Smith, a longtime confidante of Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, has called the plays on the defensive side for the Scarlet Knights since 2020. He earned Division I-AA All-America honors and was selected the Football Gazette Player of the Year in 1996. The Blue Devils failed to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. 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). WebDU is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference in all sports other than football and bowling (associate member of the Northeast Conference). We need your support of this great program for us to achieve the things that we want to achieve.. I want to make sure we say that again. His defense ranked 16th in the country in third down defense and 17th in interceptions. QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions. Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. Copyright 2022 Duke University. The main qualities we took into account were a potential coach's recruiting chops and ability to produce sustained success. Elko mentioned both as tools that the Blue Devils can use, but the true focus of his time at the podium was the culture he plans on implementing. Dougherty served in the same capacity at Ball State for the eight years prior to his arrival in Durham. Kevin Johns was officially announced as Duke's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jan. 10, per a team release. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? Do you have a sports website? 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. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Elko as coach, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. When Duke beat Indiana, 44-41 in overtime to win the 2015 Pinstripe Bowl in New York, it was the programs first bowl victory since the 1961 Cotton Bowl. 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. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. In today's era of college football, programs that utilize the transfer portal and recent NIL legislation can speed up these sorts of transitions. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Fleck (Western Michigan) 2015 Tom Herman (Houston) Duke Football @DukeFOOTBALL. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Smith has also been the defensive coordinator for Arkansas and Minnesota, and was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. Coach of the Year. Memphis totaled five games with over 500 yards of total offense, including an impressive 703 total yards against Central Florida. Duke and coach David Cutcliffe have mutually agreed to part ways, the school announced Sunday. A top-20 recruiter according to 247Sports, Rudolph certainly deserves some credit for Wisconsin consistently producing stellar rushing attacks. I'm very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. To compete in the ACC, building depth at every position is an essential quest. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. 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. New Duke head football coach Mike Elko speaks at Pascal Field House on Dec. 13, 2021. Perhaps the most crucial two seasons in Elkos first decade as a coach were 2002 and 2003. Thats when he was a Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? Steve graduated from Illinois State University in 1989. Beats' picks: Will Duke men's basketball secure regular-season sweep of North Carolina in Chapel Hill? Duke lost eight games in a row to finish 3-9 this season, failing to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, taken by Detroit in 2015, was Dukes first first-round pick in the spring NFL Draft since 1987. Cancel at any time. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do you have a blog? He finishes with a 35-79 record in ACC play. 2 North Carolina first loss at Dorrance Field, 2021 North Carolina football season preview, 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. 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 Share and discuss Ten candidates for Duke football's head coaching vacancy on social media. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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. 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. 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. He adds new 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. 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? I want to thank Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here. Theyre out there. 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. Account Executive, Ticket NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. 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.". 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. Well respected throughout college football, Clark may be ready for this challenge. 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. 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). The independent news organization of Duke University. 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. Ticket Information Football & Men's / Women's Basketball: 412-232-DUKE (3853) Mailing Address: 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Athletic Department Directory (Area code 412) I cant say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. To our current and former players please know how much joy youve brought to our lives. 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. 6 overall by the Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jones was one of two first-round picks Duke produced during Cutcliffes tenure. Healy led the 49ers to a season-opening upset over Duke earlier this year, and boasts the in-state ties and program-building acumen to make it work here. Im a young football coach. Thomas Antolik. In addition to Smith, Former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill has been brought on as the safeties coach, the program announced Dec. 19. One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. It was the Blue Devils' third straight losing season. introduced as the 22nd head coach in Blue Devil history, ChronChat: Predicting the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball season, DOWNED AT DORRANCE: No. A culture he believes will lead to trophies. Duke won bowl games in 2017 (Quick Lane) and 2018 (Independence) with current New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones leading those teams. 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. 22 national ranking in total offense in 2020 and a No. He's been coaching since 2010 and has spent time on the Rutgers and Notre Dame coaching staffs, among others. Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a new coach is hired. From our first conversations, I knew Mike, Michelle and their children would make phenomenal additions to the Duke family!". He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. (1:48). Cutcliffe guided Duke to 77 wins, six bowl appearances and the 2013 ACC Coastal Division championship. Here is a list of 10 candidates that athletic director Nina King might have in mind, grouped into two categories. Spencer, 51, has 21 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level including a six-year run with Penn State. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. Elsewhere, Maryland wide receivers coach Zohn Burden is reportedly expected to join the program as wide receivers coach. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Check back for more updates. 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. Manager, Premium Sales. Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. Hemphill and first-year head coach Mike Elko have a history together dating back to their days on the Hofstra coaching staff during Elkos 2006-08 stretch there. We are extremely grateful for Davids leadership over the past 14 seasons, King said in a statement from Duke. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. WebThe official Football page for the Duke University Roster Coaches Stats Signing Lacrosse Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball Staff Directory Job Opportunities I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. 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. 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. 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. 2022 HEAD COACH: MIKE ELKO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QBs KEVIN JOHNS Memphis OC ASSOCIATE HC / RUNNING BACKS TROOPER TAYLOR See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. To our current and former players please know how much joy you've brought to our lives. Duke athletics director Nina King and the 67-year-old Cutcliffe met Sunday and they reached a mutual agreement for a separation. Clark has led the Blazers to .500 or better in every season of his tenure, and has won two Conference USA titles since 2018. Before his time at Wake Forest, Hemphill served on Stony Brook's staff from 2011-16 and won FCS Defensive Coordinator of the Year in 2015. 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. Cancel at any time. Mike has a proven track record of success and is deeply committed to the overall student-athlete experience. In a statement Sunday, Cutcliffe said, "Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. 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 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. Who is on the short list to succeed David Cutcliffe? 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