Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Most kids who grow up playing football dream of having the chance to play in the NFL. For most kids, a dream is exactly what it remains when they realize their gene pool does not match up with what NFL scouts are looking for. But for Gianni Carter, the NFL is a dream that could soon be realized this … Continue reading Senior wideout Carter an NFL hopeful
Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor After falling to Sacred Heart on the road last weekend, the Dukes lost their spot in the driver’s seat to the Football Championship Series playoffs. Heading into their final conference matchup against Central Connecticut at Rooney Field, the Red and Blue needed a bevy of scenarios to go their way for an outright Northeast Conference title. At the … Continue reading Dukes clinch NEC co-championship
Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor In what’s becoming an emerging theme for the Dukes this season, the defense came up big again this weekend, this time a ways down I-376. Facing Robert Morris in their second game of their crucial NEC schedule after beating up on Wagner last week, the Dukes spoiled the Colonials’ homecoming day with a 21-20 victory Saturday night, improving to … Continue reading Dukes win at Robert Morris for first time since 2006
Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The Dukes kicked off the 2013 season with a 35-24 victory over Albany on Saturday at Rooney Field in the team’s home opener. After recording a safety on the first play from scrimmage, coach Jerry Schmitt started a new era of Duquesne football, handing over the reigns of the offense to freshman quarterback Dillon Buechel. The team lost former … Continue reading Red & Blue show NEC strength in victory
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