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August 12, 2022

Duke football

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Predicting the college football season with preseason watch lists

August 3, 2022 Shawn Krest

Last year, Wake Forest shocked the college football world by storming to an 11-3 record. At 7-1 in ACC play, the Demon Deacons dethroned Clemson and took the ACC Atlantic Division crown. It was a […]

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NC State’s Leary, Clemson lead all-ACC football picks

July 28, 2022 The Associated Press

GREENSBORO — NC State quarterback Devin Leary is the preseason pick to finish as Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, while league favorite Clemson leads all schools with six players on the league’s preseason […]

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New Duke coach Mike Elko focusing on foundation

July 27, 2022 Shawn Krest

The ACC Kickoff in Charlotte is the traditional opening of the new college football season each year. For Duke’s Mike Elko, it’s also now a workday. “It’s different for sure,” he said while making the […]

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New ACC football format a hit, with one major miss

July 20, 2022 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — The ACC has decided to scrap its divisional format in football for a more equitable scheduling system that will allow schools to play more frequently and ensure that the best two teams meet […]

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ACC eliminates divisions in football

June 28, 2022 Shawn Krest

The Atlantic Coast Conference will do away with the divisional format in football starting with the 2023 season. Currently, the winners of the Atlantic and Coastal Divisions face off in the ACC Championship Game. In […]

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Local players keep NFL dream alive with free agent deals

May 11, 2022 Shawn Krest

The Carolina Panthers traded up in the draft to address their quarterback position, selecting Matt Corral out of Ole Miss to develop behind Sam Darnold, still slotted to be Carolina’s starter. The Carolina front office […]

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Panthers, NC State front and center at NFL Draft

April 27, 2022 Shawn Krest

After weeks of evaluations, drama and subterfuge, the NFL Draft has finally arrived. The annual player selection event will hold its first round on Thursday and wrap up the seven-round affair on Friday and Saturday. […]

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Mike Elko’s new-look Blue Devils debut in spring game

April 19, 2022 Shawn Krest

Don’t call it a rebuilding year. Duke is coming off three losing seasons, introducing a new coaching staff for the first time in more than a decade, and saw its leading passer and rusher depart. […]

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Look Ahead — 2022 Bold Predictions

December 29, 2021 North State Journal Staff

Every year, the sports staff of North State Journal (sports editor Cory Lavalette and reporters Brett Friedlander and Shawn Krest) look into our crystal balls and try and predict what some of the bigger news […]

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NSJ 2021 Newcomers of the Year: 4 people filling big shoes

December 22, 2021 Shawn Krest

Most years, the NSJ’s choice as the top newcomer is a freshman phenom at a college in the state or a rookie that arrived with an impact on a pro team. But 2021 hasn’t been […]

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