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

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

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