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2000 overall record: 0-11
Conference record: 0-8 (9th)

Returning starters
Offense: 7
Defense: 7
Kickers: 2

2000 statistical leaders (* - returners)
Rushing: Chris Douglas * (503 yds)
Passing: D. Bryant* (1,448 yds)
Receiving: Mike Hart* (540 yds)
Tackles: Ryan Fowler* (87)
Sacks: Fowler* (7)
Interceptions: Jeff Phillips*, Ronnie Hamilton* and Fred Harris (2 each)

What's new
Two key defensive players, LB Nate Krill (shoulder) and SS B.J. Hill (knee), return after missing the entire 2000 season following surgery. Both participated in spring drills and are a much-needed addition to the nation's second-worst defense of a year ago.
Battling it out:
The play of Charles Porter in the spring locked down one defensive end spot, leaving last year's starters, Tyran Grissom and Shawn Johnson, to compete for the same defensive end position. Johnson has the edge coming out of spring practice, but the battle is certain to be decided this fall.
Eye catcher: LB Jim Scharrer
Scharrer just enrolled at Duke in January after playing six seasons of minor league baseball and is already listed as a starting linebacker entering the fall. He was a 1994 SuperPrep football All-American at Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep before being drafted in the second round by the Braves in 1995.
Budding star: RB Chris Douglas
As a redshirt freshman last season, Douglas led the Blue Devils in rushing with an average of almost five yards per carry. In addition, he caught 22 passes and led all freshmen nationally with 131 all-purpose yards per game.

Brad Edwards researches college football for ESPN and is a contributor to ESPN.com throughout the year.