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Georgia Tech was the preseason favorite to win the ACC Coastal Division but has yet to pick up a win in conference play, an example representative of a national trend in which teams deemed to be preseason powerhouses have fallen far short of expectations.
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A polling problem

By Nick Martin | October 21, 2015

The media—like Jon Snow—still knows nothing. Okay, we know some things, but the notion of asking anyone—even national and local beat writers who are paid handsomely (just kidding)—to predict a top 25 before even seeing any team take the field is incredibly disturbing and, looking back, highly entertaining. Here’s a link to the original preseason top 25, and a look at the conference and division winners that each respective conference’s media predicted prior to the season: -Big 12: TCU -ACC: Clemson and Georgia Tech -Pac-12: Oregon and USC -Big Ten: Ohio State and Wisconsin -SEC: Auburn (overall), Alabama and Georgia (divisions) That seems pretty solid, right?

Patience is a virtue: Duke stuck with David Cutcliffe after a rough first few seasons, and both Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer (left) and Miami’s Al Golden (right) have struggled with traditional powerhouses in recent years.
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When the time is right

By Sameer Pandhare | October 20, 2015

In an industry that racks up profits in the billions, the greatest indicator of success has proven to be not which program can build the best facilities or attract the most-talented recruits, but the program that can create a stable coaching situation.

Women's lacrosse head coach Kerstin Kimel is one of seven female head coaches at Duke.
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The rise of the female coach

By Cassie Calvert | October 14, 2015

In a time where women’s sports are looked at as “less than” or “more boring than” their male counterparts, Dr. Jen Welter, Becky Hammon and Justine Siegal have proven they can do anything their male counterparts can do—and sometimes better.

Pittsburgh running back James Conner is just one of a plethora of key ACC players that have been sidelined due to injuries this season, lowering the quality of play throughout the conference.
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Is there anyone left in the ACC?

By Seth Johnson | October 6, 2015

The injury bug is at it again—this time, it’s taking the whole ACC with it. As much as any sports fan enjoys watching their teams come away with the victory, it’s just not the same if every team on the schedule is without its impact players.

The Blue Devil offense has fallen into a predictable pattern of conservative screen passes and runs, an issue that could plague the team against Boston College's top-ranked defense this weekend.
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Let the offense take flight

By Sameer Pandhare | September 30, 2015

Handoff. Screen pass. Quarterback scramble. Punt. Through four games, this sequence has become all too familiar for Blue Devil fans. Despite starting the season 3-1 and sporting one of the best defenses in the nation, Duke’s offense has been lacking fluidity and consistency.

The Duke Chronicle
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Forgive me Father, but you're an idiot

By Nick Martin | September 22, 2015

12 days ago, in one of the more stupefying interviews I have ever had the displeasure of reading, The New York Times granted Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Jenkins the platform to say his piece in regards to college athletes getting paid. So now, much to the chagrin of everyone who hates fairness and all those profiting off the work of thousands of 18-22-year-olds and the college system, I’m here to tell you why they don’t get paid, and why they should.

After three straight trips to the postseason, the Blue Devils are looking to take the next leap forward.
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Duke, Northwestern on similar paths

By Jack Dolgin | September 19, 2015

It's no secret that Duke has gone from uncompetitive to legitimate in the last four years.Head coach David Cutcliffe has successfully turned the corner with the Blue Devils, but now comes the more challenging part—making the leap from good to great. Just ask Northwestern.

New rules for DevilsGate should give fans a better tailgating experience this season.
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Be a Wade Wacko

By Cassie Calvert | September 9, 2015

Changes abound for Duke football this year, both on and of the field. Quarterback Thomas Sirk has stepped in for the departed Anthony Boone and quickly ignited the Duke offense, posting an impressive performance—27 of 40 for 289 yards and two touchdowns—in the team’s dominant 37-7 victory at Tulane last week.

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My Mr. Hyde

By Zac Elder | April 22, 2015

I have a split identity—like a 21st century Dr. Jekyll repressing his Mr. Hyde. But secret identities can’t stay hidden forever. I love University of Kentucky athletics.

Senior Matt Pun, pictured middle in the “Quinn’s Cooks” hat, served as sports managing editor.
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Why we care

By Matt Pun | April 22, 2015

Sometimes, it really does seem crazy how much Blue Devil fans care about their basketball team. But I wouldn't have it any other way.

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