Hampton played in all 14 games last year, with one start, but he had a knack for reaching the quarterback. That means seniorDemetrius Taylorreturns as a starting defensive end, while the other spot is open after two-year starter Elijah Diarrassouba medically retired in the spring. If (Hannon) was two inches taller, he would be in the SEC, Clark said. Its a program built on player development. Despite a mostly new coaching staff, nearly the entire starting offense returns, and the defense and special teams are also populated with senior starters. A running total of the number of coaches of the Mountaineers. Coach Kelly and his staff have done a tremendous job developing young men as demonstrated by their academic excellence.. There arent schematic overhauls planned. He took over after Jim Mora Jr. was fired in 2017 and had a roster predominantly filled with underclassmen his first two seasons. Only DeBastiani has previous App State experience in this group. In 1995, App State went undefeated in the regular season, won the Southern Conference championship and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. We feel great about our line, Petersen said. (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). The biggest thing will be to keep working on depth, Jones said. Nearly two months after taking over as the head coach of Appalachian State football, Shawn Clark's first staff at the Sun Belt Conference school is complete.. Monday, App State announced that Robert Nunn has been hired by Clark as part of his defensive staff. Shawn Clark Coaching Rsum 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0 2020 Appalachian State Season 9-3 2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1 2018 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2017 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2016 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 10-3 2015 Kent State (OL Coach) 2014 Kent State (OL Coach) 2013 Kent State (OL Coach) He previously served as an assistant strength coach at App State prior to the appointment with the Thundering Herd. Clark landed his dream job, and he couldnt walk into a better position. Doug has been with FootballScoop for over a decade and currently serves as Director of Content. Ryan Neuzil has played since his sophomore year. Clark was impressed with his work in the spring. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? His completion percentage in 2019 (62.7) and yards per attempt (7.6) were similar to the previous year. App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones is back for his 24th year on the Mountaineer staff. Cornerbacks Josh Norman and Fabian Moreau, along with safety DJ Swearinger, each had three forced fumbles and were all tied for the second-most forced fumbles caused by a defensive back that season. Hes rushing for 500, 600 yards a year, and hell be very valuable for our offense. App States toughest competition for the Sun Belt title, Louisiana Lafayette, visits Boone on a Wednesday in Week 6, after the Mountaineers have an off week. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. The Sun Belt should be deeper than a year ago, but the rest of the schedule is manageable. "We're excited to welcome Mark and his wife, Paige, back to Boone," head coach Shawn Clark shared in the release. Last year, App State beat two Power 5 teams on the road in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. The teams only major offensive personnel loss is the early departure of Darrynton Evans, the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year who rushed for 1,480 yards as a junior. Nicholas Ross played in all 14 games as a true freshman last season and was a staple in the nickel package. He would go on to have another 7-win season in 2017, but the program dipped to back-to-back 3-win seasons in 2018 and 2019 before a 1-win season in 2020. The final member of the staff, defensive line coach Robert Nunn was announced on Feb. 10. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. Thats the way its been for the last 30 years going back to Coach (Jerry) Moore, Satterfield and Drinkwitz.. 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a member of the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. Thats yet to be determined. 1990 Appalachian State. It is my belief that you have to have a group of running backs in this offense.. He could stay in that role or find more playing time at safety. He knows what it takes to compete at a championship level.". He went 5-for-6 on kicks longer than 40 yards, but 2-for-4 on kicks shorter than 30 yards. The NFL keeps the clock running on first downs the entire game, and Shaw said keeping the old rule in place the last two minutes of halves represents a beautiful difference between the pro and college games. I know how to do it the right way. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. Hes familiar with the terrain. After spending one season as the defensive coordinator at Georgia Military College, Nunn was named as that junior colleges head coach from 1992-99. The official Football Coach List for the Kansas State University Wildcats . Were going to go into the game with ball security being a priority, were going into games being able to run the football, and win the one-on-one battles on the outside.. From 2000-02 he was the assistant line coach for the Miami Dolphins, then spent the 2004 season as a special assistant coach for that same organization. Our biggest concern looking at it is the lack of experience at outside. Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after three consecutive Sun Belt championships. 4, 15.5 points) and total defense (No. App State announced the following football staff changes Friday: Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. Senior Mike Evans will back up Pearson and play a lot in multiple-tight end sets. Sophomore Brendan Harrington played in 11 games as a true freshman and is also expected to be in the mix. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. We need depth, because we play a ton of 11 personnel, but also 12 personnel and even 13 sometimes.. Drinkwitz was an outside hire with no ties to the school. Your email address will not be published. You want to throw the ball better. Weve got talent. We just have to get those guys up and running.. Behind Thomas is senior Jacob Huesman, who has thrown 48 career passes, including just seven in 2019. Jones, who coached Louisvilles inside linebackers in 2019, worked with the same position group in his last five seasons with the Mountaineers. This 2020 class is ranked No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He was a position coach in the NFL for 19 years before returning to the college ranks in 2020. App State has established itself as one of the best programs in the Group of 5, and its track record says thats not likely to change. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Now the promoted Shawn Clark takes over looking for No. GABY VELASQUEZ/EL PASO TIMES/USA TODAY NETWORK, taking over as the head coach of Appalachian State football. 1992 Appalachian State. 2 in the Sun Belt, but the previous three were No. I am excited about our football program under the leadership of Coach Kelly and his talented staff, athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a statement. Appalachian State is looking for a new outside linebackers coach after a recent departure in its football program. 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Another notable loss for the Appalachian State staff is the departure of Garret Riley, brother of Oklahoma Head Coach Lincoln Riley, who will be heading to Dallas as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at SMU. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. BOONE According to news outlets, running backs coach Garrett Riley will be named to be the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. In 2018, Braswell led the Panthers to an 8-4 overall record, a Region 6-AAAA runner-up finish and a 34-14 state playoff victory over Flowery Branch before a second-round loss at Cartersville, the eventual state runner-up. 2023 Appalachian State University Athletics, Contracts (Director of Athletics/Head Coaches), Appalachian Sports Network from Learfield, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks, Director of Athletic Performance for Football, Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations, Director of Player Personnel/General Manager, Assistant Director of Football Athletic Performance, Graduate Assistant (Offense/Special Teams), Graduate Assistant (Recruiting & Operations), Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness, Academic Services for Student-Athletes Assistant Director / Lead Football Coordinator, Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition, Director of Football Athletic Training Services. Perhaps the consistent winning at the FBS level is finally catching up in recruiting. Mark was a part of our undefeated regular season in 1995 and has had tremendous success as a defensive coach at every stop since. This is where I want to end my career. Speir spent most of his time under coach Moore on the defensive side of the ball working with defensive lineman, defensive ends and inside linebackers, mentoring a number of All Americans during that time. The 2003-04 seasons with the Mountaineers, which were his first two seasons with the program, he worked with the running backs. Sloan coached at Appalachian State from 2010-17 and under current Army defensive coordinator from 2013-17. A tough stretch continues in Week 8 with Arkansas State at home. I like Henry, Petersen said. In his debut, the Mountaineers defeated UAB in the New Orleans Bowl. Of his 71 punts, 26 were downed inside the 20-yard line and 12 went longer than 50 yards. On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Dale Jones returned to App State in January after one year working with linebackers at Louisville. Hennigan and receiver Jalen Virgil each had a few returns last year, with Virgil breaking a 57-yard return, App States longest of the season. Still, safety is a major question mark. But there is a stable of talented backs who will increase their role. Brown played in all 14 games as a true freshman, finishing with 12 tackles. An Appalachian State spokesman could not confirm or deny Thamel's report. Well always have a downhill running game, a pro-style offense that will stretch the field vertically.. The time is now for me.. LOS ANGELES Chip Kelly signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027. Hes been in three or four systems, but its very similar in a lot of ways and we will tailor our offense around him to make sure that whatever he can do best is what were going to do.. . You could say, Why did you change it at all? Defensively, its a return home for new coordinator Dale Jones, who was on the App State staff from 1996-2018 before following Satterfield to Louisville. He was also the defensive tackles coach for the Green Bay Packers (2005-08). Hosting a Red Bull Watch Party this Weekend, Boone Shag Club Kicks Off Five-Week Dance Series for Beginners on Feb. 21, Carroll Garland: Gentleman Banker, Tree Farmer And A Friend To Many, Watauga, Avery Obituaries March 1, 2023, This Year's Hot Lips Contest Winners Announced at Canvas Beauty Bar, Crime Reports: Activity and Arrests in Boone and Watauga County, Feb. 13-19, 2023, Rosa Lee Watson Passes Away on Thanksgiving, Towards Heaven She Rises To Be With Doc and Merle. Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. The committee forwarded two other proposals to keep games moving. All Rights Reserved. Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. Petersen played and coached at App State while at Marshall. Linebackers: Without a doubt, this is App States biggest question mark. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. While the season is more than a few months away, we have already seen several of last years coordinators from Appalachian make departures from the program. The two previous seasons before, Braswell was the head coach at Chattanooga Central High School in 2016 and 2017 and led the Purple Pounders to the TSSAA state playoffs twice. Our kids were focused on the spring, and we were hitting on all cylinders after practice 11, Clark said. 85 nationally, the best in the school history and only the second in the top 90, though App State's rankings go back to only 2011. 2020 Appalachian State Season 9-3. Being an odd front, you dont get a lot of double-teams, which helps us. Newer members to the staff include four new additions, and they are all coming from the defensive side of the ball. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? 1996 Johnson C Smith. Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark has added some familiar faces to his coaching staff for 2020. The NCAA Football Rules Committee approved a proposal to keep the clock running when a team makes a first down except in the last two minutes of a half. 2015 Kent State (OL Coach) It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. Hes comfortable teaching our system of play, particularly in the passing game. You cant wait too long to start getting ready for that next season, Petersen said. At tight end, junior Henry Pearson moves into the full-time starting role after starting eight games last year. 2019s Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year named MVP of both the Sun Belt Championship Game and New Orleans Bowl, Junior starting running back, Darrynton Evans, ran for a whopping 1480 yards, adding 18 rushing touchdowns and 5 receiving as well. Sunny Dykes, the head coach at SMU, praised Rileys time at Appalachian State earlier this week, stating, I think hes a really good fit. Wide receiver/tight ends: App States top four receivers all return as seniors, giving Thomas plenty of familiarity. Well be similar in some ways to the past, well change some things, Clark said. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Round to SF. Bielaniec, a veteran strength coach, returned to Boone in January of 2020 after leading the strength and conditioning efforts at Marshall for the 2019 season. Taylors seven sacks led the team last year, and his 13 tackles for loss were the second most, earning first-team All-Sun Belt honors. The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. That group includes Thomas Hennigan (61 catches, 773 yards last year), Corey Sutton (41 catches, 601 yards), Malik Williams (55 catches, 598 yards) and Jalen Virgil (24 catches, 383 yards). 2012 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 7-9. Subotsch averaged 42.7 yards per punt with a long of 67. Steve Shaw, NCAA secretary-rules editor and national coordinator of officials, said the rules committee took a conservative approach to begin the process of shortening games. Nunns last job at the FBS level came as the defensive ends coach at Tennessee from 1989-90. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Theyll lead a group that finished No. 0. In his one season with Central Michigan last year, DeBastiani coached a linebackers unit that contributed to the Chippewas being a top-25 run defense. Now theyll both likely start together inside. Shawn Clark was named head coach in December 2019 after working as a co-offensive coordinator from 2016-18, and as an assistant head coach last season. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. Offensive line: Like the rest of the offense, this group is very experienced, with four of last years five starters set to return. Kelly will also have his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons after hiring DAnton Lynn. The other would take away the option for a coach to call back-to-back timeouts during the same dead ball period. Few teams have out-performed their recruiting rankings better than App State, both within in the conference and nationally. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1. 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This time, athletic director Doug Gillin stayed in the family by promoting Clark, the offensive line coach and former App State All-American. Theres not a place I would rather coach. Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness. (Brian Westerholt / USA Today), Demetrius Taylor finished third in the Sun Belt in sacks last year. Appalachian State has added former FCS head coach to staff Doug Samuels Jun 23, 2021 Before becoming the head coach at Western Carolina, Mark Spier was an integral part of three FCS national titles and six conference titles on Jerry Moore's staff at Appalachian State. App State football enters 2020 season with third coaching staff in three years Courtesy App State Athletics App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones is back for his 24th year on the Mountaineer staff. Mike Norvell officially completed his on-field coaching staff at Florida State this weekend. Roof (son of former defensive coordinator Ted Roof) will also be in the mix on the inside. Bielaniec was hired as the Director of Athletic Performance in 2020 after also serving as an assistant football strength and conditioning coach with the Mountaineers in 2018. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. The Mountaineers, finishing first overall in the Sun Belt, were invited to play in the New Orleans Bowl, their second consecutive time taking part in the annual New Orleans, Louisiana bowl game. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. The 5-9 Jolly grabbed five interceptions in 2019, the only Mountaineer with more than one, and he was named first-team All-Sun Belt. 6, 288.0 yards). The Mountaineers have clearly outperformed those rankings, with at least a share of four consecutive conference titles. Were excited to welcome Robert and his family to Boone, a statement from the Appalachian State football head coach began. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. One coach that has returned to the program which some App faithful may recognize is Dale Jones, who served as Appalachian defensive coordinator from 1996-2018 until leaving with Scott Satterfield to join him in Louisville after Satterfield left for the ACC. The promotion was first reported by Yahoo Sports by writer Pete Thamel on Jan. 3. 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SPORTS App State announced the following football staff changes Friday: Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. 828-262-3180. cooperjw@appstate.edu. After being named App State's head football coach last December, Shawn Clark has completed his coaching staff and the Mountaineers are set to begin spring ball to prep for the upcoming season. Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. It has done so for decades, after all. Not very big, but we can run and do what we do on offense.. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. [1] Moore also has the most Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards with seven. The school officially announced the hire on. Two of his linebackers, sophomore Troy Brown and senior Michael Oliver, earned all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2019. This is where I started my coaching career under Jerry Moore, side by side with Dale Jones and with Shawn Clark when he played. Welcome to the official website of Appalachian State Football Camps. Junior T.D. Those three will be our workhorses. He played in nine games last year. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Its a great program that Ive been attached to for a while, and Im excited to join the staff and get started.. This is his fourth year with The Appalachian. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. Jacob Cooper. Last years backups, seniorTommy Dawkinsand seniorCaleb Spurlinreturn and will be in the rotation for that open end spot. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. Im excited to get started.. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. 1600 Highway 105 in Boone, 2023 - High Country Press. App States 2020 class was ranked No. Virgil, who is also an All-Sun Belt sprinter on the schools track and field team, specifically stood out to Clark in the spring. "He was a big part of the record-breaking success during his time on Coach Moore's staff and understands the culture of App State Football. Were very fortunate here on the mountain because its a player-led program. Our receivers want to have more receptions, and bigger, more explosive plays, said Peterson. Williams rushed for 652 yards, 5.8 yards per carry and five touchdowns a year ago, while Harrington averaged 6.4 yards per carry on 50 attempts. 5. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. This is home to me. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}^ Elected to the College Football Hall of Fame* Spent entire professional head coaching career with Mountaineers, List of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. 1991 Appalachian State. Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. The Mountaineers need a new starter at nose tackle. The proposed changes would go into effect in the 2023 season if approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 20. The Oklahoma native has served as a line coach at that level with the New York Jets (2017-18), Cleveland Browns (2016), New York Giants (2010-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009) and Washington Redskins (2003). [1][circular reference], Appalachian State had games scheduled against Morgan State, UMass, Wake Forest and Wisconsin, which were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3][4][5].

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