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. Jerry Moore is the only three-time winner of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coach of the Year award. Clark was impressed with his work in the spring. He won just 3 games in his first two seasons before going 7-5 in 2014. No matter what happens with the 2020 season, the expectation is another Sun Belt championship and contending for a New Years Six bowl. Well always have a downhill running game, a pro-style offense that will stretch the field vertically.. To run the offense, Clark hired former East Carolina offensive coordinator Tony Petersen, most recently an analyst at Missouri. We can use quickness.. The Bruins were 3-9 in Kellys first year in 2018 and 4-8 the following season. Dont expect another coaching change anytime soon. Kelly will also have his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons after hiring DAnton Lynn. He was also the defensive tackles coach for the Green Bay Packers (2005-08). That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. "It has been an honor to coach at my alma mater, a place where I have personally shed blood, sweat and tears . Running backs: App State ranked No. I like Henry, Petersen said. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Indianapolis is making MAJOR moves, set to hire FootballScoop's reigning top special teams coordinator. Hes going to be the No. App States 2020 class was ranked No. There arent schematic overhauls planned. The Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. 10 nationally in yards per carry last season. Coach Kelly and his staff have done a tremendous job developing young men as demonstrated by their academic excellence.. App State is still the favorite in the Sun Belt, and for good reason. The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. His 5.5 sacks were second-most on the team. Despite throwing 105 more passes, his interception total didnt increase. Staton made 11 of 16 field goals last season. He took over after Jim Mora Jr. was fired in 2017 and had a roster predominantly filled with underclassmen his first two seasons. You could say, Why did you change it at all? 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. Linebackers: Without a doubt, this is App States biggest question mark. App State football announced Thursday that Rod West will become the Mountaineers' cornerbacks coach for the 2021 season. 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. Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark has added some familiar faces to his coaching staff for 2020. It is my belief that you have to have a group of running backs in this offense.. The addition of Tennessee running backs coach David Johnson put the finishing touches on. 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. This is 20 years of coaching. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. Other reserves include former UCLA transfer Jackson Gibbs and true freshman Navy Shuler, who enrolled early and went through spring practice. Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. Last years backup, 6-1, 260-pound junior George Blackstock, is the leading candidate to take over. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. Jones has been a mainstay at App since the mid '90s, coaching on or coordinating the defense for the better part of 30 years. You cant wait too long to start getting ready for that next season, Petersen said. The Sun Belt should be deeper than a year ago, but the rest of the schedule is manageable. Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. If (Hannon) was two inches taller, he would be in the SEC, Clark said. Last year, App State beat two Power 5 teams on the road in North Carolina and South Carolina. 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. Boston College is expected to hire former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. We had two kids, DMarco and Trey Cobb, start at Will (last year), two guys who have starts, so we feel good at those positions. Petersen was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Mountaineers in January. After App States historic 2019 season, the football team is looking to a new coaching staff to be even more dominant this year. Hes a world-class sprinter. Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. The matchup with the Demon Deacons is a regional rivalry. That includes senior Marcus Williams Jr., junior Daetrich Harrington and sophomore Camerun Peoples. With Nunns hiring, all 10 of Clarks on-field assistants have been hired. Under Drinkwitz, Thomas improved his pocket passing with increased usage and similar efficiency. The committee gave no serious consideration to a proposal to keep the clock running after an incomplete pass. During the shortened 2020 season, a turnaround began with a 3-4 mark. Ive always come back to visit Boone in the offseason, and I consider it home. Another App State returnee comes from Mark DeBastiani, who coached defensive tackles for Appalachian in 1995 and 1996, the same time as when now-head coach Shawn Clark was an All-American offensive lineman. Appalachian State announced the hiring Friday. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. For our fans, thats probably a bigger game than North Carolina or South Carolina. I told them point-blank, Im a really good coach, a really good recruiter and Im made for this job. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. I played here. 2012 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 7-9. Appalachian State Football Camps are held on the campus of Appalachian State University and coaches by the Appalachian State Football staff. This is where I want to end my career. Though only Jolly had multiple interceptions, the teams 14 were top-25 nationally. Sunny Dykes, the head coach at SMU, praised Rileys time at Appalachian State earlier this week, stating, I think hes a really good fit. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. In a press release from the school earlier this month, Coach Clark added a vote of confidence for DeBastiani, saying Were thrilled to welcome Mark and his family to the App Family. Senior Shemar Jean-Charles and junior Shaun Jolly will man the outside again. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. His official title will be senior analyst, the team announced yesterday. Clark landed his dream job, and he couldnt walk into a better position. 0. Now theyll both likely start together inside. 2020 Appalachian State Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 2020 Appalachian State Shawn Clark's Coaching Tree and History February 15, 2021 THS 85/100 Appalachian State's Last Game: Bowl Week: Did not make a Bowl in 2020 9-3 | Season Record (Win Expectations: 3.6) 10-3 | Shawn Clark's Record with Appalachian State (0.769%) 10-3 As a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach in the NFL and a head coach in junior college, he is going to bring a wealth of knowledge to our staff and players.. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. The East division title may come down to how App State performs in that three-game stretch after the off week. BOONE The App State Mountaineers football program is losing their second coach in one week after offensive line coach Nic Cardwell announced on Twitter Tuesday that he was leaving the program. Those last two minutes are critical, Shaw said. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? 1990 Appalachian State. Drinkwitz was an outside hire with no ties to the school. This is where I started my coaching career under Jerry Moore, side by side with Dale Jones and with Shawn Clark when he played. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 6, 288.0 yards). A running total of the number of coaches of the Mountaineers. In an offense, you want to run the ball better. I know how to do it the right way. Its just the bottom line of getting guys out there when the bullets start coming and seeing how they react, Jones said. Theres not a place I would rather coach. Many of App States recent star players were rated two stars or fewer, like Thomas, former three-time All-Sun Belt cornerback Clifton Duck, New York Jets running back Jalin Moore, Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Colby Gossett (drafted in 2018) and Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans (a third-round pick last month). I talked to the athletic director and chancellor and told them, listen, this is a dream job for me, Clark said of his interview. 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). Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. Thomas also remains a major running threat, rushing for 940 yards and 17 touchdowns over the past two years. He will be a great leader for the young men in our program. DeBastiani also added, Im coming home, DeBastiani said. A new starting kick returner is needed with Evans gone. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. Nearly two months after taking over as the head coach of Appalachian State football, Shawn Clarks first staff at the Sun Belt Conference school is complete. We think the changes are going to be very minimal here, said Smart, the committee co-chair. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. The first is James Rowe, who joined the staff on January 9th as a defensive assistant after spending three years with the Washington Redskins as a defensive backs coach. 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. The Mountaineers need a new starter at nose tackle. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. 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. When I took over in December, I told those guys, Were going to be as good as you guys want to be. Its been very rewarding to watch those guys work and take accountability and take charge. Our receivers want to have more receptions, and bigger, more explosive plays, said Peterson. 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 outside will have less experience. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. 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With the Sun Belts Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Zac Thomas and other offensive artillery, Peterson expressed his teams desire to maintain improvement. 1991 Appalachian State. Speir is now back on the campus he's intimately familiar, as his son played quarterback under Scott Satterfield a handful of years ago, and his youngest son is currently a student. (He also lost to Penn State in overtime in his first start in 2018 and lost to Georgia Southern in 2018 when he was knocked out of the game early.) It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. He went 5-for-6 on kicks longer than 40 yards, but 2-for-4 on kicks shorter than 30 yards. at Work Appearance Requests Cheer & Mascot Donation Items Facilities Game Day Central Game Day Contests Game Day Mobile App Junior Wildcats Club Messages on Videoboards Photo Galleries . This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. Hennigan is back as the punt returner. All varsity teams compete in the Sun Belt Conference, except for field hockey and wrestling. While most schools got little to no spring practice, the Mountaineers started early, as they traditionally do. Jones previously worked on the Mountaineers coaching staff from 1996 until 2018. The Mountaineers then played in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game, beating Louisiana 4538 where named Sun Belt Conference Champions for the second consecutive year as well. Our biggest concern looking at it is the lack of experience at outside. 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 is 7-15-1 in the series, most recently winning in 2000. In his debut, the Mountaineers defeated UAB in the New Orleans Bowl. This is his fourth year with The Appalachian. Hampton played in all 14 games last year, with one start, but he had a knack for reaching the quarterback. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. 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. He's married with two kids and lives just south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center, MI. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. He knows what it takes to compete at a championship level.". UCLA will go into its final season in the Pac-12 with plenty of questions. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. He spent the last two football seasons as the passing game coordinator/QB coach at Louisville under former App State coach Scott Satterfield. Thats yet to be determined. This 2020 class is ranked No. "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. 19 in the AP poll and found themselves in contention for a New Years Six game. Jackson made six starts in 2019, while Cobb made eight. The next week, they travel to rival Georgia Southern, which has defeated App State in each of the past two years, for another Wednesday game. 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. Peoples, a bigger back at 6-2, 210 pounds, has averaged 9.4 yards per carry on 20 career attempts, but he tore his ACL early last season. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. Still, safety is a major question mark. 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. But after missing out, Drinkwitz took the Missouri job before App States bowl game. He averaged 7.7 yards per return on 21 attempts with a long of 25 yards. Im excited to get started.. One would have penalties that are accepted at the end of the first and third quarters enforced at the start of the following quarter rather than having an untimed down. That will help the program get over the loss of those seniors for 2021. App State coaches know they need to develop the next group and expect to sign three or four receivers in the next recruiting class. He had been an assistant with the program since 2016, and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Eliah Drinkwitz . Sloan coached at Appalachian State from 2010-17 and under current Army defensive coordinator from 2013-17. . 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. With the players returning and the amount of spring practice covered, theres good reason to think it can happen. They played UAB and won their eighth overall bowl game by the score of 3117. (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). Perhaps the consistent winning at the FBS level is finally catching up in recruiting. The 2003-04 seasons with the Mountaineers, which were his first two seasons with the program, he worked with the running backs. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. As the Mountaineers move ahead in 2020 with their third head coach in three years, those expectations havent changed, and for good reason. 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. After spending one season as the defensive coordinator at Georgia Military College, Nunn was named as that junior colleges head coach from 1992-99. Asked about who could contribute as a freshman, coaches noted they plan to rotate more players on defense. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Jonescoached at App State for 23 seasons from 1996-2018 before following head coach Scott Satterfield to Louisville, where the Cardinals completed an 8-5 season with a victory against Mississippi State in the Music City Bowl. This is home to me. From 1989-2017, the Mountaineers had just two head coaches, Moore and Satterfield, who was promoted to the job. Its the third new staff the Mountaineers have had in three years after Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after 2018 and Eliah Drinkwitz left for Mizzou after last year. Georgia coach Kirby Smart says proposed changes to clock operating rules shouldnt significantly impact games next season, but he called them a good first step to reducing the number of plays in the name of player health and safety. I think he is the best quarterback in our conference, Clark said. 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Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. Were looking for a quicker, maybe not as big guy than what they played in there last year, Jones said. The rest of the offensive staff includes Brian Haines (running backs/special teams), Pat Washington (wide receivers), Justin Watts (tight ends) and Nic Cardwell (offensive line). 1992 Appalachian State. For the first ever, the Mountaineers were ranked for seven weeks in the AP poll, eight in the Coaches poll, and five in the CFP poll. Hes familiar with the terrain. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Brown played in all 14 games as a true freshman, finishing with 12 tackles. 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0. We need depth, because we play a ton of 11 personnel, but also 12 personnel and even 13 sometimes.. But theyve met only once since the Mountaineers recent jump to FBS a 20-19 Wake Forest win in Boone in 2017 that featured App States largest-ever home crowd. Jackson had 60 tackles, 6.5 TFLs and three sacks last season, while Cobb had 48 tackles, three TFLs and a fumble return touchdown. Everybody on the committee was resolute: were not going directly to the NFL rule.. We have a great offensive line coming back. One of the things that intrigued me about him was the success that Appalachian State had running the ball and the unique ways they did so. And for good reason. Kayla Hill. 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. 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. So were really going to use him a lot this year.. Nunns last job at the FBS level came as the defensive ends coach at Tennessee from 1989-90. 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. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. Ben Brady (he/him) is a senior journalism major, history minor, from Raleigh, NC. Nunn served as the team's defensive line coach for the past three seasons.

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