
When Football and Basketball Shared the Spotlight at Duke
From 1968 to 1972 I lived through a period when Duke’s football program chased national powerhouses while basketball quietly built a legacy that would later dominate campus life.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Mike Lewis across Basketball, Football.

From 1968 to 1972 I lived through a period when Duke’s football program chased national powerhouses while basketball quietly built a legacy that would later dominate campus life.

Logansport High School’s football program has climbed to No. 8 in the latest Shreveport‑Bossier City Advocate coverage-area rankings, reflecting a legacy of state titles, legendary coaches, and deep community roots.

An exploration of how Duke University’s basketball program transformed into an elite force in the 1990s, the innovative recruiting strategies that fueled its ascent, and the recent efforts to renew its tradition under new leadership.

From Coach K’s visionary leadership to Snyder’s business‑driven recruiting and Scheyer’s contemporary overhaul, Duke’s 1990s ascendancy reflects a blend of tradition and innovation that reshaped college basketball.