The Blue Devils failed to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. Elko, citing the support that has been shown for the mens basketball program, believes that has the possibility of changing. The Duke Blue Devils head coach isn't yet ready to talk about his future, but his past in the game is virtually unequaled. Joe Rudolph, Wisconsin offensive coordinator. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. John Brice Nov 27, 2021 A trio of top-10 NFL Draft picks at the quarterback position. Send Message. 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. 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.. While Duke is not some sort of five-star pipeline, the principle still holds. Beats' picks: Will Duke football pull off the upset against Notre Dame? 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. The Hoosiers rewrote 54 school records during Johns' time there, including season marks for points, total yards, passing yards and rushing yards. North Carolina harbors no shortage of elite prospects, and Elko has high school recruits within the nearby radius at the top of mind. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Mike has a proven track record of success and is deeply committed to the overall student-athlete experience. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Fleck (Western Michigan) 2015 Tom Herman (Houston) Frazier, 63, was hired as defensive coordinator of the Bills when Sean McDermott got the head coach job in 2017. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Clark has led the Blazers to .500 or better in every season of his tenure, and has won two Conference USA titles since 2018. Over subsequent days, Elko would tap into existing relationships to add assistants to his staff. 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 (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). He would certainly bring a shift in mentality on the offensive side of the ball after Cutcliffe's spread-oriented approach. Who were the fastest defensive backs? With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. 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. You want a program builder? 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. 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. With an 89-54 record across North Greenville, Delta State, Charleston Southern and now Coastal Carolina, the 44-year-old is up next. 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. Kristina Grigos. Duke has hired Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as its next coach, the school announced Friday. Duke and North Carolina clash to close the regular season at Smith Center on Saturday night. 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 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. Signup for our weekly newsletter. 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. With the coaching change and finally getting some offensive-minded guys in, they found his talents and utilized them. In his three years with the Pirates, Houstons bunch has improved in conference play each season, culminating in a 5-3 mark in 2021. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Coach of the Year. Cushing stepped down from his head coaching post at Eastern Illinois Jan. 11 after three seasons and prior to that, he coached at Northwestern form 2004-18 where he was the offensive line coach for his final six years there. Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. Cancel at any time. There will be more new faces on the Duke sideline next season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. Duke Football @DukeFOOTBALL. To our current and former players please know how much joy youve brought to our lives. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? 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. Elko replaces David Cutcliffe, who reached a mutual separation agreement with Duke on Nov. 28 after 14 years as coach. Chadwells pistol approach might be unconventional, but it has resulted in the sixth-most points per game in college football this season. This story was originally published November 28, 2021, 4:01 PM. 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We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Who were the fastest defensive backs? by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. Spencer, 51, has 21 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level including a six-year run with Penn State. Send Message. 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. He then added passing game coordinator duties in 2008 and served in that role for three seasons until his departure. 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. From 2011-16, Johns spent six years at Indiana, the final three as the program's sole offensive coordinator. Duke completed a 3-9 season on Saturday, losing 47-10 to Miami for its first winless ACC season since 2007. Duke athletics director Nina King and the 67-year-old Cutcliffe met Sunday and they reached a mutual agreement for a separation. Who is on the short list to succeed David Cutcliffe? Duke is the second school to employ Cutcliffe as a head coach. Share and discuss 'Roll up our sleeves and work': Mike Elko lays out vision for Duke football on social media. Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Elko as coach, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. Theyre out there. He also led the Blue Devils to a final national ranking in 2013 for the first time since 1962. Webvia Duke University. The 37-year-old Burden We need that same energy and passion on Saturdays in the fall at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. 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) We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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). Johns, who has over 10 years of experience as an offensive coordinator, comes to Durham after serving three seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Memphis. Graham Harrell, USC offensive coordinator. Education: Dayton, 1998 (mathematics) and Northwestern, 2001 (educational administration) Since 1960, Duke has captured just three conference championships and has only reached one major bowl game. Dukes coaching staff on the offensive side the ball is complete as the Blue Devils officially hired Zohn Burden off Marylands staff Saturday. 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. His career record of 27-38 is nothing to build a statue over, but the Tennessee native built Austin Peay from 0-11 to 8-4 in one year and has led Charlotte, which began play at the FCS level in 2013, into an era of respectability. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 Duke University. 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. 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All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. He was even the Eddie Robinson and Sporting News Coach of the Year back in 2018. 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. 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. WebThe official Football page for the Duke University Roster Coaches Stats Signing Lacrosse Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball Staff Directory Job Opportunities 2016-17: Montana (defensive coordinator) 2018: Temple (senior defensive advisor) 2019-20: Georgia Tech (defensive analyst) 2021: Valdosta State (defensive coordinator) What stands out to me in the press release was this quote: At Georgia Tech, Semore will serve as linebackers coach. Stay tuned here as Mike Elkofills out his coaching staff for the 2022 season. Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter Duke and coach David Cutcliffe have mutually agreed to part ways, the school announced Sunday. Duke football coaching search: Who could replace David Cutcliffe? Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? A culture he believes will lead to trophies. David Cutcliffes team lost its last 13 Not the flashiest hire in the world, but it would make sense if the Blue Devils went in this direction. 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. We need your support of this great program for us to achieve the things that we want to achieve.. Remember this guy? Cancel at any time. THE KEVIN JOHNS FILE 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. 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. The ACC had three of the games 10 highest-paid coaches, four of the top 20. Thursday morning, the program announced that Harland Bower has been hired as the defensive ends coach. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. 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 Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Broncos ranked 25th in the country that year with 33.9 points per game and 21st with 224.8 rushing yards per game. Its the only 10-win season in Dukes football history and Cutcliffe garnered both ACC and national coach of the year honors. 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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. We will be competitive in the classroom, we will graduate our student-athletes, Elko said. He also mentored Gainwell and Tahj Washington to All-American accolades. The 703 total yards of offense were the fifth-most in Memphis history. Is Coach David Cutcliffe on the Hot Seat. Elko, 44, spent the past four seasons with Texas A&M after coordinator stints at Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Bowling Green and Hofstra. "He has an innovative football mind and a natural ability to connect with both players and coaches around him. 2022 HEAD COACH: MIKE ELKO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QBs KEVIN JOHNS Memphis OC ASSOCIATE HC / RUNNING BACKS TROOPER TAYLOR Were gonna make sure we scout the great state of North Carolina, find every kid that we think matches our programs goals, Elko said. This would be quite the home run. The Blue Devils played in six bowl games during a seven-season stretch from 2012-2018. Tim Banks, Tennessee defensive coordinator. Washington earned FWAA Freshman All-America praise in 2020 after recording 43 receptions for 743 yards (17.3 avg) with six touchdowns. Karen and I have loved our time in Durham. 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. A creative option, but one that King could consider. Thomas Antolik. 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. 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. Spencers hiring was reported Jan. 11 by the News & Observers Steve Wiseman after the Giants fired head coach Joe Judge. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce Mike Elko as our next head football coach," King said. Johns will also coach Duke's quarterbacks. 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. Niumatololo has nine seasons of at least eight wins during his tenure, including an 11-2 mark back in 2019. Bull City, we are your team, Elko said. March 02, 2023 6:45 AM. Duke had won just 10 games from 2000-07. 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. 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. UNC football introduces newest coach with previous NFL ties as spring drills begin. We are extremely grateful for Davids leadership over the past 14 seasons, King said in a statement from Duke. 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. The main qualities we took into account were a potential coach's recruiting chops and ability to produce sustained success. Head coach Mike Elko's coaching staff now has its offensive coordinator go along with the other previously announced coaches. (1:48). "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. All 15 were among the top 68. Here is a list of 10 candidates that athletic director Nina King might have in mind, grouped into two categories. Cutcliffe guided Duke to 77 wins, six bowl appearances and the 2013 ACC Coastal Division championship. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He coached six full seasons with the Rebels, compiling a 44-29 record and winning the SEC coach of the year award in 2003. Bower and Elko spent time coaching together at Texas A&M this past season, where Bower worked as a defensive analyst. 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. 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 if the buy-in is there from the outside, that process will feature broad support. He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. WebFor 41 years, when Blue Devil fans turn on the radio to listen to Duke football and mens basketball games, theyve been greeted by the same person. Duke seeks its sixth consecutive win. 6 overall by the Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jones was one of two first-round picks Duke produced during Cutcliffes tenure. The Duke Blue Devils will have a new head football coach in 2022. Head coach Mike Elko brought in former Rutgers defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Robb Smith to serve as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Blue Devils, the program announced Wednesday afternoon. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. We will be a lifelong partner with them in whatever future endeavors they choose to pursue, whether it be in the NFL or in the workplace.. In addition, he was a two-time First Team All-Pioneer Football League team recipient in 1996 and 1997. Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. After some detailed and amiable discussions with Nina King, weve mutually decided that it is the right time for change in the leadership of Duke Football, Cutcliffe said in a statement from Duke. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. officially announces hiring of Robb Smith. 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). Cancel at any time. Kevin Johns was officially announced as Duke's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jan. 10, per a team release. In July during an interview with ESPN, Cutcliffe said he would not be a coach who hung around too long if he could not find a way to help the Blue Devils win. The following season, Duke went 10-4 to win the ACC Coastal Division championship and receive the No. 23 ranking in the final Associated Press top 25 poll. Also coached at Pittsburgh for three seasons, so he is not totally unfamiliar with the landscape of the ACC. Duke University Athletics Department Mailing Address:PO Box 90555, Birthday: December 4, 1975 Georgia is top-three nationally in total defense, scoring defense and rush defense, and the Bulldogs are on the doorstep of the top seed in the College Football Playoff so long it can take down No. 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. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. 4 Alabama in Atlanta this weekend. 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. To our current and former players please know how much joy you've brought to our lives. All rights reserved. Manager, Premium Sales. 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. To all of our coaches and staff, many who have been with us for 14 years, you will always have our love and respect. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, taken by Detroit in 2015, was Dukes first first-round pick in the spring NFL Draft since 1987. Im a young football coach. In addition to Johns, the program announced the hire of Patrick Dougherty as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Those lofty predictions aside, though, championships will not come to fruition without the development of a stable culture. 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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. One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. We will win championships, on the field, in the fall, Elko said on his aspirations for the program. The program is yet to comment on the statuses of the 2021 coaching staff. 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? Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? 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).