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Singler has arthroscopic knee surgery
ACC Now | News & Observer — Duke senior forward Kyle Singler, who was named the most outstandidng player of the 2010 Final Four, had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this afternoon at the Duke University Medical Center, the school announced. Singler is expected to make a full recovery before the start of practice on Oct. 15. “Kyle had some discomfort in his knee following a very busy summer so we elected to go in and clean it up prior to the start of the season,” said Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski. “By all accounts, today’s surgery was a success and Kyle will be back at f...
2 hours agoDuke's Singler has arthroscopic knee surgery
Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Duke senior forward Kyle Singler, who was named the most outstandidng player of the 2010 Final Four, had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this afternoon at the Duke University Medical Center, the school announced.Singler is expected to make a full recovery before the start of practice on Oct. 15.“Kyle had some discomfort in his knee following a very busy summer so we elected to go in and clean it up prior to the start of the season,” said Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski. “By all accounts, today’s surgery was a success and Kyle will be back at full strength before the start o...
3 hours agoACC schedule highlights
Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Some marquee nonconference games for defending NCAA champion Duke are among the highlights of the ACC men's basketball schedule, which was released today.Within a four-day span, the Blue Devils will meet two of the teams that played in the 2010 Final Four. Duke plays host to Michigan State on Dec. 1 and will play Butler on Dec. 4 in East Rutherford, N.J.The Blue Devils, who will be among the favorites for a second straight NCAA title, also will visit Oregon on Nov. 27 and will play in the CBE Classic in Kansas City against Marquette on Nov. 22 in the semifinals and against either Kansas State ...
September 2, 2010Duke notes: Scott will start at tailback
ACC Now | News & Observer — DURHAM – Sophomore tailback Desmond Scott, who led Duke’s rushers with 262 yards last season, has earned the starting nod against Elon on Saturday because “he’s a player that’s good in every phase,’’ coach David Cutcliffe said. “Whether that’s running screens, whether he’s a route runner or running the football – he’s got a nice knack of running the football,’’ Cutcliffe added Tuesday. “Maybe he’s not the fastest one, but he certainly finds a way to find seams and cracks, and he’s been the mos...
August 31, 2010Tight end commits to Duke for 2009
Winston-Salem Journal — Coach David Cutcliffe started assembling his first full recruiting class at Duke over the weekend when he received a commitment from tight end Ryan Hall of Orlando, Fla.
August 29, 2010Cutlcliffe says Blue Devils are hungry
Winston-Salem Journal — Duke's football players have heard all the jokes before. They've heard the wisecrackers snicker that the only guaranteed victory on the schedule is the spring game.But, the Blue Devils say, practice has been different this spring.
August 29, 2010Duke notes: Devil of a decision at kicker
ACC Now | News & Observer — DURHAM – After making 17 of 20 field goals and earning second-team All-ACC honors last season, Duke redshirt junior Will Snyderwine looked like a shoo-in to resume his starting place kicking duties this season. But Snyderwine’s inconsistency through spring practice and fall camp, plus the rejuvenation of Nick Maggio – the starter in 2007 and 2008 – has coach David Cutcliffe still pondering who will get the top kicking slot once the updated two-deep roster is released next week. “Nick’s getting more lift, has more range, than any time – far and away &nd...
August 26, 2010After Duke scrimmage, there's competition at kicker
ACC Now | News & Observer — DURHAM – Duke coach David Cutcliffe said he’s not trying to create a kicking controversy, but after watching Friday night’s scrimmage, “there will be competition.” Returning starter Will Snyderwine made only one of three field goals – making one from 32 yards, but missing from 30 and 38 – while senior Nick Maggio connected from 20 yards out, and missed from 55. “I’m really disappointed in the kicking game,’’ Cutcliffe said. “[It’s] something that should be, and has been, a strength. We missed three game-winners in th...
August 21, 2010Duke's Sarmiento has knee surgery
Observations from 50-yard Line | Charlotte Observer — DURHAM -- Duke redshirt freshman Sydney Sarmiento, a reserve defensive end, had his knee scoped Tuesday “but we expect him back soon,’’ coach David Cutcliffe said. “He’s got a chance [to be back] before the season [beings],’’ he added. “It’s one of those things, you see those guys sometimes after scopes back in six days. But it just depends on how receptive his body is to the surgery they did.” Sarmiento’s absence depletes a defensive line that is already thin because of graduation and dismissals. Also on that line, senior Wesley Oglesby remains sidelined with an ankle injury and redshirt fre...
August 19, 2010
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- Jimbo Fisher ready to follow a legend at Florida State Orlando Sentinel TALLAHASSEE — For all of the changes Jimbo Fisher has made since he became head coach at Florida State, there are some things he can never change:
- Samford at Florida State: Game preview Orlando Sentinel Kickoff: noon at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee
- FSU's Jimbo Fisher has deep roots at Samford and close ties to Terry Bowden Palm Beach Post When Florida State's Jimbo Fisher walks onto Bobby Bowden Field Saturday for his debut as a head coach, it will be another Bowden that can take some of the credit for the rise of this 44-year-old son of a West Virginia coal miner.
- Miami Hurricanes can now focus on Ohio State and avenging bitter '03 Fiesta Bowl loss Palm Beach Post For some former University of Miami players, the sting of the school's bitter loss in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl national championship game remains raw.
- B-backs not worried about being next Dwyer Atlanta Journal-Constitution On the first play from scrimmage in last season's opener, Georgia Tech B-back Jonathan Dwyer took an option pitch to the right and raced down the sideline for a 74-yard touchdown.