I want to thank Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here. 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). Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. 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. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. Bowl Record: 15 Bowls, 7-8, .467 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 8 Times (Preseason), 16 Times (Final), 172 Weeks (Total), Stadium: Wallace Wade Stadium (cap. 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 Graham Harrell, USC offensive 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. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Find out more. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? 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. He adds new Who were the fastest defensive backs? 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? To our current and former players please know how much joy youve brought to our lives. ", Cutcliffe won't return to Duke after 0-8 ACC slate, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. Under Cutcliffe, Duke won its first bowl game since 1961. Those lofty predictions aside, though, championships will not come to fruition without the development of a stable culture. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? With an 89-54 record across North Greenville, Delta State, Charleston Southern and now Coastal Carolina, the 44-year-old is up next. 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. 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. ), 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. Karen and I have loved our time in Durham. Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. Associate head coach Trooper Taylor named interim coach. To all of our coaches and staff, many who have been with us for 14 years, you will always have our love and respect. Manager, Premium Sales. A culture he believes will lead to trophies. Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Here is a list of 10 candidates that athletic director Nina King might have in mind, grouped into two categories. 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? Most recently, the program announced the hiring of Ishmael Aristide as the cornerbacks coach. Named Dukes coach on Dec. 15, 2007, Cutcliffe took over a program considered the nations worst. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. WebCol Erlandson. The Blue Devils played in six bowl games during a seven-season stretch from 2012-2018. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. 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 Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter Elko played safety at Penn and came up in coaching under Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, working for him at four schools. He finishes with a 35-79 record in ACC play. Check back for more updates. Smith, a longtime confidante of Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, has called the plays on the defensive side for the Scarlet Knights since 2020. Chadwells pistol approach might be unconventional, but it has resulted in the sixth-most points per game in college football this season. 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. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. 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. Signup for our weekly newsletter. 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. That did not dissuade Elko from setting the bar high Monday, with a statement that reverberated throughout the room. 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. Max Rego is a Trinity senior and an associate sports editor for The Chronicle's 118th volume. twitter, Prop bets for Duke men's basketball vs. North Carolina. He was even the Eddie Robinson and Sporting News Coach of the Year back in 2018. 4 Alabama in Atlanta this weekend. WebDU is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference in all sports other than football and bowling (associate member of the Northeast Conference). 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. 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. by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. "We are extremely grateful for David's leadership over the past 14 seasons," athletic director Nina King said in a statement. 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). This would be quite the home run. Duke is the second school to employ Cutcliffe as a head coach. We will win championships, on the field, in the fall, Elko said on his aspirations for the program. Duke completed a 3-9 season on Saturday, losing 47-10 to Miami for its first winless ACC season since 2007. Im a young football coach. Duke and North Carolina clash to close the regular season at Smith Center on Saturday night. Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. The main qualities we took into account were a potential coach's recruiting chops and ability to produce sustained success. The Duke Blue Devils head coach isn't yet ready to talk about his future, but his past in the game is virtually unequaled. I'm very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. 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. We will be competitive in the classroom, we will graduate our student-athletes, Elko said. 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. Elko has also brought on Robb Smith as defensive coordinator, Lyle Hemphill as the safeties coach and Harland Bower as the defensive ends coach. 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. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Frazier, 63, was hired as defensive coordinator of the Bills when Sean McDermott got the head coach job in 2017. 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. UNC football introduces newest coach with previous NFL ties as spring drills begin. Former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill was hired Sunday evening as Duke's safeties coach. Duke has hired Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as its next coach, the school announced Friday. 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. Duke was also expected to bring in former Before Memphis, Johns spent the 2018 season as the offensive coordinator/inside wide receivers and tight ends coach at Texas Tech University. 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. From 2011-16, Johns spent six years at Indiana, the final three as the program's sole offensive coordinator. In a statement Sunday, Cutcliffe said, "Duke University will always hold a special place in our hearts. Hometown: Piqua, Ohio A team meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. for the players to be informed of the coaching change. In his three years with the Pirates, Houstons bunch has improved in conference play each season, culminating in a 5-3 mark in 2021. In 2017, Conn transitioned from his off-field senior defensive assistant position to an on-field role coaching Clemsons safeties. While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. 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). Smith has also been the defensive coordinator for Arkansas and Minnesota, and was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. 6 overall by the Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jones was one of two first-round picks Duke produced during Cutcliffes tenure. 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. Coach of the Year. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. 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. 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. Elko replaces David Cutcliffe, who reached a mutual separation agreement with Duke on Nov. 28 after 14 years as coach. Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a new coach is hired. I want to thank (former Duke president) Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here, Cutcliffe said. While Duke is not some sort of five-star pipeline, the principle still holds. "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. Remember this guy? Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? A top-20 recruiter according to 247Sports, Rudolph certainly deserves some credit for Wisconsin consistently producing stellar rushing attacks. He coached six full seasons with the Rebels, compiling a 44-29 record and winning the SEC coach of the year award in 2003. Wallace Wade coached Duke 16 seasons, but did it in two different stints -- 1931-41 and 1946-50. 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. The Hoosiers rewrote 54 school records during Johns' time there, including season marks for points, total yards, passing yards and rushing yards. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? He was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Stay tuned here as Mike Elkofills out his coaching staff for the 2022 season. 23 ranking in the final Associated Press top 25 poll. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. He would certainly bring a shift in mentality on the offensive side of the ball after Cutcliffe's spread-oriented approach. Dougherty served in the same capacity at Ball State for the eight years prior to his arrival in Durham. Is Coach David Cutcliffe on the Hot Seat. Duke football coaching search: Who could replace David Cutcliffe? We are extremely grateful for Davids leadership over the past 14 seasons, King said in a statement from Duke. 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. Duke and coach David Cutcliffe have mutually agreed to part ways, the school announced Sunday. Duke won bowl games in 2017 (Quick Lane) and 2018 (Independence) with current New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones leading those teams. A wise man once said, "It's not the X's and the O's but the Jimmys and the Joes.". 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. This is a developing story. Niumatololo has nine seasons of at least eight wins during his tenure, including an 11-2 mark back in 2019. What you do in Cameron Indoor as the Cameron Crazies is amazing. 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. Share and discuss Ten candidates for Duke football's head coaching vacancy on social media. Duke Football. Account Executive, Ticket 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. Dec 13, 2021 8:02 PM EST. 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 We will win championships, on the field, in the fall. From our first conversations, I knew Mike, Michelle and their children would make phenomenal additions to the Duke family!". Webvia Duke University. Brown. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Do you have a blog? He had been a candidate for several Power 5 head-coaching opportunities in recent years. 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. 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. Architect of the offense on the University of Tennessee's 1998 national championship squad. Spencer, 51, has 21 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level including a six-year run with Penn State. Prior to that, Johns served a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Western Michigan University in 2017. 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A culture that will apply not only to the gridiron, but to every aspect of every player that wears the blue and white. Fleck (Western Michigan) 2015 Tom Herman (Houston) Johns has been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Memphis for the past three seasons where he led the team to a No. Kristina Grigos. I want to make sure we say that again. Duke also considered Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, who earlier Friday accepted the head-coaching job at Virginia. introduced as the 22nd head coach in Blue Devil history, ChronChat: Predicting the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball season, DOWNED AT DORRANCE: No. 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 has an innovative football mind and a natural ability to connect with both players and coaches around him. 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). Chronicle Sports @chroniclesports. He then added passing game coordinator duties in 2008 and served in that role for three seasons until his departure. 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. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? 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. Dukes Mike Krzyzewski supposedly stood second at $7,257,000 in 2019. He would obviously have to tweak the triple option, but he has already slightly modernized it during his time in Annapolis, Md. 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.". Wife: Krista 4 Duke women's soccer hands No. 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. 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. In addition to Smith, Former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill has been brought on as the safeties coach, the program announced Dec. 19. 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. "David Cutcliffe coached Jones at Duke from 2015-18. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? The Broncos ranked 25th in the country that year with 33.9 points per game and 21st with 224.8 rushing yards per game. Hes won numerous state-level press association awards. 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. Clark has led the Blazers to .500 or better in every season of his tenure, and has won two Conference USA titles since 2018. No matter where they reside, the primary goal of every coach in this business is to identify and acquire the best talent out there. 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. 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.. 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. UNC needs a win to strengthen its case for an NCAA tournament bid. North Carolina harbors no shortage of elite prospects, and Elko has high school recruits within the nearby radius at the top of mind. Associate Head Coach/Cornerbacks Coach: Trooper Taylor(retained). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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The program is yet to comment on the statuses of the 2021 coaching staff. One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. Duke athletics director Nina King and the 67-year-old Cutcliffe met Sunday and they reached a mutual agreement for a separation. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, taken by Detroit in 2015, was Dukes first first-round pick in the spring NFL Draft since 1987. Washington earned FWAA Freshman All-America praise in 2020 after recording 43 receptions for 743 yards (17.3 avg) with six touchdowns. Tim Banks, Tennessee defensive coordinator. Now is the time for Duke football. With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. facebook 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. 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. You want a program builder? Were gonna make sure we scout the great state of North Carolina, find every kid that we think matches our programs goals, Elko said. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. officially announces hiring of Robb Smith. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Creating a vibrant home field advantage in Wallace Wade Stadium was a struggle throughout the latter stages of Cutcliffes tenure, despite multiple seismic home victories during a run of four straight bowl appearances and a Coastal division title starting in 2012. Mike has a proven track record of success and is deeply committed to the overall student-athlete experience. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. In addition, he was a two-time First Team All-Pioneer Football League team recipient in 1996 and 1997. QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions. I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. 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