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Duke, as we mentioned the other day, has the unusual distinction of having
the longest winning streak in basketball and the longest losing streak in
football - a rare occurrence, we're sure. It may never have happened
before.

Duke of course has a glorious football history, complete with Rose Bowl
appearances, including on in Durham at the beginning of WWII. Here's
a sensational article about that game,
and how the athletes and coaches were
affected. Several odd coincidences are mentioned.