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Six Blue Devils Head to ACC Kickoff
7/23/2024 11:41:00 PM | Football
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sophomore quarterback Grayson Loftis, graduate student wide receiver Jordan Moore, redshirt sophomore quarterback Maalik Murphy, redshirt junior offensive lineman Justin Pickett and redshirt senior safety Jaylen Stinson will join head coach Manny Diaz as Duke's representatives at this year's ACC Football Kickoff.
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The group will be at Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday. The event brings together local, regional, and national media with ACC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, bowl partners and ACC Network personnel for the unofficial beginning of football season.
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On Wednesday, student-athletes and coaches from Boston College, Duke, Louisville, Miami, and Wake Forest will participate in a variety of interview formats. Other highlights include guest speakers and photo opportunities. Media in attendance will also vote on the Preseason All-ACC Teams as well as the predicted league order of finish.
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Fans can experience the event via ACC Network or through the Watch ESPN app. Loftis and Murphy will make an appearance together on the ACC Network at 10:15 a.m. Coach Diaz will then join the ACC Network crew live at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., while Moore and Stinson close out the day with an appearance at 3:45 p.m.
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The Duke portions of the event will be covered across a variety of digital and social media platforms, including the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of Blue Devil football: @DukeFootball. Fans can also follow along with the entire experience on the ACC Football Kickoff homepage HERE.
Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
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The group will be at Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday. The event brings together local, regional, and national media with ACC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, bowl partners and ACC Network personnel for the unofficial beginning of football season.
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On Wednesday, student-athletes and coaches from Boston College, Duke, Louisville, Miami, and Wake Forest will participate in a variety of interview formats. Other highlights include guest speakers and photo opportunities. Media in attendance will also vote on the Preseason All-ACC Teams as well as the predicted league order of finish.
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Fans can experience the event via ACC Network or through the Watch ESPN app. Loftis and Murphy will make an appearance together on the ACC Network at 10:15 a.m. Coach Diaz will then join the ACC Network crew live at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., while Moore and Stinson close out the day with an appearance at 3:45 p.m.
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The Duke portions of the event will be covered across a variety of digital and social media platforms, including the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of Blue Devil football: @DukeFootball. Fans can also follow along with the entire experience on the ACC Football Kickoff homepage HERE.
Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
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#GoDuke
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