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Duke’s season slipping away with inconsistency and turnovers

PHOTO: Duke's Jontavis Robertson is gang-tackled after a 4-yard reception. By TOM SHANAHAN Duke’s promising season-opening loss to Notre Dame now seems like it was played in an alternative universe. In a COVID-19 Twilight Zone college football season, that’s not unusual, but it is cause for alarm for a lost season. Duke dropping to 0-3 in three ACC games with Saturday’s 38-20 loss at Virginia has the Blue Devils almost a third of the way through their pandemic-revised…

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Read more about the article Cutcliffe takes blame, adds to his schedule to face Virginia

Cutcliffe takes blame, adds to his schedule to face Virginia

Photo: Chase Brice sacked as he fumbled. By TOM SHANAHAN When Duke coach David Cutcliffe retires and writes his book on his football life, he needs to include a chapter for people in their mid-60s with advice on workout and diet routines to maintain energy and work ethic. Cutcliffe, who turned 66 last week, pointed his finger at himself when explaining how the Blue Devils (0-2, 0-2 ACC) took a step backward with a 26-6 loss to Boston…

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Read more about the article Notre Dame Lite deflates Duke

Notre Dame Lite deflates Duke

Photo: Boston College coach Jeff Haley By TOM SHANAHAN --- Three quick takes from Duke’s 26-6 loss to Boston College Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. --- 1. Notre Dame and Notre Dame Lite were both too much A promising start a week ago against a superior opponent turned out to be an illusion. Duke stayed with Notre Dame through 3 ½ quarters despite the No. 7-ranked Irish playing at home with a veteran quarterback, Ian Book. Duke’s 27-13…

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