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Message: [QUOTE="ivorytower, post: 2964192, member: 6888"] Powell and Jeremy thanks as always . Cuse played well vs Duke last year and will have to do the same as all their units are above average as noted. Probably our best game as far as limiting turnovers against their full field rides which is a core strength of their overall defense. Duke cd's are good but do recall B Bomberry, Refhuss and Solomon all having good games . Brendan obviously gone but Voigt has stepped up as Buttermore has done for Dordevic who had relatively quiet game but likely drew much attention . Our mids have been strength of our O and our attack perked up big last week , a diversified offense can present problems to the best of defenses when it is not disrupted by opponent or its own sloppy play. Duke is seasoned in many spots and Danowski will have squad prepared reminding squad of losses to us the last two years. Cant fall behind this team as we have in last two games. Porter has to be sharp from the go and we need to limit mental mistakes. Noticed Duke has had big third quarters so important for Cuse to come into half close on scoreboard and be prepared for their energy coming out of half. We won game last year in fourth quarter by sticking around and making some important plays especially on the ground. Duke has their stars but their offense is more diversified without Guterding as it can sprout from many, seems AA Smith and Manown play all over and former is a willing passer off doubles from anywhere , Duke makes you pay for ball watching and skilled at passing so vet cd need to keep their proverbial heads on swivels. Robertson is a goal scorer but Manown, Montgomery and others can go off and must be attended to.. Assuming staff probably plays it straight from the start but might be quicker to changes, likely view Kennedy as valuable up top but perhaps Murphy if ready can be shifted over if matchups down low are presenting problems. Fusco likely has some cd experience and strong understanding and would be another solid cd alternative if need arises . Finally, Im a bit wary of change in venue as it is a unknown variable. Duke has played all its games outside and we have not played one yet. Last year score was 15-14 and see no little reason to expect a low scoring affair. [/QUOTE]

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