... his weekly remarks to the press before the Alabama game this coming Saturday in Durham, Duke head coach David Cutcliffe pointed to the tradition that 'Bama brings to the game as well as the fear among some Blue Devils faithful that the game will not be close.

"They are certainly the most talented team in the country," Cutcliffe remarked, adding, "[Duke] fans are hoping its respectable. And that's completely understandable."

The Crimson Tide comes into the game a 24-point favorite after last week's shellacking of No. 19 Penn State.

How does a head coach prepare his team to face such a seemingly impossible task as defeating the reigning national champions?

"Our focus is to play as wel...

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