ManleyRocks
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So...I attended last night's UVA Duke game. The Duke defense was like a finely tuned machine. The switching. The help. The pressure. Bottom line, the defense was elite last night. The offense is really good, but in my opinion not as elite as the defense. For those who want to better understand defense, I thought the following article from the Duke equivalent of the Daily Orange would be of interest.
www.dukechronicle.com
This highlights the gap between the programs. At this point, our beloved team is too slow and too small. Plus all the guys in the boat are not pulling the oar with the same vigor and focus (and you are only as good as your weakest link).
Such a bummer, but it is drawing to a close and spring football practice starts soon.
Breaking down the mechanics behind Duke's defensive dominance
The Blue Devils boast what is not only the best defense in the ACC, but one of the most efficient in the nation. Despite starting three freshmen, head coach Jon Scheyer’s team has managed to allow just 59.5 points per game and held six opponents to a season-low output. Talent and size alone do...
www.dukechronicle.com
This highlights the gap between the programs. At this point, our beloved team is too slow and too small. Plus all the guys in the boat are not pulling the oar with the same vigor and focus (and you are only as good as your weakest link).
Such a bummer, but it is drawing to a close and spring football practice starts soon.