DURHAM – Duke head football coach Mike Elko announced Friday that Adam Cushing will join the Blue Devil program and serve as the run game coordinator. Cushing will also coach Duke's offensive line.
He comes to Durham after a three-year stint as the head coach at Eastern Illinois University. While with the Panthers, Cushing mentored 13 players to 16 All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, including three-time selection Jason Johnson. He also coached three All-Americans in Johnson, Chad Strickland, and JJ Ross.
Last season, the Panthers ranked No.