2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1. With a new coaching staff, the running game will remain the focal point of the offense, from both the running back and quarterback positions. Two of his linebackers, sophomore Troy Brown and senior Michael Oliver, earned all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2019. He also mentored 22 all-conference performers, and 12 players have gone on to play in the NFL. In his first year in Washington in 2017, Rowe helped the DBs unit produce the teams strongest season against the pass in nearly a decade, ranking third in the NFL in completion percentage allowed (57.6 percent), ninth in passing yards allowed per game (213.8) and 10th in opponent passer rating (81.0). Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. Nicholas Ross played in all 14 games as a true freshman last season and was a staple in the nickel package. As mentioned before, the Mountaineers will stick with a three-man front. 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. Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. If (Hannon) was two inches taller, he would be in the SEC, Clark said. The roster is set up for big success. Ridgeland also scored a big regular season road win at Sandy Creek. App State coaches know they need to develop the next group and expect to sign three or four receivers in the next recruiting class. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. 10 nationally in yards per carry last season. The Bruins were 8-4 last year and finished 21st in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll, the first time since 2014 that they had been ranked at the end of the season. 85 nationally, the best in the school history and only the second in the top 90, though App States rankings go back to only 2011. 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. 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). 1991 Appalachian State. The Sun Belt should be deeper than a year ago, but the rest of the schedule is manageable. Junior T.D. He averaged 7.7 yards per return on 21 attempts with a long of 25 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. Virgil, who is also an All-Sun Belt sprinter on the schools track and field team, specifically stood out to Clark in the spring. 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. (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.) Ben Brady, Reporter Hes familiar with the terrain. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. A new starting kick returner is needed with Evans gone. BOONE According to news outlets, running backs coach Garrett Riley will be named to be the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. Kayla Hill. Monday, App State announced that Robert Nunn has been hired by Clark as part of his defensive staff. Last years backup, 6-1, 260-pound junior George Blackstock, is the leading candidate to take over. Defensive backs: After replacing both cornerbacks a year ago, both starters return now. He will fill the role of defensive coordinator in the 2020 season. In a move that mostly affects Divisions II and III, the committee approved the optional use of instant replay in games that do not have a replay official. We just have to get those guys up and running.. He went 33-68 in his time leading the Catamounts. Senior Kaiden Smith has played in 33 games and made 15 tackles in 2019, but most of his work was on special teams. 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. Dont expect another coaching change anytime soon. 1 guy, and weve got some guys behind him. 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. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? Still, safety is a major question mark. 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. Mark was a part of our undefeated regular season in 1995 and has had tremendous success as a defensive coach at every stop since. Appalachian State announced the hiring Friday. 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. 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. Now, after being let go back in April after nine seasons leading the Western Carolina program (FCS) he's returning to App State. 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. Perhaps the consistent winning at the FBS level is finally catching up in recruiting. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. 1600 Highway 105 in Boone, 2023 - High Country Press. 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.. The East division title may come down to how App State performs in that three-game stretch after the off week. (Brian Westerholt / USA Today), Demetrius Taylor finished third in the Sun Belt in sacks last year. 1995 Johnson C Smith. He's married with two kids and lives just south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center, MI. He spent the last two football seasons as the passing game coordinator/QB coach at Louisville under former App State coach Scott Satterfield. 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. UCLA will go into its final season in the Pac-12 with plenty of questions. The Mountaineers need a new starter at nose tackle. 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. He threw for 2,718 yards last year with 28 touchdowns, earning third-team All-Sun Belt honors. "Appalachian State Mountaineers School History", "AFCA Honors ASU's Moore For Third Straight Season", "Edwards, Acitelli, Moore Highlight SoCon Honorees", "Satterfield Named App State's 20th Football Coach", "Jerry Moore wins 2006 Eddie Robinson Award", "Moore Named AFCA Regional Coach of the Year", "Sun Belt Announces 2018 Football Postseason All-Conference, Individual Awards", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Appalachian_State_Mountaineers_head_football_coaches&oldid=1131644060, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 03:06. It is my belief that you have to have a group of running backs in this offense.. Its that we have to get two or three guys that get some reps so they start developing so the following year, youve got guys who have reps.. Nunn served as the team's defensive line coach for the past three seasons. 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. From watching Coach (Jerry) Moore, I was always impressed by how well the Mountaineers were coached. 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. Doug has been with FootballScoop for over a decade and currently serves as Director of Content. 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. 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. Hes going to be the No. 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. 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. Theyve been very resilient, Clark said of his team. 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 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. Were very fortunate here on the mountain because its a player-led program. Clark landed his dream job, and he couldnt walk into a better position. Kelly is 27-29 through five seasons in Westwood, but is 16-8 the past two years. The time is now for me.. A running total of the number of coaches of the Mountaineers. 1989 Appalachian State. Still, on a team loaded with senior starters, it may be hard for young players to find playing time. In 2019, Washington cornerback Quinton Dunbar was among the NFLs top interception artists, while in 2018 Rowe helped oversee a defensive backs group that was one of the best in the league in forcing turnovers. 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. Were excited to welcome Robert and his family to Boone, a statement from the Appalachian State football head coach began. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. You cant wait too long to start getting ready for that next season, Petersen said. Last year, App State beat two Power 5 teams on the road in North Carolina and South Carolina. 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 has done so for decades, after all. Cortney Braswell, who was hired before the 2020 season, is no longer on the staff. 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 former linebacker at Oklahoma State, Nunn. The Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. Not very big, but we can run and do what we do on offense.. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. To watch how hes matured, hes got more confidence in his hands. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. I think we have three of the top running backs in the conference, Clark said. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? 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. He previously served as an assistant strength coach at App State prior to the appointment with the Thundering Herd. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. With conference titles in a variety of sports each year since the transition, App State student-athletes pursue daily comprehensive excellence in competition, academics and community involvement. We feel great about our line, Petersen said. You want to throw the ball better. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Eli Drinkwitz left for Missouri after one season and one Sun Belt title. Its a program built on player development. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. This 2020 class is ranked No. The Mountaineers finished the 2019 season 131, 71 in Sun Belt play to finish in first place in the East Division for the second consecutive year in the Sun Belt Conference. 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 addition of Tennessee running backs coach David Johnson put the finishing touches on. That includes senior left guard Ryan Neuzil, senior center Noah Hannon, senior right guard Baer Hunter and sophomore right tackle Cooper Hodges. It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. The question will be depth. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. Try a week on us. Though having four senior receivers bodes well for 2020, it leaves a hole for 2021. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Jerry Moore is the only three-time winner of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coach of the Year award. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 5. After App States historic 2019 season, the football team is looking to a new coaching staff to be even more dominant this year. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. 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. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. For me, it was no question, Jones said of his return. Running backs: App State ranked No. Subotsch averaged 42.7 yards per punt with a long of 67. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The matchup with the Demon Deacons is a regional rivalry. Inside linebackers Jordan Fehr and Anthony Flory were first- and second-team All-Sun Belt performers. As Shawn Clark begins his reign as the new football coach at Appalachian State University, he has started to pick his staff with new additions to the team and filling in positions that are now vacant. Under Drinkwitz, Thomas improved his pocket passing with increased usage and similar efficiency. The other nine are: Per the school, position assignments for the offensive and defensive assistants will be announced soon. Nunns last job at the FBS level came as the defensive ends coach at Tennessee from 1989-90. The committee forwarded two other proposals to keep games moving. I think he is the best quarterback in our conference, Clark said. The program hasnt lost a step since the move up from FCS, and now the infrastructure is improving. He knows what it takes to compete at a championship level.". I like Henry, Petersen said. West led Richmond's pass defense to the highest-rating in the CAA in 2020. 2013 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 12-4 Lost in Div. Thats the way its been for the last 30 years going back to Coach (Jerry) Moore, Satterfield and Drinkwitz.. Clarks first game as head coach was the 2019 New Orleans bowl. 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. The one that people dont realize is Marcus Williams Jr. Hes a kid thats been in the shadows behind some really good running backs. Drinkwitz was an outside hire with no ties to the school. Other reserves include former UCLA transfer Jackson Gibbs and true freshman Navy Shuler, who enrolled early and went through spring practice. The new end zone facility set to open this year also helps. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. The 6-foot-3 Sutton, a second-team All-Sun Belt pick and former Kansas State transfer, has 17 touchdowns and has averaged 16.2 yards per catch in two years at App State, but he missed the final three games of 2019 after tearing his ACL. This is where I want to end my career. The rest of the defensive staff includes Robert Nunn (defensive line), outside linebackers coach Cortney Braswell (outside linebackers), James Rowe (cornerbacks) and Mark DeBastiani (safeties). I think hes one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Round to SF. I know how to do it the right way. The committee gave no serious consideration to a proposal to keep the clock running after an incomplete pass. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? Of his 71 punts, 26 were downed inside the 20-yard line and 12 went longer than 50 yards. The outside will have less experience. Thats yet to be determined. They played UAB and won their eighth overall bowl game by the score of 3117. 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. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. 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. "We're excited to welcome Mark and his wife, Paige, back to Boone," head coach Shawn Clark shared in the release. Quarterbacks: Senior Zac Thomas has a 23-1 record in regulation as a starter when he plays more than the first series. App State men's basketball fell in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, Jon Jon Millner of regular season champion App State has repeated as SoCon Wrestler of, Catawba Valley Community College softball pitcher Mayson Lail has been named the National Junior College, Copyright 2023 Long Communications LLC | Design by, Two More Staff Changes for Appalachian State Football, Appalachian State Mens Basketball Season Comes to a Close, Appalachian State Wrestling Earns Seven All-Conference Honors, Millner Repeats as Wrestler of the Year, CVCC Softballs Lail Named NJCAA Division 2 Pitcher of the Week. He had been an assistant with the program since 2016, and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Eliah Drinkwitz . Theyll lead a group that finished No. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. Hennigan is back as the punt returner. Petersen was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Mountaineers in January. We think the changes are going to be very minimal here, said Smart, the committee co-chair. Before that, Braswell served as head coach for Ridgeland High School in his hometown of Rossville, Georgia. 1996 Johnson C Smith. Shawn Clark Coaching Rsum. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. He coached the inside linebackers and served as co-defensive coordinator in 2018, when an App State team that went 11-2 ranked among the FBS leaders in scoring defense (No. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? 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. Required fields are marked *. 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.. So were really going to use him a lot this year.. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. (Jeremy Brevard / USA Today), The Shawn Clark era began with a win in the New Orleans Bowl. The football program is on an upward trajectory, both on the field and in the classroom. No matter what happens with the 2020 season, the expectation is another Sun Belt championship and contending for a New Years Six bowl. This story is part of a continuing series that serves as an annual offseason assessment of Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams. In his debut, the Mountaineers defeated UAB in the New Orleans Bowl. At tight end, junior Henry Pearson moves into the full-time starting role after starting eight games last year. Things like this just dont happen for kids from rural northwest Georgia. 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.. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. 33 in yards per carry allowed (3.73). He was a position coach in the NFL for 19 years before returning to the college ranks in 2020. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Indianapolis is making MAJOR moves, set to hire FootballScoop's reigning top special teams coordinator. With the Sun Belts Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Zac Thomas and other offensive artillery, Peterson expressed his teams desire to maintain improvement. Hes comfortable teaching our system of play, particularly in the passing game. Hes a world-class sprinter. Staton made 11 of 16 field goals last season. With the College Football Playoff expanding from four to 12 teams in 2024-25, and possibly more in the future, conference commissioners had asked the committee to look for ways to cut down on the number of plays in games in an attempt to mitigate potential injury exposures. 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. Offensive line: Like the rest of the offense, this group is very experienced, with four of last years five starters set to return. This is home to me. 20 nationally in yards per attempt allowed (6.4). 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. They finished the season ranked 19th in the AP and 18th in the Coaches. 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. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. He was also the defensive tackles coach for the Green Bay Packers (2005-08). 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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. Photo Courtesy App State Athletics. His completion percentage in 2019 (62.7) and yards per attempt (7.6) were similar to the previous year. Ever since I started following App State Football in the summer of 1997, Ive been up to visit 15 or 20 times and I just love Boone, Nunn said in his statement. 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. By stopping the clock it gives teams and opportunity to make a comeback. Editors note:The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on sports is unprecedented, and its effect on the 2020 college football season is unclear. That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. In his first 23 seasons at App State, Jones made player development a staple in his defense, coaching 11 All-American defensive linemen and linebackers, including five players earning the recognition twice. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. In 1995, App State went undefeated in the regular season, won the Southern Conference championship and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. .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. App States new coaching staff will make its on-field debut against Charlotte Sept. 12.
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