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Duke Basketball in the News
“Once we get over the fact that we’re playing Duke, once we
get over the name on the jersey, I think it will be a very
competitive game.”
Arizona State senior guard Derek Glasser, before our matchup against the Sun Devils in the
NIT Season Tip-Off in Madison Square Garden
BLUE DEVIL MUST-READ
“Thomas draws inspiration from sports”
By Robbi Pickeral, News & Observer, 11/27/09
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/duke/story/212551.html
“I put in a lot of time and thought, and I’d like to make a statement about Greg Paulus. I
have never seen an athlete at any level, including the NFL, work as hard, mentally and
physically, as Greg has worked since he’s joined us here at Syracuse. Really, what he’s ac-
complished is extraordinary. Maybe it can’t be fully appreciated because most don’t know
just how difficult it is to play quarterback at a Division I program. In the era of video games, virtual reality, it’s easy to
believe that throwing a pass, reading a defense, avoiding a sack is as easy as the push of a button, that any of us can do
[it]. The problem, it’s not that easy. We can’t do that. And I truly, truly, truly thank him for being here. And I hope my
kids grow up to have the courage and determination of a Greg Paulus. I get emotional when I talk about my family.”
Syracuse Football Head Caoch Doug Marrone, on his Blue Devil QB
DUKE HISTORY 101: Why the Blue Devils???
During World War I, the Chasseurs Alpins, nicknamed
“les Diables Bleus,” were well-known French soldiers. They
first gained attention when their unique training and alpine
knowledge was counted upon to break the stalemate of
trench warfare in the French Alps. When the United States
entered the war, units of the French Blue Devils toured the
country helping raise money in the war effort.
In September, 1921, Duke’s student newspaper launched
a campaign for a “catchy name, one of our own possession
that would be instantly recognizable nationwide in songs,
yells and publicity.” There were numerous nominations,
such as Catamounts, Grizzlies, Badgers, Dreadnaughts, and
Captains.
Believing a choice utilizing the school color of dark blue
to be appropriate, the newspaper editors urged a selection
from among the nominations of Blue Titans, Blue Eagles,
Polar Bears, Blue Devils, Royal Blazes, or Blue
Warriors. At first, there was no consensus on
the best option so the paper decided to use
“Blue Devils.”
Over time, the name caught on through rep-
etition in the newspaper and became official.
Today, the origin of the university mascot is
virtually forgotten even though its instant, na-
tional recognition has long been established!
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