Read more about the article Duke and Cutcliffe announce mutual separation

Duke and Cutcliffe announce mutual separation

PHOTO: David Cutcliffe Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN One day after Duke finished a winless season in the ACC Coastal Division with another one-sided defeat, Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe and and Duke athletic director announced a mutual separation.  "After some detailed and amiable discussions with Nina King, we've mutually decided that it is the right time for change in the leadership of Duke Football," Cutcliffe said. "Karen (his wife) and I have loved our…

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Read more about the article Duke’s players and coach don’t sound like a beaten team despite disappointing season

Duke’s players and coach don’t sound like a beaten team despite disappointing season

PHOTO (Duke Athletics): Mataeo Durant ran for 102 yards and a touchdown in the win over Northwestern. He needs 64 yards to set a school single-season rushing record. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN DURHAM – On the final week of practice of a lost season, Duke sophomore defensive tackle DeWayne Carter spoke about the Blue Devils wanting senior running back Mataeo Durant to get the school single-season rushing record. “Taeo is not very vocal, but…

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Read more about the article Cutcliffe’s mentor taught him early to “Bear” down on accountability

Cutcliffe’s mentor taught him early to “Bear” down on accountability

PHOTO: Duke coach David Cutcliffe Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN DURHAM – It’s not hard to scan the college football landscape and find a coach willing to throw his players under the bus following a loss. A recent example was three weeks ago in the Big Ten. Nebraska coach Scott Frost expressed disgust with his players after the Cornhuskers lost at Michigan State: “I'm sick of it; they are sick of it. We got to…

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