Saturday, September 6, 2008

Duke now on top 20-17

On first down, Clifford Harris rushed for a gain of two yards which was followed by a Thaddeus Lewis pass to Johnny Williams for three yards. On third-and-five, Lewis' pass for Riley fell incomplete on what would have been a first down.

Instead of kicking the 54-yard field goal, Duke followed NU and went for it on fourth down. Lewis completed a pass to Austin Kelly, that gained five yards and one inch, confirmed by an official measurement. 

Following the conversion, Lewis completed a pass for 15 yards to Austin Kelly, moving the ball down to the NU 16-yard line. 

And Thaddeus Lewis just made the play of his life. Lewis showed playaction, scrambled outside and decided to take off for the end zone. After nearly getting tackled for a loss, Lewis spun and dove for the plane of the goal, fumbled, and then recovered for the touchdown.

Now it's crunch time. NU has to run the ball and keep the defense off the field. The Cats trail by three, 20-17. 

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