INSIDER: Why Walker Eget Is the SURPRISE CHOICE to LEAD Duke Football's Offense This Fall

About this episode

The episode discusses Walker Eget's transition to leading Duke football's offense and the implications of the team's offseason changes.

Duke Blue Devils face a new era as transfer quarterback Walker Eget steps in with big shoes to fill after Darian Mensah’s ACC championship run. Will Eget’s underdog story and recovery from a major ACL injury spark another title run for Duke football? With fresh faces in the wide receiver room and standout running back Nate Sheppard back in the lineup, the offense is primed for intrigue this fall. Host JJ Jackson and guest Anna Snyder of the Fayetteville Observer spotlight Eget’s journey from San Jose State to Durham, discuss the implications of Duke’s offseason roster overhaul, and set expectations for the Blue Devils’ upcoming campaign. The episode also recaps a banner year for Duke athletics, including football and basketball championships, and explores how Coach Manny Diaz and Jon Scheyer are reloading for more success. Can Duke maintain its winning streak with so many changes on the horizon?

People in this episode

Host: JJ Jackson

Guest: Anna Snyder

Topics covered

• Duke football
• Walker Eget
• offseason roster
• Duke athletics
• football championships
• basketball championships

Keywords

• Walker Eget
• Duke football
• Darian Mensah
• Nate Sheppard
• Manny Diaz
• Jon Scheyer
• ACC championship
• offseason roster
• Duke athletics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fayetteville Observer, Duke Blue Devils, Duke football, Duke athletics

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