DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Duke continued to show faith in Carl Franks Friday, signing the Blue Devils' football coach to a three-year contract extension through the 2006 season.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Blue Devils were just 2-10 this year, but snapped a 23-game losing streak with a 23-16 season-opening win over East Carolina. The only other win was a 43-17 decision over Navy, which won just twice all season.
Duke Athletic Director Joe Alleva instead chose to look at the bright side and saw improvement in a team that lost five times by five points or less.
"With any rebuilding process, continuity is a key factor and extending coach Franks' contract ensures Duke of having the right man in place to direct the program," Alleva said. "Coach Franks has demonstrated the type of leadership that Duke needs in order for the football team to continue the right path for success."
Franks has just a 5-40 record in four seasons at his alma mater.
