David Cutcliffe Lands A North Carolina Recruit
Most people probably remember when Duke wasn't so good before David Cutcliffe arrived in Durham in 2007 from Tennessee where he was the offensive coordinator.
Since then In his ten years at the helm as the head coach of Duke, he has a record of 125 -56 with Duke getting their first bowl win since 1961 in the Pinstripe Bowl in 2015.
David Cutcliffe has completely changed Duke football and nowhere is that more true than in how he’s approached recruiting. "according to https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2017/7/6/15927214/duke-football-cutliffe-nabs-another-in-state-recruit-duke-gang
He’s managed to sell Duke academics which has always been hard in football, and he’s recruiting like an SEC program, emphasizing speed whenever possible. "according to https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2017/7/6/15927214/duke-football-cutliffe-nabs-another-in-state-recruit-duke-gang
He’s also made it a point to recruit in North Carolina, not some place Duke has always emphasized but every program wants to do well at home. "according to https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2017/7/6/15927214/duke-football-cutliffe-nabs-another-in-state-recruit-duke-gang
So after a one-year hiatus, that continues this season. Duke has gotten commitments from five in-state players: "according to https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2017/7/6/15927214/duke-football-cutliffe-nabs-another-in-state-recruit-duke-gang
- Quarterback Gunnar Holmberg/Wake Forest (who doesn’t love a QB named Gunnar?)
- Tight end Zamari White/Henderson
- Wide receiver Jarett Garner/ Harrisburg
- Offensive guard Maurice McIntyre/Jacksonville
And number five?
It was announced today Corner Back Nate Thompson from Sanford’s Southern Lee High, who picked Duke over N.C. State, Virginia Tech, Syracuse and South Carolina. "according to https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2017/7/6/15927214/duke-football-cutliffe-nabs-another-in-state-recruit-duke-gang