Roof to Minnesota [Archive]

365Duke

02-21-2008, 09:14 PM

Looks like Ted has accepted the job at Minnesota, replacing their old DC who is going to unc.

The UL stint did not last long. A step up though, from linebackers coach, back to DC.

Congratulations Ted!

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bennett/2008/02/roof-to-minnesota.html

godukerocks

02-21-2008, 10:12 PM

All the best of luck to him and Minnesota.

Devil in the Blue Dress

02-21-2008, 11:03 PM

Looks like Ted has accepted the job at Minnesota, replacing their old DC who is going to unc.

The UL stint did not last long. A step up though, from linebackers coach, back to DC.

Congratulations Ted!

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/bennett/2008/02/roof-to-minnesota.html

Ted Roof is deserving of great opportunities. Best of luck!

CameronBornAndBred

02-21-2008, 11:12 PM

That's pretty cool. I was torn seeing him leave. I know we needed a new direction, but he put his heart in Duke football. It's hard to do it alone. Too bad it took the university so long to see the commitment couldn't be a one man job. I'm glad to see him get a chance again.

DukePA

02-22-2008, 09:43 AM

Congratulations Coach Roof, much success.

GopherBlue

02-22-2008, 10:07 AM

This looks to be a great move for Ted Roof.

There is nowhere to go but up for the Gopher defense, based upon the abysmal performance in 2007, when they gave up almost 520 yds/gm (worst in the country). In addition, it looks like Ted may get some talent to work with over the coming years. 1st year head coach Tim Brewster is a tireless recruiter, and signed a top-20 class this year - coming off a 1-10 season, this is quite remarkable - and ~2/3 of the recruits are on the defensive side of the ball. Further, Minnesota will open a new, on-campus stadium in 2009, which will help immensely in recruiting and funding.

Best of luck to TR and the Gophers!

bluepenguin

03-04-2008, 10:19 AM

It's now official: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/04/sports/FBC-Minnesota-Roof.php