENSE: ROLB Blaze Soares (Hawaii) had 19 tackles (4 TFL), sack, 2 INT, 2 FF, FR vs Nevada

ntndeacon

08-15-2009, 02:43 PM

Oh Here's To Wake Forest!
A Glass of the Finest
Red Ruddy Rhenish filled up to the Brim
Our hearts they are many
Unrivalled by any
With hearts o'erflowing
we will sing a hymn
Rah! Rah! Wake Forest Rah!
Old Alma Mater Sons are we (Go Deacs!)
We'll Herald the Story
And Die for the Glory
Old Gold and Black forever Waving high!

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 05:42 PM

Around the NCAA: October Edition

Top 25

#1 Oklahoma (8-0)
#2 Ohio State (9-0)
#3 Penn State (9-0)
#4 Cincinnati (8-0)
#5 Utah (8-0)
#6 USC (7-1)
#7 Florida (7-1)
#8 Georgia (6-2)
#9 FSU (7-1)
#10 Oklahoma State (7-1)
#11 South Carolina (8-1)
#12 BYU (6-2)
#13 Texas (6-2)
#14 Ole Miss (6-2)
#15 North Carolina (5-3)
#16 Boise State (5-2)
#17 Maryland (7-1)
#18 Kansas (6-2)
#19 Rutgers (7-1)
#20 Va. Tech (4-4)
#21 Ga. Tech (6-3)
#22 Wisconsin (6-2)
#23 Alabama (5-3)
#24 Purdue (6-3)
#25 Miami (5-3)

Heisman Watch

#1 QB Daryll Clark (PSU)
#2 QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
#3 WR Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati)
#4 QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
#5 QB Colt McCoy (Texas)

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 05:46 PM

5* Recruiting Wrap Up

5* FB JT Maddox committed to Florida State

5* MLB Rodney Johnson committed to Penn State

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 05:50 PM

Week 10: Duke (5-3) @ #15 North Carolin (5-3)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - NC (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - NC (A)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - NC (B+)

Analysis: This won't be pretty. NC has a balanced offense that has done some damage to good teams, and their D is top 25 in every major defensive category. We just have to grin and bear it today.

NC 24 - Duke 20

Oof, our string of close losses continues as we give up a 4th quarter TD to NC to give them the lead and our offense just couldn't get it done. We held the lead the entire game, scoring 20 first half point, but NC's defense adjusted and shut us down totally in the second half.

Renfree had 215 yards with a TD and 2 INT. He wasn't very good but he did what he could vs a stingy defense. Boyette ran 18 times for 38 yards but did score both TD's, one through the air.

Our D battled but it wasn't enough. Okpokowuruk was our best player with 5 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack.

We played hard vs our rival but we come up short.

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 05:54 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 10

Penn State beats Ohio State 26-13

Virginia beat Miami 37-17

New Mexico upset Utah 23-21

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Emmanuel Sanders (SMU) 16 catches for 314 yards, 2 TD vs Rice

DEFENSE: LOLB Josh Thomas (ULM) 7 tackles (2 TFL), sack, INT, FF, FR vs North Texas

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Week 11: Duke (5-4) vs ##21 Georgia Tech (7-3)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - GT (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - GT (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - GT (B+)

Analysis: GT has struggled but they can play. They're #1 in rush offense and #5 in turnover differential. Our D's strength is stuffing the run but we don't cause turnovers and we ourselves turn it over often. We're playing better but this won't be our elusive 6th win.

GT 52 - Duke 0

Yeesh. Renfree was 5-26 for 35 yards and 2 INT which sums up our offense on the day totally. Boyette had 51 yards on 16 carries, but it didn't matter as this was over by the end of the first quarter.

Damian Thornton lead our D with 10 tackles (2 TFL) but that was about it. Just a horrible, ugly, embarrassing performance.

DeToxRox

08-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Week 11: Around the NCAA

- West Virginia knocks off Cinncy 27-13

- Florida smashes South Carolina 41-14

- Tennessee upends Ole Miss 14-9

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: Tim Tebow (UF) 24-34 for 257 yards, 15 carries for 47 yards, 4 total TD vs South Carolina

DEFENSE: MLB Jerrell Wedge (Miami of Ohio) 14 tackles (5 TFL) 2 sacks, INT, FF, FR vs Bowling Green

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 11:41 AM

Week 12: Duke (5-5) @ Miami (5-5)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - Miami (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Miami (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - Miami (B+)

Analysis: Much like in real life, Miami is loaded with talent but can't seem to do much with it. Their offense is ranked in 74th or lower in every major category but their total D is 12th in the Nation. I think we can play with them but I don't see much for us offensively to think we can win.

Miami 37 - Duke 23

Renfree had 280 yards and a 72 yard TD pass, but Jacory Harris had 321 yards and 4 TD for the Canes who rolled us over, despite a close score. Boyette had 69 yards but was nothing special, and that was about it for our offense.

On defense Oghobaase was great with 10 tackles (2 TFL) and the freshman John Drew had his best game ever with 7 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks.

That said, we go into a rivalry game vs Wake next week with a potential bowl birth on the line. Talk about a big one.

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 11:45 AM

Week 12: Around the NCAA

- Penn State finishes 12-0 after a 39-21 win over Michigan State

- LSU beats Ole Miss 30-23

- Oklahoma improves to 11-0 beating Texas Tech 58-6

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Max Hall (BYU) 30/53 for 415 yards, 12 carries for 43 yards, 7 total TD vs Air Force

DEFENSE: OLB Daylon McCoy (ULL) 14 tackles (3 TFL), sack, 2 INT vs ULM

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 11:56 AM

Week 13: Duke (5-6) vs #23 Wake Forest (7-4)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - WF (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - WF (B)
OVERLAL: Duke (C) - WF (B)

Analysis: It's hard to say how a rivalry game will shake out. WF is the better team but it's not as night and day as it was vs Miami and Georgia Tech our last two games. At home, on Senior Day, I think we pull it out.

Duke 24 - Wake Forest 20

It took a 10 point fourth quarter, but lead on the back of Renfree who had his best game of his career, we dispatch of Wake 24-20 and now wait to see if just maybe we make a bowl game.

Renfree wasn't flashy, just good, going 16/21 for 145 yards with 3 TD and 1 INT. He moved the chains when they needed moving, and Boyette added 98 yards on the ground to give us the tough yards when we needed them.

On D Oghobaase's last game as a Blue Devil was sensational, with 7 tackles (3 TFL), a sack and a FF. Vincent Rey also had 8 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack for us.

Now with the season complete we sit back and see what the future holds.

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 11:59 AM

Week 13: Around the NCAA

- Cinncy improves to 10-1 beating Illinois 17-6

- Georgia Tech beats Georgia 29-24

- Oklahoma finishes the regular season 12-0 with a 37-32 win over Oklahoma State

- Florida smashes Florida State 30-0

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Stephen Williams (Toledo) 10 catches for 152 yards, 4 total TD vs Bowling Green

DEFENSE: LOLB David McDowell (Troy) 11 tackles (3 TFL), Sack, INT, 2 FF vs Louisiana-Lafayette

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 12:07 PM

Week 14: Around the NCAA

- Navy beats Army 22-6

- Cinncy finishes 12-1 and wins the Big East 24-20 over Pitt

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: RB Darriet Perry (FIU) 32 carries for 122 yards, 3 TD vs Florida Atlantic

DEFENSE: MLB Anthony Leonard (WVU) 13 tackles (2 TFL), Sack, INT, FR vs Rutgers

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 12:18 PM

Around the NCAA: End of the Regular Season Edition

Here is all the news heading into the conference title games!

BCS Top 10

#1 Oklahoma (12-0) - 1.000
#2 Penn State (12-0) - 0.994
#3 Florida (11-1) - 0.986
#4 USC (11-1) - 0.986
#5 Ohio State (11-1) 0.978
#6 BYU (10-2) 0.972
#7 Texas (10-2) 0.967
#8 Georgia Tech (9-3) 0.958
#9 Oklahoma State (10-2) 0.950
#10 Cincinnati (11-1) 0.948

Heisman Watch

#1 QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
#2 QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
#3 QB Colt McCoy (Texas)
#4 QB Daryll Clark (Penn State)
#5 WR AJ Green (Georgia

Award Finalists

Maxwell

QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
QB Daryll Clark (Penn State)

Bednarik

ROLB Blaze Soares (Hawaii)
LOLB Navorro Bowman (Penn State)
FS Chris Culliver (South Carolina)

O'Brien

QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
QB Daryll Clark (Penn State)

Walker

RB Boom Herron (Ohio State)
RB Evan Royster (Penn State)
RB Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State)

Best WR

WR Emmanuel Sanders (SMU)
WR AJ Green (Georgia)
WR Derek Moye (Penn State)

Mackey

TE Tommy Gallardo (Boise)
TE Mickey Shuler (Penn State)
TE Garrett Graham (Wisconsin)

Best OL

RT Dennsi Landlolt (Penn State)
RT Sam Griffin (Cincinnati)
RT Brady Bond (Oklahoma State)

Rimington

C Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State)
C Phil Costa (Maryland)

Lombardi

DE Clifton Geathers (South Carolina)
DE Marcus Tillman (Ole Miss)
DE Brandon Graham (Michigan)

Best LB

ROLB Blaze Soares (Hawaii)
LOLB Navorro Bowman (Penn State)
ROLB Eric Norwood (South Carolina)

Thorpe

FS Chris Culliver (South Carolina)
SS Josh Pinkard (USC)
SS PJ Mahone (Bowling Green)

Groza

K Robert Randolph (Virginia)
K Wes Byrum (Auburn)
K Josh Cherry (Kansas State)

Best P

P Spencer Lanning (South Carolina)
P Zoltan Mesko (Michigan)
P Chandler Anderson (Georgia Tech)

Best Returner

WR Phillip Pierre Louis (Auburn)
WR Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati)
WR Brandon Banks (Kansas State)

Conference Title Games

ACC Championship Game
#9 Georgia Tech vs #18 Maryland

SEC Championship Game
#17 LSU vs #12 Georgia

Conference UCA Championship Game
ECU vs #21 Houston

Big 12 Championship Game
Iowa State vs #1 Oklahoma

MAC Championship Game
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois

DeToxRox

08-16-2009, 12:20 PM

Around the NCAA: Conference Title Game Results

- Maryland beat Georgia Tech 24-10 to win the ACC Title

- LSU beat Georgia 28-7 to win the SEC Title

- Houston beat ECU 31-6 to win the C-USA Title

- Iowa State pulls off the biggest upset in conference title game history 21-17 to win the Big 12 Title

- Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 19-13 in OT to win the MAC Title

chesapeake

08-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Wake Forest is our rivalry game?!! Are you kidding me?

6 wins with a team that probably hasn't won 6 games total in the last 10 years is all well and good, but you lost to UNC. We alumni want you fired!

Speaking of UNC, I got home Friday night to find out that my 3 yo daughter has named her stuffed cat "Carolina." Dad is not happy.

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:24 AM

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:27 AM

Dukes Goes Bowling!

The Duke Blue Devils football program ended their bowl drought today when it was announced they will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Emerald Bowl. It is a significant step in the right direction for Duke coach David Cutcliffes program. Now all they need is to win the game and take a small step and make it a big one.

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:39 AM

Around the NCAA: BCS & Award Blowout

BCS Games

BCS Title Game
#1 Penn State (12-0) vs #2 Florida (11-1)

Rose Bowl
#4 Ohio State vs #3 USC

Sugar Bowl
#13 LSU vs #6 Texas

Orange Bowl
#14 Maryland vs #5 BYU

Fiesta Bowl
#20 Iowa State vs #9 Cincinnati

Award Winners

Heisman - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
Maxwell - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
Bednariek - ROLB Blaze Soares (Hawaii)
O'Brien - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
Walker - RB Boom Herron (Ohio State)
Best WR - WR Emmanuel Sanders (SMU)
Mackey - TE Tommy Gallardo (Boise)
Best OL - RT Dennis Landlolt (Penn State)
Rimington - C Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Lombardi - DE Clifton Geathers (South Carolina)
Best LB- ROLB Blaze Soares (Hawaii)
Thorpe - FS Chris Culliver (South Carolina)
Groza - K Robert Randolph (Virginia)
Best P - P Spencer Lanning (South Carolina)
Best Ret - P Spencer Lanning (South Carolina)

First Team All Americans

QB: Sam Bradford (OU)
HB: Evan Royster (PSU)
HB: Boom Herron (OSU)
WR: AJ Green (Georgia)
WR: Emmanuel Sanders (SMU)
TE: Tommy Gallardo (Boise)
LT: Trent Williams (OU)
LG: Lou Elidas (PSU)
C: Michael Brewster (OSU)
RG: Joseph Gilbert (GT)
RT: Dennis Landolt (PSU)

DE: CJ Wilson (ECU)
DE: Clifton Geathers (South Carolina)
DT: Tim Davis (UAB)
DT: Shane Jarka (Ok. State)
OLB: Navaorro Bowman (PSU)
MLB: Tobe Nwigwe (North Texas)
OLB: Blaze Soares (Hawaii)
CB: Niles Brinkley (Wisconsin)
CB: Jerrard Tarrant (GT)
FS: Chris Culliver (South Carolina)
SS: Josh Pinkard (USC)

K: Robert Randolph (UVA)
P: Brad Elkin (Boise)
Ret: Phillip Pierre Louis (AUB)

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:44 AM

Emerald Bowl: Duke (6-6) vs Arizona State (7-5)

Preview

OFFENSE: Duke (C) - ASU (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - ASU (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C) - ASU (B)

Analysis: ASU is a good team who's deal makes plays, but they're beatable. We haven't done much with the ball in our ends but our D has played well outside of a few big games against us. I think ASU wins but I don't think it's a blowout.

ASU 24- Duke 16

ASU thrives on a 21 point fourth quarter, including the game winning TD with 4 seconds left, from 23 yards out, to give us a gut wrenching loss at the Emerald Bowl.

Thaddeus Lewis, playing his final game after being 100% finally, was 20/36 for 142 yards with a TD. Not a bad effort to end on but not good enough. Boyette had 88 yards on 27 carries to end his career, which again, was okay but not good enough.

On D Vincent Rey was a monster with 11 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack, while Oghobaase's final game saw him have 5 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack. The D played hard but was worn down as ASU had the ball nearly 40 minutes.

A tough way to end but the building blocks are slowly being put in place.

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:48 AM

Around the NCAA: Season Review

- OSU beat USC 15-7 to win the Rose Bowl

- Texas beat LSU 43-29 to win the Sugar Bowl

- Iowa State beat Cincinnati 38-31 to win the Fiesta Bowl

- Maryland beat BYU 28-14 to win the Orange Bowl

- Florida beat Penn State 38-31 to win the BCS Championship

Final Top 10

#1 - Florida (12-1)
#2 - Ohio State (12-1)
#3 - Penn State (12-1)
#4 - Texas (11-2)
#5 - Oklahoma (13-1)
#6 - USC (11-2)
#7 - Oklahoma State (11-2)
#8 - Boise State (11-2)
#9 - Wisconsin (11-2)
#10 - Clemson (10-3)

DeToxRox

08-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Around the NCAA: Notable Early Entrees
Note: I am not sure if some of these guys end up being convinced to stay so be advised!

- USC HB Joe McKnight
- PSU C Stefan Wisniewski
- PSU OLB Navorro Bowman
- PSU HB Evan Royster
- Ok. State WR Dez Bryant
- Ok. State HB Kendall Hunter
- OU QB Sam Bradford
- OU HB DeMarco Murray
- NC MLB Quan Sturdivant

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Duke Players Leaving

- We lose a freshman to transfer, his name totally escapes me as he wasn't that good. No big deal.

- Duke wants to congratulate DT Vince Oghobaase who was a 2nd round pick of the Green Bay Packers!

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 03:35 PM

Duke Recruiting

Duke is pleased to announce the signing of the following 14 players:

4* QB Ryan Sanders
4* OG Mike Lee
2* HB Charles Green
2* WR Micah Galloway
2* WR Lance Bentley
2* OG EJ Hall
2* OT Jeff Pleasant
2* TE Adam Phillips
2* SS Tommy McIntyre
2* QB Tyler Hunt
2* CB Gary Gibbons
2* P Keon Johnson
2* ATH Steven Sullivan

This was not a pretty class as I got carried away trying to chase some 3 and 4 stars I had a decent chance with but ended up failing out on at the expense of 2* guys at positions of need. Chalk it up to live and learn. Still, getting the 4* QB and OG was huge.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 03:40 PM

Position Changes

- ATH Steven Sullivan is moved to HB (70 OV)

- LG EJ Hall is moves to C (72 OV)

- RT Jeff Pleasant is moved to RG (72 OV)

- SS Matt Daniels is moved to FS (70 OV)

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:07 PM

2010 Duke Blue Devils
Prestige: *** (+1 from 2009)
Rivals: North Carolina, Wake Forest

2010Schedule

Week 1: Ball State
Week 2: Virginia
Week 3: @ ECU
Week 4: Army
Week 5: Boston College
Week 6: Miami
Week 7: @ Georgia Tech
Week 8: @ #22 Virginia Tech
Week 9: @ Wake Forest
Week 10: @ #17 Maryland
Week 11: Open
Week 12: #14 North Carolina
Week 13: Open
Week 14: Northern Illinois

Well, the good news is I think we might just start off 5-0. The bad news is after that it's a grind, especially with that slew of road games. That said, we should still end up a bowl contender or else this season is bust.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:10 PM

2010 Preseason Top 25

#1 Florida
#2 Oklahoma
#3 Texas
#4 Penn State
#5 USC
#6 Ohio State
#7 Oklahoma State
#8 Clemson
#9 Ole Miss
#10 Cincinnati
#11 Iowa
#12 Tennessee
#13 Wisconsin
#14 North Carolina
#15 Florida State
#16 Notre Dame
#17 Maryland
#18 LSU
#19 Alabama
#20 Boise State
#21 Utah
#22 Virginia Tech
#23 Georgia
#24 West Virginia
#25 South Carolina

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:11 PM

2010 Preseason Heisman Hype

#1 WR AJ Green (Georgia)
#2 RB Boom Herron (Ohio State)
#3 QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss)
#4 WR David Gilreath (Wisconsin)
#5 WR Derek Moye (Penn State)

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:15 PM

2010 Preseason All Americans

First Team

QB Chandler Harnish (NIU)
RB Noel Devine (WVU)
RB Boom Herron (OSU)
WR Patrick Edwards (HOU)
WR AJ Green (UGA)
TE Josh DeLuc (EMU)
OT Sam Griffin (CIN)
OG Joe Gilbert (GT)
C Michael Brewster (OSU)
OG Jaymes Brooks (VT)
OT Cameron Kaufhold (BAY)

DE Ricky Elmore (ARZ)
DT Marvin Austin (NC)
DT Tim Davis (UAB)
DE Conrad Obi (CU)
OLB Imani Chatman (BUF)
MLB Brian Duncan (TTU)
OLB Colin McCarthy (MIA)
CB Casey Hayward (VAN)
CB Jerrard Tarrant (GT)
FS Chris Culliver (SCAR)
SS Glenn Love (UCLA)

K Robert Randolph (UVA)
P Brad Elkin (BOISE)
RET Jordan Polk (UW)

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:18 PM

2010 Top Players
This list will detail the top rated players each year

HB Noel Devine (WVU) - 99 OV
RE Jason Worilds (VT) - 99 OV
C Kris O'Dowd (USC) - 99 OV
SS Eric Berry (TEN) - 99 OV
OLB Travis Lewis (OU) - 99 OV
DT Gerald McCoy (OU) - 99 OV
WR Ryan Broyles (OU) - 99 OV
DT Marvin Austin (NC) - 99 OV
WR Arrelious Benn (ILL) - 99 OV
FB Jon Dwyer (GT) - 99 OV
OLB Rennie Curran (UGA) - 99 OV
LT Trinton Sturdivant (UGA) - 99 OV
OC Maurkice Pouncey (UF) - 99 OV
LE Carlos Dunlap (UF) - 99 OV
HB Javid Best (CAL) - 99 OV
WR Julio Jones (ALB) - 99 OV
MLB Rolondo McClain (ALB) - 99 OV

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Russell Athletic Top 10 Recruits

1. MLB Lawerence Reed (5'11", 239)
Greenwood, MS

2. MLB Jason Dixon (6", 207)
Grenada, MS

3. TE Roderick Shelton (6'4", 247)
Harlingen, TX

4. CB Thomas Tanner (5'10", 183)
Adamsville, AL

5. OG Mike Hester (6'1", 305)
Moreno Valley, CA

6. QB Thomas Brown (6", 214)
Massillon, OH

7. HB Joseph Osborn (6'1", 200)
Fenton, MI

8. OG Kevin Estes (6'1", 294)
Asheville, NC

9. TE Oscar Jones (6'6", 219)
Clear Lakes, IA

10. OT Kevin Fields (6'8", 313)
Coatsville, PA

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 04:47 PM

2010 Duke Depth Chart

QB

1. Rs So Sean Renfree (84)
2. Rs Fr Sean Schroder (80)
3. Rs Fr Mike Cappeto (72)
4. Jr Tyler Hunt (68)

Red Shirt: Ryan Sanders (79)

RB

1. So Desmond Scott (80)
2. Jr Jay Hollingsworth (82)
3. Rs So Patrick Kurunwune (80)
4. Fr Steven Sullivan (70)

Red Shirt: Fr Charles Green (74)

FB

1. Jr Garrett Utt (69)
2. Fr Jeff Guerrero (47)

WR

1. Jr Johnny Williams (86)
2. Jr Donovan Warren (83)
3. Sr Austin Kelly (82)
4. Rs Sr Sheldon Bell (81)
5. Rs Jr Josh Trezvant (81)
6. Rs Fr Conner Vernon (79)
7. Rs Fr Tyree Watkins (78)
8. Rs Fr Corey Gattis (76)

Red Shirt: Fr WR Micah Galloway (73)
Red Shirt: Fr WR Lance Bentley (70)

TE

1. Rs Sr Brett Huffman (77)
2. Rs Sr Brandon King (76)
3. Rs Fr Ryan Hall (73)

LT

1. Rs Jr Kyle Hill (83)
2. Rs Jr Chris Shannon (81)

LG

1. Fr Mike Lee (80)
2. Rs Sr Robert Drum (78)
3. Rs Sr Brandon Harper (71)

C

1. Sr Bryan Morgan (82)
2. Rs Sr JeffreyCowart (77)

Red Shirt: Fr E.J. Hall (72)

RG

1. Rs So Jackson Anderson (74)
2. Rs So Brian Moore (71)

Red Shirt: Fr Jeff Pleasant (72)

RT

1. Rs Sr Pontus Hondeson (80)
2. Rs Sr Mitchell Lederman (76)
3. Rs Fr Dave Harding (72)

LE

1. Rs Sr Patrick Egboh (79)
2. Rs Sr Jeremy Ringfield (69)

RE

1. Rs Sr Wesley Oglesby (77)
2. Rs Fr Justin Foxx (76)
3. Rs Jr Eriks Reks (68)

DT

1. So John Drew (84)
2. Rs Jr Charlie Hatcher (77)
3. Rs So Curtis Hazleton (63)
4. Fr DeMarcus Bennett (51)

LOLB

1. Rs Sr Abraham Kromah (79)
2. Rs Sr Andrew Holoman (74)

MLB

1. So Austin Gamble (74)
2. Rs Jr Adam Banks (68)
3. Fr Fred Slaughter (59)

ROLB

1. Sr Damian Thornton (76)
2. Rs Fr August Campbell (69)
3. Rs Jr Michael Tooley (66)

CB

1. Jr Lee Butler (77)
2. Rs Sr Chris Rwabukamba (76)
3. Rs Fr Zach Greene (74)
4. Rs Jr Colin Jones (74)
5. Rs Fr Taylor Sowell (74)
6. Rs So Randez James (72)

Red Shirt: Jr Gary Gibbons (73)

FS

1. Jr Matt Daniels (74)
2. Jr Jeffrey Faris (67)

SS

1. Fr Tommy McIntyre (71)
2. Rs So Jordon Byas (69)

K

1. Sr Nick Maggio

P

1. Rs Sr Kevin Jones (89)

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:00 PM

Week 1: Duke (0-0) vs Ball State (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - BSU (C)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - BSU (C)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - BSU (C)

Duke 31 - Ball State 24

It was a wild game to open the 2010 campaign, but the Blue Devils prevail thanks to a TD pass from Renfree to Varner from 3 yards out with 2:13 left in the game.

Renfree himself had a very up and down day, competing 21 of 41 attempts for 191 yards with 4 TD and 4 INT. The highs were high but the lows were low, as has been his MO in the games he has started for us.

Desmond Scott added 59 yards on 23 carries but was nothing but average for the most part.

Varner and Huffman each had 2 TD grabs apiece which made Renfree's day easier to handle. Both these guys can play, with Huffman proving to be one of the more productive TE's in the ACC.

On defense the MVP was Oglesby who had 7 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack, while Kromah added 9 tackles with a TFL.

The only bad news was Rs SR CB Chris Rwabukamba will be lost for 8 weeks with a forearm fracture.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 1

- NC State blanked Cincinnati 23-0

- USC throttles Hawaii 42-15 on the Mainland

- Boise State beats Oregon State 31-21

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Matt Barkley (USC) 19/45 for 303 yards, 5 total TD vs Hawaii

DEFENSE: LOLB Doug Hogue (Syracuse) 13 tackles (5 TFL) 2 sacks, FF, FR vs Boston College

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:12 PM

Week 2: Duke (1-0) vs Virginia (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - UVA (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - UVA (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - UVA (B)

Duke 25 - Virginia 7

Renfree once again was up and down, going 14 for 34 for 135 yards with 2 TD and 2 INT but the defense picked him up holding Virginia to just 285 yards of total offense.

Both Varner and Williams had TD grabs, and Huffman added 5 grabs for 47 yards to keep the chains moving.

On defense, Gamble had 10 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack, while Egboh had 7 tackles (4 TFL), 2 sacks and Byas and Greene both picked off passes.

We lose LT Chris Shannon got 5 weeks with a Dislocated Elbow, which is another big blow to our depth but we just have to persevere.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:16 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 2

- UCF upsets NC State 31-16

- Kansas State downs Georgia Tech 31-24

- Notre Dame thumps Michigan 44-14

- Georgia beats South Carolina 27-24

- Florida State thumps Oklahoma 38-13

- Ohio State beats Miami 30-17

- Alabama kills Penn State 31-3

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss) 27/35 for 468 yards, 5 TD vs Tulane

DEFENSE: MLB Earl Patin (Baylor) 15 tackles (7 TFL), 3 sacks, INT

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:26 PM

Week 3: Duke (2-0) @ East Carolina (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - ECU (C)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - ECU (B-)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - ECU (C+)

Duke 24 - ECU 10

Renfree continues to be up and down, though a lot more up today, as he was 13/26 for 130 yards with 2 TD, both of which went to Varner.

Hollingsworth, put in to start as Scott has not produced, had just 59 yards on 26 carries, once again showing our offense has a lot of work to do.

Varner was great with 4 grabs for 72 yards and 2 TD. He has proven to be Renfree's best option in the pass game.

On D, Kromah, Egboh and Byas all had sacks, while Gamble had a 42 yard INT return for a TD. So far through the first 3 games our D has proven to be very solid despite the loss of some great players last year.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 3

- Alabama beat Sourth Carolina 31-24

- West Virginia knocks off LSU 28-25

- Georgia Tech knocks off Virginia Tech 20-13

- Texas squeaks by UCLA 25-24

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) 27/41 for 448 yards, 9 carries for 96 yards, 6 total TD vs Arizona

DEFENSE: RE Kentrell Lockett (Ole Miss) 12 tackles (8 TFL), 4 Sacks, FF vs Vanderbilt

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Week 4: Duke (3-0) vs Army (0-3)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - Army (D+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Army (C-)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - Army (D+)

Duke 14 - Army 10

Renfree once again didn't pile up huge stats, but he was 12/21 for 122 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT, and once again, Varner was recipient of one of his tosses.

Hollingsworth was solid today with 105 yards on 25 carries, giving us our first 100 yard rusher in a long time considering how badly we ran the ball last season.

Varner had 4 grabs for 45 yards and a score.

Egboh had 9 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack while our true frosh SS McIntyre had 8 tackles (1 TFL). Our D did played great but our offense has to pick it up or else it'll be a long season once we hit the meat of our ACC schedule.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 4

- Georgia Tech throttled Miami 48-7

- Wake Forest bested Maryland 24-17

- North Carolina beat NC State 37-30

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Rell Lewis (Kansas) 17 carries for 81 yards, 3 catches for 95 yards, 4 total TD vs New Mexico State

DEFENSE: LOLB Kent Walker (Kent State) 4 tackles, 3 INT, FF vs Ohio

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:31 PM

Week 5: Duke (4-0) vs Boston College (2-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - BC (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - BC (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - BC (B)

Duke 10 - Boston College 7

Our Defense continues to play outstanding, and despite 99 yards in the air from Renfree, he does throw a TD pass and doesn't turn it over, managing the game well enough for us to win.

Hollingsworth was the story today with 40 carries for 138 yards and a TD reception. He did everything he could to keep us in the game and we won because of it. Meanwhile Varner had 3 grabs for 58 yards but no scores for the first time all season. The kid can play though.

On D, Kromah had 8 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack, while John Drew, the anchor of our DL, had 5 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack himself.

We managed to clear the first 5 games unscathed but expect a drop to reality next week vs an absurdly good Miami team.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:34 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 5

- Clemson beat Wake Forest 24-10

- Arkansas upends Goergia 27-22

- Cal upsets USC 13-6

- Indiana upsets Ohio State 33-29

- Florida beats Alabama 20-10

- Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 23-14

- Florida State throttles North Carolina 42-19

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss) 23/31 for 315 yards, 5 total TD vs FS West

DEFENSE: ROLB Doug Scott (WMU) 10 tackles (5 TFL), 2 sacks, 3 FF, FR vs Buffalo

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:44 PM

Week 6: Duke (5-0) vs Miami (2-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - Miami (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Miami (A)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - Miami (A)

Miami 30 - Duke 6

Renfree was held to just 104 yards on 13/21 passing with an INT, which obviously was okay vs bad teams but vs a talented team like Miami it just does not fly.

Hollingsworth was bottled up to 46 yards on 24 carries, ending his run of good play. Again, not a shock considering we had no pass game to fall back on and they filled the box.

Varner was held to just 4 grabs for 32 yards.

On D, DT John Drew was a stud, with 8 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks, but outside of him we couldn't get to the QB and were just manhandled at the line.

This is a back to the drawing board day.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 06:47 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 6

- Rutgers handles West Virginia 31-13

- Kansas State improves to 5-0 after beating Oklahoma State 14-13

- Florida State rolls Wake Forest 35-6

- Oklahoma handles Texas 27-6

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Jimmy Claussen (ND) 33/41 for 469 yards, 5 total TD vs Middle Tennessee State

DEFENSE: ROLB Javon McKinnon (Arkansas State) 9 tackles (2 TFL), Sack, 3 FF, FR vs Louisiana-Monroe

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:01 PM

Week 7: Duke (5-1) @ #22 Georgia Tech (4-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - GT (A)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - GT (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - GT (A)

GT 43 - Duke 14

Who didn't see this coming?

Renfree was 9/25 for 148 yards, 1 TD - 1 IT. Just a bleh performance, though GT has quite a studly defense.

Hollingsworth was actually quite electric today with 11 carries for 110 yards, though 77 of those yards were on a TD run, but we couldn't afford to run anyway seeing as how it was 28-7 at the half.

Varner was solid again with 3 grabs for 78 yards but we have to find a way to get him the ball more then 3 times a game.

On D, Gamble had 12 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack. Oglesby had 8 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack and John Drew had 6 tackles with 1 TFL.

The gauntlet continues with a game vs Va Tech next. Oh happy day.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 7

- Ole Miss knocks off Alabama 29-21

- Oregon improves to 6-0 beating Cal 41-14

- Ohio State beats Wisconsin 24-21

- Iowa moves to 6-0 beating Penn State 31-24

- Miami knocks off Florida 20-14

- North Carolina smacks Virginia Tech 31-13

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB David Graves (Hawaii) 27/40 for 461 yards, 6 TD vs New Mexico State

DEFENSE: CB Deante Purvis (UNLV) 3 tackles, 2 INT, FF, FR vs Air Force

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:12 PM

Around the NCAA: Mid Year Report

Top 25

#1 Ole Miss (5-0)
#2 Iowa (6-0)
#3 Notre Dame (7-0)
#4 Auburn (6-0)
#5 Oklahoma (5-1)
#6 Boise State (6-0)
#7 Oregon (6-0)
#8 Nebraska (6-0)
#9 Florida (5-1)
#10 USC (5-1)
#11 Ohio State (6-1)
#12 Florida State (5-1)
#13 Penn State (3-2)
#14 Rutgers (6-0)
#15 Kansas State (5-1)
#16 LSU (6-1)
#17 Wisconsin (4-2)
#18 Texas (5-2)
#19 Georgia Tech (5-1)
#20 Miami (4-2)
#21 Cal (6-1)
#22 Alabama (4-2)
#23 North Carolina (3-2)
#24 Clemson (4-2)
#25 Texas A&M (6-0)

Heisman Watch

1. QB Jimmy Claussen (ND) 2032 yards, 20 TD
2. QB Jordan Jefferson (LSU) 1894 yards, 21 TD
3. QB Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) 1743 yards, 15 TD
4. WR Austin Pettis (Boise) 46 catches, 707 yards, 7 TD
5. WR Detron Lewis (Texas Tech) 79 catches, 867 yards, 9 TD

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:21 PM

Week 8: Duke (5-2) @ Virginia Tech (5-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - VT (A-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - VT (A)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - VT (A)

VT 41 - Duke 10

Still not close to ready to play vs the big boys.

Here is a sick stat: Renfree was 3 for 22. Yes .. THREE COMPLETIONS! Thankfully he had no INT or else this could've been even worse.

Hollingsworth managed 51 yards on 20 carries, but with Renfree unable to throw even a little bit we were pretty much F'd.

Of the 3 completed passes, Varner had 2 for 27. Go figure, right?

On Defense Gamble had 9 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack, Drew had 6 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack and Thornton had 5 tackles (1 TFL) and an INT.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 8

- USC kills Oregon State 63-17

- Colorado improves to 6-1 with a big win over Oklahoma, 45-17

- Nebraska is 7-0 after beating Texas 28-14

- Auburn is 7-0 after beating LSU 31-19

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) 27/40 for 441 yards, 5 TD vs Indiana

DEFENSE: LOLB Greg Williams (Pitt) 10 tackles (TFL), 2 INT, FF, FR vs Syracuse

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:34 PM

Week 9: Duke (5-3) vs Wake Forest (4-3)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - WF (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - WF (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - WF (B)

Duke 17 - Wake Forst 14 (OT)

We become bowl eliglbe thanks to 176 yards on 34 carries from Hollingsworth, as he would punch it in for both of our TD's, and thanks to an INT in OT and a FG, we beat one of our rivals in the Demon Deacons.

Varner was a big threat again with 3 grabs for 56 yards, helping setting up Hollingsworth's huge day.

Our D managed 6 sacks, with 2 from Thornton, and one each from Oglesby, Drew, Gamble and Foxx. Oglesby had 9 tackles and 2 TFL as well, and Thornton also had 8 tackles and 5 TFL.

Just an all around amazing effort.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 9

- Maryland beats FSU 21-9

- Boise is 8-0 beating Nevada 38-31

- Auburn beats Ole Miss 31-15 to become the new #1 in the Nation

- Baylor hands Texas A&M their first loss, 34-14

- Michigan upsets Iowa 17-6

- Penn State downs Ohio State 32-23

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Chandler Harnish (NIU) 24/50 for 313 yards, 22 carries for 112 yards, 5 total TD vs Ball State

DFENSE: DE Ugo Chinasa (Ok. State) 14 tackles (6 TFL) 3 sacks, FF, FR vs Nebraska

duff88

08-19-2009, 07:44 PM

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:51 PM

Week 10: Duke (6-3) @ #23 Maryland (5-3)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - Maryland (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - Maryland (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - Maryland (B+)

Maryland 33 - Duke 6

We suck tonight vs Maryland. Under 200 yards of offense and just nothing at all worth even mentioning. Just fucking pathetic.

DeToxRox

08-19-2009, 07:54 PM

Week 10: Around the NCAA

- Nebraska is now 9-0 after beating Missouri 43-24

- Penn State gives Oregon their first loss 38-20

- Oklahoma beats Texas A&M 48-33

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Jimmy Young (TCU) 12 catches for 158 yards, 4 total TD vs Colorado State

DEFENSE: LOLB Bront Bird (Texas Tech) 16 tackles (2 TFL), Sack, 3 INT vs Baylor

chesapeake

08-20-2009, 10:08 AM

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 06:54 PM

If you can beat Carolina, the season will have been a success.

It would appear that you have a number of positions that will be vacant -- C, OLB, DE and your kickers -- with no one to step in next season. You've got your work cut out for you.

Yep. It's been hard trying to get an OLB to come here which is discouraging. We need to keep bringing in big talent to compete with the FSU's and Miami's of the world.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:02 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 11
Duke had a bye week

- Rutgers moved to 9-0 defeating Louisville 41-31

- Oregon knocked off USC 20-13 to move to 9-1

- Auburn beat Georgia 39-10 to move to 10-0

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Kordell Young (Rutgers) 26 caries for 121 yards, 5 catches for 85 yards, 5 total TD vs Louisville

DEFENSE: ROLB Nigel Bradham (FSU) 12 tackles (2 TFL), sack, 2 INT, FR vs Clemson

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Week 12: Duke (6-4) vs #15 North Carolina (7-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - NC (A)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - NC (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - NC (A+)

NC 45 - Duke 21

We were down 3 at the half, but then NC's superior depth kicked in and it turned into a laugher. This was an abject failure despite a solid game from Renfree who had 250 yards with a TD and an INT, plus 116 yards on the ground from Hollingsworth on 20 carries.

Thornton and Holloman had 13 tackles, while Kromah had 10 tackles (2 TFL), a sack and an INT, but we just didn't stop them when we needed to.

This one sucked a big one.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:11 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 12

- Notre Dame improved to 10-0 after beating Wake Forest 28-6

- Rutgers moved to 10-0 after beating TCU 48-20

- Boise State moved to 11-0 after dispatching Idaho 34-3

- Ole Miss beat LSU 21-7

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Terrelle Pryor (OSU) 21/32 for 325 yards, 5 TD vs Illinois

DEFENSE: FS Deunta Williams (NC) 2 tackles (TFL), INT, 2 FF, FR vs Duke

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:20 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 13
Duke had a bye week

- Rutgers moved to 11-0 beating Cincinnati 20-14

- Colorado handed Nebraska their first loss 26-24

- Oklahoma State upset #1 Auburn 34-24

- Notre Dame moved to 11-0 beat USC 14-7

- Florida downs Florida State 17-10

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Kevin Riley (Cal) 18/34 for 275 yards, 5 total TD vs Arizona

DEFENSE: DE Donnie Pritchett (Fresno State) 15 tackles (9 TFL), 4 sacks, FF vs Nevada

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:26 PM

Week 14: Duke (6-5) vs #20 Northern Illinois (10-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - NIU (C+)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - NIU (C+)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - NIU (C+)

Duke 29 - NIU 14

Renfree has a great game going 15/23 for 273 yards and a TD vs NIU, while Desmond Scott, who took over for an injured Hollingsworth, ran 35 times for 119 yards and a score in his best collegiate game to date.

Both Varner and Huffman would go over 100 yards receiving on the day which was huge for us as they truly kept the sticks moving.

On D we didn't have a lot of big numbers, but Kromah lead the way with 7 solo tackles.

A big win to close the year on.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:29 PM

Week 14: Around the NCAA

- Notre Dame finishes out 12-0 thrashing #12 Utah 38-6

- UConn upsets Iowa 25-24

- Rutgers finishes out 12-0 beating UL Monroe 31-14

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss) 22/30 for 354 yards, 5 total TD

DEFENSE: ROLB Demetrius Hartsfield (Maryland) 11 tackles (6 TFL) 3 sacks, 2 INT, FF, FR vs Indiana

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:37 PM

Around the NCAA: Pre-Conference Title Game Blowout

BCS Top 10

#1 Notre Dame (12-0) - 1.000
#2 Rutgers (12-0) - 0.994
#3 Boise State (12-0) - 0.988
#4 Florida (11-1) - 0.981
#5 Ole Miss (11-1) - 0.981
#6 Penn State (9-3) - 0.969
#7 Nebraska (11-1) - 0.969
#8 North Carolina (10-2) - 0.961
#9 Texas Tech (10-2) - 0.956
#10 Colorado (10-2) - 0.942

Heisman Watch

1. QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss)
2. WR Detron Lewis (Texas Tech)
3. QB Kellen Moore (Boise State)
4. QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
5. WR Austin Pettis (Boise State)

Conference Title Games

ACC Title Game
Maryland (8-4) vs #22 Georgia Tech (9-3)

SEC Title Game
#4 Florida (11-1) vs #11 Auburn (11-1)

CUSA Title Game
UTEP (8-4) vs Marshall (9-3)

Big 12 Title Game
#9 Texas Tech (10-2) vs #13 Colorado (10-2)

MAC Title Game
Temple (6-6) vs Northern Illinois (10-2)

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:39 PM

Around the NCAA: Conference Title Game Results

- Georgia Tech beat Maryland 12-7 to win the ACC Title

- Florida beat Auburn 16-14 to win the SEC Title

- UTEP beat Marshall 32-17 to win the CUSA Title

- Texas Tech beat Colorado to win the Big 12 Title

- Northern Illinois beat Temple 30-10 to win the MAC Title

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Around the NCAA: Awards Blowout and BCS Preview

2010 Heisman Winner

WR Detron Lewis (Texas Tech) - 124 catches for 1520 yards with 16 TD

Maxwell: QB Kellen Moore (Boise State)
Bednarik: OLB Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
O'Brien: QB Kellen Moore (Boise State)
Walkr: HB Darrell Scott (Colorado)
Best WR: WR Terrence Wilkerson (SMU)
Best TE: TE Allen Reisner (Iowa)
Best OL RT Marcus Cannon (TCU)
Rimington: C Sean Bedford (Georgia Tech)
Lombardi: DE Trevor Guyton (Cal)
Best LB: OLB Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
Thorpe: SS Trent Hunter (Texas A&M)
Groza: K Thomas Weber (Arizona State)
Best P: P Chas Henry (Florida)
Best Ret: WR Laron Byrd (Miami)

2010 BCS Games

Rose Bowl
#14 Iowa vs #22 Oregon

Sugar Bowl
#4 Florida vs #6 Nebraska

Fiesta Bowl
#8 Texas Tech vs #5 Ole Miss

Orange Bowl
#21 Georgia Tech vs #3 Boise State

BCS Championship Game
#1 Notre Dame vs #2 Rutgers

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:47 PM

Duke goes Bowling!

For the second straight year Duke is bowling, this time in the Humanitarian Bowl against 7-5 Fresno State. It's a game Duke should be favored to win despite Fresno having perhaps a more talented team.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:51 PM

Humanitarian Bowl: Duke (7-5) vs Fresno State (7-5)

OFFENSE: Duke (C+) - FS (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (C+) - FS (B-)
OVERALL: Duke (C+) - FS (B-)

Duke 23 - Fresno State 20 (OT)

Renfree goes down 5 throws in, leaving RS FR Sean Schroder to cause some QB controversy as he throws for 205 yards and 2 TD vs Fresno to lead Duke to a huge 23-20 win and their first bowl victory in ages.

Varner was crucial with 4 grabs for 92 yards and both TD's, while Hollingsworth pounded out 101 yards on 31 carries.

On D Kromah once again lead the way with 12 tackles (2 TFL) and Holoman and Thornton each added sacks.

What a nice way to go out.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:54 PM

Around the NCAA: BCS Results

- Iowa stomps Oregon 42-20 to win the Rose Bowl

- Florida beats Nebraska 30-22 to win the Sugar Bowl

- Ole Miss beat Texas Tech 21-14 to win the Fiesta Bowl

- Boise State beat Georgia Tech 44-38 to win the Orange Bowl

- Notre Dame killed Rutgers 47-16 to win the BCS National Championship

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 07:57 PM

Notable Early Entrants in the NFL Draft
No one is leaving Duke early

- OLB Travis Anderson (99 OV)
- WR Julio Jones (99 OV)
- HB Darren Evans (98 OV)
- C Mike Brewster (98 OV)
- QB Terrelle Pryor (98 OV)
- HB Mark Ingram (97 OV)

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Duke shocks world, finishes with 14th best recruit class!

It was a sight to behold as Signing Day came and went on Wednesday, as the Duke Blue Devils shocked the entire world by signing 4 five star players in the final moments. These 4 kids had held off their recruitment for various reasons until their senior football seasons were over, and all 4 wanted early PT and a great academic school, of which Duke fit the mold. Here is Duke's class:

5* MLB John Smith
5* DE CJ Daniels
5* WR Quinton Jones
5* FS Steve Brooks
3* DE Corey Jones
3* OLB Chaz Morse
3* TE Nick Dixon
3* SS Brandon Mansfield
3* DT Josh White
3* DE Brandon Patterson
3* OLB Brandon Cox
2* FS Tyrone Butler
2* OT Derek Reese
2* DE William Butler
2* DE Paul Holland
2* SS Sam Jones
2* ATH Jeremy Rodgers
2* DT Wade McConnell
2* OLB Tyler Griffin
2* DT Clifton Heath
2* ATH Cory Cox
2* K DeMarcus Hudson

A note: I got those 5 stars but them having High to Most in my two A+ areas for them, Academics and Playing Time. Plus two were A+ Close to Home. It was a perfect storm that's for sure. But anyway I went D heavy and fixed so many holes it's amazing. I need to sure up the O, especially at RB next year, but this is an amazing class.

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 08:25 PM

Duke Freshman Will Play Early

Here are the overall ratings for the main guys I got:

MLB John Smith (87)
FS Steve Brooks (84)
WR Quinton Jones (80)
LE CJ Daniels (80)
DT Josh White (76)
RE Brandon Patterson (75)
ROLB Chaz Morse (75)
SS Brandon Mansfield (74)
TE Nick Dixon (74)

DeToxRox

08-20-2009, 09:54 PM

I should rent NCAA10, but I haven't played any game in the series since they started in-season recruiting. I was kinda overwhelmed by it, I thought it was not exactly intuitive.

Anyway, you're doing a nice job in reviving my interest. Great dynasty!

Thanks Duff. NCAA 10 is fun and worth a rental to try it out. In season recruiting is overwhelming at first but once you get used to it it is rather easy.

hoopsguy

08-20-2009, 10:24 PM

chesapeake

08-21-2009, 08:42 AM

That recruiting class bought you one more season. But the alumni are losing patience.

You used the classic TCY recruiting tactic for Duke -- swarm the talent with high academic interest. I have always wondered why this doesn't seem to work at all in real life.

DeToxRox

08-21-2009, 03:22 PM

2010 Dynasty Signup

I am going to start adding FOFC'ers to to recruiting classes so if interested fill out the following:

Name:
Height:
Weight:
City/State(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top)
Position:
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc)

Pretty simple. I'll start adding guys once I finish the Madden season.

DeToxRox

08-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Congrats on the recruiting haul. Looks like you might have a shot yet at closing the gap on the big boys in the ACC.

Notre Dame as champs = total fail for NCAA 2010. Iowa being 10-0 at one point is an epic fail as well, but to see their dreams dashed late was acceptable.

Thanks on the grats. It was huge for us. We need some more of this though, and just a flash in the pan.

And yes ND as champs sickened me. No one seemed to want it and they didn't play anyone at all. Their toughest test was vs an 8-5 USC team.

DeToxRox

08-21-2009, 03:23 PM

DanGarion

08-21-2009, 03:49 PM

Name: Daniel Schoonover
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 217
City/State(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top) Orange, CA
Position: QB
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc): Precision Passer QB

rjolley

08-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Name: Sam Jolley
Height: 6'9
Weight: 265
City/State(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top): Gary, IN
Position: LB
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc): solid all-around LB

Tasan

08-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Name: Dave Tasan
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 245
City/State: Houston, TX
Position:TE
Type of player: Receiving TE

duff88

08-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Name: Nicolas Fillion
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 174
City/State: Quebec City, Qc (or anything Canada if possible; Maine otherwise)
Position: RB
Type of player: Speed RB

Travis

08-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Woohoo!

Name: Jace Hunter
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 225
City/State: Edmonton, AB, Canada (if possible, otherwise, random is fine)
Position: MLB
Player Type: Sideline to sideline type LB, reads offenses well.

ntndeacon

08-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Name: Deacon Palmer
Height:6'3"
Weight:218
City/State Winston-Salem, NC(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top)
Position:WR
Type of player: possession reciever (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc)

MrBug708

08-21-2009, 11:40 PM

Name: Bug Kappe
Height: 6'2
Weight: 192
City/State(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top) Los Angeles, Ca
Position: WR
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc) Speed

law90026

08-22-2009, 01:17 AM

Name: Dayne Ho
Height: 6'0
Weight: 225
City/State(I'll use random if you don't know of one off the top) New York
Position: MLB
Type of player: Hardhitting/Blitzing Linebacker

Blade6119

08-22-2009, 03:03 AM

You used the classic TCY recruiting tactic for Duke -- swarm the talent with high academic interest. I have always wondered why this doesn't seem to work at all in real life.

It does, look at Stanford...just takes a dynamic coach to sell it

MrBug708

08-22-2009, 11:38 AM

Even the smartest football player has aspirations to play football as their next job

Coffee Warlord

08-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Name: Rob Nielsen
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220
City/State: Palm Springs, CA
Position: QB
Type: Pocket Passer

DataKing

08-22-2009, 03:03 PM

Sweet.

Name: Dat King
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210 lbs.
City/State: Chicago, IL
Position: Safety
Type of player: Hard-hitter

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 05:34 PM

2011 Duke Blue Devils
Prestige: **** (+1 from 2010)
Rivals: North Carolina, Wake Forest

2011 Schedule

Week 1: Western Kentucky
Week 2: #4 Virginia Tech
Week 3: Eastern Michigan
Week 4: @ Virginia
Week 5: Florida State
Week 6: @ Miami
Week 7: #18 Georgia Tech
Week 8: @ Boston College
Week 9: Wake Forest
Week 10: Army
Week 11: Bye
Week 12: @ #3 North Carolina
Week 13: San Diego State
Week 14: Bye
Week 15: Bye

I like our schedule. We have some talent and a lot of guys with experience who will be on the field at once should make us a pretty solid overall team. Some hurdles for sure, but I think we can win 8 or 9 in the regular season.

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 05:36 PM

2011 Preseason Top 25

1. Notre Dame
2. Florida
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia Tech
5. USC
6. Nebraska
7. Rutgers
8. Ole Miss
9. Alabama
10. Cal
11. Texas
12. Auburn
13. Ohio State
14. Penn State
15. Iowa
16. LSU
17. Boise State
18. Georgia Tech
19. Oregon
20. West Virginia
21. Wisconsin
22. Texas Tech
23. Oklahoma
24. Arkansas
25. Colorado

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 05:37 PM

2011 Heisman Watch

1. QB Kellen Moore (Boise State)
2. WR DeAngelo Benton (Auburn)
3. QB DC Jefferson (Rutgers)
4. WR Rueben Randle (LSU)
5. QB Matt Barkley (USC)

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 05:49 PM

2011 Top Players
This will be the top 3 rated guys overall per position

QB

1. RS Sr John Brantley (Florida) 97 OV
2. RS Sr Kellen Moore (Boise) 97 OV
3. Sr Robert Griffin (Baylor) 96 OV

HB

1. Sr Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State) 99 OV
2. Sr Jeff Demps (Florida) 99 OV
3. Rs Sr Stephfon Green (Penn State) 98 OV

FB

1. Rs Jr Richard Watson (GT) 92 OV
2. Rs Sr Chad Diehl (Clemson) 92 OV
3. Rs Sr Henry Hynoski (Pitt) 91 OV

WR

1. Rs Sr Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma) 99 OV
2. Sr Devier Posey (Ohio State) 99 OV
3. Sr AJ Green (Georgia) 99 OV

TE

1. Sr Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame) 95 OV
2. Rs Jr Blake Ayles (USC) 94 OV
3. Rs Jr Jake Stoneburner (OSU) 94 OV

OT

1. Rs Sr Bradley Sowell (Ole Miss) 99 OV
2. Rs Jr Matt Romine (Notre Dame) 99 OV
3. Sr Andrew Datko (FSU) 99 OV

OG

1. Rs Sr Johnnie Troutman (PSU) 98 OV
2. Rs Sr Stephen Good (OU) 98 OV
3. Rs Sr Mark Asper (Oregon) 97 OV

OC

1. Rs Sr T-Bob Hebert (LSU) 99 OV
2. Sr Ben Jones (UGA) 99 OV
3. Rs Sr Quinn Barham (PSU) 98 OV

DE

1. Sr Jack Crawford (PSU) 99 OV
2. Sr Da-Quan Bowers (Clemson) 99 OV
3. Jr Devon Kennard (USC) 98 OV

DT

1. Sr Jurrell Casey (USC) 99 OV
2. Jr William Campbell (Michigan) 99 OV
3. Sr Mike Martin (Michigan) 99 OV

OLB

1. Sr Sean Spence (Miami) 98 OV
2. Sr Jake Johnson (VT) 98 OV
3. Rs Sr Keenan Robinson (UT) 98 OV

MLB

1. Rs Sr Chris Galippo (USC) 99 OV
2. Rs Sr Austin Box (OU) 99 OV
3. Sr Donta Hightower (Alabama) 99 OV

CB

1. Rs Sr Brandon Burton (Utah) 99 OV
2. Sr Aaron Williams (UT) 99 OV
3. Sr Patrick Peterson (LSU) 99 OV

FS

1. Rs Sr Earl Thomas (UT) 99 OV
2. Rs Sr Drew Asterino (PSU) 96 OV
3. Rs Sr Desmond Jackson (OU) 96 OV

SS

1. Rs Sr Christian Scott (UT) 94 OV
2. Rs Sr Sam Proctor (OU) 94 OV
3. Sr George Iloka (Boise) 94 OV

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 05:58 PM

Russell Athletic Top 10

1. QB Daniel Schoonover (6'4, 217)
Orange, CA
Top 3: USC, Texas, Notre Dame

2. TE Dave Tasan (6'3, 245)
Houston, TX
Top 3: Penn State, Auburn, USC

3. MLB Dayne Ho (6", 225)
New York, NY
Top 3: Penn State, Texas, Auburn

4. WR Bug Kappe (6'2", 195)
Los Angeles, CA
Top 3: USC, Texas, LSU

5. WR Deacon Palmer (6'3", 218)
Winston Salem, NC
Top 3: Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Oklahoma

6. SS Dat King (6'2, 210)
Chicago, IL
Top 3: Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, Penn State

7. QB Rob Nielsen (6'3", 196)
Palm Springs, CA
Top 3: USC, Ohio State, Alabama

8. MLB Jace Hunter (6'2", 225)
Edmonton, CA
Top 3: Florida, USC, Penn State

9. HB Nicolas Fillion (5'7, 174)
Quebec, CA
Top 3: Penn State, USC, Ohio State

10. MLB Sam Jolley (6'9, 266)
Gary, IN
Top 3: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Virginia Tech

Obviously these top 3's are fluid so take it for what its worth at this point. I could see Schoonover committing week 1 to USC, and Ho committing to Penn State week 1, but outside of those two I'd be shocked if anyone else did.

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 06:11 PM

2011 Duke Depth Chart

QB

1. Rs Jr Sean Renfree (88)
2. Rs So Sean Schroeder (85)
3. Rs Fr Ryan Sanders (82)

HB

1. Sr Jay Hollingsworth (86)
2. Jr Desmond Scott (83)
3. Rs Jr Patrick Kurunwune (83)
4. Rs Fr Charles Green (78)
5. Rs Fr Steven Sullivan (73)

FB

1. Sr Garrett Utt (72)
2. Rs Fr Jeff Guerrerro (51)

WR

1. Sr Johnny Williams (90)
2. Sr Donovan Varner (89)
3. Rs Sr Josh Trezvant (86)
4. Rs So Conner Vernon (82)
5. Rs So Tyree Watkins (82)
6. Rs Sr Matt Pridemore (82)
7. Rs So Corey Gattis (79)
8. Rs Fr Micah Galloway (77)

Red Shirt: Fr Quinton Jones (80)

TE

1. Rs So Ryan Hall (75)
2. Fr Nick Dixon (74)

LT

1. Rs Sr Chris Shannon (88)
2. Rs So Dave Harding (77)

LG

1. So Mike Lee (86)
2. Rs Fr Jeff Pleasant (76)

C

1. Rs Fr EJ Hall (78)
2. Rs Jr Brian Moore (77)

RG

1. Rs Jr Jackson Anderson (77)
2. Rs Fr Jeff Pleasant (76)

RT

1. Rs Sr Kyle Hill (87)
2. Rs So Dave Harding (77)

LE

1. Fr CJ Daniels (80)
2. Fr William Butler (71)
3. Fr Paul Holland (69)

RE

1, Rs So Justin Foxx (80)
2. Rs Sr Eriks Reks (71)
3. Fr Corey Jones (71)

Red Shirt: Fr Brandon Patterson (75)

DT

1. Jr John Drew (92)
2. Rs Sr Charlie Hatcher (83)
3. Fr John White (76)
4. Fr Wade McConnell (72)

Red Shirt: Fr Clifton Heath (73)

LOLB

1. Jr Austin Gamble (77)
2. Fr Brandon Cox (73)
3. Fr Mike Pennington (68)

MLB

1. Fr John Smith (87)
2. Rs Sr Adam Banks (71)
3. Rs Fr Fred Slaughter (65)

Red Shirt: Fr Tyler Griffin (69)

ROLB

1 Fr Chaz Morse (75)
2. Rs So August Campbell (72)
3. Rs Sr Michael Tooley (71)

CB

1. Sr Lee Butler (82)
2. Rs So Zach Greene (80)
3. Rs Sr Colin James (80)
4. Rs So Taylor Sowell (80)
5. Rs Jr Gary Gibbons (78)
6. Rs Jr Randez James (74)

FS

1. Fr Steve Brooks (84)
2. Sr Matt Daniels (78)
3. Sr Jeffrey Fairs (71)

Red Shirt: Fr Tyrone Butler (73)

SS

1. So Tommy McIntyre (76)
2. Rs Jr Jordan Byas (73)

Red Shirt: Fr Brandon Mansfield (74), Fr Sam Jones (73)

K

1. Rs Sr Nick Maggio (82)

P

1. Rs Sr Nick Maggio (82)
2. Fr DeMarcus Hudson (69)

DeToxRox

08-22-2009, 06:18 PM

Week 1: Duke (0-0) vs Western Kentucky (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - WKU (C-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - WKU (D)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - WKU (D+)

Duke 38- Western Kentucky 18

It's not quite a laugher but it was never in doubt, as we play tough and handle our business with relative ease.

Renfree was 18/34 for 334 yards with a TD. Those are good, not great numbers all things considered.

Hollingsworth ran 35 times for 116 yards and a score.

Varner caught 6 balls for 114 yards and a TD. Williams added 6 grabs for 84 yards.

Freshman Chaz Morse had 4 tackles, 2 TFL, a sack and 2 INT in his debut. Stud MLB John Smith was held to 2 tackles before missing the rest of the game with a minor injury but hes all healed now. His backup Banks though hd 3 sacks.

Basically our D just beat up on WKU keeping the game out of reach and we rolled.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 11:54 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 1

- USC kills Minnesota 43-0

- Oregon gets by Kansas State 24-21

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Randy Hardin (Louisiana Tech) 18/26 for 242 yards, 11 carries for 111 yards, 4 total TD vs Southern Miss

DEFENSE: LOLB Treyshawn Robinson (Idaho) 15 tackles (6 TFL), 3 sacks, INT, FR vs Bowling Green

Recruit Updates

- Dan Schoonover was given an offer to Florida who jumped up to #1 on his list.

- Dave Tasan was offered by Penn State.

- Dayne Ho was offered by Auburn and Alabama who are both now equal at the top of his list.

- Bug Kappe was offered by Boise who are now his #1.

- Deacon Palmer was offered by Notre Dame and Oklahoma who both sit atop his list now.

- Dat King was not offered in week 1.

- Rob Nielsen was offered by Ohio State who now sit as his #1.

- Jace Hunter was offered by USC who are his #1 now.

- Nicolas Fillion was not offered week 1.

- Sam Jolley was offered by Ohio State and USC, both now sitting at the top of his list.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:00 PM

Week 2 : Duke (1-0) vs #4 Virginia Tech (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - VT (A-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - VT (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - VT (A+)

VT 37 - Duke 14

Renfree was 11/26 for 236 yards with 2 TD and an INT but against a swarming VT D he was under duress all night and never was allowed to get into a rhythm.

Williams had 5 grabs for 110 yards and a score, while Varner had 4 grabs for 106 yards. Also scoring was Trezvant.

John Smith lead us with 10 stackles, and Daniels also added 10 tackles and a pick, but outside of one sack from Foxx we hardly had any pressure on the QB and it cost us dearly.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:06 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 2

- Oregon again wins by the skin of their teeth, knocking off Nevada 23-20

- Michigan beats Notre Dame 27-24 in OT

- North Carolina beats GT 20-7

- Alabama beats Penn State 38-20

Recruit Updates

- USC offers Dan Schoonover and jumps back into the lead for his services.

- Oklahoma, Auburn and Boise State all offer Dave Tasan, but all three still lag behind Penn State, in that order.

- It's still Auburn and Alabama for Dayne Ho.

- Texas and Florida offer Bug Kappe, with Texas moving to number 1, just slightly ahead of Boise State though Florida is not far behind either.

- Va. Tech offers Deacon Palmer and now lead over OU and ND.

- Still nothing for Dat King, though I guess it isn't unusual for that at this point.

- It's still just OSU for Rob Nielsen who has a decent lead for his services.

- Likewise it's just USC for Jace Hunter who has a decent lead over Florida and OU.

- Penn State offers Nicolas Fillion, giving them a decent lead at this point.

- USC offers Sam Jolley but are still third behind OSU and ND.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:17 PM

Week 3: Duke (1-1) vs Eastern Michigan (0-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - EMU (C-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - EMU (C+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - EMU (C)

Duke 35 - EMU 0

Renfree goes 15/26 for 220 yards with no TD and no INT but it did not matter as he kept getting the ball inside the 20 and the run game did the rest.

With Hollingsworth going out with an injury, Desmond Scott ran 33 times for 95 yards and 3 TD, and Kurunwune added a TD himself.

Williams also had 7 grabs for 102 yards and Varner added 3 for 62.

On D Freshman CJ Daniels had 6 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks, while we had 3 picks including a pick six from true frosh FS Brooks that covered 81 yards.

All in all a great win.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:21 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 3

- VT smashes GT 41-10

- Penn State survives an upset bid from Temple 20-17

- Colorado survives in OT vs Cal 38-31

- Boise puts up 70 vs Bowling Green

- UCLA upsets Texas 26-10

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Ryan Mallett (ARK) 22/39 for 439 yards, 6 TD vs Vanderbilt

DEFENSE: LOLB Tyler Nielsen (Iowa) 6 tackles (4 TFL), 2 sacks, 3 INT vs FCS SE

Recruit Updates

- Florida has snuck ahead of USC every so slightly in the race for Dan Schoonover.

- Penn State is firmly in control with TE Dave Tasan. With a week 13 visit set, will he even wait that long to commit?

- Texas offered Dayne Ho and jumps over Alabama but not ahead of Auburn.

- Boise State is back on top for Bug Kappe, but LSU has entered the fray with an offered and sits 3rd, ahead of Florida but behind Texas.

- It's still VT, ND and OU for WR Deacon Palmer with VT just a shade ahead on both schools.

- Still nothing for Dat King. Perhaps a Duke offer is due?

- Still just OSU for Nielsen.

- Still just USC for Hunter, and USC is quickly putting space between Florida and OU.

- Ohio State has offered Fillion but still sits behind Penn State though it's a very close race.

- Va Tech has entered the mix for Sam Jolley but sits 4th. OSU, ND and USC currently are his top 3. He has visits set with all those schools.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:36 PM

Week 4: Duke (2-1) @ Virginia (1-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - UVA (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - UVA (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - UVA (B+)

Duke 32 - UVA 29

We didn't do much to score, but Nick Maggio goes 6/6 in FG's and we pull off a huge road win 32-29 over UVA.

Once again Renfree throws for over 200 yards but with no TD or no INT but he did run one in. Hollingsworth would also score once on 27 carries for 78 yards.

Varner was solid as usual with 4 grabs for 79 yards.

Meanwhile we had 7 sacks as a team, with 3 from Foxx, 2 from Cox and one each from Morse and Drew. Morse also added another INT and ditto for Daniels.

A huge ACC win on the road.

DeToxRox

08-23-2009, 12:45 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 4

- Alabama downs Arkansas 32-21

- Illinois moves to 4-0 after beating Iowa State 27-18

- Va Tech is 3-0 beating Syracuse 20-14

- Florida beats Auburn 31-14

- Kentucky knocks off Ole Miss 20-16

- LSU beats West Virginia 33-6

- Florida State beats Oklahoma 27-19 to move to 4-0

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: RB Roddy Jones (GT) 40 carries for 248 yards, 4 TD vs Middle Tennessee State

DEFENSE: ROLB Brian Jackson (UAB) 12 tackles (6 TFL) 2 sacks, 2 INT vs Tulsa

Recruit Updates

- Florida is still ahead of USC for Schoonover and both teams are way out in front of the field. That said a few offers could change that.

- Penn State continues to work on Tasan though Oklahoma is quietly making a push. That said this is PSU's to lose.

- It's now Texas, Auburn, Aabama and Notre Dame in that order for MLB Dayne Ho.

- Meanwhile it's still the same top 4 for Bug Kappe, with Boise narrowly ahead of Texas.

- Va Tech has made huge gains in picking up a commitment from Deacon Palmer and it now seems they are quite favorably in the lead.

- Finally gaining an offer, Dat King's top 3 is Penn State, Va Tech and Duke. It'll still be a miracle if Duke can secure his commitment but stranger things have happened.

- OSU is slowly distancing themselves from the pack with Rob Nielsen but an offer from Alabama could change that.

- USC is getting closer and closer to a commanding lead for Jace Hunter, though Florida and Oklahoma still can make a move.

- It's PSU over OSU by a nose for Nicolas Fillion but Tennessee and USC are both in good position should they offer.

- It's OSU, ND, USC and VT for Sam Jolley. At this point an offer from LSU could shake up the top 4 but it's unlikely.

Coffee Warlord

08-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Thank god Notre Dame's not in the picture for me.

Tasan

08-24-2009, 01:18 AM

Woohoo!!! #2 prospect in the country! Man I'd like to stay in Texas somewhere though. Maybe Oklahoma will push and get me, I'd rather go there than PSU.

ntndeacon

08-24-2009, 10:52 AM

As long as it isn't Notre Dame I will be happy!

Coffee Warlord

08-24-2009, 12:43 PM

One of the WR's need to come with me to wherever I go. You will get the damn ball.

rjolley

08-24-2009, 01:32 PM

I have no idea why my created players always favor Notre Dame. Just because they're the closest football power to my home doesn't mean I even remotely like them. :)

ntndeacon

08-24-2009, 02:16 PM

Then Come to Va Tech CW!

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 05:54 PM

Week 5: Duke (3-1) vs #21 Florida State (4-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - FSU (A+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - FSU (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - FSU (A+)

FSU 21 - Duke 0

Another 0 TD - 0 INT game for Renfree, only this time he only completes 11/18 for 110 yards as FSU's D just killed us.

Desmond Scott saw 32 carries for 71 yards, as FSU kept blowing up our OL and making him pay.

Morse was again amazing with 9 tackles (2 TFL), sack and an INT, while Foxx had 2 sacks but that was about it.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 06:03 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 5

- WVU hands Rutgers its first loss 45-33

- Illinois is 5-0 beating Michigan 24-16

- Penn State beats Iowa 20-17

- Pitt beats Notre Dame 30-17

- Boise moves to 5-0 beating La. Tech 45-17

- NC moves to #1 beating Va Tech 13-6

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Mark Rodgers (WVU) 31 carries for 199 yards, 4 TD vs Rutgers

DEFENSE: FS David Jacobs (Ole Miss) 5 tackles, INT, 2 FF, FR

Recruit Updates

- It's Florida and USC tied now for Dan Schoonover, with those two well ahead of the rest. It's doubtful even a schollie offer now elsewhere could sway him from those two schools.

- Dave Tasan is still favoring PSU over OU, Auburn and Boise, though OU is making a little surge, and with a week 6 visit to Norman upcoming they could get into this after all.

- Still the same top 4 for Dayne Ho, with Texas having a slight lead over Auburn but he isn't near a decision yet.

- Bug Kappe's list remains the same, though Texas and Boise both have increased their leads over LSU and Florida slightly.

- It's heating up for Deacon Palmer, as it's a 3 dog race with Va. Tech narrowly ahead of ND and Oklahoma, who has quietly surged. He has visits to OU week 6, ND week 7 and VT week 10.

- Duke is now up front for Dat King, but every team in his top 10 has the same interest levels. Should one of the others offer there is a great chance Duke is knocked back down.

- OSU is picking up steam with Rob Nielsen, who still has no other offers, but he does have a week 11 visit to Bama set up and a week 9 visit to USC as well.

- USC is also well ahead of the pack for Jace Hunter though Florida and OU are yet to offer. A week 6 visit to OU could garner that offer though and make this an interesting recruitment still.

- It's Penn State by a nose for Nicolas Fillion over Ohio State but neither are that far ahead. Tennessee and USC have visits set up so if they offered do not count them out.

- It's now USC and Ohio State for Sam Holley, with Notre Dame and Va Tech in 3rd and 4th. USC and OSU are basically tied, though he has visits to all four schools set up. This one is going to be a war.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 06:08 PM

Week 6: Duke (3-2) @ Miami (3-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - MIA (A)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - MIA (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - MIA (A+)

Miami 42 - Duke 31

This one sucked as Miami scored 21 fourth quarter points to take the game and ruin an upset bid.

Renfree was very good for us going 14/27 for 220 yards and 2 TD with no INT yet again. He also ran for 38 yards and a score as Desmond Scott was held to 78 yards on 30 carries.

Varner was great with 7 grabs for 101 yards with 2 TD.

Morse had 8 tackles (TFL), Foxx had 7 tackles (2 TFL), sack and Cox added 9 solo tackles.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 06:19 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 6

- North Carolina sneaks by Clemson 20-17 in OT

- South Carolina moves to 6-0 beating Kentucky 35-21

- Cincinnati is 6-0 beating USF 44-23

- Texas beats OU 24-16

- LSU is 5-0 after beating Florida 35-31

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Exavier Johnson (Utah State) 18/33 for 355 yards, 4 total TD vs Nevada

DEFENSE: DE Willie Packer (Iowa) 9 tackles (8 TFL), 4 sacks, FF vs SMU

Recruit Updates

- Florida is closing inon Dan Schoonover but USC is right there. USC has a week 9 visit while UF has a week 13 visit on tap. Duke sits in 10th as the only other offering school but that train looks to have left the yard.

- Penn State is almost done locking up Dave Tasan but the visit to OU was great and they barely trail. The week 13 visit to PSU could decide who wins out on the TE.

- Texas has made a move and separated itself from the pack with MLB Dayne Ho. Still with visits to take it's not totally out of question he ends up elsewhere.

- Boise State and Texas are now easily out in front of LSU and Florida for Bug Kappe. Boise has a slight advantage, and a week 12 visit, but he will be at UT week 11.

- OU is right behind VT for Deacon Palmer, after a great visit, but VT has a week 10 visit on the horizon with Palmer and that could end this recruitment.

- Duke has a slight edge on the field for Dat King but as usual, until other offers roll in this one is not even close.

- It's still OSU for Rob Nielsen but we'll see what shakes out after the week 9 visit to USC, as should they offer, it could change this race.

- Jace Hunter is still looking like a USC lock as OU never offered after his visit.

- It's now looking like it'll be PSU or OSU for Nicolas Fillion who's interest in both schools flourished after last week. He'll be at OSU week 9 and PSU week 13.

- OSU is back out in front of USC and Notre Dame for Sam Jolley. Jolley has a visit with ND week 7, USC week 9, VT week 10 and OSU week 13. This one is too close too call.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 07:01 PM

Week 7: Duke (3-3) vs #24 Georgia Tech (3-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - GT (A-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - GT (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - GT (B+)

Duke 31- GT 28 (OT)

Finally we beat these bastards. Renfree only threw for 161 yards with a pick, but Kurunwune, filling in for Desmond Scott who was banged up, ran 36 times for 161 yards and a TD. Also scoring on rushes was Renfree and Green.

Meanwhile CJ Daniels had 7 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack. Butler and McIntyre also had sacks, and Gamble had a pick six. Just a huge effort from the defense and a great all around effort from our RB's and OL and we pull this one out.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 07:11 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 7

- FSU stomps Miami 52-31 to move to 7-0

- Cincinnati is 7-0 after downing Louisville 28-7

- Michigan beats PSU 24-13

- Illinois is 6-1 after downing Purdue 37-31

- USC beats Notre Dame 27-23 to move to 6-0

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Montel Harris (BC) 387 all purpose yards, 3 TD vs Wake Forest

DEFENSE: LOLB Shelly Lyons (ASU) 13 tackles (5 TFL), 2 sacks, INT, FF vs Stanford

Recruit Updates

- USC has full interest with Schoonover and a week 9 visit coming up. He could pull the trigger before his week 13 visit to UF.

- Oklahoma is now tied for #1 with Penn State for Dave Tasan. Also look out for Boise State who is closing the gap. He will visit Boise week 11 and PSU week 13.

- Texas increases their lead for Dayne Ho.

- Boise increases their lead over Texas for Bug Kappe. Should be interesting to see how this one plays out.

- It's now a 3 way tie with VT, Oklahoma and Notre Dame for Deacon Palmer. Palmer has visited OU and ND but has a visit to VT in week 10 that could clinch it for the Hokies.

- Duke still leads for Dat King, continuing to slowly build a lead for him but any other team in the Nation could have him at this point.

- Still just OSU for Rob Nielsen. It's getting closer and closer to being over but it's no sure thing.

- USC and Jace Hunter are going to wind up together at this point, it's just a matter of when.

- PSU has a small lead over OSU for Nicolas Fillion. We'll see how this plays out.

- Nothing changed on the Jolley front. We'll see how this one works itself out, it's still way too close to guess on.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 07:19 PM

Week 8: Duke (4-3) @ Boston College (3-4)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - BC (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - BC (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - BC (B)

Duke 37 - BC 14

Renfree was solid on the road today going 16/28 for 197 yards with 2 TD and no INT. He isn't flashy with his arm but he makes plays and doesn't turn it over and that's a big reason why we win.

Kurunwune runs 14 times for 55 yards and 2 TD, while Green adds 13 carries for 30 yards and a TD.

Meanwhile Varner continues to play exceptionally well as he catches 6 balls for 75 yards and 2 TD. He is a consistent weapon and one I am going to miss big time next year.

CJ Daniels had 10 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack. John Smith had 9 tackles and a TFL. Foxx had 6 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks, and Morse added 5 solo tackles. I love the production the kids are giving us, though Foxx is obviously not a kid but he is only a Sophmore.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 07:28 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 8

- FSU survives a scare from Toledo, winning 14-12 to move to 8-0

- Vandy upsets South Carolina 27-17

- UConn upsets Cincinnati 30-20

- North Carolina is 7-0 after beating Virginia 17-10

- Tennessee knocks off undefeated Alabama 27-20

- Nebraska survives Texas A&M 41-38 to move to 7-0

- Clemson beats VT 30-13

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tyler Lantrip (Nevada) 18/38 for 272 yards, 6 total TD vs FS West

DEFENSE: ROLB Malcolm Munroe (GT) 15 tackles (8 TFL), 3 sacks, 2 FF, FR vs Miami

Recruit Updates

- USC is back in front of Florida with a visit coming this week for the Trojans. This will be a back and forth recruitment until he signs.

- PSU is back on top for Tasan but Boise keeps narrowing the gap, and now Auburn is coming on strong. Tasan will be at Auburn week 12.

- Alabama and Auburn are back on Texas tail for Dayne Ho. He just visited Bama, but he'll be at Texas week 11 and Auburn week 12.

- Nothing changes on the Bug Kappe front. We'll see as more visits are had.

- Same scenario with Deacon Palmer. We won't know much until after his week 10 visit with VT.

- Duke keeps making a move with Dat King who will visit us this week vs Wake.

- Nothing new on the Nielsen front. OSU is pulling away and I doubt anyone stops them.

- USC still leads easily for Hunter.

- PSU is closing in on Fillion, but he'll be at OSU this week. Can they do enough to sway him?

- Nothing changed on the Jolley front except for VT making a legit push. They're right behind USC for #3, though Jolley is at USC this week. He will then go to Va. Tech week 10. Should be interesting as this recruit keeps on going.

DeToxRox

08-24-2009, 07:47 PM

Week 9: Duke (5-3) vs Wake Forest (4-3)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - WF (B-)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - WF (B)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - WF (B-)

Duke 24 - WF 20

Renfree had 131 yards and a TD in the air, once again managing the game and letting the running game and D win it.

Kurunwune had 30 carries for 105 yards and a score, and Hollingsworth in some PT back from injury also scored for us. Hollingsworth also caught a TD ball.

On D it was a solid all around effort, but Foxx had 2 more sacks, and Hatcher and Butler also added sacks.

A good win all around.

chesapeake

08-25-2009, 08:35 AM

Big game coming up in a couple of weeks. The Athletic Director has been instructed by the Iron Dukes to lock the door of your office if there isn't a good showing.

DataKing

08-25-2009, 12:34 PM

Kind of surprised at the lack of offers so far...is my potential rating crap or what?

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 03:34 PM

Kind of surprised at the lack of offers so far...is my potential rating crap or what?

Nope. I made every created guy an 84 OV. The problem is more recruiting logic as it's not uncommon for 5* FS and SS to go offerless until the end of the year and then teams will usually swoop in for them.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 9

- Michigan beats Iowa 20-10

- Maryland upsets FSU 38-20

- Miami knocks off previous #1 North Carolina 35-27

- Cal knocks off USC 38-26 to hand them their first loss

- Texas beats Nebraska 24-19 to hand them their first loss

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Star Jackson (Alabama) 25/30 for 405 yards, 4 total TD vs Vanderbilt

DEFENSE: SS Shawn Lemon (akron) 13 tackles (TFL), 2 INT, FF vs Bowling Green

Recruit Updates

- USC is back on top for Dan Schoonover after his visit to LA. Florida is right there, basically tied, with a week 13 visit to try and win him for good.

- It's OU on top for Dave Tasan, with PSU a shade behind, and hard charging Boise and Auburn not far behind.

- It's still Texas for Dayne Ho though a lot can change with his recruitment as we have seen so far.

- Texas has the lead for Bug Kappe with a week 11 visit upcoming, but Boise is not far behind and will get a shot at him week 12.

- It's no change for Deacon Palmer. Full interest in 3 schools with only a visit to VT this week left for him.

- A week 9 trip to Duke made a big impression on Dat King, but he still has a week 13 visit to PSU upcoming and an offer could change this recruitment in a hurry.

- Nothing new on the Rob Nielsen front, still OSU way in front.

- Nothing new on the Jace Hunter front either. Expect him to be a Trojan sooner rather then later.

- OSU is a top for Nicolas Fillion after his week 9 visit but he'll be at Penn State week 13 when the real fun will begin for his recruitment.

- Sam Jolley is still OSU, ND, USC, VT. The visit to USC this week was good, but they need to do a bit more. He is at VT this week which could springboard them to the front.

DanGarion

08-25-2009, 03:48 PM

Recruit Updates

- USC is back on top for Dan Schoonover after his visit to LA. Florida is right there, basically tied, with a week 13 visit to try and win him for good.

I will be depressed if the fake me chooses Florida over USC...

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Week 10: Duke (6-3) vs Army (2-5)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - Army (D+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - Army (C)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - Army (C-)

Duke 31 - Army 28

This game goes to show as good as we might be at times, we can be nearly as bad. We barely escape being upset by Army as Renfree throws 3 TD passes with 2 INT and 200 yards on the button in the winning effort.

Hollingsworth would add 107 yards on 30 carries and backup QB Sean Schroder added a rushing TD.

It was Trezant at WR today doing all the damage with 5 grabs for 74 yards and 3 TD while Varner was held to just 2 grabs for 25 yards.

On D, Foxx had 2 more sacks, and Byas picked off 2 passes while McIntyre added a pick himself.

We go into our bye with a chance to heal up then play our biggest game all year against North Carolina.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 10

- Iowa downs Wisconsin 28-12

- Cal moves up to #2 after beating Wazzou 53-21

- Wake Forest upsets North Carolina 30-6

- Tennessee beats LSU 33-30 in OT

- Boise State is 9-0 and now #1 after beating Hawaii 42-29

- Arkansas beats South Carolina 24-21

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Star Jackson (Alabama) 23/30 for 365 yards, 21 carries for 105 yards, 7 total TD vs Mississippi State

DEFENSE: SS Travis Bradshaw (Rice) 6 tackles (3 TFL), 3 INT vs SMU

Recruit Updates

- Don't look now but Ohio State has offered Dan Schoonover and jumped into #3 on his list. He visited OSU week 5 and coupled with the offer, OSU now sits very close behind USC and Florida, in that order.

- TE Dave Tasan has committed to Oklahoma!

- No changes on Dayne Ho's list. He will visit UT, his leader right now, this week.

- Texas still leads for Bug Kappe though Boise is right there. He is at UT this week as well.

- Deacon Palmer has committed to Virginia Tech!

- Duke continues to lead for Dat King but I can't help but think one of these schools offers soon and he becomes a thing of the past to the Dukies.

- Despite offering Dan Schoonover, OSU still leads for Rob Nielsen. This is an interesting one as we will see if anyone else offers.

- Another week, and more ground is put between USC and the rest for Jace Hunter.

- Tennessee is now a firm #3 for Nicolas Fillion after a week 10 visit, but they have yet to offer. An offer now might change things for him.

- Sam Jolley's list is the same but all four schools are now full interest. A week 13 visit to OSU is the only thing left for him.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 04:10 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 11
Duke had a bye week

- Boise moves to 10-0 after killing SJSU 56-0

- Cal beats ASU 27-17 to retain #2

- Florida beats South Carolina 42-13

- Pitt upends WVU 16-14

- Cinncy downs Rutgers 34-20

- Alabama beats LSU 45-31

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Matt Yemm (CSU) 12 catches for 234 yards, 4 TD vs San Diego State

DEFENSE: CB Marc Anthony (CAL) 7 tackles, 2 INT, 2 FF vs Arizona State

Recruit Updates

- Dan Schoonover is a UF lean right now and with a visit coming up week 13 it might be safe to say he ends up there if its a good visit.

- Dayne Ho is a Texas lean but Bama has made up ground. Auburn is also doing well with him and has a week 13 visit to try and hit a home run.

- Texas is still up front for Bug Kappe after his visit. Now it's time for a week 12 visit to Boise. This is gonna be a fun one to watch.

- Duke continues to win over Dat King but anything can happen.

- OSU has nearly pulled in Rob Nielsen despite the flirtation with Schoonover.

- Jace Hunter is a USC silent. Expect him to drop soon.

- Still OSU and PSU for Fillion.

- Sam Jolley has decided to end his recruitment and he has committed to Ohio State!

Tasan

08-25-2009, 04:16 PM

Boomer Sooner!

duff88

08-25-2009, 04:55 PM

I'd be happy with either Penn State or Ohio State, things are turning out well! :D

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 07:18 PM

Week 12: #25 Duke (7-3) @ #18 North Carolina (7-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - NC (A)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - NC (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - NC (A+)

Duke 28 - NC 16

I am floored. We beat those bastards! I was gonna' play this one but I figured I'd sim these rivalry games until I beat them on sim. Not sure why, just seems right.

I wish I could be ecstatic but NC was without their QB, RB, LT and MLB, but it was still a war.

Renfree only threw for 125 yards but had 2 TD and 0 INT. He once again was just solid, nothing more, nothing less, but it worked.

Hollingsworth would grind out 120 yards on 33 attempts with a TD. His longest rush was only 10 yards but damn if he didn't run hard.

Varnder would grab 6 catches for 75 yards and a TD, while Trezvant only had 2 grabs for 11 yards but he did score.

John Smith led our D with 10 tackles (2 TFL), while Brooks had 8 tackles (4 TFL) and a sack. We didn't cause any turnovers and had just one sack but we didn't break at all. Just amazing.

hoopsguy

08-25-2009, 07:26 PM

Congrats on the big win and a very fine season. Now go land another batch of stud recruits so we can get used to this level of success.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 07:27 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 12

- Cinncy beat Pitt 17-10 to move to 10-1

- Michigan blanks then #15 Wisconsin 30-0

- Cal stays #2 beating UW 41-9

- Miami beats Arkansas 45-29

- Boise is 11-0 thrashing Idaho 51-14

- Alabama squeaks by Auburn 24-20 to move to 9-1

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Landry Jones (Oklahoma) 34/50 for 378 yards, 5 TD vs Texas Tech

DEFENSE: LOLB Keenan Robinson (Texas) 8 tackles (6 TFL), 3 sacks, 2 FF, FR vs FS West

Recruit Updates

- Florida is still out in front for Dan Schoonover who is a silent verbal but he hasn't dropped yet. This week he is in Florida and it could be the coaxing he needs to drop.

- Dayne Ho has officially committed to the University of Texas!

- Bug Kappe has officially committed to Boise State University!

- Penn State has offered Dat King, and he visits them this week. They have not jumped Duke, but they're making up ground.

- Alabama has made huge strides with Rob Nielsen but hasn't offered yet which is odd. If he offers OSU might be in trouble.

- Jace Hunter is still a silent to USC, just waiting to drop.

- Nothing new on the Fillion front. OSU and PSU are all knotted up but he'll be in Happy Valley this week.

hoopsguy

08-25-2009, 07:29 PM

I'll throw my hat in the ring for the next batch of recruits if the option is still available. Let me know and I'll post some guidelines.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 07:36 PM

Week 13: #18 Duke (8-3) vs San Diego State (4-5)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - SDSU (C+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - SDSU (C+)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - SDSU (C+)

Duke 27 - SDSU 15

Renfree 20/34 for 295 yards for 2 TD in his best game in a long time, and we beat San Diego State in unspectacular fashion.

Hollingsworth runs 32 times for 125 yards and a TD in a solid effort.

Varner had 3 grabs for 131 yards and a score. Williams had 6 grabs for 80 yards also.

On D it was all Drew and Foxx who had 2 sacks each.

Tasan

08-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Dave Tasan at Oklahoma and Dayne Ho at Texas could have some interesting matchups over the next 4-5 years.

DeToxRox

08-25-2009, 07:58 PM

I'll throw my hat in the ring for the next batch of recruits if the option is still available. Let me know and I'll post some guidelines.

By all means.

hoopsguy

08-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Name: Chris Prewitt
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210
City/State: Chicago, IL
Position: WR
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc): Deep Threat/Speed WR

law90026

08-25-2009, 08:41 PM

Dave Tasan at Oklahoma and Dayne Ho at Texas could have some interesting matchups over the next 4-5 years.

Don't worry, I'm not going after you. I might hurt your QB though.

Go Longhorns!

Coffee Warlord

08-25-2009, 08:51 PM

I'm just stringing schools along to see how many hookers they'll send.

rjolley

08-25-2009, 11:46 PM

Well, at least it wasn't Notre Dame. I'm not fan of OSU, but anything is better than having to cheer for Notre Dame.

chesapeake

08-26-2009, 08:29 AM

Duke 28 - NC 16

GO TO HELL, CAROLINA!!!!

The alumni are now fully on board. And we can neither confirm nor deny that a large envelope that may or may not contain a lot of money is on its way to the house of Dat King to secure his services for the next four years.

I hope the AD has the sense to lock you up for the next 6 years with no buyout clause on your side.

chesapeake

08-26-2009, 08:37 AM

Dola...

Name: Ches O'Peake
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
City/State: Falls Church, VA
Position: QB
Type of player: Pocket Passer

OK, coach, sign me up. Hopefully you've gotten the school enough prestige to compete for me because I don't want to end up at Virginia Tech or some other second rate ACC school.

DataKing

08-26-2009, 09:44 AM

Dat King's 3rd-cousin twice-removed made a statement on a local sports radio show early this morning, fervently denying the reports that a large manilla envelope with a North Carolina return address, measuring approximately 9 inches by 12 inches in size and stuffed to the point of overflowing, was received in recent days at the house of his 3rd-cousin twice-removed. He has also denied the steady stream of scantily-clad ladies entering and leaving the same house over the past few weeks. :D

illinifan999

08-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Name: Dan Ertmann
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 195
City/State: Chicago, IL
Position: RB
Type of player (IE Scrambling QB, Power RB, etc): Speed RB

Coffee Warlord

08-26-2009, 11:22 AM

DataKing

08-26-2009, 11:27 AM

We're 17/18-year-old kids...at this point it's all about quantity, not quality. ;)

DeToxRox

08-26-2009, 03:30 PM

DeToxRox

08-26-2009, 06:00 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 13

- Texas goes to 11-1 beating A&M 24-7

- Boise finishes 12-0 beating Utah State 48-12

- Florida downs FSU 30-20

- Cal goes to 9-1 with a 20-6 win over Oregon State

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Brian Reader (Idaho) 28/41 for 414 yards, 5 TD vs New Mexico State

DEFENSE: MLB Victor Jones (SMU) 13 tackles (4 TFL), 2 sacks, 3 FF, FR vs UTEP

Recruit Updates

- Dan Schoonover has officially committed to Florida!

- Dat King has officially committed to Penn State!

- Nothing new for Rob Nielsen but except a commitment to OSU soon.

- Ditto for Jace Hunter, except swap OSU for USC.

-RB Nicolas Fillion has officially committed to Penn State!

duff88

08-26-2009, 07:50 PM

Penn State, well done!

And sorry Duke, but we're going to need Dat King to solidify that defense now that our running offense is set.

Tasan

08-26-2009, 08:53 PM

Can we submit another player for next year?

DeToxRox

08-26-2009, 08:58 PM

Can we submit another player for next year?

Sure.

RealDeal

08-26-2009, 11:49 PM

Name: Real Deal
Height: 6-6
Weight: 180
City/State: Nashville, TN
Position: WR
Type of player Big WR

DataKing

08-27-2009, 09:43 AM

Not that I have any particular love for the Dukies, but it would have been fun to be on your team Detox. Sorry about that. I did appreciate all of the hookers and cash though...thx. :)

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 12:40 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 14
Duke had a bye week

- Cal moves to 10-1 beating Stanford 45-7

- Florida moves to 10-2 beating Nevada 40-17

- USC finishes 11-1 with a 41-3 win over UCLA

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Roddy Jones (GT) 30 carries for 204 yards, 2 TD, 4 catches for 89 yards, 1 TD vs New Mexico

DEFENSE: ROLB Nate Carter (UNLV) 14 tackles (4 TFL), 2 sacks, 2 FF vs Louisiana-Lafayette.

Recruit Updates

- Rob Nielsen has officially committed to Ohio State!

- Jace Hunter still has yet to commit to USC.

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 12:45 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 15
Duke had a bye week

- Notre Dame finishes 9-3 with a 45-0 win over Minnesota

- Utah finishes 10-2 with a 33-7 win over Troy

- Oregon State upsets Penn State 38-16

- Cal finishes 11-1 with a 38-17 win over BYU

Players of the Week

OFFENSE: HB Tavon Austin (WVU) 33 carries for 168 yards, 2 TD, 9 catches for 204 yards, 1 TD vs Army

DEFENSE: ROLB Jacob Driver (SDSU) 14 tackles (5 TFL), sack, 2 FF vs Stanford

Recruit Updates

- Jace Hunter has officially committed to USC!

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 12:49 PM

Around the NCAA: Conference Title Games

- FSU drops Miami 31-10 to win the ACC Title

- Alabama stomps Florida 44-31 to win the SEC Title

- Marshall beats Rice 28-21 to win the C-USA Title

- Texas squeaks by Nebraska 19-17 to win the Big 12 Title

- Central Michigan handles Buffalo 31-14 to win the MAC Title

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:01 PM

Around the NCAA: Regular Season Wrap

BCS Games

- Cal vs Penn State in the Rose Bowl

- USC vs Nothre Dame in the Sugar Bowl

- Texas vs Cincinnati in the Fiesta Bowl

- Florida State vs LSU in the Sugar Bowl

- Boise State vs Alabama in the BCS National Championship

2011 Heisman

QB Kellen Moore (Boise) 3880 yards, 44 TD - 7 INT

Other Award Winners

- QB Star Jackson (Alabama) wins the Maxwell

- MLB Vince Williams (FSU) wins the Bednarik

- QB Star Jackson (Alabama) wins the O'Brien

- HB Roddy Jones (GT) wins the Walker

- WR Marquis Maze (Nebraska) wins the Best WR

- TE DeAngelo Preston (LSU) wins the Mackey

- RT Jarvis Jones (Oklahoma) wins the Best OL

- C Evan Davis (Cincinnati) wins the Rimington

- LE Jamie Blatnick (Ok. State) wins the Lombardi

- ROLB Doug Rippy (Colorado) wins the Best LB

- SS Travis Bradshaw (Rice) wins the Thorpe

- K Kevin Harper (Pitt) wins the Groza

- P Justin Tucker (Texas) wins the Best P

- WR Jonathan Baldwin (Pitt) wins the best RET

Notable Stat Leaders

- QB Kellen Moore lead the nation in passing yards with 3880 and TD's with 44.

- HB Roddy Jones lead the nation with 1734 yards, while Nebraska HB Lester Ward lead the Nation with 17 TD.

- SMU WR Cole Beasley lead with 111 catches, while Marshall WR Antavious Williams lead with 1499 yards. Nebraska WR Marquis Maze lead with 18 TD.

- SDSU LOLB Miles Burris lead the nation with 123 tackles. Duke DE Justin Foxx lead the nation with 15 sacks. Rice SS Travis Bradshaw lead the nation with 8 INT.

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:02 PM

Duke to Bowl Again

- #13 Duke has accepted an invitation to play Tennessee in the Chick-fil-a Bowl on New Years Eve.

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:09 PM

#13 Duke (9-3) vs Tennessee (7-5)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - Tennessee (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (B-) - Tennessee (A)
OVERALL: Duke (B-) - Tennessee (A-)

Tennessee 35 - Duke 21

Renfree was 13/18 going into the 4th with us down just 7 but he ends up injured and Sean Schroder throws two INT in the 4th to give Tennessee the 35-21 win. Renfree was great until his injury. A shame it had to end like that. Thankfully he is back next year.

Hollingsworth would run 32 times for 118 yards and a score, while before getting hurt Renfree would also run one in.

Freshman TE Dixon would catch a TD pass from Renfree early, and Hollingsworth out of the backfield had 5 grabs for 97 yards.

On D Morse had 8 tackles but we didn't have any sacks and just one INT from Daniels which won't cut it.

Oh well, a 9 win season was amazing and we finished #21 in the final polls. Hard to argue that.

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:11 PM

Around the NCAA: BCS Wrap

- Cal beats Penn State 23-20 to win the Rose Bowl

- USC beats Notre Dame 38-28 to win the Sugar Bowl

- Texas beats Cincinnati 27-13 to win the Fiesta Bowl

- LSU clobbers FSU 58-25 to win the Orange Bowl

- Alabama beats Boise State 23-21 to win the BCS National Championship

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:14 PM

2011 Notable Players Leaving Early

DE Justin Chaisson (OU)
WR Reuben Randle (LSU)
DB Dre Kirkpatrick (Alabama)
HB Trent Richardson (Alabama)
LT Peter Konz (Wisconsin)
HB Jermie Calhoun (OU)
RT Tyler Love (Alabama)

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:37 PM

2011 Duke Recruiting Class

5* QB Joe Ross
5* HB Sheldon McIntyre
4* CB Steve Boone
4* HB Shaun Sykes *JUCO*
4* ATH Freddie Gaines *JUCO*
3* SS Steve Smith
3* HB Charles Williams
3* CB James Thompson
3* CB Chad Brewer
3* OG Jason Fuqua
3* K Kyle Henderson
3* WR Mark Fellows
2* DE Stephen Brigham
2* OG Chris Burns *JUCO*
2* FS Joe Tyson
2* CB DaMarcus Wright
2* HB Jason Jenkins
2* FB Terrance Harrell

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 01:42 PM

So Joe Ross was an added recruit in the post season, and came in as the #1 player in the Nation. He looked too good to be true so I offered him no red shirt, early PT and a winning record vs our rivals. Well he is an 89 OV off the get go and is going to end up most likely as our starter, at least vs bad teams. This kid is simply amazing.

DeToxRox

08-27-2009, 02:00 PM

FOFC Player Updates

- QB Dan Schoonvoer is listed #3 on Florida's depth chart, behind two Seniors. I am not sure if he will red shirt or not but it looks like clear sailing to the starters job next season.

- TE Dave Tasan has already locked up the starting TE job for the Sooners. Rs Jr QB Drew Allen (92) should look his way plenty in the Sooners TE friendly offense.

- MLB Dayne Ho currently sits 4th on the Texas depth chart, behind Rs So Robby Smith (88), Rs Jr Pat Nkwopara (88), and Rs Fr Marcus Wilson (87). Ho, like all our freshman, are 84 OV's so he has some work to do, but Nkwopara is actually a LOLB who could play the middle, so really there is only two guys to jump.

- WR Bug Kappe is going to be 3rd string for Boise to start, behind a Rs Jr Geraldo Hiwat (85) and Rs Sr Chris Potter (94). Boise's Sr QB Joe Southwick (83) will have a lot of weapons in their run n' gun offense. Kappe is also their #2 KR and PR.

- WR Deacon Palmer is currently 5th on the VT depth chart behind a senior and 3 juniors. He would benefit from a RS but he might not get it. The WR position for VT is loaded with a 95, 93, 90 and 85 overall. They are Sr, Jr, Jr, Jr in that order so by his Junior year Palmer will most assuredly be the man.

- SS Dat King is currently #2 on the PSU depth chart behind Rs Jr Gerald Hodges (95). He also backs up at FS behind a senior so King might end up starting at FS next year before being a full time SS in 2013. Either way it's doubtful he red shirts this year.

- Sticking with PSU, electric RB Nicolas Fillion is currently 4th on PSU's depth chart and is likely a red shirt candidate. Ahead of him is Rs Jr Curtis Dukes (92), Rs So Jordan Pettit (88) and Rs Sr Erik Peterson (85). Expect Fillion to be the full time #1 by 2013. A red shirt would be perfect for him given the situation at RB for PSU right now.

- At OSU Rob Nielsen is currently the #2 QB behind Rs Jr Kenny Guiton (85). Nielsen will see some PT this year, though Jr Jonathan Burnett (84) is on his heels. Still with a good year of development it is quite possible Nielsen ends up starting next year.

- Sticking with OSU, MLB Sam Jolley is 3rd on the depth chart behind Rs Jr Storm Klein (93) ad So Eddie Cox (86). Jolley would benefit from a RS so he can come in next year and compete for a starting job but for him to start it'll most likely be in 2013.

- Finally, at USC Jace Hunter is all but assured the #1 MLB job. In fact the three guys behind him are not even MLB, but instead a ROLB and two FS. Hunter is going to be able to make a lot of plays on a loaded USC D.

Coffee Warlord

08-27-2009, 03:32 PM

Alright Sam. You and me need to hit the town and the women.

Tasan

08-27-2009, 03:57 PM

Name: Ian Tasan
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205
City/State: Houston, TX
Position: WR
Type of player Speed WR

Dave's little brother Ian is next in the line of Tasans. They have one more little brother, Parker, and then that's it. Parker is currently a Junior linebacker/fullback at Eisenhower HS in Houston.

DataKing

08-27-2009, 04:43 PM

The Penn State - Ohio State games should be interesting over the next few years. :D

ntndeacon

08-27-2009, 04:59 PM

Name: Nick Scott
Height: 6-4
Weight: 290
City/State: Atlanta, Ga
Position: DT
Type of player : Run stopper

chesapeake

08-28-2009, 08:29 AM

Alright Sam. You and me need to hit the town and the women.

Beat the town all you want, but don't hit the women. That is very bad form.

Coffee Warlord

08-28-2009, 09:38 AM

Beat the town all you want, but don't hit the women. That is very bad form.

Ohio girls like it rough.

DeToxRox

08-28-2009, 03:58 PM

2012 Duke Blue Devils
Prestige: ***** (+1 from 2011)
Rivals: North Carolina, Wake Forest

Week 1: FIU
Week 2: @ Stanford
Week 3: Memphis
Week 4: Virginia
Week 5: @ Va. Tech
Week 6: Miami
Week 7: @ #25 Ga. Tech
Week 8: @ #11 FSU
Week 9: @ Wake Forest
Week 10: #13 Clemson
Week 11: Bye
Week 12: #19 North Carolina
Week 13: Bye
Week 14: Eastern Michigan
Week 15: Bye

DeToxRox

08-28-2009, 04:03 PM

2012 Russell Athletic Top 10 Recruits

1. DT Nick Scott (6'4, 290)
Atlanta, GA
Top 3: Florida, Tennessee, LSU

2. WR Ian Tasan (6'4, 206)
Houston, TX
Top 3: Texas, Florida State, Michigan

3. QB Ches O'Peake (6'1, 1954)
Falls Church, VA
Top 3: Texas, LSU, USC

4. WR Chris Prewitt (6'2, 210)
Chicago, IL
Top 3: Illinois, Notre Dame, Wisconsin

5. WR R'eal Diehl (6'6, 190)
Nashville, TN
Top 3: Tennessee, Notre Dame, Penn State

6. HB Dan Ertmann (5'9, 185)
Chicago, IL
Top 3: Notre Dame, Florida, Oklahoma

7. OT Alan peoples (6'5, 296)
Tarboro, NC
Top 3: Va. Tech, Tennessee, Oklahoma

8. MLB Gene Morris (5'11, 248)
Evanston, IL
Top 3: Notre Dame, Florida, Texas

9. OG Isiah Nelson (6'2, 274)
Hemet, CA
Top 3: Cal, Texas, USC

10. OT Marcus Sellers (6'7, 343)
Riverview, MI
Top 3: USC, Florida, Texas

illinifan999

08-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Notre Dame? Really? Obviously I'm on some sort of drugs.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 12:16 AM

2012 Players to Watch

QB

1. Sr Kevin Newsome (Penn State) - 97
2. Rs Sr Star Jackson (Alabama) - 97
3. Sr Matt Barkley (USC) - 96
4. Rs Sr DC Jefferson (Rutgers) - 96
5. Rs Sr EJ Manuel (Florida State) - 96

HB

1. Rs Sr Ryan Williams (Va. Tech) - 99
2. Rs Sr Curtis McNeal (USC) - 99
3. Rs Sr Tre Newton (Texas) - 99
4. Rs Jr David Oku (Tennessee) - 98
5. Sr Bryce Brown (Tennessee) - 97

FB

1. Rs Sr Richard Watson (Ga. Tech) - 96
2. Rs Sr James Georgiades (Ohio State) - 93
3. Rs Sr TJ Pridemore (Florida) - 92
4. Rs Sr Ryan Clarke (WVU) - 92
5. Rs Sr Ryan Kovatch (WVU) - 92

WR

1. Rs Sr Roy Roundtree (Michigan) - 99
2. Rs Jr Andre Debose (Florida) - 99
3. Sr Joshua Adams (North Carolina) - 98
4. Rs Sr Davon Johnson (Wake Forest) - 98
5. Rs Jr Jaron Stokes (Michigan) - 97

TE

1. Rs Sr Blake Ayles (USC) - 98
2. Rs Sr Jake Stonebruner (OSU) - 97
3. Rs Sr Jamal Mosley (USC) - 95
4. Rs Sr Nic Dilillo (OSU) - 95
5. Rs Sr Deangelo Peterson (LSU) - 95

OT

1. Rs Sr Matt Romnie (Notre Dame) - 99
2. Rs Sr Patrick Omameh (Michigan) - 99
3. Sr DJ Fluker (Alabama) - 99
4. Rs Sr Terry McDaniel (Texas Tech) - 99
5. Rs Jr Bobby Massie (Ole Miss) - 99

OG

1. Rs Sr Matt Stankiewitch (Penn State) - 99
2. Rs Sr Stephen Good (Oklahoma) - 99
3. Rs Sr Ricky Barnum (Michigan) - 98
4. Rs Sr Mark Buchanan (Texas) - 98
5. Rs Sr Justin Lewis (Maryland) - 97

OC

1. Rs Sr Ben Habern (Oklahoma) - 99
2. Rs Sr Rocko Khoury (Michigan) - 99
3. Rs Sr PJ Lonergan (LSU) - 99
4. Rs Sr Sam Robey (Florida) - 99
5. Rs Jr Mark Brazinki (Cal) - 98

DE

1. Rs Sr Nick Perry (USC) - 99
2. Rs Sr RJ Washington (Oklahoma) - 99
3. Sr Devon Kennard (USC) - 99
4. Sr Sam Montgomery (LSU) - 99
5. Rs Sr Toshmon Stevens (FSU) - 99

DT

1. Sr Montori Hughers (Tennessee) - 99
2. Rs Sr Stacy McGee (Oklahoma) - 99
3. Rs Jr John Simon (Ohio State) - 99
4. Rs Sr Blake Steinkuhler (Nebraska) - 99
5. Sr William Campbell (Michigan) - 99

OLB

1. Rs Sr Darius Fleming (Notre Dame) - 98
2. Rs Jr Dorian Bell (Ohio State) - 98
3. Sr Manti T'eo (Notre Dame) - 98
4. Sr Zach Brown (North Carolina) - 98
5. Rs Sr Sean Fisher (Nebraska) - 98

MLB

1. Rs Sr Herman Lathers (Tennessee) - 99
2. Rs Jr Nico Johnson (Alabama) - 99
3. Sr Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State) - 98
4. Rs Sr Will Compton (Nebraska) - 98
5. Rs Jr Jon Bostic (Florida) - 97

CB

1. Rs Sr Aaron Hester (UCLA) - 97
2. Rs Jr Janzen Jackson (Tennessee) - 96
3. Rs Sr Lamar Harris (Oklahoma) - 96
4. Rs Jr Marcus Davis (Texas) - 95
5. Sr Abdul Smith (Rutgers) - 95

FS

1. Rs Jr Jawanza Starling (USC) - 97
2. Rs Sr Brandon Smith (Michigan) - 97
3. Sr Vlad Emilien (Michigan) - 97
4. Sr Patrick Hall (USC) - 96
5. Rs Sr Vaughn Telemaque (Miami) - 95

SS

1. Sr TJ McDonald (USC) - 95
2. Rs Jr Gerald Hodges (Penn State) - 95
3. Rs Jr Dee Finley (Florida) - 95
4. Rs Sr Robert Lester (Alabama) - 95
5. Rs Sr Blake Gideon (Arizona State) - 94

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 12:28 AM

2012 Duke Roster/Depth Chart

QB

1. Rs Sr Sean Renfree (91)
2. Fr Joe Ross (89)
3. Rs So Ryan Sanders (88)
4. Rs Jr Sean Schroeder (86)
5. Rs Jr Mike Cappeto (80)

HB

1. Sr Desmond Scott (87)
2. Rs Sr Patrick Kurunwune (85)
3. Rs So Charles Green (81)
4. Rs So Steven Sullivan (78)

Red Shirt: Fr Chrles Williams (78), Fr Sheldon McIntyre (78), Jr Shaun Sykes (75)

FB

1. Rs So Jeff Guerrero (59)
2. Fr Terrance Harrell (40)

WR

1. Rs Jr Conner Vernon (86)
2. Rs Jr Tyree Watkins (85)
3. Rs Fr Quinton Jones (83)
4. Rs Jr Corey Gattis (83)
5. Rs So Micah Galloway (81)
6. Rs So Lance Bentley (79)

Red Shirt: Fr Mark Fellows (74)

TE

1. So Nick Dixon (80)
2. Rs Jr Ryan Hall (80)

LT

1. Rs So Jeff Pleasant (77)
2. Rs Fr Derek Reese (77)

LG

1. Jr Mike Lee (92)
2. Rs Fr Derek Reese (77)

C

1. Rs So EJ Hal (84)
2. Rs Sr Brian Moore (83)

RG

1. Rs Sr Jackson Anderson (82)
2. Fr Jason Fuqua (74)

RT

1. Rs Jr Dave Harding (84)
2. Jr Chris Burns (71)

LE

1. So CJ Daniels (87)
2. So Will Butler (77)
3. Rs Fr Paul Holland (74)

Red Shirt: Fr Stephen Brigham (69)

RE

1. Rs Jr Justin Foxx (89)
2. Rs Fr Brandon Patterson (79)

Red Shirt: So Corey Jones (77)

DT

1. Sr John Drew (96)
2. So Josh White (80)
3. Rs Fr Clifton Heath (80)
4. Rs Fr Wade McConnel (79)

LOLB

1. Sr Austin Gamble (82)
2. Rs Fr Mike Pennington (73)

Red Shirt: So Brandon Cox (78)

MLB

1. So Josh Smith (93)
2. Rs Fr Sam Jones (79)
3. Rs Fr Tyrone Butler (75)
4. Rs Fr Tyler Griffin (75)
5. Rs So Fred Slaughter (71)

ROLB

1. So Chaz Morse (84)
2. Rs Jr August Campbell (77)

CB

1. Rs Sr Jordon Byas (85)
2. Rs Jr Taylor Sowell (84)
3. Rs Jr Zach Greene (83)
4. Rs Sr Gary Gibbons (83)
5. Rs Sr Randez James (76)

Red Shirt: Fr Chad Brewer (78), Fr Steve Boone (78), Fr James Thompson (72), Fr DaMarcus Wright (70)

FS

1. So Steve Brooks (88)
2. Rs Sr Jeffrey Faris (74)

Red Shirt: Fr Joe Tyson (76)

SS

1. Jr Tommy McIntyre (81)
2. Rs Fr Brandon Mansfield (81)

Red Shirt: Fr Steve Smith (73)

K

1. Fr Kyle Henderson (72)

P

1. Rs Fr DeMarcus Hudson (70)

JeffNights

08-29-2009, 12:29 AM

Put me in Coach!!!

Name: Jeff Nights
Height: 6'0
Weight: 285
Position: Center
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Type of Player: Power Run Blocker

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 12:36 AM

Around the NCAA: Preseason Info

Top 25

1. Alabama
2. USC
3. Texas
4. LSU
5. Nebraska
6. Cincinnati
7. Georgia
8. Notre Dame
9. Cal
10. Oklahoma
11. Florida State
12. Florida
13. Clemson
14. Rutgers
15. Boise State
16. Wisconsin
17. Penn State
18. Michigan
19. North Carolina
20. Tennessee
21. Arkansas
22. Oklahoma State
23. Illinois
24. Maryland
25. Georgia Tech

Preseason Heisman Candidates

1. QB Star Jackson (Alabama)
2. WR Chris Tolliver (LSU)
3. ROLB Steve Cross (LSU)
4. WR Chris Potter (Boise State)
5. HB Vincent Smith (Michigan)

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 12:41 AM

Week 1: Duke (0-0) vs FIU (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - FIU (C)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - FIU (B-)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - FIU (C+)

Duke 37 - FIU 24

True Frosh Joe Ross started at QB today and played very inconsistent, going 13/34 for 265 yards with a TD and 2 INT. With a road trip to Stanford next week, he'll give way to Sean Renfree, but for his first start this wasn't totally bad as we did win.

Desmond Scott would add 78 yards on the ground on 18 carries, as we unveiled a new spread offense, focusing more on the throw but not to an extreme amount.

Vernon had a career day with 6 grabs for 183 yards and a TD, while Watkins also added 4 grabs for 70 yards.

On D, Chaz Morse had 15 tackles (1 TFL) and an INT. Austin Gamble added 12 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack. Drew and Daniels would also notch sacks and that was enough to get it done.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 12:56 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 1

- USC spaks Syracuse 42-10. MLB Jace Hunter had 4 solo tackles (1 TFL) in his debut for the Trojans.

- Texas handles Wyoming 35-11. MLB Dayne Ho does not see the field.

- Penn State thumps Ohio 33-7. HB Nicolas Fillion does not see the field but SS Dat King does, deflecting a pass in his debut.

- Ohio State beats Miami of Ohio 28-13. QB Rob Nielsen plays the fourth quarter, struggling as he completes only 4 of 12 passes for 35 yards. MLB Sam Jolley does not play.

- Boise State destroys Bowling Green 34-6. WR Bug Kappe has 1 catch for 22 yards in his collegiate debut.

Recruit Updates

- DT Nick Scott scores offers from Florida, LSU, Auburn and Georgia, but none of them go ahead of the others. It's all very even early on.

- WR Ian Tasan has offers now from Texas and Notre Dame. Those two are slightly ahead of FSU and Michigan amongst others.

- QB Chez Opeake gets an offer from Duke, putting him outside his top 4 which now consists of Texas, LSU, Maryland and Wisconsin. Duke is the only school to offer.

- WR Chris Prewitt gets an offer from Illinois, putting them out to a decent lead over Notre Dame amongst others.

- WR Real Diehl gets an offer form Florida, but Tennessee is still #1 for him, just barely.

- HB Dan Ertmann gets an offer to Oklahoma, putting them in front of Notre Dame. Right now it's really just those two schools though anything could happen there.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 01:01 AM

Week 2: Duke (1-0) @ Stanford (0-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - STAN (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - STAN (B)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - STAN (B)

Duke 35 - Stanford 14

Renfree shows the young QB Joe Ross how to get it done on the road, as we paste Stanford 35-14. A lot can be attributed to Desmond Scott who had a big day, but Renfree was solid going 23/44 for 384 yards and 2 TD - 2 INT. He will take the next one off vs Memphis before we let him go start ACC play.

Desmond Scott was a monster with 24 carries for 175 yards and 2 TD, including an 88 yard run. His day didn't end there either as he caught 4 balls for 103 yards.

Meanwhile Vernon was a machine with 13 catches for 245 yards and a TD. He could rewrite Duke record books at this pace, though obviously it is early. Rs Fr Jones scored his first career TD also.

On D, White and Drew get sacks, and Gamble and Daniels each have 7 tackles. Also our FS Brooks adds a pick six and this one wasn't even as close as the score suggests.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 01:12 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 2

- Virginia upsets Penn State 21-16. Nicolas Fillion doesn't see the field again, and once again Dat King has a pass break up to his credit.

- Florida stomps Illinois 36-10. Dan Schoonover does not play for the Gators.

- Boise State blanks FCS Northwest 38-0. Bug Kappe had a nice day with 5 grabs for 68 yards while also returning 1 kickoff for 27 yards and 8 punts for 59 yards.

- Oklahoma survives a scare from North Texas, just eeking out a 14-10 win. TE Dave Tasan had 6 grabs for 37 yards in his debut for the Sooners.

- Virginia Tech stomps ECU 52-27. WR Deacon Palmer played but dropped the only pass thrown his way.

- Ohio State puts up 50 vs Bowling Green as they beat them 50-17. Ohio State was lead by Rob Nielsen, who is now replacing an injured Kenny Guiton. Guiton will miss 7 weeks with a torn abdomen. Nielsen shaky at times, going 11 for 29 for 141 yards, but he did throw 3 TD with 0 INT. Meanwhile Sam Jolley made his debut with 3 solo tackles.

Recruit Updates

- Florida and LSU distance themselves somewhat from Georgia and Auburn for Nick Scott, but don't look now, as Duke has quietly moved into 7th.

- No changes for Ian Tasan besides Texas getting a little more cushion over Notre Dame, though not too much.

- Maryland moves to #1 for Chez Opeake, but just barely ahead of Texas and Duke. Should LSU or Wisconsin offer though this list could change yet again.

- Still just Illinois for Chris Prewitt. They have seen their lead grow a bit larger over the field after this week.

- Alabama is the new leader for Real Diehl after they offered the 6'6" WR. Next is Florida, then Tennessee,, then the rest of the field.

- Dan Ertmann still favors Oklahoma and Notre Dame though only OU has offered at this point.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 01:36 AM

Week 3: Duke (2-0) vs Memphis (0-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - Memphis (C)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - Memphis (C+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - Mephis (C)

Duke 23 - Memphis 7

Joe Ross may have not been his most accurate but wow, he was good. He competes 24 of 52 passes for 386 yards with 2 TD and 0 INT and we beat Memphis 23-7.

Scott would run 17 times for 62 yards. Good, not great, but it allowed us the threat of the run and we just picked them apart.

Vernon continues to be amazing with 11 grabs for 126 yards and 2 TD, while Watkins would add 5 grabs for 123 yards and Jones added 5 for 79.

On D, Foxx has an INT and a sack, Smith has a sack, Gamble has 9 tackles and Morse has 8, and just basically, our key guys made big plays. Now we head into a home tilt with Virginia before a murderer rows schedule with the top of the ACC on the horizon.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 01:37 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 3

- USC beats Texas A&M 20-14. Jace Hunter continues to be solid with 4 solo tackles and a pass break up.

- Va. Tech beats Georgia Tech 27-16 in ACC play. Deacon Pamer does not play in this game.

- Penn State blanks Temple 30-0. Nicolas Fillion does not play. Dat King does see the field a little bit and notches a tackle.

- Florida rolls Eastern Michigan 44-10. Dan Schoonover does not see any time vs Eastern Michigan.

- Ole Miss knocks off #3 Texas 10-3. Dayne Ho does not play for Texas.

- Ohio State improves to 3-0 beating #9 Cal 34-30. It was not a good day for Rob Nielsen as he was 11/33 for just 118 yards with a TD - INT. Sam Jolley did play as well, recovering a fumble during the game.

- Boise State improves to 3-0 beating Utah 21-16. Bug Kappe was held without a catch but did have a 16 yard kick return.

Recruit Updates

- Florida and LSU move up to distinguish themselves as the clear 1 and 2 for Nick Scott, though Duke also moves up to 6th. This one should be an interesting recruitment.

- Florida offers Ian Tasan, but they have work to do to catch Texas & Notre Dame. That said they have time as this one doesn't seem like it'll end any time soon.

- Wisconsin offers QB Chez Opeake and now sit 3rd, knocking Duke to 4th, just barely. Still not much separates #1 Maryland and the field.

- Illinois continues to lead for Chris Prewitt. At this point it seems unlikely he goes anywhere but Illinois.

- Alabama has taken a nice lead over Florida for Real Diehl. Still I doubt this one ends any time soon.

- Still just OU for Dan Ertmann though his interest in Florida has moved them up. Also, Duke is now #9 for him as they're the only other team besides the Sooners to offer. This one bears watching.

hoopsguy

08-29-2009, 03:03 AM

- Illinois continues to lead for Chris Prewitt. At this point it seems unlikely he goes anywhere but Illinois.

I would be very pleased by this turn of events.

I - L - L!

I - N - I!

Coffee Warlord

08-29-2009, 09:07 AM

That would be Rob Nielsen, STARTING quarterback.

Though need to work on that whole accuracy thing.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 09:52 AM

That would be Rob Nielsen, STARTING quarterback.

Though need to work on that whole accuracy thing.

Nielsen was probably the best recruit I made because I think his potential is astounding. He has 99 throwing power but 75 accuracy. He would've benefited most from a RS but I suspect he'll turn into a machine by his Junior year.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 10:04 AM

Week 4: Duke (3-0) vs Virginia (2-0)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - UVA (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - UVA (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - UVA (B)

Duke 39 - Virginia 20

We decide to give Joe Ross the start vs Virginia with a tough slate of games upcoming and wow, he goes 31/51 for 578 yards with 3 TD - 2 INT! He was just a machine out there today and this is with a game plan set on only 60% throw.

Scott only ran for 33 yards but obviously he was not called on much.

We had 3 100 + guys with Watkins collecting 9 for 221 and a TD, Vernon catching 9 for 163 and a TD, and Hall collecting 4 for 108. Kurunwune would also score.

On D, Morse and Sowell collect INT's, Daniels gets a sack and Jones adds 11 tackles.

An all around good effort.

DeToxRox

08-29-2009, 10:13 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 4

- USC thumps Wazzou 44-14. Jace Hunter collected a tackle and a pass deflection.

- Oklahoma thumps Central Michigan 48-20. Dave Tasan was relatively quiet with 2 grabs for 9 yards.

- Texas survives vs Arkansas State 27-21. Dayne Ho does not play.

- Penn State beats Oregon 27-17. Nicolas Fillion and Dat King do not play.

- Boise State knocks off Utah State 18-16. Bug Kappe had 1 catch for 8 yards.

- Florida beats Tennessee 31-7. Dan Schoonover does not play.

- Pitt knocks off Va. Tech 27-18. Deacon Palmer did not play.

Recruit Updates

- Florida, LSU, Tennessee and Georgia all make significant movement on Scott's list in that order. Auburn also offers and Duke is in 6th trailing by a decent amount. As of now Florida has a decent lead.

- Notre Dame leads for Ian Tasan after a week 4 visit but not by much. Texas is still in a great position here.

- It's Maryland, Texas, Duke, Wisconsin for Opeake. Duke had a good week 4 visit but it didn't make much of a dent.

- Illinois continues to put ground between them and the field for Prewitt. If other teams offer this could become interesting but for now it is not.

- Alabama and Tennessee lead for Real Diehl but Tennessee has not offer. If the Vols do offer I'd suspect they take over #1.

- No changes for Dan Ertmann. OU hasn't taken a big lead so it seems Ertmann might be waiting for an offer from someone else. Illinois has moved to a solid #4 despite no offer.

law90026

08-29-2009, 01:19 PM

Want to buy playing time please!

Coffee Warlord

08-29-2009, 05:21 PM

Nielsen was probably the best recruit I made because I think his potential is astounding. He has 99 throwing power but 75 accuracy. He would've benefited most from a RS but I suspect he'll turn into a machine by his Junior year.

Hear that, my dear teammate Sam?

National Championship is ours. :)

DeToxRox

08-30-2009, 08:34 PM

Week 5: Duke (4-0) @ Virginia Tech (2-1)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - VT (A+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - VT (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - VT (A+)

VT 26 - Duke 7

Renfree got the nod on the road today and just did not play well at all. He was 17/33 for 157 yards with a TD and 2 INT. This is his MO vs good teams and it's disturbing. I think Ross might just take over for good at this point.

Not much to note on offense, but on D John Smith had 10 solo tackles, Drew had 9 tackles, 3 TFL and a sack, and CJ Daniels had 5 tackles, 3 TFL and a sack. We'll just get 'em next time I s'pose.

DeToxRox

08-30-2009, 08:45 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 5

- BYU thumped Boise State 38-17. Bug Kappe had 1 catch for 7 yards and 3 kick returns for 60 yards.

- Penn State beat Minnesota 20-14. Neither Nicolas Fillion nor Dat King saw the field for Penn State.

- Baylor upsets Texas 24-13. Dayne Ho did not play.

- Florida moves to 4-0 after blitzing Kentucky 47-21. Dan Schoonover did not play.

- Ohio State moves to 4-0 beating Northwestern 35-10. Rob Nielsen was 18/31 for 236 yards with 3 TD - 3 INT. Sam Jolley had 1 tackle as well.

- Oklahoma rocks Texas Tech 41-24. Dave Tasan had 2 catches for 31 yards during the game.

- VT beat Duke 26-7. WR Deacon Palmer did not play.

Recruit Updates

- Florida has really taken a lead for Nick Scott, but Tennessee is right there. Following them is LSU, Georgia and Auburn. As of now though he looks like a Florida lean.

- Notre Dame is back in front for Ian Tasan after a good week 4 visit. Texas is close, and Florida and new offeree Michigan follow. As of now though it's still a two horse race.

- Maryland is now #1 for Chez Opeake, as he has serious interest in the Terps. Texas, Duke and Wisconsin follow that up with it still being very close.

- Illinois still leads easily over the field for Chris Prewitt but an offer from any of the other 9 teams on his list could make it interesting.

- Alabama, Tennessee and Florida for Real Diehl. Nothing has changed here except for those three distancing themselves further from the pack.

- OU continues to push for Dan Ertmann and he will be in Norman this week for a visit. Duke is still 5th as his only other offer, and as of now he will be in Durham week 10.

DeToxRox

08-30-2009, 08:53 PM

Week 6: Duke (4-1) vs Miami (2-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - Miami (A)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - Miami (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - Miami (A+)

Duke 26 - Miami 12

About damn time! This one we owe to Sean Renfree who was benched but when Joe Ross bruised his hip and left the game, Renfree came in and gave us a huge huge huge win. He finished with 285 yards and a score with no INT and earned back his starting job, at least for the next two weeks.

Vernon was back to his usual self with 8 grabs for 151 yards and Watkins had 6 for 78. Little used FB Joe Guerrero would score his first ever TD on a pass play as well.

On D, John Smith had 12 tackles and a pick. Foxx and Drew had sacks and Sowell had a pick six. Add in 4 FG from Henderson and there is your game. A great all around effort tonight.

DeToxRox

08-30-2009, 09:01 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 6

- Boise State gets by Nevada 24-20. Bug Kappe had 3 grabs for 13 yards and 2 kick returns for 48 yards.

- Ohio State beats UAB 27-10. Rob Nielsen was 14/36 for 202 yards with 2 TD and no INT. Sam Jolley would add a tackle.

- Va Tech beats North Carolina 38-27. Deacon Palmer did not play.

- USC beats Cal 38-24. Jace Hunter was an animal with 7 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks to help USC to move to 4-0 and #2 in the rankings.

- Oklahoma beats Texas 26-23 in OT. Dave Tasan had 2 grabs for 37 yards, including a TD on a 30 yard catch. Dayne No did not play.

- Penn State beats Wisconsin 20-16. Fillion nor King played for PSU.

- Florida trounced LSU 59-33. Dan Schoonover did not play for Florida.

Recruit Updates

- No changes for Nick Scott. Still looks like Florida's to lose but Tennessee and LSU are closing in.

- It's now Notre Dame by a nose over Texas. Florida is picking up steam and Michigan has some stuff they need to do to catch up.

- Texas jumps out in front of Maryland after a good visit with Chez Opeake. Duke and Wisconsin are still 3 and 4. This could end up a two team race though with the Longhorns and the Terps.

- No changes for Chris Prewitt. Illinois continues to lead. His recruitment seems very close to Jace Hunters last year.

- Alabama now has full interest with Real Diehl. A week 12 visit could give them a commit, though Florida is charging and will have him in week 8.

- Dan Ertmann has committed to Oklahoma!

Coffee Warlord

08-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Completion percentage is overrated. Spray and Pray for the win!

Touchdowns win games.

Tasan

08-30-2009, 09:30 PM

OU over Texas in Dave's first Red River Shootout. Its gonna be a tough house if Ian goes to Texas.

chesapeake

08-31-2009, 08:50 AM

Too bad that Duke looks out of the picture. At least if I go to Texas I don't add a new box score for you to watch every week.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 11:44 AM

Week 7: Duke (5-1) @ Georgia Tech (2-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - GT (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - GT (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - GT (B+)

Duke 34 - Georgia Tech 27

Wow. We go into GT and win, and do it with Joe Ross no less! Last week he was injured and said he'd be done two weeks so I never bothered with my depth chart and figured Renfree would start but a Questionable Joe Ross comes in and absolutely shreds the Georgia Tech D to the tune of 327 yards on 19/39 passing wit 5 TD - 2 INT! This kid is for real.

Watkins would be superb with 7 grabs for 126 yards and 3 TD, while Vernon had 4 for 66 and a TD and Rs Fr Quinton Jones had 2 for 55 and a score. Just some great work by the WR.

On D, Joe Smith had 12 tackles (2 TFL). CJ Daniels had 10 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack and Jones had 10 tackles as well.

This is a GT team in a down year but regardless this is a massive win for our program.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 11:55 AM

Around the NCAA: Week 7

- Oklahoma moves to 5-0 beating K-State 20-12. Dave Tasan had his best game as a Sooner so far with 7 grabs for 82 yards and a TD.

- Wisconsin downs Ohio State 31-20. Rob Nielsen was 14/37 for 208 yards and 2 TD in the loss. Sam Jolley did not play.

- Penn State runs itself to 6-1 beating Purdue 31-21. Fillion and King did not play.

- Florida is 6-0 after pounding South Carolina 38-17. Dan Schoonover did not play.

- USC is now 5-0 after killing Stanford 45-16. Jace Hunter had 5 tackles and a TFL in the winning effort.

- Va. Tech beats Florida State 34-30. Deacon Palmer did not play.

- Texas beats Mizzou 27-20. Dayne Ho did not play.

- Hawaii beats Boise State 24-19. Bug Kappe had his best game as a Bronco with 4 grabs for 50 yards and a TD.

Recruit Updates

- Florida, Tennessee and LSU are all full for Nick Scott now, while Georgia and Auburn also make a move. He will be at Florida this week and that could end up being the push the Gators need to land him.

- Notre Dame and Texas now have full interest in Ian Tasan but Florida has closed the door. Tasan will be in Florida this week with Scott.

- It's Texas, Maryland, Duke in front for Chez Opeake, with Wisconsin trailing in 4th. Texas nearly has full interest but Maryland is close. He has a week 13 visit with the Terps and if he is still undecided by then that could make them the favorites.

- Nothing new on Chris Prewitt. Illinois keeps putting distance between them and the pack. He won't visit Illinois until Week 13 but it could be over before that.

- Alabama is now full interest with Real Diehl but Tennessee is right there without an offer. Should they offer they could be the leaders. Florida is also not far behind and like Tasan and Scott, he will be in Gainsville this week.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 12:00 PM

Week 8: #25 Duke (6-1) @ #17 Florida State (4-2)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - FSU (A+_
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - FSU (A+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - FSU (A+)

FSU 37 - Duke 7

Ross was reinjured early and Renfree couldn't find a rhythm only throwing for 120 yards with a TD and 2 INT.

We didn't move the ball, we didn't stop them, we just got blitzed basically.

FSU is still way more talented then us so obviously we have to fix a lot of things if we want to be a true ACC contender.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 12:09 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 8

- Boise State beats New Mexico State 28-17. Bug Kappe had 1 catch for 29 yards.

- Va. Tech thumps Clemson 47-17. Deacon Palmer did not play.

- Florida beats Georgia 35-26. Dan Schoonover did not play.

- USC mashes Oregon 52-3 and is now #1 in the Nation. Jace Hunter had 4 tackles (2 TFL) and a sack.

- Texas beats Texas Tech 33-17. Dayne Ho did not play.

- Oklahoma beats Kansas 35-30 and now sits #2 in the Nation. Dave Tasan was held without a catch.

- Ohio State beats Iowa 34-10. Rob Nielsen was 13/35 for 206 yards with a TD and an INT. Sam Jolley did not play.

Recruit Updates

- Nick Scott officially commits to Florida!

- Florida is now #1 for Ian Tasan but Texas & Notre Dame are at full interest still. He has a visit with UT week 13.

- Texas, Maryland and Duke still sit 1-3 for Chez Opeake. Texas and Maryland are full interest but Duke has been making steady progress. Still it looks like UT and Maryland are the ones to beat.

- Illinois now has full interest for Chris Prewitt. I doubt he even makes it to his week 13 visit without committing first.

- Alabama and Florida lead for Real Diehl, but Tennessee is full interest as well without an offer. He has visited Tennessee and Florida, and will be at Bama week 12. This is an interesting one to watch.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 12:26 PM

Week 9: Duke (6-2) @ Wake Forest (3-4)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - WF (B)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - WF (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - WF (B+)

Duke 34 - Wake Forest 28

Joe Ross does it again. By no means was he great, or even very good, but he won going 21/50 for 306 yards with 2 TD and an INT against one of our rivals.

Vernon continues to be absurd with 9 grabs for 205 yards and both TD's. He is making a play for the Heisman with the way he is going right now.

Joe Smith would have 9 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack. CJ Daniels had 8 tackles (4 TFL) and a sack, and Foxx added 6 tackles (4 TFL) and 2 sacks.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 12:37 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 9

- Boise State rolls San Jose State 41-7. Bug Kappe had 1 grab for 47 yards.

- Penn State beat Iowa 20-13. Dat King had 2 tackles. Nicolas Fillion did not play.

- USC moves to #1 beating ASU 45-28. Jace Hunter had 2 tackles.

- Oklahoma States Oklahoma 35-19. Dave Tasan was held to just 9 yards on 1 catch.

- Florida beats Auburn 41-28. Dan Schoonover did not play.

- Va. Tech rolls BC 41-7. Deacon Palmer did not play.

- Texas beats Colorado 31-20. Dayne Ho did not play.

- Ohio State doubles up Indiana 40-20. Rob Nielsen was 17/32 for 228 yards with 3 TD and 1 INT. Sam Jolley did not play. OSU's QB Guiton is expected back next week so Nielsen will probably not start.

Recruit Updates

- Florida, Texas, Notre Dame for Ian Tasan. A week 9 visit to Michigan though put the Wolverines in a good position but it doesn't seem likely they make up ground quick enough to take him. Week 13's visit to Texas should be the deciding factor for Tasan.

- No changes for Chez Opeake. Duke continues making up ground but it looks too little too late. Week 13's visit to Maryland will be interesting. He also is at Wisconsin week 12 who still have an outside chance.

- Nothing new for Chris Prewitt. He visited Michigan week 9 who separated themselves as his #2 but have not offered. A UM offer might change things but I doubt it.

- Alabama is still #1, but Tennessee, sans an offer is 2, and Florida is 3. Alabama has a week 12 visit that could seal the deal for them unless the Vols finally offer.

Coffee Warlord

08-31-2009, 01:25 PM

[B]OSU's QB Guiton is expected back next week so Nielsen will probably not start.

BOO!

Tasan

08-31-2009, 01:34 PM

Man chesapeake, we should make our guys a package deal at Texas. We'd be unstoppable.

chesapeake

08-31-2009, 01:42 PM

Man chesapeake, we should make our guys a package deal at Texas. We'd be unstoppable.

I'll sign that deal. My wife's uncle was a professor at Texas before he died, and was by all accounts a good guy. So I'm warming up to that possibility.

Please, just not Wisconsin. With all the choices I have, a cold weather state is a big fat no.

Coffee Warlord

08-31-2009, 01:57 PM

I'll sign that deal. My wife's uncle was a professor at Texas before he died, and was by all accounts a good guy. So I'm warming up to that possibility.

Please, just not Wisconsin. With all the choices I have, a cold weather state is a big fat no.

You could always back me up for 3 years at OSU. I need a good clipboard holder. :)

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 02:17 PM

I implore you all if you want to create another guy, do it. I'd like to have at least 5 created guys per season. It helps me stay eager to keep moving on not that it would end any time soon but it adds the immersion.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 02:51 PM

Week 10: Duke (7-2) vs Clemson (5-3)

OFFENSE: Duke (B-) - Clem (B+)
DEFENSE: Duke (B+) - Clem (B+)
OVERALL: Duke (B) - Clem (B+)

Duke 26 - Clemson 23

Joe Ross was not good today but he was serviceable and Desmond Scott bailed him out with his first big game of 2012 to give us a nice win vs the Tigers.

Ross was 24/49 for 230 yards with a TD and 2 INT. Not great but the ups and downs of a Freshman are something we just have to deal with.

Desmond Scott however would run 26 times for 104 yards and a TD to give us a balance we haven't really had all season.

Vernon was great as usual with 11 grabs for 106 yards and a TD. He continues to be the safety net for our QB's.

On D Jones had 10 tackles, 4 TFL and a sack. Smith had 8 tackles with 2 TFL. Daniels and Foxx each had sacks and Morse had an INT.

We just made plays when we needed them.

DeToxRox

08-31-2009, 03:00 PM

Around the NCAA: Week 10

- Penn State smashes Ohio State 41-9. Nicolas Fillion did not play but Dat King saw the field, chipping in with two tackles. Rob Nielsen ended up getting the start for OSU, going 10/26 for 160 yards with an INT. Sam Jolley did not play.

- Oklahoma beats Texas A&M 28-10. Dave Tasan had 5 grabs for 31 yards and a score vs the Aggies.

- Ole Miss upsets Florida 27-24 in OT. Dan Schoonover did not play.

- USC drubs Arizona 38-17. Jace Hunter had 2 tackles.

- Texas beats Oklahoma State 24-20. Dayne Ho did not play.

- Va. Tech trounces Miami 31-0. Deacon Palmer had 2 grabs for 17 yards.

Recruiting Update

- Texas, Florida, Notre Dame, Michigan in that order for Ian Tasan. Assuming all goes well with his visit to UT one would think he'll be a Longhorn.

- No changes for Chez Opeake aside from Duke again charging hard but it doesn't seem likely he ends up in Durham.

- Nothing new on the Chris Prewitt front. Still suspect he'll be a Fightin' Illini sooner rather then later.

- Alabama and Florida are top 2 for Real Diehl. Tennessee seems like they can have him if they offer but still nothing.