After closing the 2013 campaign strong by winning three of their last four, capturing a share of the NEC regular season title for the second time in three years, the Duquesne Dukes are looking to build on things and put together a solid 2014 season. The Dukes were picked to finish second in the preseason NEC poll, right behind defending champion Sacred Heart, but there is a lot of optimism surrounding Jerry Schmitt’s team entering the season. A lot of that has to do with Schmitt, who tends to ... Read More
Duquesne looks sharp in 35-24 win over Albany
Emotions were running high at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field for the home and season opener for the Duquesne football team on Saturday. Both the players and coaches were feeling excited, anxious, nervous, and maybe a little hesitant for Albany. In his first collegiate start, freshman Dillon Buechel looked anything but a freshman, tossing for 309 yards and three touchdowns in the Dukes’ 35-24 win over former Northeast Conference foe Albany. Junior running back Ryan Ho contributed two ... Read More