Moore plays key role in spring game – Washington Daily News

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Former Washington High School standout Terry Moore made a safe start to Duke’s spring football game on Saturday. (Duke Athletics)

Washington’s Terry Moore during one of Duke’s spring football practices. (Duke Athletics)

The Duke Blue Devils opted for an unusual format for Saturday’s spring football game at Wallace Wade Stadium and former Washington High School standout Terry Moore took full advantage.

The offense (blue team) played the defense (white team) in two 15-minute quarters with traditional scoring for the offense, while the defense earned six points for a turnover, three points for a fourth down stop, two points for a three- and-out and one point for a sack.

Moore, a 6’1 and 195 lb. junior, started safely and helped the White team to a 21-16 victory.
The defense led 11-3 at halftime, thanks to a three-and-out and three stops on fourth down. They increased the lead to 14-3 before the offense rallied with a field goal and a touchdown to make it 14-13.

The defense intercepted a pass for a 20-13 lead, then Moore deflected a pass, his second of the game, on the final drive to secure the win.

First-year head coach Manny Diaz was unavailable for comment, but a Duke athletics official said Moore has played well in spring training and will be an impact player in the fall.

He moved to defense last season and started most of the year at safety before injuring his ankle late in the season against North Carolina. He finished with 43 tackles, 21 solo and 2.5 sacks. Moore also averaged 23.3 yards on 10 kickoff returns last fall.

Moore ran for 4,935 yards at WHS and led the Pack to three 2A playoff appearances.