Job posting: Football coach, Duke University

The Big Ragu · Dec 12, 2007

Claws for Concern said:

A radio station today threw out Karl Dorrell's name for this job.
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I heard his name mentioned by someone in the know a few days ago. And then he spotted was all over the campus yesterday. The other name being mentioned heavily is Bobby Johnson. This is not a premier job, but I'd still personally rather see Dorrell get it, for a variety of reasons.

Sam Mills 51 · Dec 12, 2007

Claws for Concern said:

A radio station today threw out Karl Dorrell's name for this job.
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Bobby Johnson withdraws his name from consideration ... Dorrell interviews for job.

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/825186.html

And while I can see how posting the job can be funny, it SOP at Duke. I believe the school did the same for the women's basketball job after Gail Goestenkors packed her bags for a bigger payday in Austin.

Starving Journalist · Dec 12, 2007

The Big Ragu said:

Starving Journalist said:

Being a Journalist: No respect, no life, shitty pay, bad job security.

Being a Football Coach: Alumni dinners, inflated pay, seven months paid vacation, ability to ditch team for better job with no repercussions.

Screw my job, I quit.
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It's a flawed analogy. It's like claiming that Mitch Albom, Mike Lupica and Rick Reilly are representative of the journalism profession. There are 119 (correct the exact number if I am wrong -- don't feel like looking it up) D-I head coaching positions. So extend the cushy (and cushy is a relative word, because most of those guys do work like animals to keep those jobs) to 200 jobs -- and that is a generous estimate. Below those 100 to 200 well-paid, well-respected jobs, there are thousands of guys toiling away on staffs and earning really low wages, while working their tails off. It is a full-time job and then some, between film, coaching and recruiting. And you have such little security. I'd say the football coaching profession is a lot like the newspaper reporting profession in a lot of ways, actually.
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Yeah I know. Bad day and I was feeling cynical.

ondeadline · Dec 12, 2007

KYSportsWriter said:

Would they be willing to hire a Carolina fan?
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Well, they've interviewed a Carolina grad -- Grambling coach Rod Broadway -- for the job. Of course he used to be an assistant coach at Duke.

da man · Dec 12, 2007

Sam Mills 51 said:

Claws for Concern said:

A radio station today threw out Karl Dorrell's name for this job.
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Bobby Johnson withdraws his name from consideration ... Dorrell interviews for job.

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/825186.html

And while I can see how posting the job can be funny, it SOP at Duke. I believe the school did the same for the women's basketball job after Gail Goestenkors packed her bags for a bigger payday in Austin.
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Actually, it's routine at many universities. At some state universities, I'm pretty sure posting job openings -- even for head football coach -- is required by law.

ondeadline · Dec 12, 2007

But at a private school?

GB-Hack · Dec 12, 2007

ondeadline said:

But at a private school?
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What can I say. They're curious, and maybe a little desperate.

What are the odds Petrino sent his resume in?

BigSleeper · Dec 12, 2007

ondeadline said:

<a href="http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/descr_campus/select.php?ID=1200">
Get your resumes ready and send them off to Duke! Apparently, you don't need an education either!</a>

Position Title FOOTBALL COACH
Requisition Number 400164750
Auto req ID 13614BR
Location Durham
Duke Entity UNIVERSITY
Department Name Football
Shift First/Day
Full Time / Part Time FULL TIME
Job Description Occ Summary

Coordinate assigned area of football tactics and strategy in performing
a variety of duties related to
the planning, organizing and coaching of the Duke University football
team as an assistant Football
Coach.

Work Performed

Coordinate and participate in the planning and coaching of the Duke
University football team in an
assigned area of football tactics and strategy; analyze individual and
team performance and provide
leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency as required.

Coordinate the collection and analysis of specific tactical and
statistical data of opponent teams and
prepare game plans accordingly.

Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters;
consult with University
administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required.

Screen and evaluate athletic qualification of prospective football
recruits, coordinate with University
Undergraduate Admissions Office to establish to academic eligibility
and arrange meetings between
prospects and the University; recommend individuals for football
scholarships.

Coordinate compilation and analysis of game statistics for an assigned
area of Duke football team
performance.
Assist in the planning and administering of the off-season physical
training program; provide special
training for individualfootball team members as required.

Study, evaluate and recommend innovations in football strategy and
equipment.

Represent the Duke University Athletic Department in professional,
civic, charity, and alumni events.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by individuals
assigned to this classification.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities
and duties required of personnel so
classified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A
Minimum Qualifications

Education
N/A

Experience
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The direct link didn't work. Click on the above link, click on "search openings" and search for football.
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The N/A under education caught my eye, too. Isn't a masters degree required for most head-coaching gigs? Just curious.

wickedwritah · Dec 13, 2007

BigSleeper said:

The N/A under education caught my eye, too. Isn't a masters degree required for most head-coaching gigs? Just curious.
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Not at Central Florida.

JackyJackBN · Dec 13, 2007

Would they consider Ty Willingham?

Songbird · Dec 13, 2007

I'd win the national title coaching Duke's football program.

CollegeJournalist · Dec 13, 2007

Songbird said:

I'd win the national title coaching Duke's football program.
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Just pick yourself to lose every week on the college football threads here, and you'd surely go undefeated.

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