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Duke game
Aug 14, 2024 9:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by VivaElNest on Aug 14, 2024 9:22:46 GMT -5
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Recently heard TT talking about “”playing a tough game” against Duke.
When are we done playing hard and start actually winning against the “”big boys?”
Elon’s closest game against Duke was a 7 point loss… against Trinity College… in 1920.
0-14 against FBS teams since the creation of the two levels of D1.
The spread has to be >35.
When do we stop taking a payday to fund our athletic program and actually give one of these teams a scare?
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eu96
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Duke game
Aug 14, 2024 9:33:43 GMT -5
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Post by eu96 on Aug 14, 2024 9:33:43 GMT -5
Asking an FCS team to beat an FBS (let alone a Power 4 team) is a tall order. There is only one or two FCS wins a year. And it’s only going to get harder with the state of CFB today. And that’s even if Power 4 continues to schedule these match-ups, which is a big “if”. With that said, I like this match-up. Duke lost EVERYBODY from last year. Yes, they reloaded nicely through the portal. But this is a new team. And this is the first game of a new regime. That is always the best time to catch a team for an upset. Furthermore, I really like Elon’s team. This has the potential to be our best FCS era team ever. 8 wins is a real possibility. I like the is squad. I’m still not calling for an upset. 33-27 Duke.
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Duke game
Aug 14, 2024 14:14:25 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Aug 14, 2024 14:14:25 GMT -5
Viva, welcome to the board.
I want us to win a P4 game, but truthfully, the other 11 games carry much more weight to me. Additionally, I lucked out and had a chance to see the scrimmage last weekend. We look like a M*A*S*H* unit with all the guys not dressed out, so we need them back and then I can make a full assessment of this team, which may not be until Wk. 2 v NCCU.
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phawkes
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Post by phawkes on Aug 15, 2024 8:17:46 GMT -5
Viva, welcome to the board. I want us to win a P4 game, but truthfully, the other 11 games carry much more weight to me. Additionally, I lucked out and had a chance to see the scrimmage last weekend. We look like a M*A*S*H* unit with all the guys not dressed out, so we need them back and then I can make a full assessment of this team, which may not be until Wk. 2 v NCCU. Thanks, fear, for the update on summer practice and scrimmage. Living some 750 miles away from Elon, I'm in an information desert, Phoenix-wise. I'm looking forward to your "full assessment" after you see some more practice sessions.
Go, Phoenix!
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