Subject: Back from Dayton
Author:
Shaler Tom
Date Posted: Saturday, September 26, 11:47:05pm
I wonder if three straight tough road games finally caught up with the Dukes today. It seemed to me as I watched from behind the bench that the boys just weren't in it mentally or physically.
After a 67 yard run by Larry McCoy on the opening play, which to be honest was created by a missed tackle on a simple dive play, the Dukes shot themselves in the foot, over and over again.
A blown coverage led to UD's first TD, a 58 yd pass that tied the score. This was on a second and 18 play!
Duquesne, on its best drive of the game, went 66 yards but had to settle for a field goal and led 10-7. The Dukes had a chance to stretch the lead near the half, but with a 4th and 1 at the 15 were called for a false start and then missed a 32 yard field goal.
In the third quarter, another blown coverage and TWO missed tackles resulted in a 62 yard TD putting Dayton up 14-10.
After a 29 yard punt, the Flyers started in good position and drove for a field goal. 17-10
A one yard run, a dropped pass, a QB sack and a 28 yard punt put Dayton in good position again. Steve Valentino, the aforementiond WR turned QB, began to chew up our defense on the ground with ease. The boys were tired and over pursued. A face mask penalty contributed to the Flyer drive, 24-10.
Friends, this was a TEAM loss. The offensive line play was poor, take away McCoys TD run and the backs ran for 68 yrds on 30 plays. Dixon looked shakey. He was hurried and hit on almost every pass play. He did throw some nice balls but just as many poor ones. Our recievers had some drops that would have kept drives alive, our special teams were terrible and the play calling.....very, very predictable. Our linebackers were outstanding as usual, Totino and Scruggs were the lone bright spots in my opinion. Our D-line was suckered into an over-pursuit all day long and our DBs were torched.
As most of you know, I try to be optimistic, but this one was tough to watch. I'm hoping that it was simply a case of too much travel in too few days.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Dukes Give Monmouth a Win: 17-10
“Devastatingly ugly…”
That comment from the booth summed up the Duquesne effort for the second week in a row. For Duquesne fans, it is almost easier to witness a blowout defeat than see their team again give away a close one they should have won.
If John Madden were to draw up a game plan for Duquesne to win their NEC opening game against the Monmouth Hawks he would include the following:
1. Keep Monmouth’s Davis Sinisi from grinding down the defense as he did last year. Check- Sinisi got his yards, but was held to 44 yards on 16 carries in the second half.
2. Get the ball to game-breaker Dave Williams. Check- Williams had 9 catches for 92 yards.
3. Run the ball well to set up the passing game. Check- Cleo Williams was the second Duke in as many games to top 100 yards rushing (109 yards on 23 carries).
4. Move the ball through the air. Check- Kevin Rombach threw for over 250 yards (22 of 36 for 252 yards and a touchdown).
Add to it- Duquesne had 23 first downs to the Hawk’s 12 and out-gained them by more than 100 yards (387-278). The defense constantly got the ball back to the offense and gave the Hawks only one legitimate touchdown drive. The rest of Monmouth points were scored without the Hawks gaining a single first down.
So… What happened?
Fumbles, interceptions, shanked punts, mental mistakes, poor use of the clock, and dropped passes by the Dukes kept them from taking over the game in the Northeast Conference opener against Monmouth. The Dukes continued their sloppy play to give away a game for the second week in a row. Breaks and turnovers are part of any game, but they are particularly hurtful to the Dukes who haven’t found a way to dictate their will to win.
The Duquesne defense proved again that they are much improved over last year but the offense and special teams were just too generous to the Monmouth Hawks. The Dukes seemed capable, but inept at the little things it takes to win. For example, running third down routs short of the sticks.
Dave Williams fumbled twice and two critical interceptions (one ran back for a touchdown) from Kevin Rombach proved too much for the Dukes to overcome. Williams also dropped a wide-open fly pattern toss from Rombach in the third quarter.
The Dukes had three legitimate drives that could have led to scores at the end of the game.
On the third to last drive, Duquesne stalled when they couldn’t even throw the ball away correctly. Kevin Rombach was flagged for intentional grounding and loss of down for not throwing the ball past the line of scrimmage.
The Dukes second to last drive almost reached the red zone before Rombach threw an interception.
The Dukes last drive reached the14 yard-line with under a minute and no time outs. They ran a draw that took too much time off the clock before the last potential pass to tie the game went through the end zone.
The Dukes could easily be 3-0 this season. Instead, they are 1-3 and wondering what they have to do to win after outplaying their opponents.
That comment from the booth summed up the Duquesne effort for the second week in a row. For Duquesne fans, it is almost easier to witness a blowout defeat than see their team again give away a close one they should have won.
If John Madden were to draw up a game plan for Duquesne to win their NEC opening game against the Monmouth Hawks he would include the following:
1. Keep Monmouth’s Davis Sinisi from grinding down the defense as he did last year. Check- Sinisi got his yards, but was held to 44 yards on 16 carries in the second half.
2. Get the ball to game-breaker Dave Williams. Check- Williams had 9 catches for 92 yards.
3. Run the ball well to set up the passing game. Check- Cleo Williams was the second Duke in as many games to top 100 yards rushing (109 yards on 23 carries).
4. Move the ball through the air. Check- Kevin Rombach threw for over 250 yards (22 of 36 for 252 yards and a touchdown).
Add to it- Duquesne had 23 first downs to the Hawk’s 12 and out-gained them by more than 100 yards (387-278). The defense constantly got the ball back to the offense and gave the Hawks only one legitimate touchdown drive. The rest of Monmouth points were scored without the Hawks gaining a single first down.
So… What happened?
Fumbles, interceptions, shanked punts, mental mistakes, poor use of the clock, and dropped passes by the Dukes kept them from taking over the game in the Northeast Conference opener against Monmouth. The Dukes continued their sloppy play to give away a game for the second week in a row. Breaks and turnovers are part of any game, but they are particularly hurtful to the Dukes who haven’t found a way to dictate their will to win.
The Duquesne defense proved again that they are much improved over last year but the offense and special teams were just too generous to the Monmouth Hawks. The Dukes seemed capable, but inept at the little things it takes to win. For example, running third down routs short of the sticks.
Dave Williams fumbled twice and two critical interceptions (one ran back for a touchdown) from Kevin Rombach proved too much for the Dukes to overcome. Williams also dropped a wide-open fly pattern toss from Rombach in the third quarter.
The Dukes had three legitimate drives that could have led to scores at the end of the game.
On the third to last drive, Duquesne stalled when they couldn’t even throw the ball away correctly. Kevin Rombach was flagged for intentional grounding and loss of down for not throwing the ball past the line of scrimmage.
The Dukes second to last drive almost reached the red zone before Rombach threw an interception.
The Dukes last drive reached the14 yard-line with under a minute and no time outs. They ran a draw that took too much time off the clock before the last potential pass to tie the game went through the end zone.
The Dukes could easily be 3-0 this season. Instead, they are 1-3 and wondering what they have to do to win after outplaying their opponents.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Dukes are Good, Bad and Ugly in Louisiana Loss
There were plenty of very good things to come from Duquesne’s trip to Louisiana. Normally, when a team does this well it wins. Unfortunately, the bad and the ugly outweighed the good.
First, the good…
The Duke’s defense showed it could more than hold its own against a more established scholarship program on its own turf. The Nichols State Colonels brought a pair of bruising hard runners that the Duke’s D stood up to. The defense refused to give in as last year’s edition repeatedly did. Amid a question of just who is the Duquesne defensive coordinator, the defense actually got stronger as the game went on, not giving up a point over the final three quarters. Trey Hopson showed considerable power in the first TD drive but was held out of the end zone the rest of the game by a series of hard hits and determined stops.
Also good… Larry McCoy ran for 195 yards behind an offensive line that gradually took control of the game.
Also good… Dave Williams continued to show that he is a real impact player by tying the score late in the forth quarter.
And… The Dukes out-gained the Colonels by over total 100 yards (341-218) and had 22 first downs to Nichols State’s 8. Duquesne had almost ten more minutes with the ball as well (34:08 to 25:52).
Now the bad…
Duquesne’s passing game was non-existent except for one play late in the game. There is just too much talent and depth both throwing and catching the ball for this to have occurred. With Conner Dixon, Kevin Rombach and even Sean Patterson available to throw the ball to a stable of excellent receivers, there is no reason not to find a way to burn a young defense that got lit op for 72 points the week before.
The Dukes were 0-2 inside the Red Zone with a fumble and a blocked kick.
Finally, the ugly…
If the defense was good, the offense bad, the special teams were ugly.
A four-yard punt set up Nicols State’s only drive for a score.
Duquesne blew an opportunity to tie the game when it’s first down from the 16 ended with a blocked field goal. The defense didn’t even have to jump to block the attempt. The kick may have even hit off the back of the Duquesne players.
The winning score came on a complete breakdown in covering a fake punt. As Duquesne was in the process of taking over the game the Colonels ran a fake punt the resulted in their other score that was aided by a failure in special teams play. Duquesne had just driven 83 yards to tie the score when Earvin Moore took the snap and ran 63 yards unmolested to put Nichlos State up for good.
Duquesne’s next drive was fumbled away once into Nichols State territory.
Duquesne had 8 penalties for 133 yards fumbled 4 times- losing 2 and threw 1 interception and completed only 9 of 25 passes and was sacked 9 times losing 58 yards.
One last good and bad for the Duke’s… Next week’s game vs. Monmouth will be televised on Fox Sports Pittsburgh, but shown a day later on tape delay.
First, the good…
The Duke’s defense showed it could more than hold its own against a more established scholarship program on its own turf. The Nichols State Colonels brought a pair of bruising hard runners that the Duke’s D stood up to. The defense refused to give in as last year’s edition repeatedly did. Amid a question of just who is the Duquesne defensive coordinator, the defense actually got stronger as the game went on, not giving up a point over the final three quarters. Trey Hopson showed considerable power in the first TD drive but was held out of the end zone the rest of the game by a series of hard hits and determined stops.
Also good… Larry McCoy ran for 195 yards behind an offensive line that gradually took control of the game.
Also good… Dave Williams continued to show that he is a real impact player by tying the score late in the forth quarter.
And… The Dukes out-gained the Colonels by over total 100 yards (341-218) and had 22 first downs to Nichols State’s 8. Duquesne had almost ten more minutes with the ball as well (34:08 to 25:52).
Now the bad…
Duquesne’s passing game was non-existent except for one play late in the game. There is just too much talent and depth both throwing and catching the ball for this to have occurred. With Conner Dixon, Kevin Rombach and even Sean Patterson available to throw the ball to a stable of excellent receivers, there is no reason not to find a way to burn a young defense that got lit op for 72 points the week before.
The Dukes were 0-2 inside the Red Zone with a fumble and a blocked kick.
Finally, the ugly…
If the defense was good, the offense bad, the special teams were ugly.
A four-yard punt set up Nicols State’s only drive for a score.
Duquesne blew an opportunity to tie the game when it’s first down from the 16 ended with a blocked field goal. The defense didn’t even have to jump to block the attempt. The kick may have even hit off the back of the Duquesne players.
The winning score came on a complete breakdown in covering a fake punt. As Duquesne was in the process of taking over the game the Colonels ran a fake punt the resulted in their other score that was aided by a failure in special teams play. Duquesne had just driven 83 yards to tie the score when Earvin Moore took the snap and ran 63 yards unmolested to put Nichlos State up for good.
Duquesne’s next drive was fumbled away once into Nichols State territory.
Duquesne had 8 penalties for 133 yards fumbled 4 times- losing 2 and threw 1 interception and completed only 9 of 25 passes and was sacked 9 times losing 58 yards.
One last good and bad for the Duke’s… Next week’s game vs. Monmouth will be televised on Fox Sports Pittsburgh, but shown a day later on tape delay.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Duquesne’s Depth Bounces Bucknell
Duquesne showed a number of things in its 2009 opener that they failed to show last year. The team is still dominated with young raw talent, but they showed a consistency and depth that allowed them to play a full four quarters of winning football. Duquesne gave up leads to Bryant, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart and Albany last year by allowing momentum to slip away. This year they showed that they have the depth and maturity to finish off an opponent when the game breaks start going the other way.
Kevin Rombach was red hot to start the game going 7-10 for 110 yards and a touchdown to Michael Rasky in the first quarter before going out with a concussion. Conner Dixon, still recovering from shoulder surgery found his rhythm mid-way through the second quarter with fellow Michigan State teammate and transfer Dave Williams among others.
Gateway grad Williams helped show that the Dukes could reload their receiver corps after considerable loses due to graduation. He was in step with both Rombach and Dixon all night catching 11 passes for 145 yards in his first game as a Duke. His third quarter touchdown reception held the crowd in brief, but deep suspense before the referee ruled it a score rather than a fumble into the end zone. Williams was lunging for the goal line when the ball came out just after he crossed. Akeem More, Jay Spinks, Williams and Rasky all looked good and should provide Rombach and Dixon with plenty of targets. Brian Layhue took over again for All Conference Sean Bunevich showing the Dukes depth at tight end as well.
The offensive line also showed a consistent and steady effort as well, opening up holes for a herd of young backs that kept the press box guessing just who would spring out of the backfield next. Feature back Cleo Williams looks to share the load with both Mars alum Bill Bair and Spring Game star Larry McCoy. Bair scored the Dukes second touchdown on a neat 32 yard run at 1:52 of the second quarter.
New kicker, Eric “Mule” Duale showed good hang time on kickoffs and seems able to take over for Mark Troyan kicking a 19 yard field goal, but narrowly missing a 23 yard attempt that could have proved the undoing of last year’s team. On Bucknell’s first play after taking over, QB CJ Hopson took it deep into Duquesne territory before the Bison turned the momentum back to the Dukes with a turnover.
Bucknell slowed the game down after both teams came out in a no huddle offense, scoring just before the half with Marcello Trigg barely getting the TD call after un-stacking the pile on Bucknell’s third attempt from inside the three.
The Dukes displayed depth defense too with a great new addition- freshman Horvin Latimer. Lehigh valley product Latimer intercepted when Bucknell tried to go on 4th and 10 from the Duquesne 32 in the third quarter. Linebacker Anthony Rhodes had 12 tackles. Nathan Totino’s knee was tested severely in 4th but held up well as he had to run with the Bucknell receivers as they desperately tried to come back.
The game ended with Duquesne gradually bending but taking time off the clock. The Bison scored late on a 4th and goal from the 5 with 1:01 left in game. Duquesne intercepted the 2-point conversion attempt. Mike Raskey recovered the following onside kick but got hurt going high in air to pull it down.
The stands were pretty much full on a beautiful opening evening as the Dukes got revenge from last year and their first win since 2002 vs. the Bison.
Kevin Rombach was red hot to start the game going 7-10 for 110 yards and a touchdown to Michael Rasky in the first quarter before going out with a concussion. Conner Dixon, still recovering from shoulder surgery found his rhythm mid-way through the second quarter with fellow Michigan State teammate and transfer Dave Williams among others.
Gateway grad Williams helped show that the Dukes could reload their receiver corps after considerable loses due to graduation. He was in step with both Rombach and Dixon all night catching 11 passes for 145 yards in his first game as a Duke. His third quarter touchdown reception held the crowd in brief, but deep suspense before the referee ruled it a score rather than a fumble into the end zone. Williams was lunging for the goal line when the ball came out just after he crossed. Akeem More, Jay Spinks, Williams and Rasky all looked good and should provide Rombach and Dixon with plenty of targets. Brian Layhue took over again for All Conference Sean Bunevich showing the Dukes depth at tight end as well.
The offensive line also showed a consistent and steady effort as well, opening up holes for a herd of young backs that kept the press box guessing just who would spring out of the backfield next. Feature back Cleo Williams looks to share the load with both Mars alum Bill Bair and Spring Game star Larry McCoy. Bair scored the Dukes second touchdown on a neat 32 yard run at 1:52 of the second quarter.
New kicker, Eric “Mule” Duale showed good hang time on kickoffs and seems able to take over for Mark Troyan kicking a 19 yard field goal, but narrowly missing a 23 yard attempt that could have proved the undoing of last year’s team. On Bucknell’s first play after taking over, QB CJ Hopson took it deep into Duquesne territory before the Bison turned the momentum back to the Dukes with a turnover.
Bucknell slowed the game down after both teams came out in a no huddle offense, scoring just before the half with Marcello Trigg barely getting the TD call after un-stacking the pile on Bucknell’s third attempt from inside the three.
The Dukes displayed depth defense too with a great new addition- freshman Horvin Latimer. Lehigh valley product Latimer intercepted when Bucknell tried to go on 4th and 10 from the Duquesne 32 in the third quarter. Linebacker Anthony Rhodes had 12 tackles. Nathan Totino’s knee was tested severely in 4th but held up well as he had to run with the Bucknell receivers as they desperately tried to come back.
The game ended with Duquesne gradually bending but taking time off the clock. The Bison scored late on a 4th and goal from the 5 with 1:01 left in game. Duquesne intercepted the 2-point conversion attempt. Mike Raskey recovered the following onside kick but got hurt going high in air to pull it down.
The stands were pretty much full on a beautiful opening evening as the Dukes got revenge from last year and their first win since 2002 vs. the Bison.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
THE BLESSING AND CURSE OF BEING DUQUESNE
Mark Draskovich
OnTheBluff.com Football Analyst
Duquesne's recent football tradition has been both a blessing and a curse. Winning the now defunct MAAC Conference title so often made it a disappointing season if the team only tied for first place. The previous fourteen winning seasons in a row made last year's 3-7 season look like a gigantic failure no matter how long the NEC competition had been offering scholarships prior to Duquesne's first scholarship player since 1950. The Dukes made a habit of playing very well against one or two higher rated 1-AA teams and then mopping up on the likes of St. Peters and La Salle.
Now that the Dukes play a challenging schedule from beginning to end, they have discovered just how tiring a season can be. The Dukes have always managed to recruit a decent crop of skilled players, however, they have to discover that size and endurance matters too. Given the two year head start the rest of the NEC had in offering scholarships, we may have to be willing to concede that last season may have been the exception to the high standard and may not spell doom for the future of Duquesne Football. The silver lining to last year's disappointing season may be that we now have re-adjust expectations from the start for this young team. After the string of 14 winning seasons was ended, a winning season of any kind would actually look like dramatic progress.
According to most forecasts, finishing better than fifth in the NEC may actually exceed most expectations. The Sports Network picks the Dukes to finish 7th and the NEC Coach's Poll picks them to finish 6th.
Coach Jerry Schmitt, back for his fifth season is proud of his team's progress. "I think we got better as the year went on," said Schmitt. "Our defense was young last year and will mature."
Actually, Duquesne's best performances on the field occurred in the first half of the season if you consider the second half at Bucknell, the home win against Dayton and the near upset of Albany. The early St. Francis win and later win at Wagner were not all that impressive considering the opposition. The second half collapse at Robert Morris seemed to destroy any confidence to be contenders.
The expectations that matter most may actually come from the players on the field. The Dukes came closer than any other NEC to upsetting Albany. These players beat Dayton, yet lost to cross town rivals Robert Morris after blowing a lead. Last season's Bucknell game best showed the roller coaster Dukes to be susceptible of lacking the consistent attitude and confidence it takes to win. To win, they really do have to "believe".
Albany, incidentally just announced a 2011 game against Big East member Cincinnati. This may put the first Pitt-Duquesne game since 1939 within the realm of at least a remote possibility some day.
The Dukes open the 2009 Season this Saturday, Sept. 5 at home to Bucknell at 6:00 at Rooney Field. The game is broadcast on WMNY am 1360 and streaming on Redzone Media. Bucknell defeated Duquesne 48-42 when the two teams met last season.
OnTheBluff.com Football Analyst
Duquesne's recent football tradition has been both a blessing and a curse. Winning the now defunct MAAC Conference title so often made it a disappointing season if the team only tied for first place. The previous fourteen winning seasons in a row made last year's 3-7 season look like a gigantic failure no matter how long the NEC competition had been offering scholarships prior to Duquesne's first scholarship player since 1950. The Dukes made a habit of playing very well against one or two higher rated 1-AA teams and then mopping up on the likes of St. Peters and La Salle.
Now that the Dukes play a challenging schedule from beginning to end, they have discovered just how tiring a season can be. The Dukes have always managed to recruit a decent crop of skilled players, however, they have to discover that size and endurance matters too. Given the two year head start the rest of the NEC had in offering scholarships, we may have to be willing to concede that last season may have been the exception to the high standard and may not spell doom for the future of Duquesne Football. The silver lining to last year's disappointing season may be that we now have re-adjust expectations from the start for this young team. After the string of 14 winning seasons was ended, a winning season of any kind would actually look like dramatic progress.
According to most forecasts, finishing better than fifth in the NEC may actually exceed most expectations. The Sports Network picks the Dukes to finish 7th and the NEC Coach's Poll picks them to finish 6th.
Coach Jerry Schmitt, back for his fifth season is proud of his team's progress. "I think we got better as the year went on," said Schmitt. "Our defense was young last year and will mature."
Actually, Duquesne's best performances on the field occurred in the first half of the season if you consider the second half at Bucknell, the home win against Dayton and the near upset of Albany. The early St. Francis win and later win at Wagner were not all that impressive considering the opposition. The second half collapse at Robert Morris seemed to destroy any confidence to be contenders.
The expectations that matter most may actually come from the players on the field. The Dukes came closer than any other NEC to upsetting Albany. These players beat Dayton, yet lost to cross town rivals Robert Morris after blowing a lead. Last season's Bucknell game best showed the roller coaster Dukes to be susceptible of lacking the consistent attitude and confidence it takes to win. To win, they really do have to "believe".
Albany, incidentally just announced a 2011 game against Big East member Cincinnati. This may put the first Pitt-Duquesne game since 1939 within the realm of at least a remote possibility some day.
The Dukes open the 2009 Season this Saturday, Sept. 5 at home to Bucknell at 6:00 at Rooney Field. The game is broadcast on WMNY am 1360 and streaming on Redzone Media. Bucknell defeated Duquesne 48-42 when the two teams met last season.
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Chatham Square used to be named Tunnel Street, but it wasn't named after The Armstrong Tunnels. It was named after a still existing, sealed off tunnel that carried the old Pennsylvania Canal under the lower hill between a basin near Penn Station and emerging in front of where the Armstrong Tunnels are now. From there the canal barges followed the old re-vamped Suke's Run basin to debauch into the Monongehela River near the base of the Panhandle Subway Bridge (Roughly behind Fisher Hall, crossing Boyd St. and then between Rockwell Hall and the Building just bought from Robert Morris and from there into the Mon). Picture shows the Pennsylvania Canal Tunnel, left and the Panhandle RR Tunnel, right during construction of the USX Tower.
Duquesne Broadcast Crew on WMNY 1360 AM
ALEX PANORMIOS (right) In his 16th season as play-by-play "Voice" of the Duquesne Dukes. He is the founder and president of Red Zone Media, Inc., an internet company that specializes in streaming high school and college sporting events since 2000. He also serves as the play-by-play voice of the Duquesne women's basketball team. Alex, his wife Mimi and son Alex reside in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. TAD MAUREY (left) Color Commentary. Tad is in his fourth season at Color of the Dukes football team and his 10th in the same position for the Women’s Basketball team. Tad hosts the Suzie McConnell-Serio Radio show during the women’s basketball season. Tad currently resides in Oakmont Borough. RYAN GAVATORTA (not pictured) serves as studio host of the games at WMNY provides weekly coverage of all Duquesne Athletics before and after the games. (Picture and bios courtesy WMNY)
1929 Dukes at White House with President Hoover
5th best All-Time Dukes Team went 9-0-1. Pre-AP Rankings. Only blemish was a 7-7 tie with West Virginia. Moved from campus "Bluff Field" to Forbes Field. First night games ever in Pittsburgh. Coach Elmer Layden. Hoover would face the beginning of the Great Depression later that same year.
Unbeaten 1929 Dukes at the White House with the President
5th best All-Time Dukes Team went 9-0-1. Pre-AP Rankings. Only blemish was a 7-7 tie with West Virginia. Moved from campus "Bluff Field" to Forbes Field. First night games ever in Pittsburgh. Coach Elmer Layden. Hoover would face the beginning of the Great Depression later that same year.
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