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. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Most recently, the program announced the hiring of Ishmael Aristide as the cornerbacks coach. The Broncos ranked 25th in the country that year with 33.9 points per game and 21st with 224.8 rushing yards per game. Duke also considered Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, who earlier Friday accepted the head-coaching job at Virginia. Hometown: Piqua, Ohio With an 89-54 record across North Greenville, Delta State, Charleston Southern and now Coastal Carolina, the 44-year-old is up next. The ACC had three of the games 10 highest-paid coaches, four of the top 20. 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. Children: Logan, Tyler and Carter Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? Johns will also coach Duke's quarterbacks. Before Memphis, Johns spent the 2018 season as the offensive coordinator/inside wide receivers and tight ends coach at Texas Tech University. Webvia Duke University. Previously, Steve worked for The State (Columbia, SC), Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, S.C.), The Sun Herald (Biloxi, Miss. Elko replaces David Cutcliffe, who reached a mutual separation agreement with Duke on Nov. 28 after 14 years as coach. 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. Now is the time for Duke football. With those seven words, the Mike Elko era kicked off in earnest Monday morning. We are extremely grateful for Davids leadership over the past 14 seasons, King said in a statement from Duke. 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. Cancel at any time. But if the buy-in is there from the outside, that process will feature broad support. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. 2022 HEAD COACH: MIKE ELKO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QBs KEVIN JOHNS Memphis OC ASSOCIATE HC / RUNNING BACKS TROOPER TAYLOR Spencers hiring was reported Jan. 11 by the News & Observers Steve Wiseman after the Giants fired head coach Joe Judge. The independent news organization of Duke University. We will win championships, on the field, in the fall, Elko said on his aspirations for the program. 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. UNC needs a win to strengthen its case for an NCAA tournament bid. 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. Well respected throughout college football, Clark may be ready for this challenge. 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. Jonathan Levitan is a Trinity junior and sports editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. Associate head coach Trooper Taylor named interim coach. Coach of the Year. 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. 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. coaching staff 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). In addition to Smith, Former Wake Forest defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill has been brought on as the safeties coach, the program announced Dec. 19. 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. General Manager, Sales and Service. The 703 total yards of offense were the fifth-most in Memphis history. Thursday morning, the program announced that Harland Bower has been hired as the defensive ends coach. Graham Harrell, USC offensive coordinator. Below is a constantly updated tracker of the makeup of Elko's first staff atop the Blue Devils' program. Duke football coaching staff Under Cutcliffe, Duke won its first bowl game since 1961. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Share and discuss Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike Elko's staff on social media. We need your support of this great program for us to achieve the things that we want to achieve.. Duke introduces Mike Elko as Elko has also brought on Robb Smith as defensive coordinator, Lyle Hemphill as the safeties coach and Harland Bower as the defensive ends coach. I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. Share and discuss 'Roll up our sleeves and work': Mike Elko lays out vision for Duke football on social media. By C.L. ", Cutcliffe won't return to Duke after 0-8 ACC slate, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. Dec 13, 2021 8:02 PM EST. This story was originally published November 28, 2021, 4:01 PM. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. "David Cutcliffe coached Jones at Duke from 2015-18. John Brice Nov 27, 2021 A trio of top-10 NFL Draft picks at the quarterback position. While there, Johns helped the Tigers earn three bowl invitations, including a 25-10 win over Florida Atlantic in the 2020 Montgomery Bowl. 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. Im 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., This is a developing story and will be updated. The Blue Devils failed to win an ACC game for the first time since 2007. 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. The program is yet to comment on the statuses of the 2021 coaching staff. Beats' picks: Will Duke football pull off the upset against Notre Dame? He then added passing game coordinator duties in 2008 and served in that role for three seasons until his departure. Dukes coaching staff on the offensive side the ball is complete as the Blue Devils officially hired Zohn Burden off Marylands staff Saturday. Karen and I have loved our time in Durham. The independent news organization of Duke University. Everything we do [in] recruiting has gotta start inside-out. Staff Directory - Duke University "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.. 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. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. Im a young football coach. There will be more new faces on the Duke sideline next season. One of them was Cody Latimer, who was one of eight NFL draftees during Johns' time in Bloomington. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor will serve as the interim head coach until a new coach is hired. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Duke football hires Kevin Johns as offensive coordinator, Patrick Dougherty as special teams coordinator Head coach Mike Elko's coaching staff now has its Duke and North Carolina clash to close the regular season at Smith Center on Saturday night. 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. 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. He also assisted with coaching the quarterbacks and wide receivers after arriving as a co-offensive coordinator in 2011. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce Mike Elko as our next head football coach," King said. 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. This is a developing story. I love doing what Im doing.. 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. What you do in Cameron Indoor as the Cameron Crazies is amazing. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Football - Duke University - Duke Blue Devils footballOklahoma Officially Announces Hiring of Three All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Staff Duke football coaching search: Who could replace David Cutcliffe? 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. Other candidates included former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, Army coach Jeff Monken and Dallas Cowboys assistant George Edwards, sources said. Georgia Tech Football: Coaching Staff Seems to 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. 2022 Football Roster - Duke University 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. 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. 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. 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. The Duke Blue Devils head coach isn't yet ready to talk about his future, but his past in the game is virtually unequaled. 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. Washington earned FWAA Freshman All-America praise in 2020 after recording 43 receptions for 743 yards (17.3 avg) with six touchdowns. 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. Prior to that, Johns served a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Western Michigan University in 2017. WebDuke 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Duke Send Message. Duke, football coach David Cutcliffe mutually agree to part after 14 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). Account Executive, Ticket 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. 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. Theyre out there. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. 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? 4 Duke women's soccer hands No. 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. Houston also captured an FCS national title at James Madison in 2016, so no shortage of championship pedigree here. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Also coached at Pittsburgh for three seasons, so he is not totally unfamiliar with the landscape of the ACC. 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. Texas Tech also averaged 37.3 points per game that season, which was the fourth-best mark in the Big 12. 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. Bower and Elko spent time coaching together at Texas A&M this past season, where Bower worked as a defensive analyst. A team meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. for the players to be informed of the coaching change. From our first conversations, I knew Mike, Michelle and their children would make phenomenal additions to the Duke family!". Not the flashiest hire in the world, but it would make sense if the Blue Devils went in this direction. Duke facebook Head coach Mike Elko has brought on a couple more members to his staff. 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. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. facebook facebook Check back for more updates. Associate Head Coach/Cornerbacks Coach: Trooper Taylor(retained). Duke seeks its sixth consecutive win. 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. 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. 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. In 2015, Indiana had a 3,500-yard passer, two 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000-yard receiver, en route to leading the Big Ten in scoring offense at 36.5 points per game. 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. 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.