ESPN.com · Feb 3, 2017
Early bird Duke opens spring, with focus on getting back to a bowl
Duke has made it a habit to open spring practice well before spring actually begins, finding an early start beneficial for both coaches and players.
In previous years, Duke wanted to keep momentum going from bowl season. But this year, the reason is different. Players are eager to get back onto the field because the football break has been too long. Duke ended its season in November after failing to reach a bowl for the first time since 2011.
Duke's Daniel Jones threw 16 touchdown passes and nine interceptions last season."We’re ready to go," quarterback Daniel Jones said in a recent interview. "I’m really looking forward to getting back on the practice field and playing football again."