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Friend of the podcast Lee Rodio stopped by to preview Duke’s 2023 season. In addition to catching us up on what he’s been doing since his last interview, Lee gives his perspective on the strengths of the Blue Devils. He points out we have a great staff, a veteran team and talented people on the OL and DL. Lee is high on Duke and what the Blue Devils can accomplish this season. We also get into a discussion about one of the greatest Duke players ever – DeVon Edwards. And there’s a brief detour into a discussion about Ingles grocery stores. Oh, and happy late birthday to Noel Durfey!
During this excellent interview, Lee decides to set up shop in Cancelvania. Lee goes after Florida State, implies Clemson can’t compete outside of the ACC (his opinion, not mine), throws some shade at Dabo (again, his opinion, NOT MINE), unleashes a right hook on Pat Narduzzi and trashes the hurry-up offense. He also trashes Maryland, but that’s just stating facts.
I also take a trip to Cancelvania when I characterize the ACC’s marriage to Notre Dame as an abusive relationship. But, let’s be honest – the Notre Dame deal is going to turn the ACC into the Big East 2.0. Also, I say that the B1G is soft. Which, again, accurate.
Another key point in the interview involves the fact that I’m now an ordained minister in The Church of the Latter-Day Dude. Abide, my brothers and sisters. Abide.
Some of the conversation we had dealt with expansion which, as of the time of writing this, looks to be DOA. But, as of the time of editing this, may be back on. So, if you want to skip the expansion and get straight to the season preview, the timestamps are below:
0:00 – Introductory comments and general expansion issues
19:47 – Cal, Stanford, SMU and the future of the ACC
39:48 – Duke’s strengths for 2023 (and ancillary matters)
108:56 – Schedule prediction
131:53 – Open Mic
133:19 – Surprise announcement and ending
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As always, Go Duke!
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