Duke
Coach: David Cutcliffe
2007: 1-11 overall, 0-8 in ACC
Head of the Class – At least when Duke struggles, they have the law on their side. A judge ruled that Duke is pretty much terrible in a dispute this summer with Louisville over a cancelled football game. Even Duke has a bright spot, though, and that is ten returning defensive starters. Say what you will about how bad Duke is, but an experienced defense can do you wonders. I don’t know if it will be enough to get to four wins, but it is surely enough to win two.
Underachievers – The offense needs some kind of rhythm and Cutcliffe should be able to provide them a plan to get some. I understand that new systems take time to learn, but anything would be an improvement over Duke last season. Anyone recall the first half of the Duke – Notre Dame game? Yeah, that should be proof enough, and that was late in the season. Cutcliffe, go to work.
Academic Suspension – This is Duke. Again, a judge said they are terrible. It is basically law at this point. The worst part of the whole thing? Northwestern and Vanderbilt, the misfits of their own leagues, will beat them this season.
Bold Prediction: I think North Carolina winning the Coastal division should be bold enough, but how about some more. One of the duo at tailback at Clemson ends up on stage in New York for the Heisman, Miami will get shut out twice this season, and Maryland will end the season ranked.
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