The success of Duke's Head Football Coach David Cutcliffe is literally written on his office walls: autographed photos of NFL players, autographed balls from bowl games and championship teams, and the college jerseys of Peyton and Eli Manning, both of whom Cutcliffe coached at Tennessee and the University of Mississippi, before they became Super Bowl champions.
But Cutcliffe wants to redecorate.
"I want to replace some of this stuff with Duke blue," he said.
From his office overlooking an empty Wallace Wade Stadium, Cutcliffe is reminded of his objective this year. "I want to fill up those seats and bring some excitement back for fans," he said.
During the quarterly Primetime forum Aug. 7, faculty and staff can learn more about Cutcliffe's plans to bring excitement back to Duke Football; how football can make a difference at Duke and how the Duke community plays an important role in the program's success.
The forum begins at noon in the Bryan Center's Reynolds Theater. All attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a football signed by the Manning brothers, season tickets to Duke's 2008 football season and a post-season working lunch with Cutcliffe in his office.
Appointed in December, Cutcliffe is the 21st head football coach in Duke's history. He brings a scorecard that includes a national championship at Tennessee, participation in 21 bowl games and SEC Coach of the Year honors.
Read an interview with Cutcliffe about his arrival at Duke and his expectations for the coming year. For story, click here.
He is now charged with turning around a Duke program that has not had a winning season since 1994. Cutcliffe and staff are working to begin that turnaround on Aug. 30 when the Blue Devils take on James Madison at home to kick-off the 2008 season.
"I have a Duke jersey here, too" said Cutcliffe, motioning toward the jerseys of the Manning brothers. "I'm just waiting to see whose number will go on it."
Win @ Primetime
Primetime attendees will be entered in a drawing to win:
• a football signed by the Manning brothers
• season tickets to Duke's 2008 football season
• a post-season working lunch with Cutcliffe in his office
Get Football Tickets
Faculty and staff can get discount tickets to Duke football and women's basketball by purchasing the Employee Athletic Pass on sale at Primetime.
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