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Duke’s Defense Looks To Improve

Duke was leading Baylor 33-20 last fall, with about four minutes left when Duke’s Leonard Johnson stepped in front of an errant Jalan McClendon pass and waltzed in from 53 yards out, sewing up the Duke win.

This was Duke’s third interception over the first three games.

And it was Duke’s last of the regular season; the Blue Devils picked up another in the Independence Bowl.

That’s right. Four interceptions for the entire season.

Duke’s defensive motto was “create havoc” and Duke didn’t create much havoc last season.

The Blue Devils were tied for 11th in the ACC with 13 sacks, tied for 13th in the ACC in turnovers forced, after recovering nine fumbles.