Absolutely ecstatic that Duke beat Virginia Tech today, its first win against a ranked opponent since 1994. I've been watching and suffering with Duke football since 1998, and I've never felt the kind of excitement about the program that I do now.
The game was ugly to watch. Virginia Tech has an outstanding defense, and Duke's offense couldn't get the ball to Jameson Crowder, its best playmaker, in the second half. But what was really encouraging was that the defense held up. I've been used to good offenses shredding the defense with big plays, but tonight Virgina Tech was held to just one. The combination of an explosive offense with a decent defense that limits big plays means Duke could be going to bowl games for the near future.
Kudos to Brandon Connette. I still can't believe he stayed on his feet after getting hit twice on the 4th and 1 in the 4th quarter. That play clinched the game. Connette has proven he's clutch for much of this season, and that play was a microcosm of his play this whole season.
Lots of games left this season. But most, except for possibly the Miami game, are winnable. Time to make plans for going to bowl game this year!
Duke beats VA Tech
The game was ugly to watch. Virginia Tech has an outstanding defense, and Duke's offense couldn't get the ball to Jameson Crowder, its best playmaker, in the second half. But what was really encouraging was that the defense held up. I've been used to good offenses shredding the defense with big plays, but tonight Virgina Tech was held to just one. The combination of an explosive offense with a decent defense that limits big plays means Duke could be going to bowl games for the near future.
Kudos to Brandon Connette. I still can't believe he stayed on his feet after getting hit twice on the 4th and 1 in the 4th quarter. That play clinched the game. Connette has proven he's clutch for much of this season, and that play was a microcosm of his play this whole season.
Lots of games left this season. But most, except for possibly the Miami game, are winnable. Time to make plans for going to bowl game this year!
Duke beats VA Tech
