Duquesne at Robert Morris (TV Game)

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Watch live on FSN Pittsburgh as we're midway through the 1st quarter. Each team has had a possession, with Duquesne on their second right now marching into RMU territory.

Great rivalry game that takes on extra meaning with Duquesne now in the NEC with RMU.

The Battle of Pittsburgh!

No score, 8:00 left in the 1st.

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Duquesne goes for it on 4th and 4 from the RMU 32, brings in backup QB Kevin Rombach, throws it deep to Alex Roberson for a touchdown.

7-0 Duquesne with 5:58 left.

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James O'Quinn returns the kick return all the way to the Duquesne 24, a 64 yard return. Great response by RMU.

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RMU marches to the 3 but can't punch it in, so they settle for a 21 yard Garrett Clawson field goal.

7-3 Duquesne 3:23 left in the 1st.

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The switch to Rombach at QB is apparently going to last for a bit. Connor Dixon might be hurt, as he hasn't appeared since a scramble.

End of the 1st, 7-3 Duquesne with the Dukes inside the RMU20.

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Duquesne settles for a Mark Troyan field goal, 20 yarder, to make it 10-3 Dukes with 12:11 left in the 2nd.

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With the Colonials driving, QB Erik Cwalinski tosses a floater right into the arms of Duquesne's Akeem Moore.

Duquesne football returned to the RMU 46 with 9 minutes left in the 2nd.

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Duquesne can't get into the endzone, so it's another Mark Troyan field goal, this time from 36 yards out.

13-3 Duquesne 6:13 left in the 2nd.

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Myles Russ breaks a 51 yard touchdown run down the far sideline with a tightrope act, stays inbounds. Amazing play.

13-10 Duquesne, 4:37 left.

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Duquesne QB Connor Dixon returns for the first time since midway through the 1st.

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Dixon's return stalls the Duquesne offense, and they have to punt. RMU ball at their own 14.

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Colonials drive down with 3 minutes left, an 86 yard drive, and tie it with a 35 yard field goal by Garrett Clawson.

13-13 at the half.

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Duquesne coach Jerry Schmitt apparently doesn't think Connor Dixon can go, so Rombach starts at QB in the 2nd half. 3 and out for Duquesne.

RMU Ball at the 35.

[dgreco]

exciting game so far.

[bluffballa]

3RD AN GOAL AND WELL LETS SEE

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Robert Morris takes the ball right downfield and marches 65 yards, mostly behind Myles Russ, before TJ Green corrals a 5 yard touchdown pass. Extra point is muffed.

19-13 RMU with 10:01 left in the 3rd.

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ROMBBERT MROOORRIS SCORES AND THAT SILLENCED THE DUQESNE NATION!

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FIRST TIME EVER RMU HAS A LEAD IN THE GAME

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GOOD RETURN FOR THE DUKES AND IT MIGHT COME BACK HERE!

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KEY DRIVE FOR THE DUKES IF THEY WANT TOO BEAT RMU!!!!

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RMU D LOOKIN GOOD!

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MAN THIS D IS TOUGH RMU LLOKS GOOOD!

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NO HUDDLE FOR FUKES 1ST DOWN!

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RMU D POUDIN HE DUKES O!

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1ST DOWN DUKES WILLIAMS QUIETS THE ROWDY RMU NATION!

[downbythebeach]

I feel bad for that Rombash kid..........what year is he?

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WHAT A THROW BY DIXION 1ST DOWN DUKES!

[bluffballa]

THAT WAS SA TYPO BY I THINK NOT SURE AND WE HAVEW A PENALTY O THE PLAY!

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Williams scores from 2 yards out, 20-19 Duquesne with 5:24 left in the 3rd.

Things have been intense all day and now it's getting chippy. Lots of jawing by both teams, RMU gets tagged with the first personal foul of the day. Lots of game left, too.

Gotta love this rivalry.

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Myles Russ is putting on a clinic right now. 18 yard touchdown, 200 yards might be an afterthought for the sophomore RMU running back.

1st 2PT conversion is interfered with, 2nd chance is good.

27-20 RMU 1:19 left.

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End of the 4th quarter, 27-20 RMU. Duquesne at the RMU 46 yard line.

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More Russ, well over 200 yards now and approaching 35 yards, but it's Regis Flowers hauling in a 19 yard pass for the Colonials to make it 34-27.

Might be one of the all-time great games for this rivalry.

[bluffballa]

yeah tough break for duqense!!!!!!!! oh well!

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not over yet!!!!

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we still have a shot! 2 downthough!

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1 down to go!

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noo goood rmu takes over!!!!

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to duqense because they need a to and its not lookin good!

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game is on the liine on this play

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oh my!

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alits time for the russs show now man duqense had a chance!

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rmu wont snap this one and probally its voa!

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34-27 RMU is your final. Myles Russ' 37 carries are a program record, surpassing current RB coach Sam Dorsett. He finishes with 246 rushing yards, good for about 3rd all-time.

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3942

That would be the highest attendance ever at Joe Walton Stadium. Crowds were larger at Moon High School, but nice performance for the Duquesne-Robert Morris rivalry.