DURHAM, N.C. – Duke head coach David Cutcliffe announced Tuesday the promotion of Sam McGrath to assistant coach. McGrath, who will coach Duke's linebackers, fills a vacant spot on the Blue Devil staff following Lanier Goethie's departure to join the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
"Sam McGrath epitomizes everything a young man in the coaching profession should be," Cutcliffe said. "He's worked extremely hard, soaked up knowledge from a variety of mentors and displayed a unique ability to remain patient while pursuing his goals, and I couldn't be prouder of Sam in earning this opportunity.