Duke: Best football team in N.C.?
OK, the question sounds ridiculous. And the moment could be fleeting, but check these numbers out:
* Duke leads Wake Forest 10-0 before halftime. The Devils, a 19-point dog, have gotten 219 passing yards (so far) from freshman QB Thaddeus Lewis.
* N.C. State not only trails Akron 7-0, but the Wolfpack is being dominated in terms of total yardage, a good gauge: 223-92.
* The Heels trail Virginia Tech 14-3. No surprise there, but UNC actually has gotten tremendous play from its defense (68 first-half yards allowed) and only trails because of two Joe Dailey interceptions and a blocked punt. The Hokies have two 1-yard TD drives. How often do you see that? The good news for Heels fans: Cam Sexton is now being given his shot at QB.
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Um, perhaps you should revise this to say: "Wake Forest: Best Football Team in NC"? 'Cause the last time I checked, Duke didn't win Saturday.
Posted on September 11, 2006 3:32 PM
Maybe. But, note that blog posting came around halftime of those wacky noon games. I knew full well such a bizarre observation couldn't hold up long, let alone two more hours. Then again, I'm not sure the Deacs won many converts with a 14-13 win over Duke made possible by a blocked 27-yard field goal in the final seconds.
Had Elon beaten Towson -- it fell 24-17 -- I was about ready to proclaim the Phoenix the best D-I program in NC.
Posted on September 11, 2006 3:43 PM