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DUQUESNE DUKES FOOTBALL FORUM
~DUQUESNE DUKES FOOTBALL FORUM~
This forum is for discussion of Duquesne Football since other excellent Duquesne Basketball forums exist. (Links below). It is also open to all Duquesne sponsored or club sports.Duquesne sponsors: Basketball (M/W), Cross Country (M/W), Football, Soccer (M/W), Swimming (W), Tennis (M/W), Track and Field (M/W), LaCrosse (W), Crew (W), Volleyball (W). Club Sports include Ice Hockey and Men's Crew. Some posts on this Forum may be re-posted on the Duquesne Football Blog (See Duquesnesports.blogspot.com). This is a discussionforum where you are a guest. Treat others as you would like to be treated. No foul language, using another's moniker or personal attacks. Character on the field and on this forum reflects upon Duquesne. Links to this site are encouraged. Feedback is welcome. -Coffee

~OTHER DUQUESNE LINKS~

*COFFEE'S DUQUESNE FOOTBALL BLOG*
*OFFICIAL Northeast Conference Football SITE*
*The Sports Network FCS Page*
*USA Today Sagarin Division I College Football Rankings*
*Real Time RPI Division 1 College Football Rankings*
*College Football Data Warehouse*
*ESPN Radio Northeast Conference Notebook*

"> *The NEW Northeast Conference Football Forum*


DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES, I LOST MOST OF THE LINKS, PICTURES AND OTHER FEATURES FOR THIS FORUM. MY APOLOGIES TO THOSE WHO I SENT TRAFFIC TO IN THE PAST. THIS WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO RE-BUILD. PLEASE REFER TO THE LINKS STILL FEATURED IN THE BLOG- Coffee

Subject: Forgotten Dukes


Author:
#1DUFan
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 28, 04:35:42pm
I guess there's been no interest in the Duke's spring season? How they look? No faith in the program? Does anybody care? Such a shame for those that are working hard to keep the faith. Such as the athletes.

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[> Subject: Re: Forgotten Dukes


Author:
Carl
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 21, 08:49:06pm
Went to the Spring game. The quartertbacks look very good and Dorian Bell was excellent on returns. Running backs need some size and power. The freshman QB from Montour looked exceptionally good both passing and runninng. Tough early games but I think they will do well overall

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[> [> Subject: Re: Forgotten Dukes


Author:
DukeFan
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Date Posted: Sunday, April 28, 04:35:42pm
Not to sure about the QBs looking great. Both threw some picks and from what I've heard from players is they both have much to learn. Hopefully Doria and Dunn can have them ready for next fall.

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Subject: Next Year's Schedule


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 01:33:13pm
Sports Network
9:18 a.m. CDT, April 19, 2013
Pittsburgh, PA —
Duquesne University's football program will kick off its season at home against Albany and play four other games at Rooney Field as part of an 11-game schedule announced Thursday.

The Dukes are coming off a 5-6 season and return 13 starters to coach Jerry Schmidt's squad.
Former Northeast Conference member Albany, which is joining the Colonial Athletic Association, will visit Duquesne for an Aug. 31 opener for both teams.

Duquesne also will host Division II West Liberty (Oct. 5) as well as NEC opponents Wagner (Oct. 12, Homecoming), Saint Francis (Nov. 2) and Central Connecticut State (Nov. 16).

The Dukes' visit to Youngstown State on Sept. 21 will be the first-ever meeting between the programs.

2013 Duquesne University Football Schedule All Times ET
Aug. 31, Albany, 12:10 p.m.
Sept. 7, at Dayton, TBA
Sept. 21, at Youngstown State, 4 p.m.
Oct. 5, West Liberty, 12:10 p.m.
Oct. 12, Wagner* (Homecoming), 1:10 p.m.
Oct. 19, at Robert Morris*, 6 p.m.
Oct. 26, at Bryant*, 1 p.m.
Nov. 2, Saint Francis (Pa.)*, 6:10 p.m.
Nov. 9, at Sacred Heart*, TBA
Nov. 16, Central Connecticut State*, 12:10 p.m.
Nov. 23, at Monmouth, noon
* - Northeast Conference game

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Subject: In memory of Marek


Author:
Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Monday, April 01, 12:08:49am
You have to ask yourself why or how this could happen. After watching this kid play for four years. God Bless Marek Lapinski, starting fullback for the Dukes graduating in '10 and VP of 3d technologies. Died undergoing a routine dental procedure in California. Thank you, Marek, for your represention of the program and all that is good. We will always remember you.

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[> Subject: Re: In memory of Marek


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 31, 07:36:51am
Terrible tragedy. Great future ahead...

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[> Subject: Re: In memory of Marek


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Monday, April 01, 12:08:49am
How awful.

Rest in peace, Marek.

May this be a reminder to the rest of us about the fragility of life.

Cherish every moment that you have with family and friends. Never miss a chance to tell loved ones how much you love them.

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Subject: The official announcement


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 12:41:07am
http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020613aam.html

Welcome to The Bluff, gentlemen!

GO DUKES!

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[> Subject: Re: The official announcement


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, February 09, 04:02:27pm
Great Job Coach L. This is an impressive amount of work- You too CLK

Thanks!

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[> Subject: Another New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 12:41:07am
Apparently not "officially" signed, but...

Juan Johnson, 5' 11" 200 lbs. RB from Yuba Junior College (California)

http://duquesne.scout.com/a.z?s=420&p=8&c=1&nid=6193967

It is reported that Mr. Johnson will be visiting The Bluff on March 27, 2013.

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Subject: Dorian Bell Featured int The Sports Network


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, March 15, 12:39:23pm
Click on this link for a great story on Dorian Bell- http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/writers/infcshuddle/index.htm

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Subject: Next season


Author:
Mr. Bigstuff
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Date Posted: Sunday, March 03, 04:38:25am
Any thoughts on how the dukes will fare in 2013?

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[> Subject: Re: Next season


Author:
412 Express
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 08:30:03am
Quite a few mid-year transfers coming to the bluff for the spring semester. I can confirm that the kid from Florida is in fact enrolled and attending classes/workouts. Not a lot of information on the others, just have to wait until the spring game to see what we have.

Aside from the transfers; Concerns:

QB-Can marty be the #1 guy? He has a good arm, hopefully he's matured and can make the right decisions.

Defense-The core group of LB's is gone, and with an already suspect D-line, this could prove to be a big problem.

O-line-the hogs take another graduation hit, losing 3 of the 5 (Sutera will not return). This could also prove to be a huge problem if the juco transfers don't fill the void, especially with a pro-style QB at the helm.

Jerry and co. have some work to do.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Next season


Author:
Guest
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Date Posted: Monday, February 25, 07:09:49pm
Ty Fray #17 returns at OLB, pretty big boy and fast, one of our best special teams players on KO as well. Bringing in the JUCO guy too. Looks like the LBs will be okay. DE and DB?

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Subject: Duquesne's 2013 Schedule and beyond


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 12:24:07am
Duquesne will open the 2013 season at home against Albany on August 30th. We will return the favor by playing in Albany in 2015.

The Dukes will also play D-2 West Liberty at home this season. There is an attempt being made to keep Monmouth on the Dukes' schedule. The Dukes will be playing Youngstown State in 2013 and 2014 with both games being away as I understand it. The Dukes will play Dayton away in 2013 and at home in 2014.

Look for the Dukes to play powerhouse Georgia Southern away in 2014, and Buchnell in 2015 and 2016.

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[> Subject: Re: Duquesne's 2013 Schedule and beyond


Author:
Duke Nukem
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Date Posted: Monday, February 11, 09:17:49am
I still don't understand why Monmouth joined the MAAC.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Duquesne's 2013 Schedule and beyond


Author:
Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 12:24:07am
A while back I raised the same question with Phil Racicot, Duquesne Associate AD/Administration, and responsible for arranging the Dukes' football schedule. Here's what Phil e-mailed me:

"As for [Monmouth] joining the MAAC it makes sense for them, and these days that is all that matters. From a basketball standpoint the MAAC is typically better, typically the conference RPI is in the middle third (17-20) whereas the NEC is normally bottom third (24-27). Overall the MAAC can offer a better media deal, a neutral site championship and other events (Disney/ESPN etc.), branding/identity upgrades can come with new in-market rivalries by adding both Monmouth and Quinnipiac. Across the board the MAAC is better in the Olympic sports as well (especially an emphasis on lacrosse)."

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 01:58:15pm
Another FBS (I-A) transfer...

Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL welcomes Kenneth Egu (6'0,195) DB from De La Salle High School (University of Washington)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfUq2AGylq8 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 12:16:31pm
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL welcomes Stephan Osong (6'1,190)DB from Clarksville, Md. of River Hill High School

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/164502/highlights/16953375 …

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Subject: "Linemen, and 'backers, and D-backs! Oh my!"


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 12:14:51pm
"Linemen, and 'backers, and D-backs! Oh my!"

-with apologies to the screenwriters of the movie, "The Wizard of Oz", and L. Frank Baum

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:55:46am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL would like to welcome Kyle Egan (6'2, 235) LB from Diablo Valley College to the Bluff

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/660044/highlights/22420382 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:49:52am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL would like to welcome Malik Shegog to the Bluff (6'1,190) DB from Clarksville, Md./River Hill High

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/164502/highlights/16953375 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:41:44am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL welcomes Spencer Chisholm (6'1, 240) LB from Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburgh, Pa.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/566344/highlights/19880395 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:40:09am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL welcomes Rich Meyers (6'1, 215) LB from Florence Township Memorial to the Duquesne Football family!

http://vimeo.com/55853075

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 11:04:43am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

The latest NLI for @DUQFOOTBALL is Rheid Skipps the (6'4,285) OT from Wilmington, C.A. by way of L.A. Harbor College.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/958400/highlights/21944373 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:12:05am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@Duqfootball next NLI of intent comes from the (6'0, 230) LB from Scranton, Pa. of Lackawanna College Chris Jones!

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1748013/highlights/18761375 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:10:49am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

The next NLI for @Duqfootball : OL Eric Modie (6'6, 265) of North Royalton, Ohio. by way ofNorth Royalton High School

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1215199/highlights/19580373 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:09:30am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL (One of the) first NLIs of the day comes from the (6'3, 270) OL Michael Mondzelewski of Upper St. Clair High School

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/384121/highlights/33732404 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:07:29am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL Welcomes QB Patrick Dill (6'3, 205) from Camp Hill, Pa. Milford Academy as a new Duke!

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/46487/highlights/22712382 …

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Subject: FBS (I-A) Transfers


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:05:56am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL has two D1A transfers thus far in Chis Johnson coming from University of Florida and Don Hersey from Texas Tech Univ.

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:03:24am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL

WR Davin Reynolds (5'11, 185) from New Berlin, N.Y. by way of Milford Academy is now a Duke!

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2113291/highlights/25007376 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 10:01:57am
Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne

@DUQFOOTBALL

Mitchel Geib a 6'2, 300lbs Guard also from Woodland Hills, C.A. by way of L.A. Pierce is now a Duke!

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/639238/highlights/17327426 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 09:57:14am
DuquesneFootball @DUQFOOTBALL

Our next signee is... Austin Whalen a 6'0, 220lbs linebacker from Woodland Hills, C.A. by way of L.A. Pierce College

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/590145/highlights/16358387 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 09:55:42am
DuquesneFootball @DUQFOOTBALL

Sterling Parks is now a Duke! The 5'11, 185lbs defensive back from New Berlin, N.Y. by way of Milford Academy is in...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/375022/highlights/23942379 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 09:54:03am
DuquesneFootball @DUQFOOTBALL

Our next signee is... Don Hursey a 6'0, 185lbs defensive back from Washingtom, D.C. Hursey attended H.D. Woodson H.S.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1458413/highlights/18264399 …

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Subject: New Duke


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 09:52:16am
DuquesneFootball @DUQFOOTBALL

Our first signee of the 2013 recruiting class is... Chris Johnson a 5'11, 190 pound defensive back by way of Ocala, FL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdYSJpxk3Xo …

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Subject: New Commitment


Author:
CLK
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 06:08:59pm
Eric Modie

Eric ţ@Modes42 Officially commited to Duquesne


http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/170876/eric-modie

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1215199/#highlights/8486386

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Subject: Chris Jones


Author:
CLK
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Date Posted: Sunday, January 13, 04:33:16pm
Chris Jones a transfer from Lakawana College commited to the Dukes. This kid looks like a nice pick up for the Dukes. Check out his highlight video in the link below.

http://www.lackawannafalcons.com/sports/fball/2012-13/bios/jones_chris_hzz7

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Subject: Florida transfer


Author:
CLK
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 12:21:24pm
I saw this FYI

WPIAL_Insiderţ@WPIAL_Insider
University of Florida transfer Chris Johnson is enrolled and on campus at Duquesne University

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[> Subject: Re: Florida transfer


Author:
CLK
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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 01:31:11pm
Maybe premature

CHRIS JONESţ@ChrisLife8
@Dee_Producer idk yet bro I got till feb so that's plenty of time .. I go on my visit to Duquesne Friday .I'm waiting for my visit for y'all

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Subject: Some Recruiting News


Author:
CLK
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 27, 09:59:04pm
It looks like the Dukes picked up a couple of JUCO teammates.


Brad Hoisethţ@BradHoiseth
LA Pierce (JUCO) LB Austin Whalen informed me he has signed his LOI to Duquesne

Brad Hoisethţ@BradHoiseth
LA Pierce (JUCO) center Mitchell Geib has committed to Duquesne

The Dukes also received a commitment from a former Texas Tech defensive back Don Hursey

CHRIS JONESţ@ChrisLife8
S/0 to my man @donhursey for signing with Duquesne!!

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[> Subject: Re: Some Recruiting News


Author:
Ryan Deaner
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Date Posted: Thursday, January 03, 03:46:17pm
Mitchel geib one of the most underrated linemen in juco! Big sign for the dukes should make immediate impact! Very athletic for his size and big pick up with texas tech transfer! Watch out for the dukes!

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Subject: Homecoming Reunion


Author:
Judge Jack McVay Jr
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 12:04:18am
Hello Everyone! Just a reminder that this is homecoming week and lots of fun lined up beginning with Coach Schmitt's show from Cupkas Two Friday night live at 7pm with Coach McCann,other coaches and ex-players participating. We will be wearing throwbacks as I still have some to distribute and a process will be put in place to order new throwbacks.Also, there are many other homecoming related events that are found on Duquesne's website.Saturday, ex-players and supporters will have the annual tailgate and then participate in pre-game ceremonies that promise to be exciting! Look forward to seeing everyone and Go Dukes!

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[> Subject: Re: Homecoming Reunion


Author:
Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 09:03:18am
The official football website suggests that Coach Schmitt's show on the South Side is on Sat night instead of tonight. Can someone clarify??

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[> Subject: Re: Homecoming Reunion


Author:
Dave Thomas
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 12:04:18am
How can I get my throwback (literally speaking), Jack?

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Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE DUQUESNE FAMILY!


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, December 24, 10:57:57am
Warm wishes and blessings to all!

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Subject: Finally


Author:
412 Express
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 08:11:18am
I just received a phone call confirming some exciting news. The Dukes will head to Youngstown to face the Penguins on September 21, 2013.

Definitely a step in the right direction. Our freshman QB will get his first taste of a big game early, should speed up the maturing process!

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[> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
CoachL
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 06:31:12pm
A. That is good news.

B. What about senior-to-be QB Marty Mitchell?

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[> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
412 Express
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 10:54:25am
Well I did not forget about him, I was always pretty optimistic of Marty-good size, great arm strength-but in his opportunities the past couple years (albeit brief) were disappointing. In his defense, coming off the bench into the fire is not an easy thing to do so I'm not basing my opinion on those performances alone.

We can guess and project all we want but the position is open and will be won during camp. From what I've seen, both guys have the tools, its going to come down to the decision making. If I'm Jerry, unless Marty is a clear cut winner, you go with your young guy, given hes shown hes capable, and build your offense around him.

QB controversey needs to be avoided at all costs. Make a choice and stick with it. We don't need another QB carousel like years past.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
shoey
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 11:42:15pm
412- he will have to put on 20 pounds just so it is safe for him to be on field with 23 year old men....still a couple years away.Mitchell job to lose unless there is a digruntled 51 qb transfer in.

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[> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
shoey
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Date Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 10:07:32pm
412-That's the last thing you want to have happen is have your 165 lb red shirt freshman start against YSU. Mitchell is going to start he is much more polished and has a bigger armm. You may need to tell the friends and relatives to hold off a year unless we get a bigtime d1 transfer in. You havbe no clue on how physical the NEC is.

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[> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 09:08:27am
Great news to have this confirmed. Always a Duke had the rumors sniffed out and I was hoping to see it made official. I think he has electronic listening devices in the Athletic Office. This is a good chance for a very doable road trip to a great place to see a game.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
shoey
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Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 09:50:10pm
I am happy to see us play YSU, the old dominions and georgia southerns....BUT i believe until we have our players stay in the burgh all summer and work out....it actually is unrealistic to expect to win and actually puts our players in harms way. It already isnt an even playing field. Tough task.....dont like athletic departments making $ when they set athletes up for failure. Im watching georgia southern and i dont see one body out there that resembles a duquesne kid.....maybe bell but thats it.....oh well the check is all they care about.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, December 15, 07:29:17am
Shoey, i am usually pretty critical of the half-a$$ed measures the department takes, particularly when it wouldn't take much more to do it right. Conditioning at this level must be a year-round program and kids like Mike Pasadalis (sp) have taken it very seriously with good results. I would hope that the weight room is open all year.

I don't believe that the department nor the team would see themselves as putting themselves in "harms way" for the money when they play up. That is the Duke's tradition.

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
shoey
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Date Posted: Sunday, December 16, 10:48:26pm
Coffee- with all due respect its a lot different to have the weight room open and playing teams that pay for school, meals and they stay together all summer. Huge difference. This year Duquesne takes a bus on labor day weekend the day before they play Old Dominion with a gatorade and one stop for food. They fly home after a team that trains year round and physically exposes our lack of year round scholarship program. I don't think playing up against the likes of ysu old dominion georgia southern is tradition. Playing up against low scholarship teams when we had none may be but this is a whole different animal. I just don't think a check is worth setting student-athletes up for failure. 57-23 (could of been worse) wasn't worth it. I don't think the team gained anything from it. Let's be honest your playing for a check.....and in my mind its just legal prostitution of athletes.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Finally


Author:
412 Express
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 08:11:18am
Very true about the 165 lb thing, I forgot how frail he looked this year. Hopefully a full year of eating at the towers dining hall and welday's lifting program will pack on a few pounds.

As far as the 'playing up' debate, I also agree that its setting us up for failure, but at the same time its a big help with recruiting. We all know rooney is a sorry excuse for a college football field, so playing bigtime teams is a form of exposure. Going to the delawares, ODU's, and YSU's is an experience in itself. It's the only opportunity a Duke has to play in front of a bigger crowd than they had in high school. I think the pros outweigh the cons in this situation. Plus, just think if we pulled off an upset one year?

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Subject: It is just a game... See Blog


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, December 15, 10:19:00am
Latest essay on why we do what we do...

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Subject: NEW RIVERHOUNDS STADIUM


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, December 10, 01:17:49pm
I know that the University just sunk some money into Rooney to add bathrooms but man, the team really should consider playing its home games at the new Riverhounds Highmark Stadium. It has more seats and looks like a real Division I-AA (FBS) Stadium.

Had The University had the forsight to make their bleachers a bit higher to get the feel of a field at least in the same"ballpark" as a AA high school field, I'd say stay at Rooney. Playing at Highmark Stadium would be an attraction to help recruiting rather than a drag. I'll never forget the first time I saw the new Rooney. Marshall was in to play soccer and they were really ripping it.

See the new field at: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/11/29/riverhounds-hope-new-stadium-makes-pittsburgh-a-soccer-town/

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[> Subject: Re: NEW RIVERHOUNDS STADIUM


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Duke Nukem
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Date Posted: Friday, November 30, 11:23:33pm
Agreed Coffee... The field would draw more fans, help recruiting and be a real treat to watch a game at. Can you imagine a game broadcast nationally from there with that backdrop?

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[> [> Subject: Re: NEW RIVERHOUNDS STADIUM


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Me
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Date Posted: Monday, December 10, 01:17:49pm
Interesting article. I had no idea that this was being built and I work in Downtown.

http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/a-new-stadium-in-pittsburgh/

Also, I have read where they could expand the stadium to fit 18,500 and an MLS franchise if warranted.

Back on topic, I remember the days of DU football at South Stadium. Dismal attendance. In the D3 years. As sad as Rooney Field is, moving it off campus even to a nice facility as this Highmark Field seems to be, would not work IMO.

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Subject: Gone Fishing


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, November 23, 12:52:09pm
I guess most folks who have been to this Forum and the Blog have realized that I have not been writing or contributing much lately. Many of you have even written e-mails asking about my health. Thanks for the concern but I am fine. I guess I need to take a break for a while. The forum remains open and the blog will stay but without much added.

I guess seeing Ron fired from the basketball program hurt when I saw the progress he had made. The administration seemed to have no loyalty. Seeing Neil Loebig brought back to the football staff and letting Dave Loya go also was a real downer and the Dukes Offense is showing it. I don't see what Neil brings as a coach. We have a bad habit of hiring kids fresh off the football field into the coaxhing offices without the idea that playing has nothing to do with the ability to coach. Dave is a proven coach who came back to the Bluff with coaching experience.

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[> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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shoey
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 15, 10:30:01am
Coffee- agree....the yards are there this year but the cheistry isn't. I said it was a bad hire from day one.

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[> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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412 Express
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 15, 11:39:23am
I share your frustrations Coffee. With the season all but over, and a disappointing one at that, it's usually the time to start playing the blame game. So I'll start. Sure we had injuries, sure we had to replace a lot of experience, but those things happen every year. They are the variables of the game that every team has to overcome. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the Dukes are being held back from reaching their full potential. Coach Schmitt, as nice a guy as he is, is just not a good head coach. His coaching style is just too vanilla, he has the uncanny ability to de-motivate. Until you get a head coach that the players respect and WANT to play for, you have a toxic environment. Loya was one of those guys as a player, and a coach. Opfar is one of those guys. The player's don't have faith in Jerry, plain and simple. It's hard to gauge a coach's true personality and style until he's been there awhile. Schmitt has been there long enough, hes reached his full potential, but it's time for a change.


DISCLAIMER: I in no way have a personal vendetta against Coach Schmitt. He's done a good job with the team and the conversion into the NEC, but like the basketball team with Coach Everhart, time to move forward.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 15, 05:07:54pm
412 Express- JS is JS. He does some things well and I respect him. He needs to have others around him to add what he doesn't do well. Opfar and Loya are good examples. Coaching is a team game too. Neil was a good QB. He is bland as a coach and as a communicator. Chuck Knoll and Bill Cower were very different coaches but both put together a great staff to fill all need and to fill for what they did not do well.

We had the tools to do better this year. We just didn't use them. Play each of the losses over, except for the Old Dominion game and they could all be wins.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Friday, November 16, 08:32:21am
Coffee, the minute you returned, the chatter picked up. Great to have you back. It has been however a very disappointing, albeit, not necessarily , unpredictable, year. Although we had some fire power back this year what we lost from last year was huge. Remember, we barely squeeked by CCSU,Bryant,Monmouth and Sacred Heart. We then lost 4 strating DBs to graduation and 5, I repeat, 5 senior wide recievers. Huge losses. Losing Loya was also a big loss. I dont think people realied how important he was on the sidelines. Having said that, I have some other observations. Our Qb has been very erratic this year. I dont think we can blame Loebig. When he was a sophomore, Loebig was the OC and he did pretty good. He is a senior. He is familiar with the offenses and most of the players and coaches. He did not step up this year. He seems like a great kid and we know he is a superb athlete. He acts like he has senioritis almost and it is a shame that we dont have another QB to give him some real competition to keep him honest. I have heard he may have a sore hand which may eplain the drop in accuracy but that should not affect his decision making. Also, we lost a fantastic DL in Pasodelis. The D is somwhat porous this year although nothing like 3 and 4 years ago. With the d faltering a little bit our 4th quarter heroics are not enough. JS has to be careful. In the end, the coaches have to look in the mirror because when the d plays only one half and o plays only one half, you have a discipline problem and you cant blame any one player. Whatever the reason, i dont think this AD will be tolerant and with a new QB and tailback coming in next year and the loss of even more key D personnel like Serge, life on the bluff could be tougher yet. I will be there, I'm a lifer but I hope to see the rest of the staff as well.

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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412 Express
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Date Posted: Friday, November 16, 10:48:16am
Duke-Ive always been a little critical of Patterson. He is a great athlete and is a playmaker no doubt, but he lacks the vision and pocket presence that a good QB needs to have. It was most evident to me last year when our O-line was as solid as I've ever seen it, he would drop back to pass and continuously break the pocket and scramble when he had more than enough time to stand tall and make the throw. I was only able to see a few games but those were my main observations. Granted, he made a lot of plays with his feet doing that, but in the close games it hurt us. The O-line this year is much better than I thought it would be they have done a great job, but Sean again repeatedly flees the pocket.

I'm excited to see what this new QB from montour can do. I've heard he is a pro-style gunslinger!

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[> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 17, 02:38:48pm
Same ole story can't stop the run....we run 14 times out of 18 1st down plays....get ahead in 4th d can't hold them ask o to perform miracle game over.another loss...gonna miss you seniors.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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Me
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 18, 06:25:07pm
It was just a very disappointing end to a disappointing season when much was expected. Thanks to all that contributed.

I am not sure where they turn next. It will all be on Coach Schmitt because I am sure that he is not getting any help or guidance from the athletic director or department.

Does anyone know if the Loya decision was forced upon him in a budget cut?

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, November 18, 10:02:14pm
They brought back Loebig and gave Dixon a job which left no room for Loya. They didn't tell him until the week camp started so he had no time to hook up with another team. Not the way to treat a good coach... He took the high road and still followed the team.

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[> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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shoey
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Date Posted: Thursday, November 22, 11:43:56pm
Coffee- after reading your thread i think that is how the football team played and thought this year. Last year the team was able to play over the lack of excitement and leadership because they played for each other. This year it caught up with them...the lack of chemistry and want to run through the wall for your coach and team wasnt there. No passion and nobody to bring it out of them......this team couLld of easily been 1-10 without a few guys.its worse than people know.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, November 23, 09:15:42am
This team could also have been 10-1 or 9-2. I like Coach Schmidt for his integrity and for bringing inn some players in spite of having to ask them to play in front of the 9 rows of bleachers.

I thought he had learned to bring in experienced coached that could relate to the players but his coaching moves this year were confusing. He needs to focus on results. This year's coaching staff didn't get the most from these kids.

Jerry is not the type of coach to give the Gipper Speech so he needs coaches like Loya who know what they are doing, can relate to the kids and keep their heads focused and fired up.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Gone Fishing


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shoey
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Date Posted: Friday, November 23, 12:52:09pm
Coffee- agree js is a good person but this is d1aa football and not having relationships with players and staff is fatal.comraderie and chemistry are so important. I still talk to my college coach from 30 years ago and if he called me in the middle of the night i would do anything for him. That is the passion you have to have......we were blessed with a great group last year and i think it gave us a false sense of where this program is at from a leadership standpoint.beating a dead horse because any player that has been through the program would agree.

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Subject: Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to the Duquesne Family!


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 02:48:45pm
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to the Duquesne Family!

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Subject: New Duquesne basketball Forum


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CLK
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Date Posted: Monday, November 12, 01:36:05pm
As the football season winds down I would like to invite DU fans to visit the new Duquesne Dukes Basketball Fans Message Board. Registration is free, quick and easy. Go Dukes!

http://duquesnefans.boardhost.com/index.php

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Subject: Albany visits the Bluff


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 10, 08:21:21pm
Our Dukes are very gracious hosts. We are letting our visitors do anything they please.

As a Line coach, it pains me to see our Offensive and Defense lines getting pushed all over the field.

I missed the beginning of the game, but I heard Coach Schmitt mention during the half-time interview that we have a large number of guys out with injuries. What's the word on Dorian Bell, for example?

Almost nothing is going our way - passes are missing by "that much"; tackles are being missed by "that much"; refs are missing blocks in the back on TD runs by "THAT MUCH"; even punts are not bouncing our way; but in the end, we are just being whipped on the line of scrimmage.

I'll be interested to see how the boys come out in the second half. I would be severely disappointed if they give up. We may not win this game, but I expect us to go down FIGHTING.

GO DUKES!

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[> Subject: Re: Albany visits the Bluff


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 10, 03:13:47pm
38-31 Final (after 35-7 at halftime)

The Dukes fought well in the second half. They should be proud of their effort.

However, I do believe that Duquesne should offer a degree in Geoscience & Resource Engineering (Mining). This team (unfortunately) has a great amount of experience digging deep holes.

GO DUKES!

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[> [> Subject: Re: Albany visits the Bluff


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sewhcaoc
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 10, 04:16:28pm
What's with the consistently slow starts? coaching? players? or both? We are the best second half team in the NEC !!

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[> Subject: Re: Albany visits the Bluff


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shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 10, 08:21:21pm
Went down fighting scored 24 in the second half but the old achilles heel (305 yards rushing) is too much too overcome. We got whipped up front on both sides our big plays were mostly improvising under pressure.

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Subject: Dukes at Bobby Mo


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 10:29:33pm
The Dukes will hopefully give retiring Robert Morris coach, Joe Walton, a loss this afternoon at the stadium that bears his name. Coach Schmitt has been quite successful against Bobby Mo (5-2) since taking over as the Dukes' head coach. Today the Dukes need a win and Albany to lose to Wagner to still keep hopes alive for the Dukes to finish first in the NEC. I believe that Larry McCoy will lead the Dukes' rushing attack and get 100 + yards against a Robert Morris team whose defense against the run has been not been strong.

I'm predicting the Dukes the victors by a score of 31-14. The Dukes will secure this win with a strong 4th quarter.

Click here for more about the game.

I hope some of Duquesne fans will be able to make it to the game this afternoon and brave the chilly temperature. If you can't be there, you can still view the game on the Root Sports channel.

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[> Subject: Albany losing to Wagner


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Saturday, November 03, 03:15:12pm
Albany is currently losing to Wagner in the 3rd quarter, 30-0!

Wow.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Albany losing to Wagner


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412 Express
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Date Posted: Monday, November 05, 08:00:33am
Wow is right. Probably one of the biggest upsets in recent memory for the NEC-really shook things up. Unfortunately, the Dukes sealed their own fate, we just can't win at Bobby Mo! I was unable to attend the game, can anyone offer any insight as to what happened?

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes at Bobby Mo


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sewhcaoc
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Date Posted: Monday, November 05, 08:16:22am
Well......that didn't happen. Blocked punt that led to 7 points and couldn't score from first and goal from about the 5 yard line.......and it was on national TV. SMH !

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes at Bobby Mo


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shoey
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Date Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 01:41:36pm
The offense got the ball 3 times the second half. Had the ball 1st and goal twice in the game inside the ten.........still don't have a feel on what they were trying to accomplish. Watched football all weekend most teams had a redzone plan....I think we play bingo and pick a play out of the hat hoping it works. Don't even get me started on the useage of time outs in the first half.....players wanting to call time-out coaches saying no....we get a fg and take a to back to the bluff. Weird game we outgained them led in every category except for scoreboard.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes at Bobby Mo


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Bleu
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Date Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 10:29:33pm
Someone please revive me from the Robert Morris game....Coach L ?...Coffee ?...Always a Duke ? please comment on this game, your opinions are much respected...Shoey, please continue...

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Subject: dukes vs monmouth


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sewhcaoc
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 09:22:11pm
SOMEONE PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS GAME........I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT I WAS WATCHING......WAS THAT FOOTBALL?

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[> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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412 Express
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 07:23:04pm
The Dukes came out typically slow but seemed to get things rolling in the 2nd half. Offense scored 27 pts against a decent hawks defense, can't blame the 'O'. Dukes D-Line got pushed around all day, hawks RB had 158 yds. Tough to win a game if you cant stop your opponents ground game. Hawks definitely a good team though gotta give em credit they were out for revenge from the shutout last year

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[> [> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 09:35:51am
That's two games we really should have won against inferior teams.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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sewhcaoc
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 10:08:45am
what about the coaching decisions? before half, we could have put 3 pts on the scoreboard and then get the ball back after half time. The decision was made to go for a td and we end up losing by 1 pt.

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[> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 10:42:32am
Well, I made it to the game and although it was a good,close game, I was really disappointed. Typically, I do not question play calling because inevitably I am probably wrong but I cannot at all understand going for low percentage corner of the end zone pass plays in the rain on 4th and a few when shorter higher percentage dump off plays could have put us immediately in field goal range. Also, McCoy ran for 22 yds to put us inside the 10 and we threw three straight incompletions again in the rain. We should have stuck with Larry then. Sean Patterson who I think is one of the best to ever play on the bluff was not sharp especially near the end of the game. Respectfully must disagree that the O should not shoulder any of the blame. 27 points is good but decieving. Too many opportunities left on the field. The youth of the DB was exposed against this very good QB Frazier. And how could the defense give up that long run on 3rd down when they had him wrapped up. That was inexcusable at that point in the game. This team was good, they were big and talented but they were NOT fast. The Dukes got punched in the mouth. The D line played a TERRIBLE first half Yes, we dropped two games to teams we should have beaten. Three losses with Albany, RMU an Wagner to go. Hopefully, the boys can salvage something here and make it respectable. Congrats to the best ever and he showed it again yesterday, The Real McCoy.

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[> [> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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sewhcaoc
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 01:59:21pm
I agree...I don't think there is a right or wrong but coaches coach...players play. When you're down 21-7 and the half is about to end and you get the ball back after half.....kick the field goal. hind sight is 20/20 but it's hard not to point to that decision when you lose by 1 point. Also, the spread seems to stall when they get in the red zone.....maybe go with a jumbo package and pound it in.....

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[> Subject: Re: dukes vs monmouth


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shoey
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 09:22:11pm
In both conference games we lost we averaged 29 points with no interceptions and 2 fumbles....when we can't stop the run we lose plain and simple. Monmouth running back had 100 yards in first half. Stop the run we win.

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Subject: 35-3 Victory over the Pioneers!


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Thursday, October 25, 04:40:47pm
Congratulations DUKES!!!

Our Dukes showed up for an entire four quarters today and played their best overall game of the season.

The under-achieving, and much maligned defense finally came together today. Dorian Bell had a magnificent game.

It was good to see Larry McCoy back in the lineup, and Sean Patterson kept finding the end zone with his feet or via Gianni Carter.

Outstanding overall effort, gentlemen!

GO DUKES!

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[> Subject: Re: 35-3 Victory over the Pioneers!


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 20, 09:37:24pm
Coach L- couldn't agree more.....nice post

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[> [> Subject: Re: 35-3 Victory over the Pioneers!


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Judge Jack McVay Jr
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 21, 01:56:41pm
Coach L, Shoey and all, Agree one hundred percent as I saw team defense with solid tackling led by D Bell!Also,great to see McCoy back and wanted to mention that he came up to me after the game and thanked me for attending! Class kid and sure hope someone gives him a look next year, they dont come any tougher!Shout out to Patterson too for some clutch big plays!Lets beat Monmouth next week! Jack

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[> Subject: Re: 35-3 Victory over the Pioneers!


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 12:53:58am
It appears that others agree about the Dukes' performance if recognition for outstanding individual performance is any measure. The Dukes' QB Patterson was named as the NEC Offensive Player of the Week through his accounting for 5 TDs, three by running and 2 by passing. Dukes' Jr. Linebacker Dorian Bell named NEC and National FCS Player of the Week. Thank you, The Ohio State, for providing the opportunity which led to Dorian's transfer to Duquesne.

Hopefully the Dukes' improved performance will carry over to its game with Monmouth this Saturday at Rooney Field at 12:10 PM. Sagarin makes the Dukes only a 1/2 point favorite, and Real Time RPI projects the Dukes to win 32-19.

Click here for NEC awards.

Click here for info on the College Sports Madness National FCS Defensive Player of the Week.

Click here for info on The Sports Network National FCS Defensive Player of the Week.

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[> Subject: Re: 35-3 Victory over the Pioneers!


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Date Posted: Thursday, October 25, 04:40:47pm
www.gamedaycornhole.com

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Subject: Dukes in Connecticut


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 14, 07:42:29pm
5 minutes into the 2nd quarter

on so many levels...

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 12:50:30pm
I wrote: "HEAVY SIGH on so many levels"

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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CLK
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 01:27:44pm
Here is a free video link for the game.

http://necfrontrow.com/webcast.php/CCSU-53/

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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CoachL
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:00:47pm
Dukes dug themselves into far too deep a hole.

-SMH-

Blue Devils 38
Dukes 31

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:06:13pm
As flat as a Duquesne team coming out for a game as I have ever seen. 38 points to CCSU?????? Couldnt stop the run.......end of story.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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Me
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:16:11pm
Very disappointing loss.

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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DukeFanForever
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:37:24pm
awe..such a sad loss.....too many missed opportunities....I feel sorry for the coaches.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 07:22:52pm
The coaches?????? Honestly the dumbest statement ever on this forum. They had 2 weeks to prepare and gave up 500 total yards to a team that hadn't won a game.I feel sorry for them too.....completely outcoached..300 yards rushing to that team.....embarrassing.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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DukeFanForever
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 14, 12:59:45pm
Hey Shoey,

Stupid is as stupid says.....however...If the coaches have a game plan and call plays that the players repeatedly do NOT execute....how can you NOT feel a little for the coaches who are working endless hours trying to teach these plays? And who are trying so hard to build this football program. Maybe the team needs to try harder to stay focused.? Still... I love this team anyway.

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes in Connecticut


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shoey
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Date Posted: Sunday, October 14, 07:42:29pm
Sorry Miss....so basically you want us to feel sorry because the players don't listen to their coaches??? That's called coaching.....as a coach the day I need people to feel sorry for me because my players don't listen to me is the day I retire. This team has given up over 500 yards rushing in their too losses....maybe we should stop feeling sorry for ourselves and stop the run. We scored 31 points Without the best) in school history......we should win the game. Maybe next time the other team has their qb on the field for the fg we will know its a fake.....heck we have been working so hard we should know that.....a team is about accountability both players and coach...sorry but will never feel sorry for a coach.... I am accountable for everything in my program. Don't expect u to agree. We simply weren't prepared for this game...move on

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Subject: Dukes' Future Opponents and more


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:08:47pm
My sources have informed me that the Dukes have entered a contract to play at Youngstown State (currently ranked #3 in both The Sports Network and the FCS Coaches Polls) in 2013 and 2014. The Dukes will also play Dayton in 2013 and Georgia Southern (currently ranked #8 in The Sports Network and #9 in the FCS Coaches Polls) in 2014.

Here's where the Dukes stand after 5 games. The Dukes are tied with Albany for 1st place in the NEC. Both Real Time RPI and Sagarin rank the Dukes' strength of schedule (SoS) last of all teams in the NEC. A significant part of that low SoS can be attributed to the records of three of the Dukes' opponents: Dayton, 1-4 (0-2); Valparaiso, 0-4 (0-1); and NEC member, Bryant, 0-5 (0-3). Although the Dukes and Central Conn. State have byes this coming weekend, Real Time RPI predicts the Dukes will beat Central Conn. State on October 13th by a score of 32-16. Sagarin favors the the Dukes by only 8.32 points against the 0-5 (0-2) Blue Devils at their homecoming.

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes' Future Opponents and more


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Friday, October 05, 07:31:04pm
Dukes are running with the big dogs..l

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes' Future Opponents and more


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shoey
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 09:52:22am
Dukes are scheduling the big dogs. We aren't running with them. To do that you have to have summer scholarships keep the kids here on weight training and meal pograms. All the scheduling is for $ to go get massacred because your not prepared to play teams that stay together all summer.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes' Future Opponents and more


Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 11:07:01am
I like playing as the underdog. We will never be able to invest in our program as some other programs do and I don't think we should go overboard. I'd go with the following investmet levels...

1. 59 scholarships. This would allow us to play a big "payday" game each year to lean from the best. This would be at the 90% rate that would allow a BCS team to schedule us without hurting their bowl chances. The payday may pay a good portion of the increase.

2. A 5,000 seat horseshoe designed Rooney Field. This would bring more to the game, help recruiting, and Is realistically doable. The press box must be expanded. Not press, no coverage, no help to recruiting. Make it a three level box with access from a walkway from an expended grandstand in the back. Turn the snack shop around to face the street or under an expanded grandstand. Take the presidents club and put it above the building in the East Endzone with boxes.

3. Re-establish a marching band. If every high school in the area can, so can Duquesne with its great music program. How many great band kids don't come here because there is no band???

Otherwise, we have considerable potential.

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes' Future Opponents and more


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, October 13, 03:08:47pm
Everything sounds great but until we keep our core players in Pittsburgh for the summer we won't compete with the big dogs no matter what else we do. It is about the Jimmys and Joes and when ours arent familiar and as strong as those serious FCS teams the first few games your asking for trouble "L"s and injuries.

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Subject: Larry McCoy


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Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Monday, October 08, 09:11:17pm
To all...Duquesne football has been around for a hundred years. I have been around a long time too. I just feel priveleged to watch one of the greatest of all time. This week he will become THE greatest of all time assuming he has his typical game against CCS. I'm not sure but I think he needs about 130-150 to do it. I'm sorry I will miss it but we need to give this kid a standing ovation when he comes back against Sacred Heart. He has been the best, the steadiest , most durable back I have ever seen on the bluff. He is apparently a great kid and leader. He has been the main cog which has taken this machine to new heights. Godspeed Larry McCoy on Saturday.

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[> Subject: Re: Larry McCoy


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Duke from way back
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Date Posted: Monday, October 08, 02:10:49pm
Sorry for the misspelling of privilege. The number appears to be 158yds. He may get it in Conn or he may not..my bet is on him doing it against a relatively week run defense but you never know.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Larry McCoy


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Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, October 08, 09:11:17pm
Great post... Couldn't agree more. GO LARRY!

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Subject: Dukes win 24-21


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Me
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 29, 05:46:24pm
I just returned home from the game. I had a great time. Met up with some old friends. Went to the tailgate party.

Couldn't find a seat and had to stand the first half. It was crowded.

We had a great time. They ran all over us and we somehow won. That is two games in a row we had to stuggle to beat lower level NEC teams. But we won, so all is good.

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes win 24-21


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 30, 12:43:48am
Nice to see a great crowd.....a win is a win but it is just so obvious that when our offense opens it up we are so much better. 10/15 on 3rd down and most of those were run/run/pass. Just my two cents but we won't push around Albany and Monmouth.....3rd and long is just too much to ask aall the time. When the whole stadium knows Larry is getting the ball on first down and Sean ends up 3rd and long all the time.....we need to be leSs predictable. Let's take the handcuffs off and play to win.....playing not to lose is why we are having close games to teams we are 2 touchdowns better than. Hopefully the bye week gets us some film study.

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Subject: HOMECOMING 2012


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Judge Jack McVay Jr
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 29, 12:08:47pm
Hello everyone! Just got caught up on blog and messages and reminding everyone that this week is Homeecoming with lots of activities including player reunion the night before at Cupka's! Thanks offe for hanging in there! We will get there! J McVay

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[> Subject: Re: HOMECOMING 2012


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Shoey
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Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 02:40:56am
I hope we have a great homecoming...beat up on the Flash. Mccoy and Patterson have a good chance of moving up the lasser and passing some Duke greats...I hope they announce those feats and there are a lot of former players there because rthose are quite some feats!!!!espescially gaining those yards and passing tds in the tough NEC Go dukes!! /o Dukes

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[> [> Subject: Re: HOMECOMING 2012


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Duke Nukem
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 29, 12:08:47pm
The Dukes need to take the Flash seriously today. They seem to have a good offense going.

GO DUKES!

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Subject: Dukes vs. Bryant


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 22, 05:00:55pm
Broadcast of game on WMNY 1360 AM Radio started on time.

Unfortunately the Dukes' defense let Bryant march down the field on its first possession and score. Bryant 7, Dukes 0 early in 1st quarter.

Dukes are moving the ball equally as well on its first possession. However, the Dukes are stopped near goal line and miss a relatively close field goal.

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[> Subject: Re: Dukes vs. Bryant


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 22, 02:18:50pm
Half time score:

Dukes 14
Bryant 14

At the end of the 2nd Q the Dukes were called for roughing the kicker on Bryant's field goal try which was successful. Bryant accepts penalty, resulting in taking 3 pts off the scoreboard. It then proceeds to score a TD on a pass to tie the Dukes with less than 1 minute to go in the 1st half.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes vs. Bryant


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Me
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 22, 03:47:27pm
It has been a good game. Bryant almost put this game away.

Huge fumble recovery. I am glad they got the radio problems figured out because I like listening to the games.

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes vs. Bryant


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Date Posted: Saturday, September 22, 03:52:00pm
Sorry "Me". Didn't mean ti step on your post. I came back to the computer and it didn't refreash.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes vs. Bryant


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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 22, 05:00:55pm
Larry "the Real" McCoy with runs of 54 yards (3:53 to go in game) and 7 yards (at the 2:08 mark) puts the Dukes ahead 35 to 21. Dukes stop Bryant mid-field in their desperate attempt to score with 0:23 left in game. Dukes 3-1 (1-0) win their first NEC game which included a few deuces:

1. Two interceptions by the Dukes.

2. Two fumble recoveries by the Dukes of which one was at the Dukes' 2 yd. line.

3. Two blocked punts by Bryant.

2. Two point conversion by the Dukes to give the Dukes a 28-21 lead at the 3:53 mark of the 4th Q.

McCoy ran for 154 yds. for a 5.9 per carry average. Bryant's talented running back, Jorden Brown, ran for 105 yds (3.8 yds. average).

Way to go Dukes! They certainly had me on the edge of my seat as I listened to the broadcast. Therre were some defensive lapses

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