Duke Football: The Dan Orlovsky Era

[Thugger Jackson]

following, yeah, having a chise not winning the NC every year n keeping it realistic keeps it fun any chance of cap's next year?

[packabacka19]

Quote: Originally Posted by kesleypro

following, yeah, having a chise not winning the NC every year n keeping it realistic keeps it fun any chance of cap's next year?

Unfortunately this is an online dynasty so I can't

But I was thinking of possibly doing something different. I could have you guys sign up for CAPs like normal, but you would automatically have to play for Duke. I would take a recruit that I signed who plays your preferred position, and edit his name and equipment and such to make him exactly how you want. I think that could work, right?

[djp73]

Did boise state and Toledo really switch conferences?

[packabacka19]

Quote: Originally Posted by djp73

Did boise state and Toledo really switch conferences?

Hahaha... oops. Thanks, I'll fix that.

[xJAYxJAYx]

Gonna start following this dynasty. Nice work.

[packabacka19]

The 2012 Season
An Overview of What Happened in 2012
Duke Football



QB Sean Renfree lies motionless after a sack. Renfree had broken his vertebrae, ending his playing career.

Record: 8-5 (5-3)
Outcome: L 17-42 vs Rutgers in Champs Sports Bowl
Knowledge & Faith (MVP): MLB Austin Gamble
Summary: From the highs (a 35-33 nail-biting victory over #6 Miami) to the lows (an ugly 30-27 loss to North Texas), 2012 was a season of adversity - both overcoming it and failing to do so. For quarterback Sean Renfree, it was a season of loss. In a Week 5 game against Boston College, Renfree was nailed after a pass and landed awkwardly on his neck. He didn't get up for 20 minutes, and was eventually carted off the field. Renfree was later diagnosed with a broken vertebrae, and will never play another down of football in his life.

Though tragic, junior signal-caller Sean Schroeder took advantage of the opportunity, throwing for over 3300 yards and 31 touchdowns to only 14 interceptions in Coach Orlovsky's air-it-out offense - an adjustment from his more balanced, pro-style offense of years past. Senior halfback Desmond Scott had a decent year on the ground with over 550 yards rushing and a 4.0 yards/carry, it was the work of wideout Tony Foster, running back/wide receiver Josh Snead, and tight end Dominique Andrews who really helped Schroeder make the offense go. Foster had nearly 1100 receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns; Snead had 950 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns to go along with 292 rushing yards and 3 scores on the ground; and Andrews had 969 receiving yards plus 6 touchdowns.

Defensively, the Blue Devils struggled for the 2nd season in a row under defensive coordinator Josh Davis. The secondary in particular failed to cover anyone really, but the run defense was also very suspect. A huge bright spot, however, was the play of senior middle linebacker Austin Gamble. Gamble's spectacular stat-line included 134 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 4 INTs, and 1 touchdown. In fact, Gamble's performance over the season was enough to earn him the heralded Bednarik Award - the first player to do so in Duke history. Junior defensive end Justin Foxx also had a season to be proud of, racking up 11 sacks - good for 3rd in the nation.

Unfortunately, the Blue Devils were unable to improve upon last year's record of 8-5 thanks to tough losses such as the aforementioned North Texas debacle. Duke also failed to win their bowl game, getting crushed by Rutgers in an embarrassing performance. Next year will be another battle with big-time contributors such as Tony Foster, Austin Gamble, Jordan Byas, and Desmond Scott leaving the program.


Awards
Bednarik Award - MLB Austin Gamble

All-American (2nd Team)
WR - Tony Foster
DT - Sydney Sarmiento
MLB - Austin Gamble
CB - Will Canty

All-ACC (1st Team)
WR - Tony Foster
DT - Sydney Sarmiento
CB - Will Canty
FS - Zach Greene

All-ACC (2nd Team)
DE - Justin Foxx
OLB - August Campbell
CB - Lex Butler

Duke Blue Devils Stats - 2012
Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	YDS/G	LONG	TD	INT	RAT
QB Sean Schroeder	195/375 (52%)	3377	9.0	375.0	67	31	14
QB Sean Renfree	91/154 (59%)	1498	9.7	374.4	48	14	4
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	20+	TD	YDS/G	FUM
RB Desmond Scott	136	551	4.0	32	4	8	42.4	3
WR Josh Snead	53	292	5.5	44	5	2	22.5	3
RB Derek Justice	26	117	4.5	34	2	1	9.0	1
QB Sean Schroeder	32	108	3.4	28	2	0	8.3	4
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	20+	YDS/G	YAC
WR Tony Foster	63	1092	17.3	17	67	15	84.0
TE Dominique Andrews	58	969	16.7	6	58	6	74.5
WR Josh Snead	53	949	17.9	5	55	7	79.0
WR Brandon Daze	34	664	19.5	4	42	2	51.1
WR Corey Gattis	30	460	15.3	3	41	2	35.4
RB Desmond Scott	14	208	14.8	1	28	1	16.0
TE Brandon Braxton	11	281	25.5	4	62	4	21.6
	Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions
Defense	SOLO	AST	TOT	SACK	TLOSS	PD	INT	TD
MLB Austin Gamble	80	54	134	4.5	20	4	4	1
DT Sydney Sarmiento	45	30	75	8.5	14	0	0	0
DE Justin Foxx	36	14	50	11	15	1	0	0
SS Jordan Byas	55	30	85	2	9	5	2	0
	Field Goals				Extra Points
Kicking	FGM	FGA	PCT	LONG	XPM	XPA	PCT	PTS
K Chris Bain	7	9	77%	35	56	56	100%	77
Punting	PUNTS	YDS	LONG	AVG	NET	BP	IN20	TB
Early Spurlock	30	1272	51	41.0	35.4	0	15	3

Recruiting Class Ranking: 57

Duke Blue Devils Recruiting - 2012
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Paul Miller	WR	HS	Vinton, VA	6'0"	161
David Harwell	SS	HS	Dublin, GA	6'2"	211
John Robinson	QB	HS	Bainbridge, GA	6'3"	193
Derek Scott	DT	HS	Miami, FL	6'5"	270
John Dorsey	DE	HS	College Park, GA	6'1"	234
Brett Fields	G	HS	Augusta, GA	6'4"	323
Daniel Hill	OLB	HS	Warrington, FL	6'4"	236
Willie Morris	G	HS	Druid Hills, GA	6'3"	340
Xavier Fine	DE	HS	Bucyrus, OH	6'6"	243
Derrick Jensen	RB	HS	Elmhurst, IL	6'0"	210
AJ Callahan	OT	HS	Mount Airy, NC	6'2"	298
Brian Humphrey	FS	HS	Ft. Meade, FL	6'0"	181
Jerome Brown	CB	HS	St. Martin, MS	5'11"	174
Josh Carter	C	HS	Islip, NY	6'3"	304
Michael Walker	FS	HS	Evans, GA	5'11"	180
Melvin Lee	G	HS	Niceville, FL	6'6"	292
Michael Griffin	MLB	JUCO Jr	Calhoun, GA	6'2"	231
Sam Smith	OT	HS	Villa Rica, GA	6'7"	282
Anthony Levine	CB	HS	Dover, DE	6'3"	171
Justin Bennett	CB	HS	Starkville, MS	6'2"	215
Ryan Forte	ATH	HS	Lynchburg, VA	6'0"	185

[packabacka19]

Thoughts on the font I used in the post above? Too rough on the eyes for anyone?

[Thugger Jackson]

yeah, make it a little big bigger, pretty good season, not great, but not bad. over 500 at least.