Duke prepares for UNC
Duke is preparing for UNC. David Cutcliffe had to find a time to squeeze in practice while giving the players Tuesday off for election day. He discusses the schedule and the Tar Heels
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00:00 It's a little strange to be here on a Tuesday that for
00:04 us is somewhat of a Monday, no practice.
00:07 Although I'm really proud of our guys, all of them had gotten registered and
00:12 every one of them voted, which I'm glad they're doing what they should do in
00:17 that regard.
00:18 But what it did was we had to squeeze in a practice yesterday morning.
00:25 We academically are not set up very well for a Monday morning practice.
00:30 That's why it's our off day.
00:32 So we missed a few guys, but I was really proud.
00:36 Our team understands the challenge that's in front of them.
00:40 I thought our work was really good.
00:43 We did work Sunday afternoon on some North Carolina stuff post the Charlotte game.
00:49 So feel good about where we are.
00:51 There's a day off today, we should come back with a lot of energy.
00:55 And Wednesday's practice is gonna be critically important as is Thursday's
01:01 because this is a huge challenge.
01:04 North Carolina is an outstanding football team and a balanced football team.
01:10 One, everybody talks about their offense, rightfully so, but
01:15 their defense is kind of a bunch of great athletes.
01:19 They play fast, they're very physical.
01:22 They've been tremendous as well, and then their kicking game.
01:26 They've got an outstanding, frightening return game, and
01:30 then they know what they're doing in all phases and all aspects.
01:34 So a huge challenge and we've got to continue the preparation, but
01:39 our guys are in good spirits and I think really ready to work.