DURHAM, N.C. — A career-long assistant coach, Mike Elko waited and waited for what he felt was the best opportunity for him and his family to handle a head coaching job.
Duke became that place one year ago, and the first-time head coach immediately instilled confidence in what had become a downtrodden football program.
"Starting in January," Duke all-ACC left tackle Graham Barton said last August, "we started learning how to fight hard. We became close as a team, you know, holding each other accountable. We learned how to play for each other. And just, it's like a never quit mentality."
