Next up for Duke is Virginia, and the Cavaliers are having a tough season so
far.  Is it a winnable game?  It’s certainly an opportunity, if an
unexpected one.  We’ll see later today. 
In related news, the
Rocky Mount paper has an article which takes a kind look at Ted Roof’s progress
and plans.  He’s got a ways to go, [...]

In case you didn’t realize it, Patrick Patterson’s visit is this weekend. Watzone breaks it down on his blog. If, as someone said, he’s the second coming of Buck Williams, we can understand what the fuss is about. One of the great thrills of our ACC watching over the years was seeing [...]

Despite his best efforts, former Devil Billy
King was not able to trade Alan Iverson, which means the Sixers are stuck
with him for the downside of his career.  Tough break.
Meanwhile, his former boss is fighting for back pay.

After his disastrous turn at the Olympics, Larry Brown had an even worse run with the Knicks.  Now, [...]

Every so often, you can look down a page like SI or ESPN, and see a
depressing list of headlines.  Such is the case Saturday, when all these
are listed:

•
San
Diego State gives Fisher 5-year contract

•
One
cleared, 2 charged in Duquesne case

•
Iowa’s
Henderson, [...]

Here’s an article on former
Duke QB Anthony Dilweg, and what he thinks of Duke football currently.

Here’s more on
Eric Wallace’s decision to re-open his recruitment, and here’s
more on Solomon Alabi, who has announced for FSU.

Jason Williams says that while his athleticism will never be the same,
he’s nonetheless a much improved player and that he’s grateful for what he’s
learned since his accident.

We’ve watched Da Ali G show with some amazement as Ali G interviews people and gets the most amazing responses when they don’t realize it’s a put-on. Now, another Sacha Baron Cohen character, Borat, is causing a diplomatic uproar as Kazakhstan is seriously angered at how thoroughly he has lampooned their country – and [...]

Marcus Jones, who started the season as the likely QB, may
get time at receiver.  After being pushed aside by Thaddeus Lewis,
Jones, to his credit, told Coach Ted Roof that he wanted to contribute in
whatever way possible.  
Also, the the ACC Football Championship Tour Bus will be
in town this weekend, but given all that has happened since [...]

Ay carumba! FSU snagged 7-1 Solomon Alabi, and UVa lost Eric Wallace, who had committed earlier.