James Leo | Staff Writer Nov. 7, 2019 The Duquesne Football team (6-2, 4-0) continued its dominance in NEC play with a 30-21 win over Saint Francis on Saturday, Nov. 2. In addition to adding another “W” to the Duke’s record, Saturday’s win also marked a milestone for Duquesne football. It gave head coach Jerry Schmitt his 98th win at Duquesne, making him the winningest … Continue reading Football wins again, moves to 4-0 in conference play
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Oct. 24, 2019 With just five games to go, it’s an apt time to conduct a midseason review of Duquesne football. The Dukes are off to a hot start in conference play. With a 2-0 record, the NEC preseason favorites are exactly where we thought they’d be. The Dukes’ defense is among the best in the FCS. The unit ranks … Continue reading Football looking strong heading into homecoming game
David Borne | Sports Editor Oct. 17, 2019 The 2018 NEC co-champions will go head-to-head this weekend, as the Duquesne Dukes (3-2, 1-0) take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-3, 1-1) on Saturday. Last season, the Dukes grabbed a 28-24 win against Sacred Heart. This matchup will likely play a major role in deciding who represents the NEC in the FCS Playoffs later this year … Continue reading Preview: Dukes football heads to Sacred Heart
James Leo | Staff Writer Oct. 10, 2019 Picked as the preseason favorites to win the NEC, the Duquesne football team (3-2, 1-0) opened up conference play with a strong win over Long Island. If Duquesne finishes atop the NEC (they are currently tied for first), they could earn a spot in the FCS Playoffs. Since joining the NEC in 2008, Duquesne has won the … Continue reading Football beats NEC newcomer LIU in conference opener
Raymond Arke | News Editor 11/09/2017 Duquesne’s football team (7-2, 4-0) faces a match up on Nov. 11 that will determine the fate of its season. The team takes on Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-3, 4-0) at Rooney Field at 12 p.m. with the winner capturing the conference crown and thus a slot in the FCS playoffs. Duquesne hopes to notch its fifth NEC … Continue reading Dukes, Blue Devils to face off for NEC championship
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
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
By Andrew White | Staff Writer On a day during which Duquesne football’s senior class took to Rooney Field one last time, it was that very senior class that guided the Dukes to a 31-10 win over conference foe Sacred Heart. With a plethora of senior talent on both sides of the ball, it was no surprise that the experienced group would play a big … Continue reading Duquesne FB senior class rewrites records on Senior Day
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
By David Borne | Staff Writer Trailing 24-7 with 6:57 remaining in the first half, it appeared that Duquesne was about to suffer their second consecutive loss in NEC Conference play to the Bryant Bulldogs. The loss would have likely crushed their NEC title hopes. However, the Dukes were able to outscore Bryant 21-7 in the second half and pull out a 35-31 victory. The … Continue reading WR Roberts shines in Dukes 35-31 win over Bryant
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