Duke's Cutcliffe: 'I believe in my heart of hearts, this team is the deepest, most talented team we've had at Duke yet' Video: Hear an excerpt from Duke football head coach David Cutcliffe's eulogy during the funeral service for Howell Brown III, 13, who died Friday after a five-year battle with cancer, at Duke University Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 30. During his fight, Brown became close with athletes and coaches at Duke and N.C. Central, attending games and practices.