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

Douglas runs for 172 yards in Dukes’ win over RMU

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor A sloppy, muddy field was the stage for the Duquesne football team’s 16-7 win over Robert Morris on the road last Saturday. Despite pulling out a win in the harsh conditions, that wasn’t the highlight of the night. The real highlight was sophomore running back Rafiq Douglas’ monster performance at Joe Walton Stadium. With nothing but a slippery field … Continue reading Douglas runs for 172 yards in Dukes’ win over RMU

Drafting a fantasy team with Duquesne football players

By: Joseph Sykes, Andrew Holman and Julian Routh | The Duquesne Duke The 2015 Duquesne football season is almost here, and that means it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of the team. To help you out, we at The Duke put together a mock fantasy draft with Joseph Sykes, Julian Routh and Andrew Holman giving their two cents on six of the squad’s … Continue reading Drafting a fantasy team with Duquesne football players

Red & Blue topple Alderson-Broaddus at Rooney

Rich Donahue | The Duquesne Duke A week removed from a loss in their conference home opener and at starting quarterback, the Duquesne football team entered their matchup against the Alderson-Broaddus Battlers with great uncertainty. With their season in jeopardy following quarterback Dillon Buechel’s injury a week ago against Sacred Heart, the Dukes took the field Saturday under the helms of backup Ryan Egolf. The … Continue reading Red & Blue topple Alderson-Broaddus at Rooney