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Article: Duke puts emphasis on end of game situations.

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August 29, 2007
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Byline: Stephen Schramm

Aug. 29--DURHAM -- When it came time for Duke football coach Ted Roof to set up the schedule for preseason practice, he started at the end.

After years of heartbreak in close games, including three losses by less than a touchdown last year, the Blue Devils hit the practice field and immediately began work on their two-minute offense and defense.

"Winning your close games, if you do that, you're going to have a good season, I don't care who you are," Roof said. "If you lose your close games, you're going to have a disappointing season. If you're going to (win), you're going to have to function at the end of halves and the ...

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