Duke
Cutcliffe says this might be O'Brien's only year to 'chirp'
By Ken Medlin Nov 25, 2008
Tom O’Brien’s assertion that N.C. State has the best football program in the state drew a sharp response from Duke coach David Cutcliffe Tuesday.
O’Brien made the statement after State whipped North Carolina on Saturday, giving the Wolfpack its first sweep of in-state rivals in its division since 1986.
“If I were Tom O’Brien, I’d be saying that,” Cutcliffe said. “This might be the only year he can ever chirp like that. When you’ve got chirping right, you better chirp.
“But listen now, program’s a big word. You’re good that day, you won that game – program’s a different animal. Let’s go look all the way through that program and see what we have, OK?”
Also Tuesday, Cutcliffe said he expects quarterback Thaddeus Lewis to play Saturday when the Blue Devils face North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Zack Asack started for Duke in Saturday’s loss at Virginia Tech and completed two of nine throws for 20 yards, with four interceptions.
Lewis’ left foot was injured in Duke’s 31-7 loss at Clemson on Nov. 15.
Cutcliffe said Tuesday he did not know how much Lewis would play Saturday.
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RE: Cutcliffe says this might be O'Brien's only year to 'chirp'
Listening to Coach "Cut", makes me want to put a helmet on again (although those years have come and gone_damn I miss the days)! If I had a son playing high school football; I'd be beating the door down over at Duke. This guy is awesome! Just like bigDAWGisback mentioned; Cutcliffe is from where football is everything. He took a doormat and turned it into the shoes that walked on it (OLE MISS_four bowl games and one title in five years). He stood up for his coaches and turned a loser into a champion. Duke's recruiting class for '09 has surpassed the limit for the amount of players for one season; going to bring some in early to count on the current year (DUKE HAD 20_limit is 25).
Duke 24
UNC 21
LET'S GO DUKE....LET'S GO DUKE...LET'S GO DUKE..LET'S GO DUKE!!!!!!
BRING THE BELL BACK TO DURHAM!!!!!!!
UUURRRAAAHHH!
RE: Cutcliffe says this might be O'Brien's only year to 'chirp'
i'm not arguing that TBK..i'm just saying program is a lot different than being the best team right now or over the last 3 games. but good luck this weekend, i'd like to see you guys go to a bowl game.
RE: Duke QB Lewis to play against UNC
I'm a State fan but GO DUKE !!! :) let's see another 41-10 stomping on carolina !!
RE: Cutcliffe says this might be O'Brien's only year to 'chirp'
A true football man...straight from the SEC....State/Carolina fans don't let CUT fool you....Duke to the top of the ACC...then you can talk about a weak football conference!!!!
RE: Cutcliffe says this might be O'Brien's only year to 'chirp'
Same here!
GO PACK!!!
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