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[DeToxRox]

Since Madden Franchise is so well received and it appears NCAA imports actually work decently enough, I am going to be doing an NCAA and Madden dynasty coinciding with one another. In NCAA I will handle the recruiting for the Duke Blue Devils. I might even play a game or two with them every year to see the players, but basically I want to get a team I can build and try to make into a power while passing guys on into Madden.

As far as Madden goes I shall be using the Detroit Lions. I'll expand more on that in a thread for the Madden dynasty however.

[DeToxRox]

NCAA Settings

Difficulty: All American
Quarters: 9 minutes
Sliders: I'll post them when I find them again but they're modified from the ones EF27 posted in the NCAA 10 thread.

[DeToxRox]

2009 Duke Blue Devils
Prestige: **
Rivals: North Carolina, Wake Forest

2009 Schedule

Week 1: Western Kentucky
Week 2: @ Army
Week 3: @ #25 Kansas
Week 4: Syracuse
Week 5: #10 Virginia Tech
Week 6: @ NC State
Week 7: Open
Week 8: Maryland
Week 9: @ Virginia
Week 10: @ #16 North Carolina
Week 11: #18 Georgia Tech
Week 12: @ Miami
Week 13: Wake Forest

[DeToxRox]

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]

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]

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]

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

[DeToxRox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

5 Star Recruiting Windup

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

[DeToxRox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

5* Recruiting Wrap Up

5* FB JT Maddox committed to Florida State

5* MLB Rodney Johnson committed to Penn State

[DeToxRox]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by chesapeake

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.

Haha, well UNC and Wake are both listed as Rivals. Fuck UNC though.

[DeToxRox]

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]

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]

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.