Russia accused of using "starvation tactics" against Ukraine civilians. A staff shakeup, particularly on defense, would be the minimum move necessary. sailed toward the uprights, someone gave Roof a victory bath -- a Neither have been head coaches before, and Elliott's hire would make him thefirst person of color to serve as Dukes head football coach. "If the scheme gets you free, it should be a salute or a bow-and-arrow to the press box," Elko said, stressing the undercurrent of busting chops that came with this rule. In 2015, Cutcliffe's team started out 2-0 with blowout victories over Tulane and North Carolina Central. improvement on the field this year to warrant having Ted come back "And I think that's crafted me into trying to run a program where you can overachieve, where you can maximize what you're capable of becoming as opposed to starting with an elite talent.". Thus he remains undeterred, saying hes still equipped to, once again, lead the Blue Devils out of this rut and back to regular bowl appearances should he get a 15th season next year. Duke lost the Sun Bowl against #15 Arizona State, and finished the season 9-4.[25]. Durham in 2002 as the Blue Devils' defensive coordinator. Share and discuss "Duke football welcomes new coaches to Mike . I want to thank Dick Brodhead for the opportunity to come here. In 1982, he was hired as a part-time coach at the University of Tennessee. Cutcliffe, 67, was 77-97 with six bowl appearances since he was hired before the 2008 season. "I just thank God for Coach Elko. Duke parted ways with head football coach David Cutcliffe on Sunday after he spent 14 seasons at the helm, the school announced . Following these accomplishments, the Blue Devils lost four straight games, including a 35-point loss to North Carolina on the road. 3 defense in the country last year, which helped propel him into Power 5 job searches. FORMER WAKE FOREST defensive back Thomas Brown delivers a version of a story of Elko's playcalling wizardry that has popped up over the years during his nearly two decades as a college coordinator. Check back for more updates. David Cutcliffe has transformed Duke football from one of the nation's worst programs to a perennial bowl contender. "When I saw it on the 11 o'clock news, I figured we were in a Elko said in his office early this summer. Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko will fill the head coaching vacancy for Duke football, as first reported by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports Friday evening and . He has the locker room 100 percent behind him. On November 29, with a close 2725 win over North Carolina, the Blue Devils clinched their first-ever Coastal Division title, as well as the first 10-win season in their over 100-year football history. That would seem to give him plenty of leeway to survive a down year or two.. "Wow. "Although we didn't get it done, the people closest to the program I want to invite anybody that wants to keep up with me to try to keep up with me. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. That included the No. Cutcliffe took over a moribund program that had cratered under Ted Roof and made them a respectable. Under Cutcliffes reign, Duke went to six bowls, won three and finished with five winning seasons. struggles on Saturdays that wound up costing the coach his job. ACC Duke Blue Devils Agreed to Part Ways: David Cutcliffe Hired: Mike Elko Miami Hurricanes Fired: Manny Diaz Hired: Mario Cristobal Virginia Cavaliers Resigning: Bronco Mendenhall Hired: Tony Elliot telling those close to the program that Duke could be bowl eligible "He could've strip-sacked him.". They want it. Garrett was recently fired as the offensive coordinator of the Giants on Nov. 23 in just his second season with the team. He became offensive coordinator as well in 1993. DeCamillis coached special teams for seven different NFL teams, most recently the Los . From overhauling Duke's weight program to a physical overhaul of the football offices, there hasn't been much time for Elko to veer from his poker face since arriving in December. to make a hire within a month. North Carolina dominated the Blue Devils 45-20 the following week, and Duke fell out of the top 25. I'm very thankful for Kevin White and Nina and their leadership. Duke won a program-record 10 games in 2013 and reached the ACC championship game. The change comes after the Blue Devils lost 47-10 to Miami on Saturday to finish this season 3-9, their third consecutive losing season. According to the NCAAs latest Graduation Success Rate report released in November 2020, Duke footballs 97 percent score ranked No. Elko's mother worked for the Post Office and his dad for Amtrak, humble beginnings compared to some of his classmates at Penn, but Elko stresses he had everything he needed. Under his watch, the Blue Devils achieved respectability, playing in six bowl games in seven seasons from 2012-2018 including an ACC Coastal Division championship in 2013. No. Given how this ended, its unlikely Duke would promote from within, although the program did a terrific job in developing and promoting coaches of all ages, particularly with co-defensive coordinator Matt Guerrieri. "I learned quickly that you were better off playing a game," Elko says with a chuckle, "that the casino didn't care who won.". Bates credits the level of detail in Elko's meetings and his ability to teach concisely with helping shape his football career. [20][21], On October 20, 2012, Coach Cutcliffe led the Devils to their first win over North Carolina since 2003. He arrived at Wake Forest with Clawson the year after Duke played for the ACC title under Cutcliffe in 2013. It was the same old Clawson told a similar story to Brown. Bobos first season at Duke was 2018, when Daniel Jones quarterbacked the Blue Devils to an 8-5 record and an Independence Bowl win. Hes a guy that even if we dont win any games, were going to follow that man.. Brady always 'has the ability' to change his mind. one-third of his career total, it would turn out -- and that that time. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. It was the first winless season in the league since Steve Spurriers first year in Durham. "It's a pretty tough job if you look at the history of the Cutcliffe was fired by Ole Miss Athletic Director Pete Boone in December 2004 after his only losing season at Ole Miss. David Cutcliffe has one season remaining on his contract as Dukes head coach, a position hes held since December 2007. The defensive coordinator has 23 years of collegiate coaching experience as a defensive specialist, while his job at Duke is his first as a head coach. With Duke in the market for a new coach for the first time in 14 years, several big names have been mentioned to fill former coach David Cutcliffe's shoes. [13][14] The game marked the introduction of a number of rituals that Cutcliffe hopes to turn into Duke traditions, including the Blue Devil Walk, which parades the players and coaching staff from Duke Chapel, through West Campus and past Cameron Indoor Stadium to Wallace Wade Stadium,[15] and the "Blue Devil Rock", located in the stadium tunnel and mined from the same quarry used in the construction of Duke's West Campus.[16]. The Blue Devils won "We obviously caught them and passed them "Now I'm at Duke, looking at them and we're saying, 'That's the model.' He played for Duke, and he graduated from Duke. Bates eventually emerged as one of those great players, and he's now a star with the Cincinnati Bengals who made numerous big plays on their run to the Super Bowl last year. Is Haaland unstoppable? SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. "It was the most apparent thing when I took over.". Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). losing streak with a victory at Northwestern. I dont get it. He might soon return as a head coach. Brown remembers a 2015 game at Syracuse his junior year when all week Elko had extreme confidence in a third-down blitz. I think he should be a candidate for a lot of college jobs just for the mere fact that he coached at Dallas, and outside of doing anything in the playoffs, was pretty successful. In his first game as a coordinator at Merchant Marine Academy in 2001, just three years out of college, he didn't exactly leave any teaching tape on the field. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce Mike Elko as our next head football coach," athletic director Nina King said in the press release. Garrett was fired before completing his second season with the Giants. This was another in a string of such painful kicking miscues for the Blue Devils, including a miss at North Carolina in the previous season. This story was originally published November 24, 2021, 1:30 PM. The Blue Devils allowed 38.1 points per game last season while going 2-9. Before arriving at Duke, Cutcliffe spent seven years at Ole Miss, winning four bowl games. Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer reports that Garrett is a candidate for Dukes head coaching job. I think, in coaching, obviously I havent been around it a whole lot, but thats the most important thing you can have, and he has it. Nick Maggio's potential game-winning 40-yard field goal attempt Duke's historic 2013 season concluded on New Year's Eve in Atlanta, GA, at the Chick-fil-A Bowl against the Texas A&M Aggies, led by 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. The Blue Devils' Eight quarterbacks whom Cutcliffe coached in college have gone on to play in the NFL: Heath Shuler, Peyton Manning, Tee Martin, Eli Manning, Erik Ainge, Thaddeus Lewis, Sean Renfree, and Daniel Jones. They had NFL players that are still playing in the NFL on that team. It wasn't like, it was just a bunch of try-hard kids. A trio of head coaches at the Group of Five levelEast Carolina's Mike Houston, Army's Jeff Monken and Air Force's Troy Calhounwere also mentioned. Lynch ran in untouched on a blitz and delivered a crunching sack against Kent State, he celebrated elaborately on the field. Helton has also been an assistant coach for Duke, Houston and Memphis.His father, Kim Helton, was a coach in college, the National Football League, and the Canadian Football League. Miami is a 21.5-point favorite over the Blue Devils in Saturdays 12:30 p.m. season finale at Wallace Wade Stadium. While in school at Penn and early in his college coaching career, Elko established himself as a standout poker player on Atlantic City trips with his college buddies and the occasional football staff games. That's what's happening right now.". A day after a lopsided defeat to Wake Forest, Duke on Sunday fired Coach Carl Franks. Cutcliffe has turned down numerous job offers, including but not limited to multiple overtures from Tennessee, during his time at Duke to remain with the Blue Devils. This has played out on different headsets and sidelines across the MAC, ACC and SEC over the years. He also helped groom Heath Shuler and future Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, serving as their position coach. A trio of head coaches at the Group of Five levelEast Carolina's Mike Houston, Army's Jeff Monken and Air Force's Troy Calhounwere also mentioned. It ended with this years 3-9 mark that included an 0-8 record in conference. By Steve Wiseman Updated November 25, 2021 11:34 AM Duke head coach David Cutcliffe walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Durham,. In January 2010, following Lane Kiffin's abrupt departure after just one season at the helm of the Tennessee football team, Cutcliffe quickly emerged as a leading candidate to replace Kiffin. Hes an Ivy Leaguer would be a good job for him. Alleva met with Roof before Duke's game at Notre Dame two weeks And scoring a 760 on the math portion of the SAT helps with midgame calculations. Theres plenty of up-and-coming coaching candidates at nearby programs in the Carolinas, including Jamey Chadwell at Coastal Carolina, Will Healy at Charlotte, and Shawn Clark at Appalachian State. Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko will fill the head coaching vacancy for Duke football, as first reported by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports Friday evening and announced by the program minutes after. He could also help align the linebackers and make subtle, live in-game adjustments if players were shaded the wrong way on special teams. Next, on the road at Wake Forest, Duke lost in overtime, 3330, missing what would have been a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation. Is free agent Hopkins asking for too much money? A larger move to start fresh with a whole new coaching staff could also be in the offing, especially because retaining Cutcliffe with no contract beyond the 2022 season would complicate recruiting. In week 7, Duke upset #22 ranked opponent Georgia Tech in Bobby Dodd Stadium, 31-25, and beat Virginia the following week at home. Mullen wasn't even the only coach fired Sunday, even if he was the one grabbing the headlines. in the subdivision formerly known as Division I-A -- and would like Coach K Is Leaving College Basketball. Cutcliffe had success at Ole Miss, where he recruited Eli Manning, son of Ole Miss player Archie Manning, to play quarterback. Earlier this month, she said Cutcliffe was the man to coach the Blue Devils for the remainder of this season while also saying the on-field results werent acceptable. When a Bowling Green linebacker named D.J. Roof said he met with Alleva on Sunday morning, and the AD said pic.twitter.com/aq40snOcqU. In a career built on sensing, anticipating and analyzing what's next, Elko has already shown flashes of how he'll play his cards. "I think many people around him are hoping for success. Do the Heat have any answers for the Nuggets? The 2014 season under Cutcliffe started off with four double-digit victories over Elon at home, Troy on the road, Kansas at home and Tulane at home. College Basketball Is Leaving the Era of Coach K's. Perhaps more than any other sport, college hoops has long been defined by its long-tenured and. The Blue Devils' 0-8 ACC run last season under David Cutcliffe included losses by an average of more than 31.7 points. "Not just the best players but every player.". The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. over as the interim coach the following season after Carl Franks business side to everything," Roof said. But even the Elko worked 18 years as a defensive coordinator, but he made his mark at Wake Forest when in 2016 the Demon Deacons had a Top 20 defense in nearly every major category. Texas also has hired longtime NFL special teams coach Joe DeCamillis as a special assistant to the head coach. He was put on the. Following his playing career as a safety at Penn, he bounced between several schools before joining current Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson at Fordham, Richmond, Bowling Green and then Wake Forest between 2002 and 2016. It was always with levity, but it's funny. didn't score until the final minutes, Alleva said Monday, he "felt It was the family feel, NCAA baseball tournament pairings: NC State, UNC, Duke among eight ACC teams in field, Clemson baseball powers to ACC title as four league teams will host NCAA regionals. "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. So far, there's more than 10 full-time positions, including doubling the size of the recruiting department and a full-time dedicated football nutritionist. The bowl victory capped off the Rebels' first 10-win season in 32 years, and only their second since Vaught's tenure. David Cutcliffe's 14-year tenure as Duke's football coach, which saw him raise a moribund program into a regular bowl participant before a regression over the last three seasons, is over.. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Roof was optimistic about the future of the downtrodden team, Elko emerged as a good enough athlete to play at Penn, where he spent time at safety, emerged as a special teams captain and embodied many of the stereotypical traits of players who become coaches. Cutcliffe had been a . He served as defensive coordinator for Notre Dame in 2017 and was hired to his most recent job by Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher ahead of the 2018 season. "It all falls in my But the Bearcats stormed back, finishing the game on a 48 to 18 run denying the Devils the victory. ", Instead, Elko let out a hearty chuckle: "You son of a gun," Elko blurted out, "where was my point?". doing," Alleva said. That roadmap comes from a path where Elko instilled enough belief in players, coaches and administrators that no one thinks he's bluffing when he talks about returning Duke to ACC contention. Elko, 44, takes over following the mutual separation between the program and David Cutcliffe, who had led the Blue Devils since 2008. Sometimes that's what makes it so difficult when The move came as Georgia's season ended without an NCAA . "That serves you pretty well, especially when you're trying to recruit kids.". For Elko, a career spent hopscotching through stops like Stony Brook, United States Merchant Marine Academy and Hofstra has forged an appreciation both for the opportunity to be a Power 5 coach and the ingenuity that matches the challenge at Duke. premature celebration because the kick went wide left. "This business is very results-oriented, and when you win four Coach K appreciates that Elko is not a "social media giant.". No one is sending PDFs of Duke's resume to the College Football Playoff, but already matching last season's win total has given the program an adrenaline shot of relevancy and optimism. Part of Elko's Notre Dame legacy is the volume of the rap music he listened to get fired up for games. From the head coach of Americas team to the head coach of Dukefootball. Virginia Tech would score a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and upset #19 Duke 17-16 on the road. He was brief and to the point, a source said. Garrett played at Princeton and then professionally for 15 years before immediately beginning his NFL coaching career, most notably spending nine years as head coach of the Cowboys. Duke has lost at least 10 games in three straight He thanks Elko and former Wake assistant Lyle Hemphill, now the safeties coach at Duke, for preparing him mentally. steadily from 2-9 in 2004 to 1-10 the following year to last On November 28, 2021, it was announced that Cutcliffe and Duke University had agreed to mutually part ways following three straight losing seasons. In Cutcliffe's second game, Duke lost to Northwestern in a mirror image game of the previous season's matchup, twice falling short of a touchdown deep in Northwestern territory. The program looks physically different on the field, as Duke's COVID-19 related restrictions limited how much the team could work out together. The following season, Cutcliffe led the team to a second straight bowl appearance, another win over North Carolina, an Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division championship and the first 10-win season in school history. That led to his hiring at Notre Dame, where he arrived after Brian Kelly's 4-8 season in 2016 and helped lead a turnaround to 10-3 in 2017. Cutcliffe went 77-97 with six bowl appearances. Learn how your comment data is processed. What if Caleb Williams refuses to play for the Cardinals? Other candidates reportedly in the running include Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko. ELKO GREW UP in a trailer park in South Brunswick, New Jersey, which placed him between Rutgers and Princeton on the collegiate map. I grew up in a town, and everyone in the town had what they had.". He has a career record of 121-125 in 21 seasons of coaching. Im a firm believer in Galatians 6:9, dont grow weary of doing good for at a proper time you will reap a great harvest, he said Monday. lap. He sees it, and he sees the road he has to travel to get it.". Roof coached linebackers at Duke from 1990-93 and came back to Now, Alleva's focus is on leading a search committee. The Cowboys did not renew his contract after the 2019 season. Perhaps the biggest among them? Former Penn coach Al Bagnoli coached Elko there in the late 1990s and later hired him as defensive backs coach in 2000. They also garnered a berth in the 2013 ACC Championship Game falling to the eventual National Champion Florida State Seminoles and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston 45-7. ", THE SERIES OF SALUTES offer a good window in both Elko's personality and what makes him successful. Elko worked for Dave Clawson for 15 years at Fordham, Richmond, Bowling Green and Wake Forest, and he showed a knack for creating free runs at the quarterback. Duke fired Roof on Monday, two days after its season concluded This bowl marked Duke's first bowl victory in 54 years. They trailed 42-0 at halftime, and Elko thought he might get fired in the locker room before the third quarter. I think you're capable of building that here.". Wiseman reports that Garrett is among a small handful of final candidates, and the school's goal is to finalize a hire by the end of the week. kept insisting Duke was making strides. In 1976, Cutcliffe took a job at Banks High School where he served as an assistant and later as the head coach. Elko, 45, jokes he doesn't have any great poker stories because he never had enough money on his way up the coaching ladder to be involved in high-roller games. It wasn't to try and change admission standards, but more to understand the process and work efficiently, understanding potential differences in standards from his time at Notre Dame and Wake Forest. It pays.. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Minnesota (10) among active losing streaks for teams from the six By Teddy Cahill. Mike Houston is another guy in-state who has engineered a great turnaround at East Carolina. The early building blocks have shown Elko pointing to the future. Sure enough, on the first possession, Brown sailed through untouched -- "the hole parted like the Red Sea" -- and delivered a big hit. The same tenets that apply to in-game play calling -- intuition, anticipation and synthesizing odds -- translate well to the poker table. [7] In 2005, he underwent successful triple-bypass surgery to correct a 99-percent blocked artery. "You're trying to think ahead to what he might be thinking. Duke athletic director Nina King, who hired Elko, points out that Duke won the ACC Coastal division as recently as 2013, but the school "struggled with how to stay up at the top." The only other ACC schools at 90 percent or better were Louisville (94), Boston College (90) and Virginia (90). OMG Duke had to be kidding! I dont know if I look worn out or look all that bad, but I got a lot of fire in me. 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He did break character for a moment in his office recently when reflecting back on the moment he knew he'd made it as a head coach back in December. knew we were making progress as well.". 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[18] Cutcliffe, however, ultimately rebuffed Tennessee's overtures, remaining at Duke and stating, After much thought and consideration, Karen and I reached the decision that Duke is the place for our family. But he said he would wait longer for Im a young football coach. I can't say enough about all the faithful alumni and friends that gave us an opportunity to build and win here. The Giants fired Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator Nov. 23. Cutcliffe's squad would finish 8-5 on the season, and defeat Indiana in the 2015 Pinstripe Bowl 44-41. David Cutcliffe is out as Duke's football coach after 14 seasons, the school announced Sunday. He spent 14 seasons as the head man of the Blue Devils, posting a 77-97 record throughout his entire tenure there. "You're trying to get into the head of the person that's calling plays against you," Elko said. For Franks, it was his dream job. FA Cup final big questions: Can Man United upset City? Elko's mother had him when she was 16, and she and his father both dropped out of high school to care for him. pretty rough spot," Roof said. someone who meshes with the values held by the elite university King pointed out that one of the early relationships Elko courted was with Duke's admissions director. 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Micah Hurewitz is a Trinity junior and a sports managing editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. Taylor was formerly an assistant coach at Auburn University from January 2009 until December 2012 where he served as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach under former head coach Gene Chizik. Duke doesn't need to be Ohio State or Alabama on the gridiron, but healthy football is critical for the athletic department and future amid the uncertain landscape. Duke football's new head coach will be looking to bring the Blue Devils back to prominence. He said, 'This meeting will last 15 minutes -- it'll never last longer than that," Swarbrick said, adding that he got every point across in that time frame. His tenure in Greenville . "He's a great teacher. As You must be logged in to leave a comment. We're excited to announce @CoachMikeElko as our new head coach!#GoDuke ?? See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. As a player, Elko not only knew his responsibilities and those of the other defensive backs. He was the head coach there for seven . Duke head coach David Cutcliffe announced the hiring of Jim Collins as a Football Analyst in October 2019. four games in four years. ", "Mike figured out pretty early that he could get along with everyone," Bagnoli said. The two traditional basketball powers are sharing an unlikely spotlight. Here are some candidates who could replace him, per Bruce Feldman, Duke football coaching job profile with David Cutcliffe out: Pluses, minuses, candidates and more. Listen, we are, as Coach Cut is, disappointed in whats happening right now out on the field, King said on Nov. 5. When Brown returned to the sideline, he got word Elko wanted him on the head set. Football [8] After taking a year off he returned to Knoxville to coach Tennessee again and join his sons, Chris Cutcliffe and Marcus Hilliard, then Tennessee students, on campus (his oldest daughter, Katie Cutcliffe Kolls, would also attend Tennessee). Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. After starting out with a 10-0 lead and eventually coming to a 16-7 lead late in the third quarter, Virginia Tech kicker Joey Slye made a 35 yard field goal in the final seconds of the third quarter to cut the lead down to 6 points. 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Is 'injury-prone' Garoppolo cause for concern? struggles on Saturdays that wound up costing the coach his job. As coordinator, Cutcliffe helped lead the Vols to two Southeastern Conference championships and a national championship. But the noncompetitive performances on the field over the last two seasons have become too regular to overlook. A day after a group of Inter Miami fans booed and raised a banner that read: "Neville Out!" during a 1-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls, team owners fired third-year coach Phil Neville. He helped me tremendously. Mike Elko has led Duke to an unexpected high-stakes table, Can Florida State pull this off? 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Hed take them to four more bowl games over the next five years but the program has since fallen off over the past three seasons. But the program has regressed rapidly over the last three seasons, with the Blue Devils going 4-21 in ACC play and currently on a 12-game losing streak against league foes. It will take time. Elko will have some work to do to help turn around the Duke program amid a rapidly shifting football landscape in the ACC and nationally. Nina King, a Duke athletics administrator since 2008 who took over as athletics director in August, was present in the Blue Devil Tower media room when Cutcliffe made those comments during his Monday press conference. The next game, Duke went on to lose to Clemson, 317, before fighting to a surprisingly close 143 loss to powerhouse Virginia Tech and suffering a disappointing close loss to arch-rival North Carolina at season's end. Actually, that might be about the right speed for Howdy Doody. 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