Top 10 Quarterback Commits To Duke

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Top 10 Quarterback Commits To Duke

By Ryan Craig

Jan 29, 2008

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When coach David Cutcliffe was hired to be the head football coach at Duke University, his reputation for grooming quarterbacks, like the Manning brothers, preceeded him. However, some wondered if Cutcliffe's reputation would be enough to lure some of the nation's best passers to a program that has seen little success in recent years.

Sean Renfree answered that question Tuesday morning.

With his committment to the Duke football program, the four-star quarterback becomes the first marquee recruit brought into Durham by the new staff.

"They've got a great one," says Scot Bemis, Renfree's high school coach. "He's the best quarterback I've ever seen, much less coached."

According to Bemis, the 6-3 senior from Scottsdale (AZ) Notre Dame Prep has a quick release, a strong arm and a solid head on his shoulders.

"He makes great decisions and he's a great leader. He doesn't talk a lot, he's kind of mellow...but he's got that competitive fire and his teammates respond to him."

Bemis also credited Renfree with being a tough player, saying that his star signal-caller played the last seven games of the season while wearing a special shoe to protect a broken foot.

Renfree's coach said that the pro-style quarterback with the 4.5 second 40 time chose Duke because of the academics and coach Cutcliffe's ability to work with young quarterbacks.

Renfree becomes Duke's 16th commit for the class of 2008. He finished his junior year with a completion percentage of 56% while throwing for 2,483 yards and 25 touchdowns with only five interceptions.

Most Recent Comments

"who is he going to throw to? -onyourheels"

"The Carolina secondary, of course! ;) Good get, Duke - congrats."

Who did Duke get? Daniel Evans? LOL

who is he going to throw to?
-onyourheels

The Carolina secondary, of course! ;) Good get, Duke - congrats.

I know, BlueDevilFan. The last State-Duke game I remember was Duke coming to Raleigh when we had Philip Rivers. State won 16-14 I believe, and Duke missed a SUPER-LONG field goal as time expired. It was like 67 yards or something. I thought it was a case of Duke knowing they would not make it, but were willing to kick it anyway just so they could say they were a missed FG away from beating State. If I had been a Duke fan, I would have been mad that they attempted that kick rather than throwing up the hail mary and giving themselves an actual shot at winning.

I do remember when the State-Duke game was always a high scoring affair, and the team that had the ball last usually won. Those were the days!

must be a pretty intelligent kid to pick duke otherwise he would have gone to NC State and took the gym classes they offer.

TBK, haha...i hear ya! I do miss those Duke/State games. What has it been, three years? I really can't remember the last time you guys were at Duke.

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