Duke football has a new beginning.  The Sports Information Department has announced a 5:00 press conference this Saturday in which the Tennessee Offensive Coordinator David Cutcliffe will be named the new head coach.  The Blue Devil Nation sends out a huge welcome to Coach Cutcliffe and his family.  Buy your season tickets now!

St. Benedict's defeated Oak Hill Academy 68-62. Adam Zagoria and Jody Demling have game recaps in their blogs. Duke prospect Greg Echenique scored 13 points to go along with 12 rebounds.

In Wednesday night action, Elliot Williams scored 20 points as St. George's defeated Arlington 72-47 and Erik Murphy scored 26 points in a 73-59 St. Mark's victory.  St. Mark's is scheduled to compete in the BCNY tournament this coming weekend.

It's all but official that Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe (53) will be the next football coach at Duke University.  Several Vol's fans sites are as convinced as some Duke faithful are that Cutcliffe will be announced any hour now.  In fact, the worry in Knoxville is if Cutcliffe will participate in the Outback Bowl.

Subscribers to the Blue Devil Nation Premium Newsletter were made aware yesterday that Cutcliffe had emerged as the clear leader to replace Ted Roof.    Cutcliffe is a repected offensive coach and gained experience as a head coach at Ole Miss.  He owns a 44-29 lifetime record.

Cutcliffe is married, his wife's name being Karen.  He has four children, three of which either currenlty or formerly at Tenneesee.  He is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. 

As of last evening, Cutcliffe refused to comment, stating policy.  He has coached some outstanding quarterbacks which include Peyton and Eli Manning, Erik Ainge and Heath Shuler.  The BDN expects that Duke will announce a press conference between today and Monday if indeed Cutcliffe has accepted the job.

 

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Cutcliffe is the leading Duke candidate

Cutcliffe offered and is expected to take the Duke position

Tennessee OC likely headed to Duke

New Coach could be named by weekend

Did you know that Coach K and Wojo will be watching a future Duke player tonight?

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