Posts Tagged ‘ Blue Devils ’

The party is officially over in Durham

November 10, 2010
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The party is officially over in Durham

Duke university is officially canceling its pregame festivities commonly referred to as Tailgate. In light of last Saturday’s drunken stupor, the university is closing the gates on a pre-football game tradition. Vice President of Student Affairs, Larry Moneta, deemed “Tailgate has become and embarrassment.” Moneta’s strong words were an apparent reaction to a 15 year-old guest being found passed out in a porta-potty after the crowd dispersed and headed to the stadium.  Being a minor, information of the incident is...

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Sunday Morning Perk

March 28, 2010
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Sunday Morning Perk

March Madness has taken over the college world by storm, but here at The Matador we want to make sure the fans are kept up-to-date with happenings around the gridiron. Not only has Duke dominated on the hardwood, but the Blue Devils must be excited about their heralded freshman recruit, QB Brandon Connette, who is the real deal. He lead three impressive scoring drives in the Blue’s 24-3 win over the White team during Saturday’s spring game. Alabama’s “system...

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Pig Problem

August 13, 2009
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Pig Problem

15 Duke football players have been infected with the infamous swine flu. The Blue Devil football team is currently staying at a hotel off campus for summer workouts and the infected have been quarantined for now. Duke spokesman, Art Chase, had this to say concerning the situation: “Like many other schools and summer camps, Duke has had students diagnosed with influenza that is presumed to be H1N1. The cases involving our football program have been very mild, with illness...

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Drama at Duke

July 23, 2009
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Drama at Duke

Duke football was in the news yesterday as third string running back/defensive back  Tony Jackson (Jr. 5’10 190lbs) was banished from the team for not fulfilling the duties required under the Duke football standard of conduct. Jackson rushed for 259 yards  and  had 106 receiving yards for a TD last year. He also contributed on special teams as well. Jackson was not expected to see the field in anything more than a reserve role capacity this season so no...

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