Duke game

[VivaElNest]

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?

[eu96]

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.

[fearthephoenix]

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.

[phawkes]

Aug 14, 2024 14:14:25 GMT -5 fearthephoenix said:

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!