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Beamer quote on Duke Johnson

HEMICANE said:
wvcanefan said:
HEMICANE said:
Duke is the undisputed leader of this team and the game has really slowed down for him. Edge, Portis, McGahee, Gore etc were great and Duke is right with them and it's great to watch. He had 90 yards in the first half against FSU last year before getting hurt so I'm excited to see what he does this year to a unit that doesn't appear to be as stout as they were last year. Duke had his best most complete game tonight IMO
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He got hurt at the end of the third quarter against FSU
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I stand corrected, my bad! Duke ran strong in that game up to that point and I'm expecting him to improve on that performance
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He had 97 yards when he got hurt but does anyone remember that play where Duke broke 3 tackles changed field and was about to run for an 80 yard TD in the 2nd quarter then the refs blew that bull**** whistle saying his progress was stopped. That play still burns in my mind, Duke is coming for revenge, win or lose FSU won't stop him
 
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I want to apologize for using the word overrated today in a thread when talking about the Willis Game in 2002. Duke looked like he was playing highschool kids tonight. ******* monster. tonight was really the first time that I've seen a complete gameplan revolved around the kid. they were gonna give him 50 carries if that's what it took.
 
PalmBeachCane said:
In my opinion he's the best RB I've ever seen play at UM, only Edge comes close. Willis and Gore ran behind some of the best O lines we've ever had here, while Duke has ran behind some shaky lines his whole career. Watch the replay of this VT game tonight, most of Dukes huge runs came after making one or two defenders miss at the LOS. Duke is the complete package, great feet work, great hands, A1 vision and the best stiff arm I've ever seen from someone his size!
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Never seen a RB stiff arm a safety and the dude flies off the TV screen. Had to rewind that a couple times tonight. Beast at the next level.
 
DUKE was just name the star of the night on ESPN, and had about 5 mins of highlights followed by an interview. Really nice exposure for someone who really deserves it
 
Not gonna lie he does his thing against FSU he's the goat no if ands or buts.

Best running back ever to have a U on his helmet bar none 100yrds against FSU I'M IN.
 
He seems to be getting stronger throughout the season now with the added weight the staff told him to do... Much better prepared for the nfl now ....
 
Finally got his 1000 yard season as well. Mighty good night for the Duke, all the way around.
 
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Guys, Ice Harris is the running backs coach.... Every time Duke came off the field he went straight over and talked to Ice... I loved seeing that, lets me know that Golden knows he needs Ice...
 
k9cane said:
And some UM fans say he's 'overrated'...

Yeah, seriously, Ive heard that...
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If you're looking at his production vs FSU, UF, K State, Notre Dame, Louisville...I could see the 'overrated' argument.
 
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Duke is up there with the U greats -- Portis, Gore, McGahee, Edge, Foreman, Anderson, and Highsmith. Now Duke.
 
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