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Criticism inspires Duke’s improving offensive line

Archith Ramkumar

Ian Soileau : Duke’s offensive line is smaller than most of the defensive fronts it faces but has held its own for much of the year.

In the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to Georgia Tech, Duke backup quarterback Sean Renfree dropped back to pass when a breakdown in protection resulted in Renfree having to step up in the pocket as it collapsed around him. The play was just another example that critics have used to point fingers at the Duke offensive line since before the season even began.

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On Harrison Barnes

Alex Fanaroff

My girlfriend is a UNC alumna, and she is not what you would call a huge basketball fan. But this weekend, she looked at me and asked, “Are you jelly that UNC signed Harrison Barnes?”

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Scheyer comfortable running the point

Will Flaherty

Through all the assignments the 6-foot-5 guard has filled during his Duke career, from starting on the wing as a freshman to serving as a sixth man ace during his sophomore season, Scheyer is at peace playing the point in his senior campaign.

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Blue Devils hope for quick recovery versus Eagles

Patricia Lee

Duke first met Georgia Southern Jan. 9, 1982 in Statesboro, Ga., with the Eagles narowly edging out the Blue Devils 64-58. Two seasons later, however, Duke delivered a victory at the USF Holiday Classic in Tampa, Fla., tying the short-lived rivalry at one win apiece.

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