True, there are people who party and get drunk, but I wouldn't say it's a "vast majority." Compared to a school like U Chicago, then yes, Duke is a party school. When you compare it to schools like ECU, Colorado, or Michigan, then Duke really has a fairly calm social scene. 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He lifted our program to unprecedented heights, both on and off the field, while maintaining the core values of the University and we could not be more appreciative of his mentorship of every student-athlete who played for Duke during his tenure. Duke football looks to bounce back in home-opener against Boston College, Extra point vs. Notre Dame: Fighting Irish defeat Duke in first ever ACC win. Another one was Shane Wynn, who closed his career among the top four in multiple career categories at Indiana, including receptions (189), 250-yard games (13), 200-yard games (19), four-TD games (5) and all-purpose yards (4,429) before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. In addition, he was a two-time First Team All-Pioneer Football League team recipient in 1996 and 1997. He was even the Eddie Robinson and Sporting News Coach of the Year back in 2018. Birthday: December 4, 1975 Share and discuss 'Roll up our sleeves and work': Mike Elko lays out vision for Duke football on social media. While Duke is not some sort of five-star pipeline, the principle still holds. Most recently, the program announced the hiring of Ishmael Aristide as the cornerbacks coach. He placed second in both beat writing and breaking news in the 2019 Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He then added passing game coordinator duties in 2008 and served in that role for three seasons until his departure. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Mike has a proven track record of success and is deeply committed to the overall student-athlete experience. In his first season, Memphis ranked among the top 20 nationally in nine statistical categories: passing yards (7th), scoring offense (8th), passing yards/completion (9th), total offense (10th), first downs (10th), passing efficiency (10th), passing offense (17th), passing touchdowns (17th) and third down percentage (19th). Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. The main qualities we took into account were a potential coach's recruiting chops and ability to produce sustained success. From 2019 through this season, Duke went 10-25 with a 4-22 ACC record. An assistant coach at Tennessee from 1982-98, he was named the Broyles Award winner as the nations top assistant in 1998. WebCol Erlandson. WebDuke football coaching search: Who could replace David Cutcliffe? That did not dissuade Elko from setting the bar high Monday, with a statement that reverberated throughout the room. After previous reports of three coaching staff hires under new Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, the Sooners officially announced Jerry Schmidt, Brandon Hall and Miguel Chavis on Friday. To all of our coaches and staff, many who have been with us for 14 years, you will always have our love and respect. 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. Prior to his arrival in Knoxville, Tenn., Banks spent five seasons as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach under James Franklin at Penn State, so he has experience at a winning operation. Despite it being just his first year at Notre Dame, Freemans unit has not skipped a beat, ranking 11th nationally in points allowed per game as the Fighting Irish sit 11-1 and in College Football Playoff Contention. Im not sure just yet what the future will look like, but I am looking forward to some family time to reflect a bit on the past and see what the future holds., This is a developing story and will be updated. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Chronicle Sports @chroniclesports. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Niumatololo has nine seasons of at least eight wins during his tenure, including an 11-2 mark back in 2019. UNC football introduces newest coach with previous NFL ties as spring drills begin. 4 Alabama in Atlanta this weekend. Kevin Johns was officially announced as Duke's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jan. 10, per a team release. Elko referenced the Duke brand throughout the morning, and pledged to use that brand as a tool to bring in talent from around the country. By C.L. Throughout his three years, Johns coached nine players to 12 All-AAC honors, including two-time recipients in Calvin Austin III, Sean Dykes and Dylan Parham. Here is a list of 10 candidates that athletic director Nina King might have in mind, grouped into two categories. Duke Football Assistant Coach Tracker - 01/04/2022 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed Team Rankings Commitments ), Charlotte Observer and Hickory (NC) Daily Record covering beats including the NFLs Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, University of South Carolina athletics and the S.C. General Assembly. During his second term, he joined the staff as an assistant coach with the running backs from 2004-05 before beginning work with the wide receivers and serving as the program's recruiting coordinator for the 2006-07 seasons. Cutcliffe spent the past 14 seasons with the Blue Devils, leading them to 77 wins with six bowl appearances and the 2013 Coastal Division championship. Named Dukes coach on Dec. 15, 2007, Cutcliffe took over a program considered the nations worst. Were gonna make sure we scout the great state of North Carolina, find every kid that we think matches our programs goals, Elko said. Manager, Premium Sales. 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To the student body, I have been amazed at what you can do from a school spirit standpoint from afar for a long time, Elko said. This story was originally published November 28, 2021, 4:01 PM. twitter. Johns will also coach Duke's quarterbacks. It took Cutcliffe until his fifth season but he took the Blue Devils to the Belk Bowl in 2012, the schools first bowl appearance since the 1994 season. I want to thank Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here. He's been coaching since 2010 and has spent time on the Rutgers and Notre Dame coaching staffs, among others. Also considered a high-level recruiter, the former Central Michigan cornerback would at least solve some of the issues plaguing the Blue Devils on the defensive side of the ball. Duke Football @DukeFOOTBALL. New Duke football coach Mike Elko acknowledges the crowd as he is introduced during Duke basketball game against S.C. State at Cameron Indoor Stadium Now is the time for Duke football. With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. Since 1960, Duke has captured just three conference championships and has only reached one major bowl game. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Send Message. Duke was also expected to bring in former While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. No matter where they reside, the primary goal of every coach in this business is to identify and acquire the best talent out there. Duke is the second school to employ Cutcliffe as a head coach. Bower and Elko spent time coaching together at Texas A&M this past season, where Bower worked as a defensive analyst. WebThe official Football page for the Duke University Roster Coaches Stats Signing Lacrosse Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball Staff Directory Job Opportunities The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Duke Blue Devils head coach isn't yet ready to talk about his future, but his past in the game is virtually unequaled. David and Karen have been tremendous ambassadors of Duke University and the Durham community and we wish them, along with their family, all the best going forward.". 38 ranking this season. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Elko, the former Texas A&M defensive coordinator, was steadfast in outlining his goals for the program. Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Kelly inks contract extension at UCLA through '27, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Smith-Njigba feels 100% after injury-marred '22. Plus, Navys 6-4 record in bowls and two top 25 finishes under Niumatololo is a level that is difficult to reach at a service academy. Do you have a sports website? He would be an outside-the-box hire, but the Hawaii native may be looking for a fresh start after 14 seasons leading the Midshipmen. He adds new staff daily, but as of right now here is who will be coaching up the team next year starting with the defense. To all of our coaches and staff, many who have been with us for 14 years, you will always have our love and respect.. Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Elko as coach, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. I want to thank (former Duke president) Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here, Cutcliffe said. Everything we do [in] recruiting has gotta start inside-out. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The independent news organization of Duke University. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) Duke head football coach Mike Elko has been on the job for just over a month and hes already filled out most of his staff. introduced as the 22nd head coach in Blue Devil history, ChronChat: Predicting the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball season, DOWNED AT DORRANCE: No. The independent news organization of Duke University. Theyre out there. Miami defeats Duke 47-10 to drop the Blue Devils to 0-8 in ACC play this season. The Volunteers were far from stellar defensively in the regular season, but that is partially due to the mass exodus the program dealt with this past offseason. In a statement Sunday, Cutcliffe said, "Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. He adds new Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. 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(WNCN) Duke head football coach Mike Elko has been on the job for just over a month and hes already filled out most of his staff. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. His defense ranked 16th in the country in third down defense and 17th in interceptions. Below is a constantly updated tracker of the makeup of Elko's first staff atop the Blue Devils' program. The following season, Duke went 10-4 to win the ACC Coastal Division championship and receive the No. In today's era of college football, programs that utilize the transfer portal and recent NIL legislation can speed up these sorts of transitions. General Manager, Sales and Service. Unsure that he would take the job, as a source told The Athletics Bruce Feldman that, similar to Kirby Smart, Lanning is waiting for the right opportunity. "If I ever feel like I'm a hindrance, then nobody's going to have to ask me to go," Cutcliffe said at the time. During his Memphis tenure, Johns mentored quarterback Brady White, who threw for over 4,000 yards during Johns' first season as coordinator of the Tigers in 2019. He graduated first all-time on Dayton's career total offensive yardage chart with 4,252, first in highest passing efficiency (151.1), and third in career passing yards (3,572). In his three years with the Pirates, Houstons bunch has improved in conference play each season, culminating in a 5-3 mark in 2021. Elko touched on many topics during his remarks and in response to questions from the media, but here are the main takeaways from the festivities. Well how about someone whose first season at UAB ended with school president Ray L. Watts shutting down the program, only for the team to return to action in 2017 with successive seasons of 8-5, 11-3 and 9-5? One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. twitter. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Steve graduated from Illinois State University in 1989. But in recent years, Duke has struggled to win at a consistent level, finishing 2021 at 3-9 with eight straight losses to close out the year, its third straight losing season. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? One of the quickest risers in the coaching industry, Freeman exceled as Luke Fickells right-hand man on the defensive side at Cincinnati for four seasons before bolting to the Fighting Irish this past January. facebook Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. Prior to that, Johns served a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Western Michigan University in 2017. I'm not sure just yet what the future will look like, but I am looking forward to some family time to reflect a bit on the past and see what the future holds. Taken No. While Lanning gets to coach five stars in the two-deep at every position, the numbers are too staggering for him not to get some head coaching consideration this cycle. Architect of the offense on the University of Tennessee's 1998 national championship squad. Dukes coaching staff on the offensive side the ball is complete as the Blue Devils officially hired Zohn Burden off Marylands staff Saturday. Im very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. Elko, 44, spent the past four seasons with Texas A&M after coordinator stints at Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Bowling Green and Hofstra. Stay tuned here as Mike Elkofills out his coaching staff for the 2022 season. This season, Rutgers ranked 52nd nationally in points per game allowed, giving up 24.6 a contest. I cant say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. Remember this guy? The Tigers also finished last year second in the AAC in passing offense (298.8), third in offensive yards (435.8), third in first downs (22.5) and third in third down conversion percentage (71-of-174 for 40.8 percent). WebDuke Blue Devils Coaches | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos Duke Blue Devils Coaches Seasons: 101 (1922 to 2022) Record Hometown: Piqua, Ohio Cancel at any time. Bull City, we are your team, Elko said. This is a developing story. In addition to Johns, the program announced the hire of Patrick Dougherty as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. The Broncos ranked 25th in the country that year with 33.9 points per game and 21st with 224.8 rushing yards per game. 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After broadcasting nearly 1,900 football and mens basketball games for Duke since 1976, Harris will hang up his headset following the 2016-17 mens basketball season. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. A team meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. for the players to be informed of the coaching change. He would certainly bring a shift in mentality on the offensive side of the ball after Cutcliffe's spread-oriented approach. Elko, who replaces longtime sheriff David Cutcliffe, was introduced as the 22nd head coach in Blue Devil history to an assembled group of players, fans, University officials and media members inside Pascal Field House. Two years prior, Indiana had five career 1,000-yard receivers playing at the same time. With Duke mustering just four wins in conference play over the last three seasons, Elko has his work cut out for him over the coming months and years if he is to build a winning organization. During each of his three seasons, Memphis was among the top five in the American Athletic Conference in scoring offense, including averaging 30.1 points this past season. Cancel at any time. A wise man once said, "It's not the X's and the O's but the Jimmys and the Joes.". Smith has also been the defensive coordinator for Arkansas and Minnesota, and was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. and after that, I was excited and happy'', Estelle Johnson: It's awesome half the roster is also new, Pinto: It's so great playing close to home in front of family and friends, Statewide Scoreboard: NCHSAA basketball regional championships, NCHSAA Basketball Regionals: Schedule, matchups, locations, tickets, how to watch, Last second tally sends Cardinal Gibbons past T.C. Freeman likely will have better offers on the table, but this is absolutely worth a phone call. But then, it was time to lay out his plan for Duke, starting with an impassioned directive for everyone with a semblance of connection to the program. Wife: Krista Thursday morning, the program announced that Harland Bower has been hired as the defensive ends coach. A creative option, but one that King could consider. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. Johns was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at quarterback at the University of Dayton (1995-97), where he helped the Flyers to a 20-1 record. However, Guerrieri and numerous other assistants are no longer on the program's coaching staff directory, and Adam Rowe of 247Sports reported that Elko would only bring back associate head coach/defensive backs Trooper Taylor, who also served as interim head coach after David Cutcliffe and the program parted ways last month. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Kristina Grigos. The school fired him in 2004 following his first losing season. Before Memphis, Johns spent the 2018 season as the offensive coordinator/inside wide receivers and tight ends coach at Texas Tech University. Coach of the Year. Duke football 2020 positional preview: Offensive line, The bar has been raised: Duke football looks to back up bowl win, Chagall at the Chapel: Beautiful and powerful, 'We can get there': Inside Duke womens basketballs swift rise to ACC contention, Column: Powered by the Roach-Proctor backcourt, Duke men's basketball is growing offensively, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to deliver Class of 2023 commencement address, DukeAfrica endorses Isaiah Hamilton for DSG president, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers endorses Isaiah Hamilton for DSG president, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Under Cutcliffe, Duke won its first bowl game since 1961. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. During that game, the Tigers set a school-record, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the third quarter to earn the 50-49 win. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. All rights reserved. For the first time since December 14, 2007, Duke introduced a new head football coach. WebStaff Directory Categories Name Title Phone Email Address; Football Assistant Strength Coach (Football) 615.322.3565: football_recruiting@vanderbilt.edu: Dustin Curran: Assistant Strength Coach (Football) 615.322.3565: football_recruiting@vanderbilt.edu: Ben Cauthen: Chief of Staff. David Cutcliffes team lost its last 13 Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Im a young football coach. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He has 10 years of head coaching experience dating back to his time at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, with a 94-44 record to boot. Duke football hires Kevin Johns as offensive coordinator, Patrick Dougherty as special teams coordinator Head coach Mike Elko's coaching staff now has its Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin offensive coordinator. Chadwells pistol approach might be unconventional, but it has resulted in the sixth-most points per game in college football this season. What you do in Cameron Indoor as the Cameron Crazies is amazing. Aristide has a rapport with Elko from their time on the Texas A&M staff in 2019-20 and has been on the coaching staffs of Auburn, Mississippi and Miami, with him most recently being the linebackers coach down in Coral Gables, Fla. Friday afternoon, Adam Cushing got his official announcement as the team's run game coordinator and offensive line coach. The independent news organization of Duke University. Elkos press conference began in modest fashion, as the 44-year-old thanked those in his life who have helped him get to this point. David and Karen have been tremendous ambassadors of Duke University and the Durham community and we wish them, along with their family, all the best going forward.. March 02, 2023 6:45 AM. On December 10th, Duke Athletics Director Nina King announced the hiring of Mike Elko as the program's 22nd head coach. JOHN'S COACHING CAREER, 2022-pres. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. 1y Adam Rittenberg Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a He had been a candidate for several Power 5 head-coaching opportunities in recent years. 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He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Find out more. After returning to coach offense at Tennessee for two seasons, Cutcliffe became Dukes coach in December 2007. But if the buy-in is there from the outside, that process will feature broad support. Roberson, 1-0, NC's Tommy Paul and American tennis are having a moment at the Australian Open, Stackhouse, Barnes, Strange highlight 2023 NC Sports HOF class, Durham, N.C. Duke head football coach Mike Elko announced Monday that Kevin Johnswill join the Blue Devil gridiron program and serve as the offensive coordinator. He would obviously have to tweak the triple option, but he has already slightly modernized it during his time in Annapolis, Md. The Blue Devils failed to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. 22 national ranking in total offense in 2020 and a No. I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. He also made stops at the University of Richmond, where he coached the defensive ends (2003) and wide receivers (2002), and Piqua High School in Ohio as the quarterbacks and defensive secondary coach (1998). Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. He may be more well known for this throw to Michael Crabtree to knock off Colt McCoy and top-ranked Texas in 2008, but the man can coach too. QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, Coaching carousel: Georgia DC Lanning lands Oregon job and more buzz. Smith, a longtime confidante of Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, has called the plays on the defensive side for the Scarlet Knights since 2020. The Blue Devils played in six bowl games during a seven-season stretch from 2012-2018. We need your support of this great program for us to achieve the things that we want to achieve.. Elsewhere, Maryland wide receivers coach Zohn Burden is reportedly expected to join the program as wide receivers coach. THE KEVIN JOHNS FILE Clark has led the Blazers to .500 or better in every season of his tenure, and has won two Conference USA titles since 2018. I think we can expand to a lot of places across this country to find football players that want to be great in everything they do. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. However, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Jan. 15 that Spencer had opted to instead become the defensive line coach at Florida, so it appears that he is heading to Gainesville, Fla. Head coach Mike Elko has brought on a couple more members to his staff. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, taken by Detroit in 2015, was Dukes first first-round pick in the spring NFL Draft since 1987.