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Duke Johnson | Running Back

Team: Miami (FL) Hurricanes

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Miami freshman RB Duke Johnson could be on his way to breaking the program's single season kickoff return average.
He currently ranks third nationally with a 35.41 yards per kick return average, but Johnson will have to pass a 37.71 average set by Tremain Mack. Devin Hester's personal best was 28.72 yards. Johnson's straight-line acceleration is outstanding, so expect to be hearing his name for the next few years. Thu, Nov 15, 2012 09:39:00 AM
Source: Miami Herald

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Duke Johnson - RB - Hurricanes

Miami freshman RB Duke Johnson rushed for 150 yards on 16 carries and converted 216 return yards on four chances, including a touchdown, Saturday against Virginia.

This freshman is going to be a stud. Johnson's acceleration is outstanding and he uses it effectively after avoiding defenders in open space. His long return of 95 yards showcased that very well.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 04:23:00 PM
Duke Johnson - RB - Hurricanes

Miami freshman RB Duke Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday after leaving last weekend's game with a foot injury.

Head coach Al Golden did not give details on the injury other than saying it was not connected with the turf toe that Johnson was ailing from earlier in the season. In his last four games, Johnson has carried the ball 43 times for 135 yards with only two of those runs going beyond 10 yards.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 01:15:00 PM
Duke Johnson - RB - Hurricanes

Outside of freshman RB Duke Johnson's two long touchdown runs that accounted for 110 yards, Miami is averaging 3.4 yards per carry.

That includes 1.4 yards per attempt last week against Kansas State. The Hurricane running game appears to be built off of the big play, but that becomes far more difficult to achieve if down by a large margin on the scoreboard. Senior Mike James averaged just 3.8 yards per carry last season and Johnson looks to be the more talented runner, by far.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 09:40:00 AM
Duke Johnson - RB - Hurricanes

Despite not starting the game, Miami true freshman RB Duke Johnson had an excellent debut after wushing for 135 yards on seven carries, including two touchdowns, in Saturday's win over Boston College.

Johnson also added three receptions for ten yards. Senior Mike James earned the start, but it was immediately apparent who was the more talented back between the two. While no other ball carrier averaged more than four yards per carry, Johnson averaged 19.2 and made tacklers miss at every level. He really made the Hurricanes offense go and should see more time moving forward.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 12:18:00 PM