Sep 9, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) looks to throw under pressure from Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Mike Ramsay (99) in the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Fans’ opinions varied greatly when Jim Knowles was named Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator. Knowles, the former defensive coordinator at Duke, has coached at the collegiate level since 1988.
I reached out to several former and current Duke players and got a response from former defensive tackle Mike Ramsay. Ramsay spent five seasons as a defensive tackle for Knowles, redshirting in 2013.