John Wilkerson
For Foxsportssouth.com
March 25, 2010
The Duke Blue Devils got an early start on spring football practice. Head coach David Cutcliffe had Duke on the field on Valentines Day to get the spring session started. I asked coach Cutcliffe why so early, were you itching to get going. His response was yes.
There does seem to be a sense of anxiety about the 2010 season for the Blue Devils. One is that the University is making financial commitments toward the football program. Coach Cutcliffe told me about the new indoor practice facility in the works and where that will be located.
With major dollars being invested in the program a return will be expected as in wins. Those are beginning to come for the Blue Devils. Five wins last year was the most since 1994. Cutcliffe has improved the win total each year so a .500 season could happen if the trend continues.
One thing I picked up on immediately is the quiet confidence Duke displays on the field. This isn
