Army +14 over Duke **
Tough game..last week actually took Duke -13.5 over Army when I went to Borgati...going to reverse the play and take Army...Duke last yr lost to Army 21-16...even though their defense held Army's rushing attack to a season low 226 yds..Army was No 1 in the nation in rushing avg +360..then Duke Played Geo Tech's wishbone and their defense again did a great job..last yr Duke lost a fumble and had an interception and had a blocked punt that Army scored on..after Duke lost to Army they won 6 in a row...Duke has most of its defense back...has done well in past and has top rb's back and QB...also Wr's.. a lot of talent..meanwhile Army lost 4 Ol and superstar Qb Bradshaw who gained 1,700 yds...Bradshaw was amazing running inside...Army won 10 games because they took care of the ball...think with 785 carries they lost 4 fumbles....50 Td's on the ground,held the ball avg 35 minutes per game....thats what Monken has done to this team...discipline....the OL has been replaced..but they way Army runs its scheme it doesn't matter.. The technique is the same..they are pushing forward..no pass blocking..so against the much superior Duke DL it doesn't matter...Army has 2 outstanding fullbacks..power inside rushing.. Woolfork had 1,400 yds and 12 td's...but former middle line backer Davisdon is a bruiser...if its 3 rd and 2 everyone in the stadium.the opposing team,coach,TV announcers and the guy selling popcorn in the stands knows Davidson is getting the ball...don't have any stats but its 99 out of 100 times Army gets a 1st down....he had 4 ,100 yd games before he got hurt...Walker the slot back has outside speed and if he turns the corner on a pitch when 10 guys are jamming the middle he could be gone..the key is hopkins the new qb...in the Navy game he replaced Bradshaw when he got hurt and played great...the question is can Hopkins run inside like Bradshaw..everyone knows he can't throw..either could Bradshaw...what scares me is Woolfolk,Walker and Hopkins are all 5'9... Army has 8-9 defensive players back from last yr...they are always well rested because Army offense dominates the clock...Duke has played well vs options and more importantly has had time to prepare for Army since its opening day...think Dukies win but the Black Nites keep it close..not a strong play because Hopkins is unknown...
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