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Terrible News From Jeff Capel

This is not going to be easy for Jeff and his family.

By JD King

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DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 07: Acting coach Jeff Capel of the Duke Blue Devils watches his team during the game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 7, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 93-82.
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Here’s some truly dreadful news: Jeff Capel’s father has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

As most of you know, ALS is almost always a fatal disease and fairly quickly too. The only exception we’re aware of is the inexplicably long life of Stephen Hawking.

It’s going to be a very difficult time for the Capel family, so we hope Duke fans will go out of their way to shower Capel with love and affection in Cameron.

This is truly devastating news. All our best wishes and prayers to Jeff and his family.

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