No matter where they reside, the primary goal of every coach in this business is to identify and acquire the best talent out there. Well respected throughout college football, Clark may be ready for this challenge. 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. Duke Football Assistant Coach Tracker - 01/04/2022 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed Team Rankings Commitments He had been a candidate for several Power 5 head-coaching opportunities in recent years. Now is the time for Duke football. With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. He would certainly bring a shift in mentality on the offensive side of the ball after Cutcliffe's spread-oriented approach. David Cutcliffes team lost its last 13 In today's era of college football, programs that utilize the transfer portal and recent NIL legislation can speed up these sorts of transitions. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. officially announces hiring of Robb Smith. Johns served a second stint on staff at Northwestern University from 2004-10 in a variety of different roles after a three-year tenure from 1999-2001 as an offensive graduate assistant. 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. We will win championships, on the field, in the fall. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. (1:48). 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). Cutcliffe leaves Duke with a 77-97 record, a record damaged by a three-season slide that led to his departure even though he was signed through the 2022 season. Duke was also expected to bring in former New York Giants defensive line coach Sean Spencer in that same role and as co-defensive coordinator alongside Smith. Elko, citing the support that has been shown for the mens basketball program, believes that has the possibility of changing. Dukes coaching staff on the offensive side the ball is complete as the Blue Devils officially hired Zohn Burden off Marylands staff Saturday. Most recently, the program announced the hiring of Ishmael Aristide as the cornerbacks coach. With the coaching change and finally getting some offensive-minded guys in, they found his talents and utilized them. In addition to Smith, Former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill has been brought on as the safeties coach, the program announced Dec. 19. 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. Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame defensive coordinator One of the quickest risers in the coaching industry, Freeman exceled as Luke Fickells right-hand man on the Karen and I have loved our time in Durham. While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a new coach is hired. 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. Send Message. Also coached at Pittsburgh for three seasons, so he is not totally unfamiliar with the landscape of the ACC. Spencer, 51, has 21 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level including a six-year run with Penn State. 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. Beats' picks: Will Duke men's basketball secure regular-season sweep of North Carolina in Chapel Hill? Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. His mastery with quarterbacks has been well told, serving as coach to both Peyton and Eli Manning in previous stops at Tennessee and Ole Miss. "David Cutcliffe coached Jones at Duke from 2015-18. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. With Early National Signing Day just two days away, the task of locking down a 2022 class, one that currently ranks seventh in the conference and is made up of 17 commits, will put Elkos recruiting touch to the test. Cancel at any time. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Not the flashiest hire in the world, but it would make sense if the Blue Devils went in this direction. WebDU is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference in all sports other than football and bowling (associate member of the Northeast Conference). In his three years with the Pirates, Houstons bunch has improved in conference play each season, culminating in a 5-3 mark in 2021. Dan Lanning, Georgia defensive coordinator. 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. Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin offensive coordinator. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Everything we do [in] recruiting has gotta start inside-out. 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. March 02, 2023 6:45 AM. Who were the fastest defensive backs? 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. 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. 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With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. To our current and former players please know how much joy youve brought to our lives. "Theres nothing better for a young football player to run out of the tunnel in front of a rowdy student section and a packed house, and get ready to play the game that they love to play.. I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. Johns will also coach Duke's quarterbacks. 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). NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Dukes Mike Krzyzewski supposedly stood second at $7,257,000 in 2019. Im a young football coach. I'm very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. Share and discuss Ten candidates for Duke football's head coaching vacancy on social media. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. This article was last updated Jan. 15 at 7:10 p.m. after the reports of Spencer opting to become the defensive line coach at Florida. Who is on the short list to succeed David Cutcliffe? Jonathan Levitan is a Trinity junior and sports editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. 4 Alabama in Atlanta this weekend. 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. Dec 13, 2021 8:02 PM EST. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. But despite seeing four players selected in last springs NFL Draft, the most Blue Devils picked in a single draft since 1972, the teams inability to be competitive in ACC play caused Dukes administration to begin looking for a new coach. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce Mike Elko as our next head football coach," King said. 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. UNC football introduces newest coach with previous NFL ties as spring drills begin. 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In 2020, the Tigers finished the year 22nd in the nation in total offense (453.1) and ranked 17th in both passing offense (307.9) and first down offense (260). Dukes coaching staff on the offensive side the ball is complete as the Blue Devils officially hired Zohn Burden off Marylands staff Saturday. 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. 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. 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. Smith has also been the defensive coordinator for Arkansas and Minnesota, and was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. Johns has spent time as the offensive coordinator at Texas Tech, Western Michigan and Indiana as well, and has been on a college coaching staff since 1999. Cancel at any time. Head coach Mike Elko has brought on a couple more members to his staff. Frazier, 63, was hired as defensive coordinator of the Bills when Sean McDermott got the head coach job in 2017. 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Duke had won just 10 games from 2000-07. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. Cutcliffe took Duke to its lone ACC championship game appearance in 2013 but oversaw the 13-game ACC losing streak the Blue Devils will carry into next season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Two years prior, Indiana had five career 1,000-yard receivers playing at the same time. Thomas Antolik. All 15 were among the top 68. "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. Wife: Krista He also led the Blue Devils to a final national ranking in 2013 for the first time since 1962. facebook Copyright 2022 Duke University. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. WebThe 2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football Brown. A wise man once said, "It's not the X's and the O's but the Jimmys and the Joes.". Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. You want a program builder? Ive done it nationally, Ive done it in a lot of different places, weve just gotta roll up our sleeves and work, Elko mentioned. That season, Johns mentored a 4,000-yard passer (Brady White), a 1,000-yard rusher (Kenneth Gainwell) and a 1,000-yard receiver (Damonte Coxie). facebook Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, taken by Detroit in 2015, was Dukes first first-round pick in the spring NFL Draft since 1987. UNC needs a win to strengthen its case for an NCAA tournament bid. Those lofty predictions aside, though, championships will not come to fruition without the development of a stable culture. Hometown: Piqua, Ohio Duke has hired Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as its next coach, the school announced Friday. The Duke Blue Devils head coach isn't yet ready to talk about his future, but his past in the game is virtually unequaled. After returning to coach offense at Tennessee for two seasons, Cutcliffe became Dukes coach in December 2007. At Duke, he coached Daniel Jones to a first-round selection with the New York Giants in 2019. The Broncos ranked 25th in the country that year with 33.9 points per game and 21st with 224.8 rushing yards per game. 6 overall by the Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jones was one of two first-round picks Duke produced during Cutcliffes tenure. Duke Football. 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. 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. "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. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Since 1960, Duke has captured just three conference championships and has only reached one major bowl game. 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 He coached six full seasons with the Rebels, compiling a 44-29 record and winning the SEC coach of the year award in 2003. Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Elko as coach, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. A culture he believes will lead to trophies. His 14 seasons at Duke are second only to Bill Murrays 15 years (1951-65) in terms of consecutive seasons as head coach with the Blue Devils. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Miami defeats Duke 47-10 to drop the Blue Devils to 0-8 in ACC play this season. Dougherty served in the same capacity at Ball State for the eight years prior to his arrival in Durham. 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. 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). 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. 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? Gainwell garnered FWAA-Shaun Alexander, AFCA, and Sporting News Freshman All-America nods in 2019, while being tabbed theFWAA and The American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year. Do you have a blog? Stay tuned here as Mike Elkofills out his coaching staff for the 2022 season. He graduated from Dayton with a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1998 and received his master's degree from Northwestern in educational administration in 2001. Since moving west in the wake of a stellar tenure calling plays at North Texas, the 36-year-old has been a bright spot for the Trojans despite general struggles that led to head coach Clay Helton getting canned earlier this year. 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. We will be competitive in the classroom, we will graduate our student-athletes, Elko said. Washington earned FWAA Freshman All-America praise in 2020 after recording 43 receptions for 743 yards (17.3 avg) with six touchdowns. He placed second in both beat writing and breaking news in the 2019 Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Durham, N.C. Duke head football coach Mike Elko announced Monday that Kevin Johns will join the Blue Devil gridiron program and serve as the offensive coordinator. It was the Blue Devils' third straight losing season. Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. 33,941), NFL/AFL stats for Duke Blue Devils players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. A creative option, but one that King could consider. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. With the David Cutcliffe era officially coming to an end in Durham, the focus now shifts to identifying who the next Duke head coach could be. In recent weeks, Cutcliffe was adamant that he had no plans to retire, saying just last Monday, I dont know if I look worn out or look all that bad, but I got a lot of fire in me. Coach of the Year. Duke football coaching search: Who could replace David Cutcliffe? That included his wife and three kids, his former players and the coaches he has served with over the yearsparticularly Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson, LSU head coach Brian Kelly and Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher. Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, The Turnover Luck Index: Rating every 2022 team, from USC to Rutgers, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter Here is a list of 10 candidates that athletic director Nina King might have in mind, grouped into two categories. Thursday morning, the program announced that Harland Bower has been hired as the defensive ends coach. A top-20 recruiter according to 247Sports, Rudolph certainly deserves some credit for Wisconsin consistently producing stellar rushing attacks. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? IMAGE: Elko hires Kevin Johns to be Duke's offensive coordinator, New Duke football coach Mike Elko believes real, sustainable success is possible, Duke football brings in 16 for National Signing Day, Elko: We will win, with this group, at Duke, Mike Elko meets media, fans as Duke head football coach, Duke names Mike Elko as their next football coach, Click to See All CONTESTS available from WRAL.com, Bio Jobs Hub: Find a great-paying job that changes lives, even yours, Buffalo Brothers - 1/2 Price Appetizers 4:30pm-6:00pm Monday - Friday. Signup for our weekly newsletter. He guided a Red Raiders offense that ranked fourth in the country with 352.6 passing yards per game and 12th with 485.2 total yards per game. Hemphill comes to Duke after being on the Wake Forest staff since 2017 and being instrumental as the defensive coordinator in the Demon Deacons 10-3 2021 season. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. The independent news organization of Duke University. We need your support of this great program for us to achieve the things that we want to achieve.. 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. Do you have a sports website? One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. A Wisconsin alum and a mentee of Paul Chryst, Rudolph might be wary of leaving his alma mater, but he still could be an interesting option. David Cutcliffes 14-year tenure as Dukes football coach, which saw him raise a moribund program into a regular bowl participant before a regression over the last three seasons, is over. Birthday: December 4, 1975 All rights reserved. The program is yet to comment on the statuses of the 2021 coaching staff. Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? Im very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. General Manager, Sales and Service. This might be the safest bet in terms of who Nina King hires, especially considering his $755,000 salary. Chronicle Sports @chroniclesports. In the time since, he has led four different safeties Tanner Muse, KVon Wallace, Nolan Turner and Andrew Mukuba to a total of five All-ACC selections. 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. "We are extremely grateful for David's leadership over the past 14 seasons," athletic director Nina King said in a statement. I want to make sure we say that again. He was even the Eddie Robinson and Sporting News Coach of the Year back in 2018. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Previously, Steve worked for The State (Columbia, SC), Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, S.C.), The Sun Herald (Biloxi, Miss. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Duke (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), 2019-21 Memphis (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), 2018 Texas Tech (Offensive Coordinator/Inside Receivers/Tight Ends), 2017 Western Michigan (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), 2014-16 Indiana (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers), 2011-13 Indiana (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers), 2008-10 Northwestern (Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers), 2006-07 Northwestern (Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator), 1999-2001 Northwestern (Graduate Assistant/Offense), 1998 Piqua High School [Ohio] (Quarterbacks/Defensive Secondary). While Duke is not some sort of five-star pipeline, the principle still holds. Duke has hired Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as its next coach, the school announced Friday. Buy Your Canes Tickets Today! 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 University Athletics Department Mailing Address:PO Box 90555, Manager, Premium Sales. He also assisted with coaching the quarterbacks and wide receivers after arriving as a co-offensive coordinator in 2011. The Blue Devils failed to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. 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. The Blue Devils played in six bowl games during a seven-season stretch from 2012-2018. introduced as the 22nd head coach in Blue Devil history, ChronChat: Predicting the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball season, DOWNED AT DORRANCE: No. Elko played safety at Penn and came up in coaching under Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, working for him at four schools. I want to thank Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here. Who were the fastest defensive backs? What you do in Cameron Indoor as the Cameron Crazies is amazing.