We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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 hires Texas A&M coordinator Elko as coach, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. 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 was previously sports managing editor for Volume 117. Who were the fastest defensive backs? Karen and I have loved our time in Durham. The 703 total yards of offense were the fifth-most in Memphis history. 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THE KEVIN JOHNS FILE I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. He also mentored Gainwell and Tahj Washington to All-American accolades. Well respected throughout college football, Clark may be ready for this challenge. Wife: Krista 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. 1y Adam Rittenberg Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a In addition to Johns, the program announced the hire of Patrick Dougherty as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. By C.L. 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Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter 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. I want to make sure we say that again. Its the only 10-win season in Dukes football history and Cutcliffe garnered both ACC and national coach of the year honors. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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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. 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. The independent news organization of Duke University. Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. 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). 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. 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. 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. The program is yet to comment on the statuses of the 2021 coaching staff. 23 ranking in the final Associated Press top 25 poll. 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. Editor's note: This article has been updated since the program announced Dougherty as its special teams coordinator. He also led the Blue Devils to a final national ranking in 2013 for the first time since 1962. 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 UNC needs a win to strengthen its case for an NCAA tournament bid. 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. Over subsequent days, Elko would tap into existing relationships to add assistants to his staff. The Hoosiers rewrote 54 school records during Johns' time there, including season marks for points, total yards, passing yards and rushing yards. ), 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. 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He would certainly bring a shift in mentality on the offensive side of the ball after Cutcliffe's spread-oriented approach. But if the buy-in is there from the outside, that process will feature broad support. 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). Chadwells pistol approach might be unconventional, but it has resulted in the sixth-most points per game in college football this season. Check back for more updates. 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. Not the flashiest hire in the world, but it would make sense if the Blue Devils went in this direction. Or write about sports? Head coach Mike Elko's coaching staff now has its offensive coordinator go along with the other previously announced coaches. Graham Harrell, USC offensive coordinator. Previously, Steve worked for The State (Columbia, SC), Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, S.C.), The Sun Herald (Biloxi, Miss. 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. Send Message. In addition, he was a two-time First Team All-Pioneer Football League team recipient in 1996 and 1997. 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 "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. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. From 2019 through this season, Duke went 10-25 with a 4-22 ACC record. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Chronicle Sports @chroniclesports. I cant say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. 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). Spencer, 51, has 21 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level including a six-year run with Penn State. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. A wise man once said, "It's not the X's and the O's but the Jimmys and the Joes.". The independent news organization of Duke University. Elko played safety at Penn and came up in coaching under Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, working for him at four schools. Assistant coach Trooper Taylor was named as Dukes interim head coach while the search for Cutcliffes successor is ongoing. Share and discuss 'Roll up our sleeves and work': Mike Elko lays out vision for Duke football on social media. UNC football introduces newest coach with previous NFL ties as spring drills begin. 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. We will win championships, on the field, in the fall. 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). Prior to that, Johns served a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Western Michigan University in 2017. 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. 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.