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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE DAILY DEBATE
Who will win the Kansas-Duke football game?
"KANSAS"
The Kansas Jay hawks are fresh off a season-opening
victory, which saw the KU offense score an impressive 34 points. Quarterback Montell Cozart connected with wide receiver Nick Harwell for two scores in the first quarter, and the running back combination of DeAndre Mann and Corey Avery added 212 yards on the ground and another first quarter score. The Jayhawks will need another strong performance from the offense if they hope to be victorious this Saturday against a Duke Blue Devils team that has averaged 43 points per game in the first two games of the season. However, keep in
mind Duke's first two victories came against the likes
of Elon and Troy, neither of which is the caliber of Kansas.
Despite only surrendering 30 points total through the first two weeks of the season, Duke has struggled on defense, ranking nationally at No.105 in total defense, despite playing weak opponents. Much of this struggle is because five starting defensive players from last year's Blue Devils squad graduated. The Duke defense is relatively young, with only five seniors in the starting lineup, three of whom are new starters this season. They have struggled to stop the run effectively, ranking at No.72 in the nation for rushing defense.
If the Jayhawks can protect Cozart and effectively move the ball against the Duke defense, especially on first down, then Kansas has a good chance at securing a victory. An early score or two will also help build the momentum and confidence of the Jayhawk offense.
Another key to Kansas' success will be how well the defense matches up with Duke's passing game, which has shown flashes of brilliance thus far. The Jayhawk defense will have to fight hard not to let the game slip away in the second half, as they did last week by surrendering 28 second half points, 21 of which came in the fourth quarter. The Jayhawks definitely have their work cut out for them this week in Durham, where Duke has won its past five home games and past eight non-conference matchups. Momentum will be the deciding factor. Whoever can get on the board first and set the tone will likely emerge as the victor.
Edited by Alyssa Scott
"DUKE"
In no way can Kansas fans expect the jayhawks to come out of Durham, N.C., with a win against Duke on satin day.
The reigning Atlantic Coastal Conference champions are favored by 15.5 points in this game, and it would likely be much more if the Blue Devils' wouldn't have fallen to a 14-3 deficit against Troy in the first half of last weekend's game
before coming back for a 34-17 victory.
Senior Anthony Boone is still under center and leading the way for the Blue Devils. Duke is 11-2 the past two years in games Boone has played in, and he's totaled 515 yards and five touchdowns in two games early in the season.
His top target is senior wide receiver Jamison Crowder — a 5-foot-9 slot speedster who set new school and ACC records for receptions in 2013. Coach Charlie Weis compared Crowder to NFL veteran Steve Smith earlier this week, and called him one of the best receivers Kansas will see this year. Senior Isaac Blakeney
— a 6-foot-6, 225 pound prototype at wide receiver — has also emerged for the Blue Devils with three touchdowns in two games, and may also cause the jayhawks some trouble.
Though Kansas junior cornerback Dexter McDonald was so dominant in the first game with two interceptions, two pass breakups and a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week award, it doesn't mean Kansas' secondary is ready for Duke's
passing attack, by any means.
Senior JaCorey Shepherd was a liability for the Jayhawks in their first game and could see plenty of targets go his way in the team's second game as the Blue Devils try to avoid McDonald.
Weis expects Crowder to lineup on the Jayhawks' right side with Blakeney on his left, which would match up Crowder and McDonald, though the Blue Devils will likely move him around all game.
If the Jayhawks can't shut down the passing attack — especially Crowder — it will be tough for the team to overcome. However, if the same Jayhawks who were showcased in the first quarter against SEMO show up, it will be enough to keep Montell Cozart and company in reaching distance.
But after three quarters of disastrous Jayhawk football against a much more mediocre team than Duke, the type of production the team brought in the first quarter shouldn't be counted on by Kansas fans.
Harvey, Nurski meet for US Mid-Amateur title
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Scott Harvey and Brad Nurski advanced to championship match in the U.S. Mid-Amateur.
spin in next year.
Harvey, a 36-year-old from Greensboro, N.C., won his quarterfinal match, 7 and 6, over Denver Haddix of Lexington, Ky. Harvey had
The winner Thursday in the 36-hole final will earn an automatic spot in the Masters next year.
— Edited by Casey Hutchins
a tougher time in the semifinal. He won five straight holes for a 3-and-2 win over 2005 Mid-Am champion Kevin Marsh.
"This is where (the championship) I have put myself in my mind," said Harvey, a real estate property manager. "I am where I want to be and feel like I should be. Hopefully, I can take advantage of it."
Nurski had a more stressful day at Saucon Valley's Old Course. The 35-year-old from St. Joseph, Missouri, won on the 18th hole in
the quarterfinals over Todd White of Spartanburg, S.C. In the semifinals, Nurski had to go 19 holes to beat Tom Werkmeister of Kentwood, Michigan.
“Getting to the final two is an unbelievable accomplishment,” said Nurski. “We just have to come out and play our game tomorrow, stay aggressive and make some putts.”
This will be the first USGA championship match for Harvey and Nurski.
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