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Duquesne football recruit faces armed burglary charge, among others

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 04/18/2018 A Duquesne football recruit was arrested on several charges on Monday, April 16, in his hometown of Lake Worth, Florida, including one count of armed burglary and three counts of grand theft of a firearm, among others. Jake Collins, an 18-year-old, signed to join Duquesne as a member of Head Coach Jerry Schmitt’s 21-man 2018 recruiting class. He is … Continue reading Duquesne football recruit faces armed burglary charge, among others

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NFL prospect Huss leaves lasting legacy on program

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 01/25/2018 Over the past few seasons, the Duquesne football team has had one of the best offenses in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). While star players A.J. Hines and Nehari Crawford often steal the show, the team’s success could not have been possible without the contributions of a strong offensive line, led by senior Ben Huss. Huss, a senior from … Continue reading NFL prospect Huss leaves lasting legacy on program

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Previewing Duquesne football ahead of opener versus No. 4 SDSU

David Borne | Staff Writer After months of grinding through tough off-season workouts during the sweltering dog days of summer, the time has finally come: football season is upon us on the Bluff. The Duquesne football squad heads up to Brookings, South Dakota, on Thursday, Aug. 31, where they will face its first test of the 2017 season against No. 4 South Dakota State at … Continue reading Previewing Duquesne football ahead of opener versus No. 4 SDSU

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Spring game showcases future for Duquesne football

By David Borne | Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Duquesne Dukes football team put their uniforms on for the annual spring game at Rooney Field. “It’s another practice but we dress it up in uniforms for me,” head coach Jerry Schmitt said. “The kids get excited, their parents are here, it’s a great day and a great weekend. “We had the banquet last night … Continue reading Spring game showcases future for Duquesne football

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Christian Kuntz takes aim at making leap from NEC to NFL

By David Borne | Staff Writer Every spring, college athletes across the country make a final push to impress scouts in order to hopefully achieve their lifelong goal of playing for an NFL team. Obviously, it’s not easy to land an NFL roster spot. When you’re coming out of a small FCS school that receives little publicity like Duquesne, it’s even more difficult. Linebacker Christian … Continue reading Christian Kuntz takes aim at making leap from NEC to NFL

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A.J. Hines brings Jerry Rice Award to Duquesne

By Andrew Holman | Sports Editor Greatness — it’s something every athlete strives for, but few achieve. It is the fruition of hard work, passion and commitment to one’s craft. In one season at Duquesne University, A.J. Hines not only achieved greatness at the collegiate level, but he was also honored by a man that defines the word greatness — Hall of Fame wide receiver … Continue reading A.J. Hines brings Jerry Rice Award to Duquesne

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Seniors lead the way in win over Sacred Heart

By Andrew White | Staff Writer Seniors Dillon Buechel and Christian Kuntz ensured that the last time they suited up for a game on Rooney Field would be a special one. Together the two guided the Dukes to a 31-10 victory over NEC conference foe Sacred Heart on Senior Day in the final home game of the season. The day was filled with personal accomplishments … Continue reading Seniors lead the way in win over Sacred Heart

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Duquesne comes from behind to defeat Bryant

By Andrew White | Staff Writer The Duquesne Dukes outlasted the Bryant Bulldogs 35-31 at Rooney Field on Saturday to get back into the NEC championship hunt. The Dukes fell behind early after giving up a touchdown on the Bulldogs opening drive that started at their own three yard line. The drive lasted nearly five minutes as Bryant drove down the field and was capped … Continue reading Duquesne comes from behind to defeat Bryant

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Dukes down RMU for Schmitt’s 100th win

By David Borne | Staff Writer The Duquesne Dukes took their first step toward defending their NEC title as they defeated the Robert Morris Colonials at Rooney Field on Saturday night, in their first NEC Conference contest of the 2016 season. The crosstown, conference rivals played to a 17-17 tie heading into the locker room, but the Dukes outscored the Colonials 14-7 in the second … Continue reading Dukes down RMU for Schmitt’s 100th win

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Dukes up effort, shutout Dayton in second half

Analysis Andrew Holman | Sports Editor Following Duquesne’s 34-20 win over the Dayton Flyers, it’s evident that someone in the Dukes’ locker room has a future as a motivational speaker after a subpar first half ended in a shutout second half performance. The difference between the first half of play and the second half, especially on the defensive side of the ball, was monumental. The … Continue reading Dukes up effort, shutout Dayton in second half

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