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Subject: Lehigh Valley and REAL Tailgating?


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Saturday, July 04, 06:57:31am
The Dukes have re-discovered the Lehigh Valley Pipeline with Latimer!

I hope he brings back the greatest group of fans that have ever attended Duke's games.

The "tailgate area" is nice, but its really a party area. Keep it going, but do something creative and open up Bluff Street for REAL tailgaiting during the games. The river view is a natural.

I went to the Robert Morris game and their pre-game atmosphere puts ours to shame with a great tailgate area. Also- put radio broadcast (pre-game, game and post game) on speakers at the Mellon Hall area and along Bluff Street.

The student station (WDSR) could do an extended pre and post game show and be on the speaker set up too. The Red and Blue Crew is great for Basketball and can add a lot to the Football games too.

And put some REAL bleachers on the visiting side even if its just for the season. It looks so bush league the way it is.

If we build the atmosphere, more fans will come!! I feel like I have to appologize when I bring friends to the games. It really wouldn't take much to get soo much more back. We aren't Club or D-III any more.

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[> Subject: Re: Lehigh Valley and REAL Tailgating?


Author:
Lehigh Valley Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, July 03, 11:29:31pm
Plans are in the pipeline to have a bus hired to bring the Lehigh Valley Dukes back to Pittsburgh for each home game. However, we are looking for an area to tailgate now that the patio behind Mellon Hall has been taken away. The consensus seems to be the parking garage 8th floor but not sure if the bus will fit !! Anyone have any thoughts ??

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[> [> Subject: Re: Lehigh Valley and REAL Tailgating?


Author:
Alex P.
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Date Posted: Saturday, July 04, 06:57:31am
It will be great to have the Lehigh Valley Dukes back in the fold! I wish I could help you with parking, but, no matter where you park...You bring a huge amount of excitment to Rooney Field!...See you soon!..

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Subject: Ollie Phillips finally listed as D-Coordinator


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, June 28, 05:40:42pm
This one was getting me nervous- I thought when I reported it a few months back I could have given the wrong info. Ollie is now listed as the D-Coordinator on the Official site. No other coaching changes.

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Subject: There are two DU recruits in the Big 33 game for Pennsylvania. Good stuff!


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 12:01:43pm

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[> Subject: Re: There are two DU recruits in the Big 33 game for Pennsylvania. Good stuff!


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, June 19, 12:01:55am
1. #67 Nick Redden /Clearfield H.S./ Attending: Duquesne/ Major: Athletic Training/Pre-Med /6'2" 280 OL - Offensive Lineman.

2. # 16 Horvin Latimer/ Bethlehem Liberty H. S./ Attending: Duquesne/ Major: Accounting/ 6' 2" 225 LB - Linebackers

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[> [> Subject: Re: There are two DU recruits in the Big 33 game for Pennsylvania. Good stuff!


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Friday, June 19, 11:15:53am
Duquesne recruit Horvin Latimer featured – and quoted – in an article on the Big 33 game. Click here. What a great addition to our defense for this year!

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: There are two DU recruits in the Big 33 game for Pennsylvania. Good stuff!


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 07:33:39pm
Since I do not subscribe to the NFL network, I was unable to watch the Big 33 game. Did anyone watch the game? If so, any comments on the play of our 2 Duquesne recruits, Nick Redden and Horvin Latimer?

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Duquesne recruit Nick Redden featured – and quoted – in another article on the Big 33 game. Click here. Looks like we are getting a big-time OL.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 12:01:43pm

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Subject: 2009 FCS Now Preseason Poll - NEC's Albany ranked in top 25


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 01:45:47am
Here's an abbreviated listing, including the only ranked teams from the NEC (Albany) and Patriot (Holy Cross) Conferences. Colgate from the Patriot Conference and Yale and Harvard from the Ivy League are among the other teams getting votes. Again the loaded Colonial Athletic Association fills many spots in top 25.

Team, (first place votes), total points
1. Appalachian State (29), 1760
2. Richmond (27), 1756
3. Villanova (15), 1669
4. Northern Iowa (1), 1615
5. Montana (2), 1589
6. New Hampshire, 1362
7. Weber State (1), 1308
8. James Madison, 1212
9. Southern Illinois, 1192
10. Elon, 1089
22. Holy Cross, 298
23. Albany, 178

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Subject: Preseason Pool for 2009- Colonial Athletic Association dominates; Albany only NEC team listed in ORV


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, June 05, 03:43:43pm
2009 Any Given Saturday Poll Preseason Top 25

(First place votes in parenthesis), Points

1. Richmond (59), 2338
2. Appalachian State (20), 2292
3. Montana (5), 2154
4. Villanova (11), 2152
5. Northern Iowa (2), 2011
6. James Madison (1), 1746
7. Southern Illinois, 1703
8. New Hampshire, 1695
9. Weber State, 1692
10. Elon, 1398
11. Wofford, 1326
12. Cal Poly, 1159
13. William & Mary, 1105
14. Central Arkansas, 1034
15. Maine, 841
16. McNeese State, 687
17. South Carolina State, 617
18. Massachusetts, 602
19. Eastern Washington, 538
20. Delaware, 409
21. South Dakota State, 397
22. Furman, 386
23. Texas State, 323
24. Georgia Southern, 311
25. Montana State, 306

Others receiving votes (minimum of 5 votes): Jacksonville State (54), Liberty (48), Colgate (46), Harvard (43), Albany (36), Eastern Kentucky (36), Holy Cross (30), Samford (26), North Dakota State (24), Northern Arizona (24), Grambling State (14), Youngstown State (11), Florida A&M (10), Tennessee-Martin (8), Prairie View A&M (7), Western Illinois (7), Pennsylvania (5), UC Davis (5).

MOST SIGNIFICANT RISE IN 2009: Delaware
MOST SIGNIFICANT FALL IN 2009: Cal Poly

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[> Subject: Re: Preseason Pool for 2009- Colonial Athletic Association dominates; Albany only NEC team listed in ORV


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, June 05, 10:27:36am
Oops, I meant to type Preseason Poll - not Pool. Hey, I was tired when I made that entry.

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[> Subject: Re: Preseason Pool for 2009- Colonial Athletic Association dominates; Albany only NEC team listed in ORV


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Friday, June 05, 03:43:43pm
This is the first time I can remember an NEC Conference Member (or MAAC or Patriot) ranked as high as #30 in the pre-season.

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Subject: I received application for renewal of Dukes' season football tickets today.


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 05:26:50pm
Price remains the same as last year: $40 per season ticket. A flyer included with the ticket application promotes the sale of tickets for the Dukes' Tailgate ($15) under the Mellon Hall overhang for each game. Football games are to be broadcast on WMNY - 1360 AM.

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[> Subject: Re: I received application for renewal of Dukes' season football tickets today.


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 08:20:44am
Got my order form for my three yesterday. No coupons for the Red Ring like last year. Do we get the same seats as last year?

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[> [> Subject: Re: I received application for renewal of Dukes' season football tickets today.


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 05:26:50pm
I believe the application form identifies the same seats as I had last year. My guess is that the Red Ring discount coupon will be in the envelope transmitting the 2009 season tickets. Even though the NHL play-offs are still in full swing and the Pens are lookin' good, receipt of the ticket application has me thinking a bit about the upcoming Dukes' football season.

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Subject: Nathan Totino-Pre-Season FCS All-American HM


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 06:58:47pm
http://cdsdraft.com/aa.php?team=FCS

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[> Subject: Re: Nathan Totino-Pre-Season FCS All-American HM


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 07:37:53pm
Well deserved! RMU had a couple on the list too.

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Subject: Next Season's New Opponent, Nicholls State, hit with NCAA sanction


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Thursday, May 07, 03:08:44pm
One of the posters on the Dukes Basketball Forum had a link to an NCAA List of Div 1 colleges receiving sanctions. I'm happy to report that the Dukes were not included on this list. However, I noticed that Nicholls State will have an immediate penalty of a reduction of 3.41 scholarships for its football program. I wonder what the infractions were. The list did not have any details about the infraction(s). I also note that the school's women's basketball team and golf team had lost some scholarships as well. Since this team is not well known in these parts, their reputation for NCAA violations would be foreign to most of us.

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[> Subject: Re: Next Season's New Opponent, Nicholls State, hit with NCAA sanction


Author:
Shaler Tom
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Date Posted: Sunday, May 10, 05:54:22pm
The sanctions are a result of sub par performance in the classroom. They also were hit in 2006.

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Subject: Help at corners?


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 10:54:37pm
I'm not sure what to make of the spring game- The Dukes either have a great set of recievers and a great start for Kevin or we need much help at the corners.

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[> Subject: Re: Help at corners?


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 07:43:33pm
I've always had this problem with intra-squad scrimmages. Are our strengths really our weaknesses etc. In this case though I believe the 1st string offense played well against the 2nd string defense and the 1st team defense played well against the 2nd string offense with several picks I believe. The question then becomes one of depth.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Help at corners?


Author:
Shoey
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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 10:54:37pm
Quarterback depth (with Dixon and Patterson out) hurt the scrimmage because the 1st defense wasnt tested.

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Subject: What's going on with the Dukes' baseball team this year?


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 26, 11:30:49pm
I know this is the Dukes' football forum, but I feel the urge to bring up the performance of the Dukes' baseball team. After today's loss to GW the Dukes' overall record is 10 and 32, and 5 and 12 in the A-10. Unfortunately that record earns the Dukes last place in the A-10. Admittedly I don't follow the team too closely, but does someone know what's going on with the team. I thought for a few years the Dukes were at least competitive in the A-10 - even qualifying for the A-10 play-offs, but the record this year is embarrassing. Is this a matter of a drop-off in talent among the players, injuries to key players, poor coaching, or a little or, in this case, a lot of all three? I am always supportive of all of Duquesne's teams so my comments aren't meant to be demeaning. I'm just trying to see what might be done to improve things for the team.

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Subject: Duquesne Spring Scrimmage Game


Author:
Alex P.
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 03:21:45pm
Folks, just a note to let you know that Red Zone Media will be providing a live broadcast of the Duquesne Spring Game on Saturday, April 25th...If you can't make it down to Rooney Field, we hope that you'll join us!

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne Spring Game


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 08:43:32pm
Thanks Alex- See you there tomorrow!

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[> [> Subject: Re: Duquesne Spring Game


Author:
Alex P.
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 11:57:16am
Great! We'll see how it goes today...Hopefully we'll have some great action on the Field!

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne Spring Scrimmage Game


Author:
Alum 99
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 03:19:10pm
Alex- I tried to log on, but the Redzone site doesn't list the spring game as an option to select. The first game at Bucknell is the first option.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Duquesne Spring Scrimmage Game


Author:
Jacko
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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 03:21:45pm
There is a link off of the Athletic Dept. web site.

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Subject: Big Coaching Change Today


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 08:27:59pm
The Dukes have just brought back Ollie Phillips who had been the DC back in 1995. Joe Bernard is to have taken an unknown job at Pitt. Some say the Bernard didn't have the best relationships with some of the defensive players, which could be why some have left. Most coaches and players are positive about the change as they begin their first day of spring practice. Practice schedule is posted on the football site.

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[> Subject: The official site is out of date. Still lists Bernard as DC. Nothing on the Pitt site either. He was interim HC until Schmitt was hired and gave us a link to the Lehigh Valley. He was also HC at Fairfield before their program folded.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 12:44:18pm

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Subject: 3 New Dukes Come Out of the Lehigh Valley


Author:
Lehigh Valley Duquesne Mania
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 29, 06:40:12pm
Billy Viscuso, Horvin Latimer, and Devin Duggan are all 2009 recruits coming out of the lehigh valley. Viscuso coming from Emmaus is a well sized lineman t 6-2 275 and also is mentioned as a strong kid with him taking second place in power lifting. Latimer is an obvious stud being named all state and appearing in the Big 33 game and hopes to see some playing time this year at outside backer. The kid I see to be most impressive is Devin Duggan the transfer from Valley Forge Military College. He played for Becahi in 07 and was named Defensive player of the year for his confernce and 1st team all confernce safety this past year at valley forge. Watched his highlite tape and the kid can come up and hit and will be a big run support help that we lacked this season. youtube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kjDgOSzOt8. check it out and see what you guys think. I hear he is predicted to be the starting strong saftey for the dukes this year

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[> Subject: Re: 3 New Dukes Come Out of the Lehigh Valley


Author:
Lehigh Valley Duke Mania
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 29, 09:30:33pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kjDgOSzOt8
correct url

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Subject: There are several names missing from the spring roster


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 28, 09:10:48am
Perhaps the most prominent one is Chidozie Oparanozie who was the second leading tackler on the team. Names also missing include Akintoye, D'Orsie, Wiley Brown, Nypaver.
I believe that there is only 1 PK and 1 Punter on the roster with no incoming freshmen kickers.

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[> Subject: Actually we did sign a kicker. Click here


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 08:55:29pm

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[> [> Subject: Re: Actually we did sign a kicker. Click here


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 11:22:31pm
Thanks for the info. Apparently the recruiting class is still a work in progress.

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[> Subject: Re: There are several names missing from the spring roster


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 28, 09:10:48am
Dozue would be a huge loss. Is this confirmed that he and the others are not back?

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Subject: This year's recruits


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 11:23:34pm
NAME HT WT POS CL HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL
Kevin Barthelemy 6-3 250 OL Fr. Moon Township, Pa./Moon Township
Sean Brady 6-0 175 WR/DB Fr. Orchard Park, N.Y./Canisius
Damon Cotton 6-0 190 WR/DB Fr. Aliquippa, Pa./Center
Devin Duggan* 6-0 210 DB Jr. Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic (Valley Forge Military Acad.)
Reggie Eiland 6-1 255 OL/DL Fr. Accokeek, Md./Gwynn Park
Will Henson 6-5 250 OL Fr. Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville Area
Serge Kona 5-11 215 LB Fr. Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg
Derrick Lakins 6-0 215 LB Fr. Upper Marlboro, Md./De Matha
Horvin Latimer 6-1 225 LB Fr. Bethlehem, Pa./Liberty
Justin Melhado* 6-1 190 DB Jr. Ridgewater (Minn.) Community College
Kevin Miranda 6-0 285 OL/DL Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa./Blackhawk
B.J. Morton 6-0 245 DL Fr. Petersburg, Va./Matoaca
Nick Ohrman 6-2 270 OL/DL Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa./The Linsly School (WVa.)
Jay Pettina 5-11 190 DB Fr. Indiana, Pa./Indiana
Nick Redden 6-2 260 OL/DL Fr. Clearfield, Pa./Clearfield Area
Nick Rossi 5-10 170 K Fr. North Huntington, Pa./Serra Catholic
Logan Rucker 6-2 190 DB Fr. Kettering, Ohio/Fairmont
Gus Sutera 6-2 250 OL Fr. Haverford, Pa./Haverford
Billy Viscuso 6-2 270 OL Fr. Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus
Dave Williams* 5-11 180 WR Jr. Monroeville, Pa./Gateway (Michigan State)
Luke Wright 5-10 180 WR Fr. Sykesville, Md./Century
* - indicates transfer

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[> Subject: Re: This year's recruits


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Thursday, March 05, 10:06:46pm
Well, they definitely recruited for specific needs. Other then some potential WRs,there are noticeably no skill position recruits on offense (QB,RB,FB,TE)

Breakdown O/L,D/L 9
W/R,D/B 8
L/B 3
Kicker 1

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[> [> Subject: Re: This year's recruits


Author:
Alex P.
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Date Posted: Friday, March 06, 10:51:19am
Well, I think Jerry and crew went after the biggest need on the team, Offensive an Defensive Line. We will see how these recruits progress. Maybe a player or two can contribute this season.

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[> Subject: Re: This year's recruits


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, March 06, 12:08:18pm
I would have liked to have seen a big running back. Also, Some of the linemen may need to get into the weightroom and start drinking the protien shakes. 245/250 lbs ain't going to cut it against Delaware or Albany.

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[> [> Subject: I had the same thought. Granted, you expect linemen to grow in college, but it would be nice to see a couple 270-280 pounders, or a couple in the 6-5 or 6-6 range you can stick out there as bookend tackles. I'll settle for tough and strong for now.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Friday, March 06, 12:43:13pm

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[> [> Subject: Re: This year's recruits


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 11:23:34pm
A big back would have helped make up for the small line.

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[> Subject: Sorry about this ... I have 21 names in the post above and the official site now says 19. Trying to figure out who bailed.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 07, 02:24:23pm
Kevin Barthelemy 6-3 250 OL Fr. Moon Township, Pa./Moon TownshipSean Brady 6-0 175 WR/DB Fr. Orchard Park, N.Y./CanisiusDamon Cotton 6-0 190 WR/DB Fr. Aliquippa, Pa./CenterDevin Duggan* 6-0 210 DB Jr. Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic (Valley Forge Military Acad.)Reggie Eiland 6-1 255 OL/DL Fr. Accokeek, Md./Gwynn ParkWill Henson 6-5 250 OL Fr. Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville AreaSerge Kona 5-11 215 LB Fr. Gaithersburg, Md./GaithersburgDerrick Lakins 6-0 215 LB Fr. Upper Marlboro, Md./De MathaHorvin Latimer 6-1 225 LB Fr. Bethlehem, Pa./LibertyJustin Melhado* 6-1 190 DB Jr. Ridgewater (Minn.) Community CollegeKevin Miranda 6-0 285 OL/DL Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa./BlackhawkB.J. Morton 6-0 245 DL Fr. Petersburg, Va./MatoacaJay Pettina 5-11 190 DB Fr. Indiana, Pa./IndianaNick Redden 6-2 260 OL/DL Fr. Clearfield, Pa./Clearfield AreaLogan Rucker 6-2 190 DB Fr. Kettering, Ohio/FairmontGus Sutera 6-2 250 OL Fr. Haverford, Pa./HaverfordBilly Viscuso 6-2 270 OL Fr. Emmaus, Pa./EmmausDave Williams* 5-11 180 WR Jr. Monroeville, Pa./Gateway (Michigan State)Luke Wright 5-10 180 WR Fr. Sykesville, Md./Century

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[> [> Subject: Ohrman and Rossi are off the list.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 07, 02:26:24pm

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Ohrman and Rossi are off the list.


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 07, 02:55:18pm
We could have used those 2 with the heaviest lineman and someone to replace Troyan

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Ohrman and Rossi are off the list.


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 07, 04:36:15pm
Anybody on the list stand out as an impact player?

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Ohrman and Rossi are off the list.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 01:13:25pm
I'm showing some Lehigh Valley prejudice here, but Lattimore is a good prospect. The 285 pounder from Blackhawk looks promising and I read somewhere that Kona, who is a 225 pound LB, has returned kicks. He might be a good athlete.

Having said that, I'm a proponent of the "good football player" over the good athlete. The good football player is the kid who can execute a block or tackle, who knows where to be and what to do, who gives everything on every play, who can think one play ahead, who can track down a ball carrier with a good angle of pursuit, who's aware of what the guy next to him is doing, yadda yadda. The good athlete is the kid cut like stone who can run a 4.1 40 but can't remember to pull his pants down when he craps.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Ohrman and Rossi are off the list.


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 10:51:13pm
Good points ED, as usual- Some day when you are in the area, I'm going to buy you a beer! ED for AD!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I'm all for the beer.


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 07:45:28am

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Subject: GOTTA BELIEVE!!!!!! DUKES PLAYING FOR A-10 CHAMPIONSHIP!!


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, March 14, 07:28:05am
Greg A., Ron and Co. have really brought some excitement back to the bluff with a young and exciting team that has really pulled together. Suzie has the women winning 20 in just her second season. It can be done!

LET'S GO DUKES!!!

BELIEVE!!!

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Subject: Announcement of Duquesne Recruits


Author:
Always A Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 01, 06:54:53pm
I spoke to Jerry Schmidt at this afternoon's Dukes-Rams basketball game and asked him about the announcement of the signed football recruits for Fall 2009. He said that the announcement should be made sometime this week. He is holding off on the announcement, awaiting for the signed letters of intent for an additional two recruits. He would like to have the entire list of signed recruits announced at the same time.

I told him that several of the posters on the football forum were growing anxious over the lack of an official announcement by now. He was pleased that there was this level of interest among Duquesne football fans and supporters about future Dukes. He thanked everyone for their interest.

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[> Subject: Re: Announcement of Duquesne Recruits


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 01, 07:05:59pm
George Von Benko interviewed him at Halftime. He had lots to say including Confirming earlier info. re: games against Delaware and Nichols State and trying to get Youngstown. Moore is switching back to reciever from the D Backfield. I couldn't get all the names or where they are from, but he mentioned Nick Redman 6'2" 280 OL that was looking at Pitt, BJ Morton who was considering Syracuse and Marshall, a "Regie Ireland"? from Maryland, Devon Dugan from Valley Forge, and Horvin Lattimer the LB who played in the Big 33 Game. He also mentioned Dave Wilson, Connor Dixon's old roomie. I guess the details will follow.

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Subject: This kid was recruited by Syracuse & Marshall


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 12:59:47pm
< a rel=nofollow target=_blank href=”http://www.progress-index.com/articles/2009/02/22/sports/pi_progindex.20090222.b.pg1.pi0222morton_s1.2322965_spo1.txt” >Click here.<

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[> Subject: Re: This kid was recruited by Syracuse & Marshall


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 01, 08:11:57am
http://www.progress-index.com/articles/2009/02/22/sports/pi_progindex.20090222.b.pg1.pi0222morton_s1.2322965_spo1.txt

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Subject: DUQUESNE HOCKEY GOING STRONG


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 28, 09:04:50am
With all the talk about Duquesne Basketball looking like it will play in the post season somewhere and trying to get info on football recruits, it t easy to forget the Duke's Hockey Team. They finished the regular season on top of their CHMA Conference over Pitt and WVU and others. They are also ranked #15 Nationally in the ACHA and will play #2 Penn State in the National Tournament. Pittsburgh is a hockey town and Duquesne and Pitt should join the NCAA and play their games at the new arena.

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Subject: 6-0, 270# OL Kevin Miranda from Blackhawk


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 10:37:37pm
Does anyone have any more additions?

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[> Subject: Re: 6-0, 270# OL Kevin Miranda from Blackhawk


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 10:19:54pm
I was away for a couple of days. The football program doesn't really advertize of celebrate their scholarship finds very well do they? I guess its because they are new to the scholarship thing still.

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Subject: DB Logan Rucker from Fairmont HS (Ohio)


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 10:13:55pm

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Subject: New QB recruit Sean Brady (no relation to a NE QB) from Canisius HS.


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 10:34:05pm

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Subject: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Monday, February 16, 03:13:01pm
At tonight's Duquesne women's basketball game (Duchesses-84/St. Louis Billikens-66), I asked Greg Amodio about new opponents on the football schedule in the next few years. He said that following our opening game against Bucknell at home in 2009, the Dukes will play Nicholls State away. This opponent was identified by several contributors in previous postings.

On September 11, 2010, the Dukes will play the Fighing Blue Hens of Delaware in Newark, DE. This past season the University of Delaware had the 3rd highest average attendance of all FCS teams with 21,609 per home game average in spite of a disappointing 4-8 record. UD trailed only Appalachian State and Montana in home attendance. Aside from playing one of the traditionally better Colonial Athletic Conference teams, the Dukes should expect a big payday for this game. For your future travel plans to UD, note that it's a 5 to 5 1/2 hour drive from Pittsburgh- aproximately 280 miles.

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[> Subject: Re: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 09:42:39pm
Delaware is a great addition to the schedule!!!

Nichols State will be a nice road trip to New Orleans too.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


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Arts'64
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Date Posted: Friday, February 13, 03:23:48pm
Any news on the renovation and expansion of the fieldhouse which is supposed to be ready for the beginning of this season?

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[> Subject: Re: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Friday, February 13, 08:44:07am
Thanks Coffee for all the hard work you. Did Greg mention if they are adding games? There is no reason that I know why Duquesne shouldn't be playing 11 games each year.

Also any update on recruits. I tried scouring the internet but came up virtually empty.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 14, 02:17:48pm
I can't take credit for the conversation with GA- That was Always a Duke. I do gree that there should be 11 games per year, particularly if we can add one like Delaware or RI.

I haven't heard anything about recruiting other than the two mentioned already. We may have assistant coaches, but they are part time and not much on the recruiting trail as RS.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Some Info on Future Dukes' Football Schedules


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Monday, February 16, 03:13:01pm
Sometime during the past football season the AD told me that the 2009 schedule would include the same 10 teams as those on the 2008 schedule plus 1 FCS team, which we now know is Nicholls State. The contract with Dayton was for 2 years, 2008 (home) & 2009 (away), and is not going to be renewed. He said he would likely be looking for another team from a higher ranked conference than the NEC to play in place of Dayton in 2010. It was my understanding that he wanted the Dukes to have an 11 game schedule in 2010 & beyond. If you subtract Dayton and add Delaware, that still leaves the Dukes 1 game short of 11. So I believe there is at least one more new opponent to appear on the 2010 schedule.

He said he liked the model that Albany had used in its scheduling of non-conference opponents. You may recall that they had 4 games against Colonial Athletic Association teams last season (won 1 and lost 3).

I suspect that we were able to schedule Delaware in 2010 because I'm guessing that Delaware is deleting West Chester (Div II) from its schedule in 2010. (Delaware has played West Chester early in the season as its patsy [no disrespect intended] for years.) Since playing and beating a Div II or Div III team will earn a FCS team no additional stature in the NCAA system for selecting at-large teams for the FCS playoffs, Delaware may have been looking for a FCS team to take the place of its long-time Div II foe. The Dukes needed a tougher opponent and the Blue Hens needed a FCS team from a weaker conference. Both teams can benefit under the at-large selection process in playing each other.

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Subject: Great Win on the Basketball side over Xavior!!!


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 07, 11:06:22pm
Go Dukes!!! GA has built some winning years ahead- Both BB, FB- Hopefully with the nyoung talent and other teams!

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Subject: 2 Star LB Horvin Lattimer Visits


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 07:20:35pm
WLB Horvin Lattimer seems to be a good one from Liberty that has visited this month. Scout ranks him highly and he's looking at 1-AA schools.

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[> Subject: Re: 2 Star LB Horvin Lattimer Visits


Author:
Lehigh Valley Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 11:20:24pm
A little birdie tells me that Horvin will commit to Duquesne on Monday. The Lehigh Valley Dukes are coming back to The Bluff.

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[> [> Subject: William Viscuso OL-6-2 275# from Emmaus commits


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 06:24:11pm

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: William Viscuso OL-6-2 275# from Emmaus commits


Author:
Lehigh Valley Duke
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 07:20:35pm
Horvin Latimer signed today. Very nice ceremony at Liberty H.S.. Many Lehigh Valley Dukes in attendance. Check tomorrow's Morning Call (mcall.com) for pictures.

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Subject: Spring Practice


Author:
Shoey
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 11:37:23pm
Has anyone heard any recruiting updates? When does spring practice start and is there a date for the spring game? I dont see anything posted yet.

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[> Subject: Re: Spring Practice


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 12:47:48pm
I'm not sure there is a date yet, but usually late Feb/Early March

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[> Subject: Re: Spring Practice


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 04:16:19pm
Manny Bell-a 6-6, 275# lineman from Schenley has given a verbal commitment. He was also being recruited by Akron, Maine and Robert Morris

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[> [> Subject: Re: Spring Practice


Author:
TMH
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 04:17:59pm
Delete that..apparently Scout was incorrect.Just saw that he now gave his verbal to Toledo. Sorry!!

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[> [> [> Subject: Rivals says you were right the first time- Manny is comming to Duquesne


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 11:37:23pm

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Subject: The Dukes First New Years Day Bowl Victory


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 10:24:03pm
Take a look at the Sports Page- I posted a neat article about Duquesne's win over Miami in te 1936 Festival of Palms Bowl (Now called the Orange Bowl) Link above or see http://duquesnesports.blogspot.com/

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Subject: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 07:25:22pm
I know that this is supposed to be the Football Forum, but I can't pass up the chance to say how proud every Duquesne Fan should be of our young basketball and hockey teams. I couldn't get home from work in time to go to the GW basketball game last night due to the weather, but I really wish I had made it to show these kids and the coaching staff how much the Duquesne Fans and Alumni appreciate their efforts and never give up attitude. I hope AJAX is ok.

The hockey team rarely gets headlines, but they also have a long win streak going and are at the top of their division too over teams like Pitt and WVU.

Let's try to get there in force this Saturday at the Palumbo when the Dukes play Dayton. It should be a great game.

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[> Subject: Re: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


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Jamie
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 08:32:53pm
Coffee, you're right. We should all be VERY proud of those boys. Basketball, Hockey...they're all Duquesne boys and they are playing really well! Go Dukes!!

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[> [> Subject: Re: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


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A83
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Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 09:40:04am
Coffee, I will keep my promise. On 1/24 (weather permitting :) ) I am going to attend the Dukes vs. Youngstown St at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon and give you a gave report.

I have to read up on the team at their site and bring a roster with me.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 09:54:13am
That is ok if you can't since we have permission to re-post what is written for the hockey team's club site. Their coach is actually a pretty good writer as well as a pretty good coach!

The hockey team's site is linked above, for those who haven't seen it, its pretty decent. Its too bad that as a club team they don't get the same degree of PR and support from the Athletic Dept. They aren't even included in the Dept's web site.

I wonder if there are rules prohibiting this type of support for a club team?

By they way- thanks for sending the pictures of the St. Francis game- I tried to show (sloppily) what the stands would look like with a few more rows- What do you think?

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


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A83
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Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 12:38:45pm
I think it looks good!! I wish the stadium was that big.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: WAY TO GO DUKES!!!!!


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Marquis
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Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 07:25:22pm
I agree- There actually is enough room on top of the stands for at least 4-5 more rows. Coffee- You should have had your daughter help you with your photoshop. The picture with the few additional rows really looks so much more like a real Division 1-AA field. We should also do a bit more with the other side too. Charging admission over there would help pay for the new seats!

Go Dukes!

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Subject: Dukes to play Nicholls State in '09


Author:
dan
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 10, 09:50:33am
I've read (unconfirmed) that the Dukes are set to open next season against Nicholls State in Louisiana. I think it's great that we're really starting to play full-scholarship FCS schools from across the nation; it's the only way we're going to improve. I wonder if they'll give us a return game.

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes to play Nicholls State in '09


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Marquis
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 02:18:10pm
I hope this is true. They went 3-7 last year in the Southland Conference and 3-6 overall. This should be one of the two OOC Conference wins we need to qualify for the playoffs early.

I'd really rather play one of the A-10 schools like Richland or Rhode Island though.

We need a 10th game!

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes to play Nicholls State in '09


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 12:50:55pm
The Nicholls State game is pretty much a go. I've also heard that there may be a game vs. UMass the following year.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes to play Nicholls State in '09


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Marquis
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 10, 09:38:54am
First I heard, I had to look up where they were. Nicholls State is 50 miles SW of New Orleans and is nicknamed "Our Harvard on the Bayou". They won the Southland Conference in '05 but were down last year ranked in the 190's in the RPI. They have a nice looking stadium that dwarfs Rooney- but then whose doesn't.

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes to play Nicholls State in '09


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Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, January 10, 09:50:33am
I was disappointed at first since I didn't know who they were and was hoping for an A-10 school like the Marquis (Unless he really meant that he wanted to play Schmidt's old Richland Rams). Then it seemed logical. A team from a scholarship conference that is winnable and would be a nice trip for the team to New Orleans (thanks again Marquis- I didn't have a clue either).

A New Orleans trip may be better for recruiting than a game against a potential future local rival like YSU. I just hpe the game is later in the season- It can get warm and humid in the bayou.

By the way- nice blog Coffee- I liked the "Top 10 Duquesne Teams". Were you around for any of the 1893 games?

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Subject: Sun Bowl


Author:
Shoey
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 04:51:05pm
Well I really think we have a better QB situation at Duquesne than Pitt. Dixon,Rombach,Patterson cannot be worse than Bostick.........wow that was bad.

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[> Subject: Re: Sun Bowl


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 03:23:22pm
Dixon needs to get his confidence back.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Sun Bowl


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 04:51:05pm
I see a real competition at QB this spring. Three different type of QB's, Dixon big arm, moblie but not a threat as a physical runner. Very hot and cold QB that may have something to do with injury and being rusty (need confidence). Rombach good arm not that moblie but experienced pretty vanilla not much upside or downside. Patterson good arm (lefty) physical elusive runner. The last two weeks of the season ran the ones while top two hurt, raised some eyebrows gives offens another dimension. Coaching staff will have plenty of good options for a NEC team.

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Subject: According to a story in a Roanoke Paper...


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 01, 12:05:18pm
DU freshman DB Wiley Brown may transfer up to Virginia Tech

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Subject: Any word on recruiting?


Author:
El Duque
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 04:34:34pm

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[> Subject: Re: Any word on recruiting?


Author:
Marquis
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 09:48:37am
I've heard nothing yet, but the Dukes didn't release much last year either

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[> Subject: Re: Any word on recruiting?


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 01:44:08pm
Merry Christmas ED!- Scout lists three 1-star recruits as being interested in Duquesne. TE Hank Brigham from Texas, WLB Chris Williams from Philly and QB Craig McMillan from Ocean Springs MS.

I haven't really had time to talk to any of the coaches recently.

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[> Subject: Re: Any word on recruiting?


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Lehigh Valley Duke
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 02:49:19pm
Horvin Latimer from Liberty H.S. in Bethlehem is coming up for a visit. Liberty were the State AAAA Champions after defeating Bethel Park. There are many more kids at Liberty who deserve a look by D1 schools. Jeremy McCullough came from Liberty H.S. also. If Horvin makes it you can bet the Lehigh Valley Dukes will be back on the PA turnpike come August.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Any word on recruiting?


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Alum '81
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 04:32:27pm
Having the Leghigh Valley Dukes back will certainly make the games more fun!! Hope you folks come back in force!!

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Any word on recruiting?


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Alum '81
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 04:34:34pm
Did I say "Leghigh"? Sorry, Lehigh!

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Subject: Duquesne's Number 1 Team! (1941)


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, December 26, 10:09:35pm
I just posted a new link to The College Football Date Warehouse. It is a fantastic site that has all you would EVER want to know about college football, records. and history. According to the site, the Massy Ratings rank the Dukes 1941 Team #1 in the Nation. That team went 8-0 and was one of three undefeeated, untied teams in the nation that year along with Duke and Minnesota. They gave up only 21 points all season to lead the nation in scoring defense, rushing defense and total defense.

The AP ranked the Dukes #8 that year.

See this link- http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/northeast/duquesne/all_national_champs.php

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne's Number 1 Team! (1941)


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, December 27, 04:24:20pm
Take a look at the article on my Blog about the 1941 Duke's # 1 Team. I had a bit of time to write over the holiday.- See the link above or click on http://duquesnesports.blogspot.com/
I'm also sending it along for the Rivals site.

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Subject: MERRY CHRISTMS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 04:16:03pm

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[> Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY


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Doug
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 10:09:48am

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[> Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY


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Alex P.
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 01:02:50pm
Merry Christmas to you Doug, Coffee and everyone

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[> [> Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 01:34:56pm
Thanks Alex and a Merry Christmas to you and the other members of this board! It was a pleasure to finally have met you after all these years of hearing you on the radio.

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[> Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY


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Ol' Duke
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 04:16:03pm
The new year 2009-2010 will be a good one for both FB and BB. Both teams are young and should improve dramatically.

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Subject: Totino and Bunevich named All Conference


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Marquis
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 25, 04:13:47pm
Nathan Totino was named first team All-Northeast Conference. In addition,TE Sean Bunevich was named to the league's second team.

Next year, the Dukes should have quite a few more given the young roster.

Congrats Nat and Sean!

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Subject: Albany wins ECAC Classic over Jacksonville


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, December 06, 06:03:26pm
The last game of the season for the NEC- Albany beats Pioneer champ Jacksonville 28-0. This should bump up the NEC Sagarin Rankings a bit and hopefully show the Dukes that they really needed to keep believing in themselves more this year. The Dukes could have beaten Albany if not for a couple of give aways in the 4th quarter.

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Subject: 2008 Season Wrap-up on the Blog


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 10:05:07pm
I posted the Season Wrap-Up I wrote for Rivals on the blog (See Link) or click http://duquesnesports.blogspot.com/ .

After this season has ended and I've actually had time to get some perspective, I'd say 3 things;

1. Duquesne fan are a bit spoiled. We have had a winning season each year since 1994 and we need to stay behind the team when we re-load. This team has talent and we have to let it mature. Yes we want a winner, and we have a right to complain. I do more than my share. But there is a line between being critical and being destructive.

2. This team will win. Just like the basketball team, we have taken a step back, but we have taken 2 steps forward. The BB tem lost to Duke yesterday, but for the first time in years, we PLAYED Duke. The only way to run with the big dogs is to start playing them. A kid may come to Duquesne for that opportunity. Dukes football has to do the same. We need to add an 11th game against a high caliber opponant. That's what Albany and Monmouth did and it showed when they played us. That is what Greg G. did to make us the best in the MAAC.

3. The fans need to encourage the administration to think bigger. Greg Amodio is a fantastic AD and has support from Dr. D. The field renovations, new radio contract, new conference, new scholarships and new locker facilities all show a better committment than we have had since 1941 to football. I'd concentrate on three suggestions that are often brought up here on the board. A. More bleachers to make the field look and feel like a college game. B. Make Bluff Street open for tailgating (The picnic area is good too and should be kept). C. Bring back the marching band. Duquesne has too good of a music school and we need a half-time show to make it a college game. It doesn't have to be a huge band- band students will do what it takes to make it work with minimal support.

Well, I did it again. I'm a bit long winded, but I'm like a lot of Duquesen fans who can see what is possible in the near future. We only want to have the opportunity to be even better fans at a bigger event.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

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[> Subject: Re: 2008 Season Wrap-up on the Blog


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Kitty Kat Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 30, 08:37:54am
Hi Coffee! In regard to #3 of your post, how can we help? Any specific ideas like writing letters to admin, calling etc? You are right, but how shall we proceed? If we all take some specific course of action, maybe we can stir up some attention at the very least... Hope your Thanksgiving was great.

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[> [> Subject: Re: 2008 Season Wrap-up on the Blog


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 30, 10:35:16am
Hey KKD- I thought everybody on this board went over to the basketball side now that the season is over! Thanksgiving was great and hope your was too.

I've always heard that Greg Amodio was not as involved in the field design as he could have been. He seems like a loyal administrator who would fight for what he can get approved. I've already sent quite a few e-mails and cc'd the higher ups in the University administration. Greg needs is bosses to hear from us too.

Part of the issue with the mrching band is that it was not run by the university, but as a chartered club. I may be wrong here. It still exists as far as I know, but it may be hard to keep it going if they don't do football.

I've tried to run a few polls on my blog to get some fan opinion, but I launched it too late after most of the good-time fans had left for the season. Maybe I'll put a poll there about expanding the field. (Blog is linked above)

Part of the problem is that the university is not a transparent orgnization that shares goals and plans. For example, we got more information about the new radio deal from associated sources such as Alex P. before the formal deal was announced. They may be planning an expansion but we will not know it until it is announced. The last deal was announced without fan input, but I'm sure it could have been a better design if the fans were involved.

My biggest fear is that the administration sees us as malcontents rather than fans who want to be involved. I really wish they would ask for input.

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[> [> Subject: Re: 2008 Season Wrap-up on the Blog


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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 10:05:07pm
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Subject: Duquesne comes out if its fog to beat Wagner 14-0


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 11:57:17am
The Defense dominated to shut out Wagner and Cleo goes over 100 yrds to win in the fog!

We needed this one!

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne comes out if its fog to beat Wagner 14-0


Author:
Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 08, 04:35:32pm
Duquesne did what it took to win!

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne comes out if its fog to beat Wagner 14-0


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Jamie
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 08, 04:59:02pm
Yea Dukes!!!! Now if we can only win next week!!! That would be quite a statement! Let's start praying now!!!

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne comes out if its fog to beat Wagner 14-0


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shoey
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 09, 01:20:56am
A w is a W !!!!!! Dont care how they did it!!!!Close it out with another next week and build momentum for next year.

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne comes out if its fog to beat Wagner 14-0


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Date Posted: Sunday, November 09, 04:33:15pm
The best the defense has played in years! The running game working well kept them off the field with good time of possession and it seems like they substituted frequently. The staff kept trying to throw in the first half and it took us out of the red zone. We should have had a lead going into the half, but they learned in the second half.

I wonder how much better we would have done this year if we would have tried to establish the run and establish a strategy to win time of possession? Albany, Robert Morris and Bryant would have been wins and Sacred Heart and would have been close.

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Subject: Dukes can beat and need to beat Waner


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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 11:53:50am
If the Dukes can beat Dayton they cancertainly beat Wagner! Get the confidence back.

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