What Is Duke? 76 Birmingham Bowl Champions Following Topping Troy 17-10 Saturday In Birmingham Alabama Following Going Through Adversity
What is Duke?
76 Birmingham Bowl Champions following topping Troy 17-10 Saturday in Birmingham Alabama following going through adversity.
The adversity included Mike Elko becoming Head Coach of Texas A &M on November 26, 2023 Trooper Taylor becoming interim Head Coach for Birmingham Bowl players entering transfer portal following Mike Elko becoming Head Coach of Texas A& M.
As Duke topped Troy 17-10 Saturday in 76 Birmingham Bowl became 76 Birmingham Bowl Champions in the 1st quarter Jalon Calhoun ran for 1 yard touchdown as Nikki Dalmolin ran for two point conversion giving Duke an 8-0 lead . In the 2nd quarter Duke extended their lead over Troy 11-0 14-0 as Todd Pelino kicked, made 34 yard field goal , 37 yard field goal. In the 3rd quarter Troy finally got on the scoreboard as Scott Taylor Renfroe kicked, made 44 yard field goal to trim Troy’s deficit to 14-3. In the 4th Todd Pelino kicked, made 45 yard field extending Duke’s lead 17-3 before Troy scored their only touchdown of the game as Derrick Graham ran for 2 yard touchdown, Scott Taylor Renfroe kicked, made extra point.
According to espn app
Following Duke becoming 76 Birmingham bowl champions following topping Troy 17-10 Saturday in Birmingham Alabama Jaquez Moore who is a junior who is a running back had this to say!
We just heard the talk about how Troy was gonna play an ACC team and they didn’t really give us any credit and say they were about to play Duke,” Blue Devils
“They were just focused on ACC. So were just looking to come out here and earn our respect.”
Following Duke becoming 76 Birmingham bowl champions following topping Troy 17-10 Saturday in Birmingham Alabama Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers who is a sophomore had this to say!
We played Duke football,”“We played as we’ve played all year. We found another energy. We found that edge because a lot of stuff [was] going on throughout the week. We found that edge, so that was that.”
According to Stephen Wiseman newsobserver article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article283234393.html
The players who are transferring entering their names in the NFL Draft are going their separate ways while players who are not transferring not entering their name in the NFL Draft will head into the off season to prepare for 2024 season the inaugural season under Manny Diaz!
Who is he?
Duke’s new Head Coach who was Penn State’s Defensive Coordinator who was Miami’s Defensive Coordinator, Head Coach.
As the Defensive Coordinator for Penn State in 2022 Penn State ranked 17th nationally in total defense in 2022, and allowed an average of 322.7 yards per game. This season Penn State has allowed 223.3 yards per game, the fewest in the nation.
As Head Coach of Miami Manny Diaz had a record of 21-15 16-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference play before Before becoming Head Coach of Miami Manny Diaz was Miami’s Defensive Coordinator. As Miami’s Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz directed a Hurricane defensive unit which ranked fourth nationally in total defense (278.90) in 2018, while also finishing that season first in tackles for loss (10.5 per game), third down conversion defense (.253) and passing defense (135.60).
As the Defensive Coordinator for Penn State in 2022
According to Andrew Carter article on newsobserver.com
Following Manny Diaz becoming Duke’s new Head Coach Manny Diaz had this to say!
We are grateful and humbled for this opportunity and could not be more excited to be the head football coach at Duke University,""I'd like to give a special thanks to Dr. Price and Nina for their trust in me and our family as well as a true commitment to this program. Duke University is an elite institution in every facet, and we are excited to be a part of it. I'm beyond excited to get to work."
Following Manny Diaz becoming Duke’s new Head Coach Director Of Athletics Nina King had this to say about hiring Manny Diaz as Duke’s new Head Coach!
I am thrilled to welcome Manny Diaz as the new head coach of Duke Football,"He is an experienced coach with a strong track record of success, deep knowledge of the ACC, and an exciting vision for the future of our program. I am confident our student-athletes will continue to achieve tremendous success on the field and in the classroom under his leadership, and I look forward to welcoming Manny and his family to the Bull City."
According to article on goduke.com
Following Manny Diaz becoming Duke’s new Head Coach Duke University President Vincent E. Price had this to say!
I am thrilled to welcome Manny Diaz as the new head coach of Duke Football,""He is an experienced coach with a strong track record of success, deep knowledge of the ACC, and an exciting vision for the future of our program. I am confident our student-athletes will continue to achieve tremendous success on the field and in the classroom under his leadership, and I look forward to welcoming Manny and his family to the Bull City."
According to article on goduke.com
Following Manny Diaz becoming Duke’s new Head Coach he posted on x formally Twitter thanking Penn State by saying Thank you Penn State – for everything,”
It has been a great couple of years in State College. Being part of the tradition, history and passion surrounding this incredible football program is an experience the entire Diaz family will forever cherish.
“I am a better coach for the time spent here and I could not be more appreciative to James (Franklin) for giving me this opportunity. The faith, trust and support from James, Pat Kraft, President Bendapudi and the entire leadership team at Penn State means the world to me.”
This is an undeniably special place and I will miss the outstanding players, coaches and staff that show up every day ready to excel,”The chemistry we experienced between the defensive coaches and players was infectious. This entire team is an incredible group of men that will propel the Nittany Lion program to great things – on and off the field. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and we will miss you all.”
Manny, Stephanie, Colin, Gavin and Manny Gavin III Diaz