Free wings and cans of Coca-Cola were aplenty yesterday as head football coach David Cutcliffe invited Duke students to the Great Hall for a film review of Saturday’s loss to the University of Richmond. The half-hour talk gave students the opportunity to listen to Cutcliffe speak about what went right and wrong at the game and how the team will improve. The Chronicle asked attendees their thoughts on the event. —compiled by Toni Wei
“We’ve been coming to [games] since last year, and it’s nice to have a chance to go over the game and evaluate where we did well and where we go from here. It helps keep people optimistic.”
—Olayinka Akinsuyi, senior
“I played football for four years in high school, and even though I don’t play anymore I’m still interested in it. I’m actually surprised I’m coming out to catch films, but I’m disappointed we didn’t do as well as everyone hoped Saturday night. I’m hoping the coach can turn the season around, I’d like to see some wins.
—Ryan Boone, freshman
“It seems great, it’s really nice to be able to get to know Coach Cutcliffe, nice to come out here and see him. Certainly, given a little bit of time, he can do a lot of great things here—he seems to know his stuff, know the game, his team and other teams very well. I’m inspired.”
—Daniel Neff, senior
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