CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina's 2022 defensive aspirations received a much-needed boost on Monday as redshirt sophomore cornerback Storm Duck announced his intentions to return to . Duck might have to add some weight at the next level in order to become more physical. They're holding their double-barreled shotguns, and most of the ducks in their bags are green-winged teal. In 2019 as a freshman Duck saw action in 13 games and played a total of 530 snaps at cornerback for the Tar Heels. OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM. WR Allen faces concealed weapon charge, USF RB facing charge for felony domestic battery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted, Spartans QB Thorne, WR Coleman enter portal, Philly Dawgs: Eagles add Ringo to UGA draft haul, Biden salutes Air Force for fall success over rivals, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', College football Future Power Rankings: Defenses, Ranking college football's 10 best running backs for 2023. He's thinking, too, of a crop rotation that will allow him to harvest a short-season corn variety in early August, then plant Japanese millet. Started 12 games at defensive back Earned second-team All-ACC honors Posted 46 tackles, a TFL, three INTs, nine PBU and a forced fumble Finished top 10 in the ACC in PBU and interceptions Had four solo tackles, a PBU and an interception against FAMU Registered four tackles and a breakup at App State Tallied six stops at Georgia State Added four stops and a breakup against Notre Dame Had three tackles at Miami Notched a single tackle and a breakup at Duke Posted six tackles and added a breakup and a TFL against Pitt Notched one tackle, two breakups and an interception at Virginia. Recorded a career-high eight tackles at Wake Forest Posted four tackles to go along with an INT and a forced fumble against Georgia Tech Recorded four tackles and a pass breakup vs. NC State. Scot Storm's artwork reflects his efforts to re-create the excitement and drama of encounters with wildlife in the great outdoors. They'll kick off their 2023 season against Georgia Tech in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, Sept. 1. Here's what you need to know: Duck, a three-star recruit out of high school, had 46 tackles . The stunning package, which is available at DU events, includes a mint stamp, an artist-signed stamp, a matching print, and a stamp medallion. The 60-year-old Clifton, who lives on a 115-acre farm adjoining the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Delaware, was preparing for his turn as the featured artist at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, and a production crew was arriving soon to get footage of him for a festival video. Duck's return will give Bateman a pair of All-ACC caliber cornerbacks in 2022 when paired with rising junior Tony Grimes. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Athletic Background. ', "And now I'm a four-time DU Artist of the Year, which is pretty exciting. His first career sack resulted in a third-down loss of 11 yards to force a punt Had one interception against Toledo to help keep the game scoreless in a 34-0 victory in the Dollar General Bowl Also intercepted passes against Texas State (41-yard return in the fourth quarter of a 20-13 win) and Louisiana (8-yard return) Returned nine punts for 85 yards, including a 35-yard return that matched App States season high. This semiautomatic shotgun has a 3-inch chamber, 28-inch highly polished blued barrel, coin-finished receiver, DU exclusive oil-finished walnut stock, and engraving featuring a gold-inlaid waterfowl scene and the DU logo. (Photo of Storm Duck:Bob Donnan - USA TODAY Sports). You can hear it in the way he drops the g in words like "thinking" and "working," and you can hear his Tidewater accent in the way a word like oil comes out sounding like ohl. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 1 Bath. Second-Team All-ACC (2022) 2022 - Senior Season. You up next! Void in ONT. A Penn State defender and expected contributor will enter the Transfer Portal, sources have confirmed. Homes similar to 13553 Ruddy Duck Rd are listed between $366K to $366K at an average of $380 per square foot. Jim's latest duck stamp painting features a pair of redheads in rough water under a menacing sky. Here is how Lions Wire graded the selection of former North Carolina wide receiver Antoine Green. Bruce Miller is a native Minnesotan and a passionate sportsman, and his art is inspired by his experiences in the outdoors. I can actually do a little bit of carpentry. Started 12 games at defensive back Earned second-team All-ACC honors Posted 46 tackles, a TFL, three INTs, nine PBU and a forced fumble Finished top 10 in the ACC in PBU and interceptions Had four solo tackles, a PBU and an interception against FAMU Registered . "I had this idea," he recalled with a little laugh, "that I could drape white kitchen trash bags over corn stubble. The four-year captain and QB1 is heading to the NFL. Duck was an. He was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2022.https://t.co/MCsKaYsca4 pic.twitter.com/63WZ6s4V40. * ATTENTION * I did not produce this highlight mix. UNC has a corner named Storm Duck. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. After that, injury-plagued seasons hurt his consistency. Storm defensive back Clifton Duck leads all Storm defenders with 24.0 tackles, ranking 8th overall in the IFL this season. Despite his size, hes not an overly physical tackler. It turned out that I was, but way back then it was just a dream. He and his brothers, Joe and Bob, are probably the most famous family in the world of wildlife art. This handsome rifle also includes the Ducks Unlimited logo on the floor plate and bolt knob and comes with a hard plastic gun case and gun lock. King stood out last year in his first season as a starter, finishing with three interceptions, 18 pass break-ups and 30 tackles. Cornerbacks Kalen King and Johnny Dixon played on the Blue team, made up of mostly projected starters, along with Daequan Hardy, who played in all 13 games last season. He allowed three catches for 18 yards on nine targets and also made a crucial stop on fourth down late in his first game action in seven weeks. The 6-0 . With the transfer window opening back up, it would make perfect sense to see whats out there, especially if the above presumption is correct. Seth Lundy, Jalen Pickett Selected To The NBA Draft Combine, Parker Washington Selected in Sixth Round of NFL Draft, Penn State Safety JiAyir Brown Selected in Third Round of NFL Draft, Penn State Tight End Brenton Strange Drafted in Second Round. Odds and lines subject to change. The Boiling Springs, S.C. native has battled through a foot injury over the past two seasons after splashing as a true freshman in 2019, earning Pro Football Focus All-Freshman honors despite being thrust into playing time due to injuries. Expert tips, stunning photography, & more: Subscribe to DU Magazine today. His departure would leave Penn State with seven scholarship cornerbacks on the roster: King, Dixon, Hardy, Cam Miller, Zion Tracy, Elliot Washington II and Lamont Payne Jr. Ducks first two interception returns of 15 yards and 39 yards set up two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 5:45 remaining, and his third interception occurred inside the App State 25 with 1:16 left to seal the win. Duck was tasked with replacing cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is leaving for the NFL. Black Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community, Oh, Good Bye: Cornerback Storm Duck Re-enters the Transfer Portal, Sean Clifford Drafted by Green Bay Packers. Cornerback Storm Duck, who transferred from North Carolina in January, is expected to leave Penn State after the spring semester, according to a report Friday by Blue-White Illustrated. 331. Seniors Don Chapman, Ladaeson Hollins and Obi Egbuna will fill out the depth chart along with redshirt freshman Dontae Balfour, who played in two games this fall. Appeared in all 13 games and made nine starts at defensive back Finished second on the team with five PBU and two INTs Compiled 37 tackles, two TFL and one QB hurry . He received All-Big Ten honorable mention. Career: Started at cornerback in all 39 games over three seasons and intercepted 12 passes Three-time first-team All-Sun Belt selection USA TODAY Sports midseason second-team All-American as a returner in 2018 and Street & Smith preseason second-team All-American as a cornerback before the 2018 season Lead contributor for defense that tied for first place nationally with 73 interceptions from 2015-18 Scored two career touchdowns: one on a 62-yard punt return against Gardner-Webb as a junior and one on a 44-yard interception return against Idaho as a freshman His three-interception game against New Mexico State in 2017 tied a school record In three seasons, also had 158 tackles (107 solo), 8.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 31 passes defended (tied for fourth in Sun Belt history), 150 return yards on interceptions and 31 punt returns for 324 yards (10.5 average) From 2016-17, according to the PFF College Football site, led FBS defensive backs by allowing a passer rating of just 50.4 when targeted with a throw. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Storm Duck 's first collegiate snap came unexpectedly in the first quarter of the game against South Carolina in 2019. Duck transferred into Penn State for the spring semester, and will likely be with a new program by summer. "I've always felt a special pull from greenwings. In 2022, he had a rebound season in which he posted 46 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and 3 interceptions for the Tar Heels. Draft Profile: Bio. That kid's a stud, man, so I'm glad he's with us.. He began thinking that it might be possible to emulate the likes of David Maass and Jim Killen, to name a couple of the artists whose work inspired him, and carve out a career painting ducks and geese. His decision to choose the Nittany Lions was considered an important pickup for coach James Franklin and Penn State's defense. Effective communication is the foundation of all retriever training. 6-0 The room's construction is a testament to cornerbacks coach Terry Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and Franklin's lone original staff member dating to when he took over the program in 2014. Has plus speed for the position and a second gear with good recovery speed to make up for missed plays. But it turned out that the geese fell for it. There has been a critical error on this website. The Handgun of the Year package also contains a matching fixed-blade Glock knife, DU hard case, and gun lock. He was named to the Walter Camp All-America second team, the Pro Football Focus All-America third team, the All-Big Ten third team by the coaches and media and to the Associated Press All-Big Ten second team. Access exclusive features, tips, & more by downloading DU's App. "I'd say the season went pretty good, Duck said. A good portion of the property now encompassed by the Prime Hook refuge was originally "Clifton land," and while he missed out on some of the marsh gunning his father and uncles enjoyed when he was growing up, he took full advantage of the field hunting opportunities available to him. More: https://t.co/xKrAarp0Fy. Duck transferred to Penn State on December 28, shortly after North Carolinas season ended, he worked with the team during the winter and spring, culminating with his performance in the Blue and White game. 2022 Senior Season Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. 2017: Started all 13 games at cornerback, making it two straight seasons he has started every game Led the Sun Belt Conference in interceptions with six, tied for fourth most in the nation, and also contributed 50 tackles (sixth on the team) with one sack Named All-Sun Belt first team for the second year in a row Since 2000, Duck is one of eight FBS players with at least five picks in both his freshman and sophomore seasons During the regular season, led Sun Belt cornerbacks by allowing a 43.6 passer rating when targeted, according to PFF College Football data Tied the school record with a three-interception game in a 45-31 win over New Mexico State, and he was named the Sun Belts Defensive Player of the Week after also posting seven tackles and one sack in the same game. But I think we're there now. Check out our job listings and start working for Team DU. Following high school, Duck opted to join North Carolina. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Afterparticipating in spring ball with the Nittany Lions, he hopped back in the portal last week. Duck played two games in 2020 before suffering his lower body injury and did not return to full participation until the Wake Forest game this season on Nov. 5. Here is how Lions Wire graded the selection of former North Carolina wide receiver Antoine Green. His love of hunting and the outdoors inspired him to step away from a successful architecture career and pursue his love of wildlife art. Storm Duck is a comic book superhero that's just Mario Cristobal in a Nacho Libre mask. Duck was a true freshman forced onto the field due. I was given permission by Clifton Duck himself to post his video in order to help him get more exposure. There are no statistics available for this player. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos Statistics Season Statistics Season Statistics No statistics available for this season. When I asked him about that he replied, "To me they're an iconic duck-hunting species. Celebrate the life of someone special with a memorial gift to DU. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. In the background, a flock of American green-winged teal buzz the surface of the wetland. Hardy played in every game last season at nickel corner and finished with 13 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and four pass breakups. Dixon, who transferred from South Carolina before the 2021 season, played in every game last season with six starts, 33 tackles, two interceptions and 10 pass breakups. Buy Tar Heels Tickets. Appeared in six games and made four starts at defensive back Finished his season with 16 tackles and one breakup Had four tackles in his season debut against Virginia Returned to action against Wake Forest and had five tackles Had five tackles at Pittsburgh Came up with one breakup at NC State Had a pair of stops against South Carolina at the Duke's Mayo Bowl. DU is offering a gorgeous print of this historic painting framed, double matted, and inlaid with a DU crest medallion and a carved feather. I've built a deck around our swimming pool twice now-it got more extravagant the second time.