You could see this coming a mile away.
Certainly, not the magnitude.
But the general outlines.
Think pancakes. Think Kansas. Think stale beer, lying around for a week.
That’s how flat was Saturday afternoon in a 59-7 loss to Wake Forest.
The Deacons came into Wallace Wade at 5-6, needing a win to become bowl eligible.
Duke was in the exact same situation last year and simply wanted, needed a win more than the Deacons.
So, Duke knew what was at stake for the visitors.
All week, Duke maintained that they were ready to match--even exceed-- Wake’s hunger for a win.