Del Barris

Del Barris

Joined: Mar 26, 2021

I'm new to writing about soccer, but love the Crew and am learning more and more about the nuances of the sport. TV news photographer for 27 1/2 years. Covered the Buckeyes in the Rose, Sugar, Outback and Fiesta bowls, and two national championship wins. Blue Jackets fan as well. Former goalie dad.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 04: Riley Leonard #13 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 4, 2022 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Duke football: Blue Devils bowl eligible after win over Boston College

Oct 22, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils are one step from a giant leap

Oct 15, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) runs with the football while North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back DeAndre Boykins (16) tries to tackle him during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils suffer another frustrating loss

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters (7) scores as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Hayden Hatcher (37) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils must bounce back strong against North Carolina

Sep 17, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko reacts during first half against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Disappointments abundant in loss to Georgia Tech

Oct 1, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils must be wary of rejuvenated Georgia Tech

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko watches team warm ups against the Kansas Jayhawks prior to the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Mike Elko has created a monster

Oct 1, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Jordan Moore (8) runs with the ball against Virginia Cavaliers Jaylon Baker cornerback (26) during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: What are 5 keys to beating Georgia Tech?

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Riley Leonard is turning into one of the ACC’s best

Oct 1, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters (7) jumps to score a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: What did we learn in the win over Virginia?

Oct 1, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters (7) celebrates with wide receiver Eli Pancol (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Total team effort used to whip Virginia

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jaylen Coleman (22) celebrates with team mates after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils open critical three-game stretch

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: What are five keys to beating Virginia

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 24: Shaka Heyward #42 of the Duke Blue Devils tackles Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

Duke football: Defense to face Virginia’s sleeping giant

Duke sophomore quarterbak Riley Leonard (13) throws out a pass in the second quarter of Saturday's game against Kansas at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Duke football: Offense to face toughest challenge to date against Virginia

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Jordan Moore (8) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) attempts the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Duke football: Blue Devils prepare for wet weather against Virginia