DURHAM, North Carolina -- The stadium was almost empty. No one was back in their seat, opting to search for refuge in whatever sliver of shade they could find on a sunny, humid mid-80s day, rather than watch the second-half kickoff of an ugly game of football in which the home team led 7-3. They mozied to the port-a-potties located around the stadium, sipped on sweet tea and munched on popcorn.
They were in no rush to get back. And how could anyone blame them?
In the first half, Duke and No. 23 Northwestern totaled 10 points, 15 punts, three turnovers and a measly three yards per play.