His coaching career started at Defiance College in 2008, where he coached the defensive line for two seasons.Ī 2008 graduate of Ohio Dominican College with a bachelor's degree in business management, Dougherty was a four-year letterman and two-year starter at linebacker for the Panthers, earning three-time academic all-conference accolades during his tenure.
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The punt return unit has been stout as well, finishing in the top three of the MAC multiple times.ĭougherty also made stops at Northwestern University (2013) as the defensive quality control coach, and Lindsey Wilson College (2010-11) as the special teams coordinator and linebackers coach. The Cardinals led the conference in kickoff returns in 2017 and finished in the top three on two other occasions.
Since taking over as special teams coordinator in 2016, Ball State has consistently ranked in the top half of the MAC in both kick and punt returns. His special teams unit ranked second in the MAC in kickoff average and registered a blocked field goal in the MAC Championship game and a blocked punt in the Arizona Bowl. 23 in the Associated Press and Coaches Polls. Ball State also finished the year bowl eligible for the second-straight season, making an appearance in the TaxAct Camellia Bowl.ĭuring his first year as the assistant head coach, he helped the Cardinals to their first MAC Championship since 1996 after they finished the year with a 7-1 overall mark and a final ranking of No. The Douglasville, Ga., native was one of seven players in the country in 2021 to score a touchdown via rush, reception and kickoff return during the regular season. Last season, Dougherty mentored return specialist Hall, who broke the program record for career all-purpose yards with 5,359.
Kicker Morgan Hagee saw success under Dougherty's tutelage as well, setting the Ball State PAT record in 2018 (129) and finishing his Cardinal career ranked third in program history in points (282). Return specialist Justin Hall was also a two-time award winner, earning recognition in 20. In addition, Dougherty coached six players to 10 All-Mid-American Conference honors, including three-time recipient in kick returner Malik Dunner (2017-19). 19 San Jose State in the 2020 Offerpad Arizona Bowl. Throughout his Ball State tenure, he coached the Cardinals in four bowl games, including a 34-13 victory over No. Dougherty was on staff for the 2012 season as well, working as a graduate assistant with a focus on the offensive line. He also served as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach (2016-19) and the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator (2014-15) during his time in Muncie. Boise State (Mountain West), Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, Dec.Story Links DURHAM – Duke head football coach Mike Elko announced Tuesday that Patrick Dougherty will join the Blue Devil gridiron program and serve as the special teams coordinator. Dougherty will also coach Duke's tight ends.ĭougherty makes his way to Durham after an eight-year stint at Ball State University, serving the last two as the assistant head coach, special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Nevada (Mountain West), Quick Lane Bowl, Dec. Georgia State (Sun Belt), Camellia Bowl, Dec. North Texas (C-USA), Frisco Football Classic, Dec. Wyoming (Mountain West), Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Dec. 17, 6 PM ET/5 PM CT (ESPN2)Įastern Michigan vs. Coastal Carolina (Sun Belt), Tailgreeter Cure Bowl, Dec.
Middle Tennessee State (C-USA), Bahamas Bowl, Dec. This marks the sixth time in MAC history that six or more programs have received a bowl invitation (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 20) in a single season. Toledo (Bahamas Bowl), Northern Illinois (Tailgreeter Cure Bowl), Eastern Michigan (Lending Tree Bowl), Kent State (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl), Miami (Frisco Football Classic), Ball State (Camellia Bowl), Western Michigan (Quick Lane Bowl), and Central Michigan (Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl) will represent the MAC in bowl games this season. The eight bowl invitations tops the Conference mark of seven set in 20.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today a MAC-record eight programs have accepted bowl invitations for the 2021 bowl season.
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