Duke Football -- Offseason Discussion

[PDDuke85]

Was just coming here to post this, huge surprise (to me at least)...from associate head coach at Duke to CB coach at Texas Tech?

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/...240239971.html

Wonder who is in the pipeline to replace him?

How many Roper’s can there be?

[Bob Green]

Bad news per Steve Wiseman: Coach Derek Jones is leaving for Texas Tech.

I’m going to assume Jones is getting a healthy pay raise by moving on. He has been with Coach Cutcliffe a long time. As far as bad news, it depends upon who replaces him.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

I’m going to assume Jones is getting a healthy pay raise by moving on. He has been with Coach Cutcliffe a long time. As far as bad news, it depends upon who replaces him.

DJ’s title will be Associate Head Coach, Co-coordinator for Defense, and Secondary Coach.

[Acymetric]

DJ’s title will be Associate Head Coach, Co-coordinator for Defense, and Secondary Coach.

That all makes a lot of sense, good for coach Jones! Wish him the best, and hope we can find a solid replacement.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

That all makes a lot of sense, good for coach Jones! Wish him the best, and hope we can find a solid replacement.

There won’t be another DJ, but we can recruit another special coach.

[chrishoke]

Nice tweet from Coach Cut thanking Coach Jones for his time here at Duke.
https://twitter.com/DukeFOOTBALL/sta...35805765160961

I'll add my thanks to Coach Jones.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Nice tweet from Coach Cut thanking Coach Jones for his time here at Duke.
https://twitter.com/DukeFOOTBALL/sta...35805765160961

I'll add my thanks to Coach Jones.

That was very cool.

[Bob Green]

Duke ranked 69 in SP+ preseason rankings:

https://247sports.com/college/duke/A...mpression=true

Eight of 12 opponents ranked higher. The four teams ranked lower are Wake Forest, Middle Tenn, Charlotte and Elon (not ranked - FCS).

[jimsumner]

Duke ranked 69 in SP+ preseason rankings:

https://247sports.com/college/duke/A...mpression=true

Eight of 12 opponents ranked higher. The four teams ranked lower are Wake Forest, Middle Tenn, Charlotte and Elon (not ranked - FCS).

I'll take the over on 4-8.

[Bob Green]

I'll take the over on 4-8.

I agree with you.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

I'll take the over on 4-8.

All.
Day.
Long.

[Bob Green]

I am seeing some tweets indicating Spring Practice in March with an April 4 Spring Game. Has anyone seen anything official?

Basketball National Semifinals are on April 4 so a possible schedule conflict.

[roge054]

Chris Hampton from Tulane.

[Acymetric]

Welcome Chris!

[chrishoke]

https://247sports.com/Article/duke-f...ent-143923473/

According to the article, Tulane led the nation in pass break-ups in 2018.

He doesn't appear to have any connection to Cut.

[chrishoke]

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[devildeac]

https://247sports.com/Article/duke-f...ent-143923473/

According to the article, Tulane led the nation in pass break-ups in 2018.

He doesn't appear to have any connection to Cut.

Sounds/looks promising. Thanks for the link.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

https://247sports.com/Article/duke-f...ent-143923473/

According to the article, Tulane led the nation in pass break-ups in 2018.

He doesn't appear to have any connection to Cut.

And I think Duke led the nation in pass completions allowed - but seen up close...

[OldPhiKap]

Welcome, Coach Hampton!

[Bob Green]

Chris Hampton from Tulane.

Welcome! It is good to see this hire taking place before the start of Spring Practice.