He started coaching officially back in 1989 and has been with nine different collegiate programs for over 25 years in total. WebIn addition, Monken served as the running backs coach (2000) and the wide receivers coach (2001) at Louisiana Tech. Aaron Murray took to TikTok to offer his take on Bobo replacing Todd Monken, the coach he called one of the best offensive minds in the game.. Five years at the huge salaries coaches make today, he can retire and spend time doing something he seldom gets to dovisit the horse track. Just 43 years old, Montgomery is still young in the coaching profession with a wealth of experience that could make him a head coaching candidate again. Or write about sports? The job David Cutcliffe did taking Duke football to heights previously considered unattainable means the school will aim higher for its next coach than it has in a generation. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver coach (2007-10), Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator and quarterback coach (2016-18), Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator (2019), Averaged 41.1 points per game (fifth best in the country), No. After one session last spring, I was reminded of a visit with Bum Phillips, when he was in retirement at his ranch in Goliad, Texas. } Bum said the only thing Gillman cared about when it came to defense, was to prod the coordinator to get the ball back to him so he could pile up yards and touchdowns and then impress the sportswriters with his offensive genius. One coach who isnt currently working as a head coach who will be involved in the search in one way or another is Scottie Montgomery, the former Duke player who had stints as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils (2006-09 and 2013-15). Under Monkens guidance, Georgia Southern was one of the top rushing teams at the FCS level, claiming the NCAA rushing title in 2012 at 399.36 yards per contest. Getting their NFL chance: Former NC State, Duke players ink free agent deals after draft, Why Coach K thinks NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero is the perfect package, Duke mens basketball gets commitment from top high school player in North Carolina, Dick Groat, two-sport star at Duke and two-time World Series champion, dies at age 92, No. To be explosive, you have to be able to run and find play action paths. The most salient point was that he had a highly respected rapport with the head coach. He was also named a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant and Eddie Robinson Awards for Coach of the Year. Five players were named All-America, Brent Russell was selected Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Monken earned conference Coach of the Year plaudits and Swope was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. Memphis offense under Dickey in 2017 ranked No. Career Record: 9 Years, 64-49, .566 Win% (at major schools). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Both are very involved on ISUs Half Century Club committee and stay busy with family activities. The Cadets totaled over 250 rush yards in seven contests, including 441 vs Ablileine Christian (Oct.3) and 439 vs. Louisiana-Monroe (Sep. 12). Two players, Joe Drummond and Dixon, competed in The Medal of Honor Bowl Game and East-West Shrine Game, respectively, as well. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. var bling_len = 0; Bobo, a former Bulldogs quarterback and longtime assistant coach at his alma mater, also served as offensive coordinator under former coach Mark Richt. Steve Wiseman has covered Duke athletics since 2010 for the Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News & Observer. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The 15-0 shutout of Navy was the first time since Nov. 29, 1969, that Army shut out the Mids. To cap the 2018 season, the Cadets won 13 games in a row at home and finished their second-straight season going unbeaten at Michie Stadium. 66, studied physical education as an undergraduate. Healing soles: Alumna touches hearts hiking Americas trail, Soaring higher: Redbirds Rising Campaign promises to lift ISU, Calling the shots: Alumna prepares for career as NBA/WNBA referee. With the Black Knights 47-39 win against Buffalo, Monken became the first head coach to win his first game since Bob Sutton did so in 1991 with a victory over Colgate. Hes a tough, hard coach, and you can coach that way if the players know that you genuinely care about them and love them, and thats the situation weve got here right now," said assistant coach Tucker Waugh, who was on staff in those dark days at the turn of this century. An honors resident, she was heavily involved with the class advisory board and the womens club. In 2022, with a Week 3 home victory over Villanova, Monken logged his 59th career win at Army Monken coached a number of players to postseason honors in 2020 including USA Today Second-Team All-American Jon Rhattigan. Bobo, a former Bulldogs quarterback and longtime assistant coach at his alma mater, also served as offensive coordinator under former coach Mark Richt. Mike Monken, one of five brothers who coached high school football in Illinois and are in the states High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and his wife are fixtures at games, all smiles when their son leads the Black Knights out of the locker room. Monken is an impressive 57-42 since taking over the Army program for the 2014 season and has had his contract extended twice. Mike Bobo will be back on a Georgia football practice field Tuesday for the first time for an official practice as an assistant coach since 2014. The last time the Black Knights accomplished both feats in the same season was in 1984. One of the things I liked about his play calling was his remarkable efficiency and clock management. With the early signing day set for Dec. 15, Duke aims to have its new coach in place so he can secure recruits by that day. He also coached Deshaun Watson and had less success last year with former five-star recruit DJ Uiagalelei who transferred to Oregon State. Armys 38 rushing touchdowns were tied for second-most only behind Tennessee (39). var el = el_button; The year was highlighted by a program-record 11 wins, marking the first time in Academy history the Black Knights registered 10-plus wins in back-to-back seasons. Former #NFL GM and Heavy Sports front office analyst Randy Mueller stops by to discuss the fallout from "Black Monday" across the NFL, teams who badly missed expectations in 2022 and what to make of the #ChicagoBears & #HoustonTexans' battle for the No. He worked overtime to make the offense extraordinarily productive. It finished tied for 12th in 40-plus rushes (9), 13th in 10-plus yard rushes (93), and tied for 17th in 20-plus (28). else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } Georgia Football:How Joani and Tom Crean got the ball rolling for Todd Monken for Ravens' job, Mike Bobo:UGA QB back as Georgia football offensive coordinator to replace Todd Monken. Not only were the Eagles successful in the classroom and on the football field under Monken, but the players and staffs were part of several community service programs and local events. 4 in total yards at 548.2. Monken knows full well that if the Bulldogs had flunked in the playoffs the last two seasons, that the Internet junkies and naysayers would be saying heatedly, Go back to the NFL. if (browserType === 'desktop') { button_cookie = vjs_readCookie('meta_more_button'); } Monken was named Georgia Southerns head coach in November of 2009, continuing a family history of football coaches. His resume is chockfull of plusses but there is not a Power Five AD likely to come calling unless it is one where winning is little more than a pipe dream. Powered by. Many coordinators try to validate their reputations by slinging the ball in the fourth quarter to fatten the offensive stat sheet. var el_button = document.getElementById('meta_more_button'); All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In 2017 Monken led Army to its most successful season in over two decades, earning 10 victories, the Commander in Chiefs Trophy and a victory in the Armed Forces Bowl. Many considered Gillman to be an ingenious offensive guru. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He makes a ton of money, he just completely destroys everybody at the college level right now. All he has done in that span is go 37-3 and win back-to-back national championships. The Eagles ranked in the top-15 in scoring four out of five seasons as well. WebMonken shows a 102-65 career record as a head coach and a 64-49 mark at Army. Fox says life with Parkinson's is 'getting harder': "I'm not gonna be 80', Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate 35 years of marriage with cake. Monken moved to Buffalo as the wide receivers and tight ends coach who also handled recruiting. It kind of just comes down to our three core fundamentals and characteristics that we really see as most important for our culture, and thats trust, commitment and love," said senior captain Mike Johnson, whose class has won an academy-record 35 games. Hes done it successfully, too. Mike Monken, one of five brothers who coached high school football in Illinois and are in the state's High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and his wife 2023 www.onlineathens.com. They dont want to be put on the spot. Army won on the road for the first time since 2010 with a 58-36 win over Eastern Michigan as well. ), Charlotte Observer and Hickory (NC) Daily Record covering beats including the NFLs Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, University of South Carolina athletics and the S.C. General Assembly. I am incredibly appreciative of Brandon for all he accomplished at Clemson in his 15 years as a player, graduate assistant, position coach and offensive coordinator, Swinney said after making the move. 19 in the Associated Press Poll and No. var button_cookie = false; After serving as an assistant at Georgia Southern, Monken accepted a position on Johnsons coaching staff at Navy. I have learned from players who teach you a lot from the way they see the game because theyve been playing a long, long time. Former NFL GM Randy Mueller shares insight on Jets cutting ties with OC Mike LaFleur. Mike Monken, one of five brothers who coached high school football in Illinois and are in the states High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and his wife Rogers is correct, Monken makes a lot of moolah. They respond really well.. To put that in perspective as the 53-year-old Monken strives to complete a third season with double-digit victories and notch his 50th win at West Point, consider this: Two decades ago Army finished 1-10 to begin a four-year stretch that produced just five wins in 47 games, capped by a 0-13 season in 2003, still the worst in NCAA history. What can we do offensively that helps the defense, was incorporated in Monkens mantra. Georgia offense in Mike Bobo's second run as OC. Since 2017, Monken and the Black Knights have enjoyed a 50-26 (.658) win-loss record, the best among the Service Academy programs. A native of Wheaton, Illinois, the birthplace of the great Illinois halfback, Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost, Monken came from a family of coaches. First is Red Blaik with 121 career victories. In the VMI win, Army finished with 594 rushing yards, good for third-most in program history and the most since Nov. 18, 1989 vs. Colgate. 20 in the Amway Coaches Poll. Facing Missouri for the first time in 40 years, the Black Knights secured their fourth Armed Forces Bowl victory in 11 years. He has been heavily involved with either offense, special teams, or both at all of his stops, including Oklahoma State. An honors resident, she was heavily involved The coach was not talking. His 2013 squad posted a 7-4 mark, including the stunning, season-ending upset of Florida in Gainesville. The Tigers ranked No. Bobo, a former Bulldogs quarterback, served as the team's offensive coordinator from 2007 to 2014 under coach Mark Richt. Army averaged 297.2 rushing yards per game (3rd nationally) in 2019 and had 3,863 net rushing yards total (3rd). Cutcliffe and Duke parted ways Sunday after the Blue Devils went 3-9, including an 0-8 ACC record, this season. The special teams units made big plays throughout the season, including a punt return touchdown by Tyrell Robinson and two blocked punts for touchdowns against UConn and Navy. WebTodd Monken - Football Coach - University of Georgia Athletics Teams Men's Sports Baseball Schedule Roster Basketball Schedule Roster Cross Country Schedule Roster Football Schedule Roster Golf Schedule Roster Swimming & Diving Schedule Roster Tennis Schedule Roster Track & Field Schedule Roster All Sports General Releases Women's Sports Basketball The win over Navy marked victories for Army in five of the last seven meetings since 2016. Mike Monken is one of five brothers to coach high school football in Illinois. QB Tyhier Tyler, OL Connor Finucane and LB Leo Lowin were named to the second team. var siblingsHidden = 0; WebGet to know Patriots 2023 second-round pick Keion White. Anderson also marked three 50 yard-or-more rushing touchdowns. In Annapolis, Monken helped the Midshipmen to five-straight Commander in Chief trophies and five consecutive bowl game appearances, including a 10-win season in 2004. That brotherhood is bolstered by a family man with a wife and three daughters, along with his ubiquitous father, Mike, who's been on the sideline for all eight games at Michie Stadium during this pandemic-strafed season. Steve graduated from Illinois State University in 1989. Bobo, a Georgia Southern, which joined the Sun Belt Conference following Monkens tenure, was a member of the FCS and qualified for the NCAA playoffs in all three eligible seasons under him. UMass was limited to just 19 yards in the second half. Georgia fans were analyzing the situation from their perspective, hoping that he would remain a member of the Bulldog family. Nancy 62 studied English. He is a team first advocate. 2 in the nation at 47.7 points per game and No. But that, with one exception for local ties, is where this search begins, according to sources with knowledge of the schools plans. They remained in the Top-25 throughout the rest of the season and finished ranked No. He won 77 games in his 14 seasons with the Blue Devils. He will not have to recruit in Baltimorehe has had his last NIL discussionand financial security is enhanced. To begin with, he certainly is not an old man at 57, but that means he would not likely land a big-time Power Five college job. Mike and Nancy (Johnson) Monken, this years Homecoming alumni king and queen, met at ISU. Alabama HC Nick Saban shaking hands midfield with Southern Mississippi head coach Todd Monken at midfield. Armys three special teams TDs were second most in the FBS. In addition to finding a way to score and score often, you work to keep from putting the defense at a disadvantage. However, had one taken a chance with Monken, that decision would likely have made him a very smart AD. Mike Bobo, who played with Smart at Georgia and who has served as offensive coordinator at Georgia, South Carolina and Auburn and head coach at Colorado State, WebMike McDonnell Ken P. Miller Delmer Pechauer Lyle Pierce Pat Ryan Dan Rourke Todd Short John Urban Rob Wicinski Buddy Velasco Class of '15 Ross Babington Ed Brucker Jack Jeff Monken heads into his 10th season at the helm of Army West Point football in 2023 after being named the 37th individual head coach in program history on Dec. 24, 2013. Under his guidance, running back Larry Dixon, linebacker Jeremy Timpf, defensive back Josh Jenkins and offensive lineman Matt Hugenberg earned 11 citations on postseason all-star teams. More:The Smoke that Georgia football's new transfer defensive back could bring to the secondary. They have had seven different guys, the latest of which being Mike LaFleur. The 2020 season Monken led the Black Knights to post a 9-3 record including rivalry wins over both Navy and Air Force. He is not a gambler, but he does enjoy going to the track and observing the horses. It's a tactic Monken says he picked up from former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and the players are expected to follow suit. Milestones accomplished as Monken's seventh season comes to a close include: won the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy, the annual round-robin with Navy and Air Force, in back-to-back seasons (2017-18) for the first time in program history; won an academy-record 11 games in 2018 and finished ranked No. In addition to the success on the field, Monken helped Georgia Southern re-emerge academically with the teams cumulative grade point average ranking as the highest in school history in each of his first two seasons. His salary in Greenville is around $1.5 million. The NFL is a results-oriented business and quite frankly the Jets offense dropped the ball more times than not in 2022. 1 red zone offense in college football (scored 81 times in 83 attempts), Averaged 501.1 yards of total offense (fifth best in the country). The Cadets 3,863 yards on the ground this season is good for sixth in program history. I hate to see him go but am glad he came our way. Dixon was nationally ranked in rushing yards per carry (30th), rushing yards (39th) and rushing yards per game (41st). Getty Army had 19 rushes of 30 or more yards this season, good for a tie for sixth in the nation. It has a special meaning at West Point. The defense also saw consistent improvement throughout the season. The Black Knights were also rewarded for their success as the ECAC Division I FBS Team of the Year. Carter was additionally named an All-American by Phil Steele, marking also as an Academy first. Mike Bobo will be back on a Georgia football practice field Tuesday for the first time for an official practice as an Georgia Southern was among the top-five rushing teams in all five seasons and twice led the nation in rushing. Jeffs father, Mike, and a dozen family members have coached at the high school, collegiate or professional ranks. Official E-Mail of Army West Point Athletics. The 2016 season was a memorable one for the Black Knights under Monken. The Black Knights started the season 4-0 for the first time in 25 years as well as having an unbeaten record in November, accounting for only the third time in 21 years to mark the feat, two of those coming under Monken (2018, 2021). You have to be able to get them to move laterally. He then went into a glowing critique of the offensive line play under the tutelage of Matt Luke for Georgias first national championship of the Kirby Smart era. When Beck moved to Notre Dame as offensive coordinator in 1991, Monken also joined the staff as a graduate He also served as interim coach for Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl in 2015, a 31-10 loss to Duke will hire Parker Executive Search to assist in the effort. Streeter was fired by Clemson coach Dabo Swinney in January and replaced by TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley after one season calling the plays. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He tutored a host of players who were listed in the national rankings as well. Defensively, Army was consistently in the Top-10 in total defense and closed out the year fourth in the nation. He also served as interim coach for Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl in 2015, a 31-10 loss to Auburn. You have to be able to run the football. I have a great admiration for our military and to consider being in a leadership position at what I think is the worlds best leadership laboratory, West Point, that really captured my interest," said Monken, who will lead the Black Knights (9-2) against West Virginia (5-4) in the Liberty Bowl in Tennessee on Thursday. Army was second in the nation in rushing offense and ran for a then Academy single-season 46 touchdowns, which eclipsed the 1945 national championship team. while (el = el.previousSibling) { if ((el.nodeType === 1) && (el.offsetWidth <= 0 || el.offsetHeight <= 0)) { siblingsHidden++; } } In 2022, with a Week 3 home victory over Villanova, Monken logged his 59th career win at Army West Point, breaking a tie with the legendary Army coach Charles Daly and surpassing his mark for second place on the Academys all-time win list. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } He was content as head coach at Georgia Southern, fresh from pulling off one of the biggest college football upsets in recent memory 26-20 over the Florida Gators in The Swamp.. The Black Knights held opponents to 22 points per game and ended Air Forces 306-game scoring streak with a 21-0 victory at Falcon Stadium. A native of Joliet, Ill., Monken played wide receiver for four years and earned two varsity letters in track and field while earning his bachelors degree from Millikin University in 1989. The Blacks Knights own the best third down conversion rate dating back to the 2010 season, converting 813-of-1,711 third downs (47.5 percent). Throughout his career, Monken has mostly cut his teeth in the college ranks as an offensive guru. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. In his first season at Army, Monken guided the Cadets to home victories over Buffalo, Ball State and Fordham, in addition to a dramatic win against Connecticut at Yankee Stadium. Mike Bobo reclaimed the offensive coordinator job at Georgia on Tuesday, with Todd Monken leaving the two-time defending national champions for the NFL. The Monken name is one that stands out in coaching as Tom's brother Jeff is the head coach at Army and his father Mike coached Tom at Joliet Central. The win also marks as Armys first win against an SEC opponent since 2009. On the other side of the ball, Army was third in the nation in red zone defense and 14th against the pass. He makes over $2 million per year at Georgias offensive coordinator. Nothing but cheers come with those high marks, but he knows that the fans, who were pining for him to stay, would have helped pack a moving van if he had not graphically contributed to those back-to-back national championship rings. He was recruiting coordinator for the Tigers from 2014-19. "From time to time hell call on a guy and say, Hey, whos this? The Pirates are 7-5 and will play in the Military Bowl, the programs first postseason game since 2014. In 2015, Monken coached Army to a pair of wins over Bucknell and Eastern Michigan. Jenkins was eighth in the country in blocked kicks and 33rd in interceptions per game, and both Lamar Johnson-Harris and Xavier Moss ranked 11th in punt return touchdowns. He has great admiration for the beauty of a sleek thoroughbred. WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) When Army came calling at Jeff Monken's door, departing for the north was not on his mind. It was the first shutout against a service academy since 1969. Among the sitting head coaches of interest to the Blue Devils are East Carolinas Mike Houston and Armys Jeff Monken, who both have patterns of success at schools with tough academic requirements like would be faced at Duke. They have three children and many grandchildren they visit often. According to the latest USA Today data, Monken makes $2.01 million per year which makes him the highest-paid assistant coach in college football. Bobo worked closely with Monken a season ago, often helping in The bowl-bound Black Knights are 8-3 with only the Army-Navy game remaining in their regular season. The Black Knights closed the season ranked 12th in the country in rushing offense at 244.3 yards per game. ACC Now Podcast: How many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round? Find out more. Lets just say it has var el_info = document.getElementById('info'); Mike John Harbaugh is a seasoned and highly respected head coach. During this span of the season, Armys 105 points allowed were tied for the sixth-fewest in the country. Montgomery, the Indianapolis Colts running backs coach, left Duke in December 2015 to become East Carolinas head coach. The Black Knights have enjoyed success over the past six seasons with a .658 winning percentage, including four wins over Air Force (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, five wins over Navy (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022) and four bowl-game victories (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021). Twelve cadet-athletes were named to Phil Steeles All-Independent Team, and Monken received national praise after winning the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award and the Vince Lombardi Award for National College Coach of the Year. He excelled in coaching high school football, and has been inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. When the quarterback broke the huddle and moved under center, there was always 15 or more seconds on the play clock. During Armys 5-2 finish, the defense only gave up 15.0 points per game. Houston won three South Atlantic Conference championships at Lenoir-Rhyne, the private Division II school in Hickory, before coaching at The Citadel in 2014-15. Monken was a three-year letterman at quarterback for Knox College, where he earned his bachelors degree in economics in 1989. All rights reserved. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Georgia football's coaching staff reportedly could look different in 2022. Monken shows a 102-65 career record as a head coach and a 64-49 mark at Army. Duke basketball showed interest, but former Virginia center is transferring elsewhere. You develop your plan based on your talent, depth and experience, he said. They want to have the right answer. "Talk about some influential men, those five boys produced seven sons that are football Mike 61, M.S. Monken not only mentored slotbacks, he later added special teams coordinator duties. There are plenty of Southern Mississippi opportunities out there. After winning an NCAA championship at James Madison in 2016, Houston is in his third season at East Carolina. Since the start of the 2016 season, Army is averaging a nations best 327.8 yards per game on the ground. The move Sunday reunites Monken with Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. Monkens first head coaching job came after accumulating 20 years of experience as an assistant, 13 of them with his mentor Johnson. Timpf was seventh in the nation in solo tackles per game and 23rd in tackles per game. The New York Jets were recently encouraged to pursue one of the hottest coaches in all of college football. Monken and Johnson are the only coaches in Georgia Southern school history to win at least 10 games in each of their first three seasons. The Cadets had three plays go for 80 or more yards (all touchdowns) in 2019, which finished tied for the nations lead. All rights reserved. The hiring of Mike Bobo as Monkens replacement further shows Georgia betting on its own culture. Carter is in line to become Armys first NFL drafted player since Caleb Campbell (7th round) in 2008 and could be the highest-drafted player since 1947 (Glenn Davis). The Eagles executed a brilliant draft, adding two top-tier defensive line prospects from Georgia (Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith). The Senior quarterback finishes his Army career with 24 rushing touchdowns, T-3rd most by an Army QB, which is also good for T-10th on Armys all-time rushing TD list. A dynamic Black Knight explosive attack was led by QB Christian Anderson who threw five touchdowns for 34 yards-or-more, while also rushing for the most single-game yards by a quarterback in the NCAA with 236 (Week 4). He was inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2013 and collected his masters degree from Hawaii in 1991.
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