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Balanced effort propels Dukes to impressive win over Dayton

David Borne | Staff Writer Thanks to a second half shutout, the Duquesne Dukes took down the Dayton Flyers Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field by a final score of 34-20. Freshman running back A.J. Hines, senior quarterback Dillon Buechel and senior wideout Wayne Capers powered the Dukes to the victory, which bumped their record to 2-1 on the young season. However, it was a defensive … Continue reading Balanced effort propels Dukes to impressive win over Dayton

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Dukes ride rushing game to 30-19 win over Bucknell

David Borne | Staff Writer In their 2016 home opener, the Duquesne football team devoted itself to the ground game as the Red & Blue rolled to a 30-19 win over the Bucknell Bison. Freshman running back A.J. Hines wasted no time to introduce himself to Dukes fans as he was spectacular in his first game at Rooney Field. Hines rushed for 74 yards and … Continue reading Dukes ride rushing game to 30-19 win over Bucknell

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Buechel placed on FCS Player of the Year watch list

Andrew Holman | Sports Editor When the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS National Player of the Year Trophy watch list came out, there was a familiar name on that list. It was the name Dillon Buechel. The redshirt senior was the first quarterback to lead the Duquesne Dukes football program to an outright NEC conference championship and the first quarterback to guide the Red … Continue reading Buechel placed on FCS Player of the Year watch list

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Dukes, Schmitt prepare to defend title

Bryanna McDermott| Asst. Photo Editor One day before the start of the 2016 season, the Duquesne football team extended head coach Jerry Schmitt’s contract, which will keep him on the Bluff through the 2020 season. Athletic Director Dave Harper and Schmitt agreed to terms on Wednesday as the Dukes get set for their Sept. 1 season opener on the road against the Youngstown State Penguins, and … Continue reading Dukes, Schmitt prepare to defend title

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Senior Chris King vying for shot at NFL

By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke There are approximately 150 talented wide receivers vying for spots on just 32 NFL teams in the 2016 draft class. Each player has a different skillset, background and mindset. To make the NFL, though, these prospects must find a way to stand out. Most receivers do that with their reliable hands, exceptional footwork or precise route-running. For Duquesne … Continue reading Senior Chris King vying for shot at NFL

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Kuntz’s interception turning point against Wagner

By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke Ten minutes remained in the first half. The Dukes were down 7-0 to a Wagner team that entered the game with a record of 0-7. Rooney Field was dead silent. Seahawks quarterback Alex Thomson dropped back and attempted to air one out to a receiver before junior linebacker Christian Kuntz tipped the pass up into the air. Kuntz … Continue reading Kuntz’s interception turning point against Wagner

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Football team back in win column after topping CCSU

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor It’s been a tumultuous past few weeks for the Duquesne football team after it dropped two back-to-back games to Albany and Dayton on the road. Despite those stumbling blocks, the Dukes found a way to regroup this past Saturday with a decisive 27-10 win over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. With the victory, the team is now 7-1 … Continue reading Football team back in win column after topping CCSU

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Starting QB Buechel taking nothing for granted

By Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke Many people on campus just know him as Dillon Buechel, quarterback of the Duquesne football team, but they just might be surprised to find out that there is much more to his story than just being a football player. A local kid, born and raised right here in the Pittsburgh area, Buechel is a family man, a future … Continue reading Starting QB Buechel taking nothing for granted

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Football team closes Spring practice on a high note

Andrew Holman | The Duquesne Duke After finishing the 2014 season a modest 6-6, the Duquesne football team returned to Rooney Field on Saturday for the annual spring football game. The game included a number of intensive drills, a full squad scrimmage and a heartfelt halftime ceremony celebrating the lives of two late Duquesne students. “A lot of the young guys that got a lot … Continue reading Football team closes Spring practice on a high note

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Red & Blue lose to NEC foe Bryant at Rooney Field

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke Another chapter in the heartbreaking season for the Duquesne football team unfolded Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field. Trailing No. 21 Bryant 20-17 with less than a minute left, the Dukes lined up for a 28-yard field goal. Sophomore kicker Austin Crimmins converted a kick from the same distance in the second quarter to bring the Dukes within three, but … Continue reading Red & Blue lose to NEC foe Bryant at Rooney Field

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