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Thomas Sirk To Return To Duke In 2017, Granted Sixth Year Of Eligibility

It was announced Monday that Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk would return to Duke in 2017 after being sidelined in 2016 after tearing his Achilles again. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18104393/duke-blue-devils-qb-thomas-sirk-granted-sixth-season-eligibility

While Thomas Sirk has been sidelined red shirt freshman Daniel Jones has been running the offense this season throwing for 2,520 yards this season  to go along with 13 touchdowns and throwing just 9 interceptions this season. Daniel Jones has lead Duke to big victories this season that included a 38-35 victory at Notre Dame and a 28-27 victory over tobacco rival North Carolina. "according to  http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1843&SPSID=22666&DB_OEM_ID=4200

 With Thomas Sirk returning next season who will be the starter for David Cutcliffe's team ? The veteran Thomas Sirk who will be in his sixth year as a member of the Duke program or Daniel Jones who is a redshirt freshman who has run the offense this season and will be a sophomore next season? 

David Cutcliffe has some decisions to make during this off-season as to which quarterback will be the starter in 2017.