FB: John Latina to retire; Marcus Johnson promoted

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

This personnel announcement is important enough to merit a thread. There was a lot of speculation about whether this would be the year for Coach to retire... he had considered it in the past.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210738491&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Marcus Johnson has worked his way up in the staff and brings experience in the NFL.

[Bob Green]

Thanks for the confirmation on Coach Latina retiring. The rumor has been out there for several weeks.

[OldPhiKap]

Congratulations on a great career Coach Latina, and thanks for all you have done at Duke. Our offensive line went from one of our greatest liabilities to one of our greatest strengths under your guidance. Very thankful for you being part of our family.

Congratulations also to Coach Johnson on the promotion. A very impressive resume, and any former captain of a Cut squad is good people in my book.

Go Duke!

[chrishoke]

Thanks Coach. Happy retirement to you sir.