Good column on the Duke Africa trip. Good story you don’t see a lot of places. Enjoyed reading about them and seeing that they are doing good in the world. Ethiopia opened some eyes I’m sure.

Amazing North Carolina didn’t go with them

Hakuna Mataba

North Carolina gave them classes on African Studies and language before they left.

Clemtgrs - 26 June 2012 01:53 AM

North Carolina gave them classes on African Studies and language before they left.

Okay, okay… enough of the African Studies jokes… we get it… it’s lost its luster now guys.

That was a great thing. Duke’s coach is a class act, and I’m sure he had some part in the trip. It’s something the players will remember for the rest of their lives, I’m sure.  Duke and UNC’s players are friendly as far as baskeball away from the court. When it comes to football, though, there is no relationship. They are not cordial, and do not hang out away from the field. Actually, some of the players on NCSU and UNC’s teams played at the same high schools in N. Carolina, and maintain friendships while in college. Duke’s players are more often from other areas of the country.

I just thought it was really cool that taking a service trip to Ethiopia was the way that the offensive line decided to bond. Many team try to bond by going to an amusement park or something of the sort. I think it is great that Duke’s offensive line decided to bond by providig water to a less fortunate group of people. If Duke’s OL performs at a higher level this season, I think this will have something to do with it.