Zoubek 2.0? Not quite
Duke made a statement in their second half against Maryland on Saturday. Not only did they play well in that period, they did something we haven’t seen much of this season—rebound the basketball, 48...
View ArticleMiles Plumlee overcomes the stats
For those who did not notice, no Stat Chat was placed online last week. Millions and millions of avid fans of the online column were confused and flustered by the sudden disappearance of the...
View ArticleStat Chat: Balanced offense leads Duke over Memphis
Much has been made of Duke’s rushing attack over the first four weeks of the 2012 campaign. Most of the conversation has centered on the Blue Devils’ increasing difficulty in establishing a solid...
View ArticleStat Chat: Boone gives Duke a new look on offense
Having suffered the loss of starting quarterback Sean Renfree late against Wake Forest, Duke football put the onus of leading the team to victory on the shoulders of inexperienced Anthony Boone....
View ArticleStat Chat: Running woes have derailed Duke this season
Duke’s rushing attack has been a point of weakness for the offense throughout the season. The lack of consistent production from primary running backs Jela Duncan, Juwan Thompson, and Josh Snead has...
View ArticleStat Chat: Reliable Renfree
The Blue Devils have relied heavily on the passing game this season. Who would blame them for that? Senior wide receiver Conner Vernon is one of the best ACC receivers in history and his counterpart...
View ArticleStat Chat: Rushing and Winning
Duke football is as good as its rushing attack, and the stats show it. Much has been made of the Blue Devil inefficiency in the running game this season. The criticism holds weight considering that...
View ArticleStatChat: Crash the Boards
Mike Krzyzewski was all smiles last week after a win over then-No. 4 Ohio State, deeming one the most hallowed sporting venues in the country “Club Cameron.” Of course, Coach K had plenty to smile...
View ArticleStat Chat: Football Recap
As Duke prepares for its first bowl appearance in 18 years against co-Big East champion Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl, it is important to take into account the statistics that led to Duke’s meteoric rise...
View ArticleStatChat: Replacement by committee
Let’s just get the obvious out of the way: Duke is one bad Seth Curry ankle away, not to mention an injured Ryan Kelly, from becoming nothing more than a very good team with unfortunate health issues....
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