Football was not at the forefront of David Cutcliffe's attention when he stepped up to the lectern waiting for him in Yoh Football Center Oct. 21.
Head coach David Cutcliffe didn't know where cornerback Chris Rwabukamba ranked on the depth chart before entering the Blue Devils' game against Vanderbilt Saturday.
For the first four weeks of the season, Duke's typically stagnant program had gained some life.
Conference play has not been kind to the Blue Devils in recent years.
Hearing head coach David Cutcliffe rip Duke's effort after its 49-31 loss Saturday to Miami wasn't enough for senior linebacker Michael Tauiliili.
The Blue Devils let a golden opportunity for an upset slip through their hands Saturday, blowing a 10-point second-half lead in a 49-31 loss to Miami at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Sloppy play from Duke's receiving corps, especially and most surprisingly from star wideout Eron Riley, prevented the offense from ever picking up steam in the second half.
The last time Duke beat Miami, gas cost 68 cents and the United States was less than a month away from electing Jimmy Carter President. The year was 1976, and big hair and Volkswagen Buses were all...