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Elko Named Semifinalist for George Munger Coach of the Year

DURHAM – Duke head coach Mike Elko has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award, which is presented yearly by the Maxwell Football Club.

This season, Elko was named the 2022 ACC Coach of the Year after guiding the Blue Devils to eight regular season wins and a second place finish in the league's Coastal Division.

Joining Elko as a semifinalist for the George Munger Award are Bret Bielema (Illinois), Ryan Day (Ohio State), Kalen DeBoer (Washington), Sonny Dykes (TCU), James Franklin (Penn State), Willie Fritz (Tulane), Jim Harbaugh (Michigan), Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Chris Klieman (Kansas State), Jim Mora (UConn), Lincoln Riley (USC), Kirby Smart (Georgia), Jon Sumrall (Troy), Jeff Traylor (UTSA), Kyle Whittingham (Utah).