Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 04/26/2018 The Duke recognizes remarkable Duquesne players, coaches and teams for their successes over the past year in the third annual Duke Awards. Men’s Team of the Year: Football If it weren’t for a gut-wrenching 28-27 loss to Central Connecticut State on Nov. 11, the Duquesne football team would be celebrating its fifth Northeast Conference title in seven seasons, and would have … Continue reading 2017-18 Duke Awards
Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 11/02/2017 Following Duquesne’s 37-21 win at Sacred Heart on Oct. 28, the Dukes (7-1, 4-0) sit atop the Northeast Conference (FCS) ahead of their Nov. 4 game at Liberty. Sophomore running back A.J. Hines matched a career-high three rushing touchdowns on the afternoon, totaling 88 yards on 18 carries against the Pioneers (3-5, 1-2). Hines previously ran for three scores … Continue reading Dukes roll over SHU in seventh-straight win
Zachary Grace | Staff Writer 10/26/2017 Duquesne’s football team recorded yet another lopsided victory, beating NEC foe Saint Francis 24-7 on Oct. 21. “I think the offensive line played really well, as well as the backs and the receivers blocking downfield,” said Dukes quarterback Tommy Stuart. “Definitely a total team effort today. The defense only gave up 7 points. We’re definitely building every week and … Continue reading Football sits atop NEC following win over SFU
Adam Lindner | Sports Editor In a world that has come to glorify loud, self-promoting individuals, humility is becoming increasingly more infrequent within several arenas, one being organized sports. However, in rare, refreshing cases, the recipient goes out of their way to praise those around them who have been instrumental to their success, opting to deflect much of their newfound individual praise upon other people, … Continue reading Grad. transfer QB Stuart appreciative of protection O-line provides
Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Last Thursday, the Duquesne football team embarked on an approximately 1,100 mile trek northwest of Pittsburgh to face No. 4 South Dakota State in its 2017 season opener, only to fall to the high-powered Jackrabbits 51-13. While there are plenty of positive things to take away from the Dukes’ performance on Aug. 31 — including graduate transfer quarterback Tommy Stuart’s … Continue reading Duquesne football looking to rebound from lopsided opener
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