David Cutcliffe to Retire From SEC Advisory Post on March 31, Ending 40-Year Career
The longtime QB mentor to the Manning brothers concludes a four-year advisory stint to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.
Overview
- The 71-year-old announced his decision Tuesday, with his retirement from the SEC role effective March 31.
- He joined the conference office four years ago as special assistant for football relations to commissioner Greg Sankey.
- Sankey praised Cutcliffe’s decades of influence and leadership in an official statement from the SEC.
- Prior to his advisory role, he led Ole Miss (1998–2004) and Duke (2008–2021), earning 2003 SEC coach of the year and national coach of the year honors in 2013 after Duke’s 10-win season.
- Widely regarded for quarterback development, he coached eight future NFL signal-callers, including Peyton and Eli Manning, Heath Shuler, Tee Martin and Daniel Jones, who have credited his mentorship.