My new book — Coming soon:
“THE RIGHT THING TO DO Duffy and the True 1960s Pioneers, North and South”
“… I couldn’t help but think of how many people had helped me along the way. One of those people I wanted to personally thank for opening doors was Jimmy Raye. This book tells how some of those doors got pushed open. I’m sure you will enjoy reading about the journey!”
– Pro football Hall of Fame Coach, TONY DUNGY
By TOM SHANAHAN The old coach knew what he was talking about on Saturday morning. Lee Corso, the 85-year-old ESPN College Gameday host, thought it odd N.C State, with a 3-1 record, was only a 4.5-point favorite at home over a Duke, a team with a 1-4 mark. “Somebody knows something,” said Corso as he predicted a Duke upset. Despite N.C. State (4-1) winning 31-20 over Duke (1-5) on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium, the Blue Devils could have…
PHOTO (Duke Athletics): Wide receiver Jarrett Garner on his 52-yard touchdown catch and run. By TOM SHANAHAN Three quick takes from Duke football’s first win of the season, a 38-24 decision Saturday afternoon at Syracuse. The Blue Devils’ inconsistent offense overcame four turnovers with 645 total yards, including 363 on the ground. Deon Jackson finished with 30 carries for 169 yards and Mateo Durant 23 for 163 and two touchdowns. Duke entered the contest averaging only 102.0 per…
PHOTO: Jalon Calhoun (5) at Virginia. By TOM SHANAHAN College football always has been hard to predict. Outside of No. 1-ranked Clemson and No. 2 Alabama attracting 5-star recruits like lemmings to tip the talent scales, it’s easy to overestimate or underestimate teams. And that’s in a normal season, without a COVID-19 pandemic. All routines – football coaches, like generals, love regimentation -- have been altered. It started with teams missing all or most of spring football. That’s…
