How Tim Cramsey and a trick play called 'cuckoo' brought Kevin Decker to Memphis

Tim Cramsey, Arkansas' offensive coordinator, played a crucial role in the career of Kevin Decker, Memphis' new offensive coordinator. Cramsey, who began his coaching career in 2009 at New Hampshire, recognized Decker's potential early on. Decker, a standout quarterback from Brunswick School, caught the attention of Chip Kelly during a Boston College camp.

Despite Decker's small stature and lack of speed, Kelly believed in his "whip." Cramsey's wife, Amy, described the group chat they shared with Decker as a "family" over the years. Decker's playing career included a memorable trick play called "cuckoo" in his senior year at Brunswick School, which led to a victory against Salisbury.

After college, Decker briefly left New Hampshire due to frustration but returned later that summer and became the starting quarterback in 2010. He eventually became the starter ahead of the 2011 season, winning the CAA Offensive Player of the Year that year. New Hampshire's coaching tree includes notable figures like Chip Kelly and Ryan Day, and Decker's future now includes working under Charles Huff at Memphis.