Im excited to get started.. Theres a rivalry thats stood the test of time.. 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. 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. 0. The outside will have less experience. 2012 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 7-9. Charlie Harbison, last years cornerbacks coach as well as working with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, followed Eli Drinkwitz in his surprise move to the University of Missouri as an associate head coach/defensive coordinator. A new starting kick returner is needed with Evans gone. Ben Brady, ReporterSeptember 11, 2020|390 Views. We feel great about our line, Petersen said. This 2020 class is ranked No. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. I have so much respect for the championship culture at App State and fond memories of bringing my high school teams here for training camp and talking football with guys like Dale Jones, Nate Woody and Bryan Brown., PO Box 152, Boone, NC 28607 Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. App State football enters 2020 season with third coaching staff in three years "Family is a little different:" App State football parents push to attend home games despite crowd restrictions Vince Fortea, also an App State student on the video team, said that the makeup of the video team helps make it a really cool thing to be a part of. Were excited to welcome Robert and his family to Boone, a statement from the Appalachian State football head coach began. The other would take away the option for a coach to call back-to-back timeouts during the same dead ball period. Subotsch averaged 42.7 yards per punt with a long of 67. 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. But after missing out, Drinkwitz took the Missouri job before App States bowl game. 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. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. A former small college football player and college assistant, Samuels now serves as the head coach at Comstock Park HS (MI). An Appalachian State spokesman could not confirm or deny Thamel's report. (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. 1996 Johnson C Smith. 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. 1990 Appalachian State. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisVannini, Senior Thomas Hennigan (61 catches in 2019) is part of a deep receiving corps loaded with experience. He previously served as an assistant strength coach at App State prior to the appointment with the Thundering Herd. Coach Kelly and his staff have done a tremendous job developing young men as demonstrated by their academic excellence.. His 5.5 sacks were second-most on the team. I like Henry, Petersen said. He will be a great leader for the young men in our program. DeBastiani also added, Im coming home, DeBastiani said. 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 committee forwarded two other proposals to keep games moving. That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. This is where I started my coaching career under Jerry Moore, side by side with Dale Jones and with Shawn Clark when he played. 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. He spent the last two football seasons as the passing game coordinator/QB coach at Louisville under former App State coach Scott Satterfield. 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. Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. 5 or lower. "It has been an honor to coach at my alma mater, a place where I have personally shed blood, sweat and tears . Few teams have out-performed their recruiting rankings better than App State, both within in the conference and nationally. The time is now for me.. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Kayla Hill. Round to SF. Mike Norvell officially completed his on-field coaching staff at Florida State this weekend. Everybody on the committee was resolute: were not going directly to the NFL rule.. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. Having played offensive guard for the Mountaineers from 1994-98, Clark returned to Boone after coaching stints at Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, Purdue and Kent State. 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. 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. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? 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. Ben Brady (he/him) is a senior journalism major, history minor, from Raleigh, NC. The committee gave no serious consideration to a proposal to keep the clock running after an incomplete pass. I think he is the best quarterback in our conference, Clark said. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. That will help the program get over the loss of those seniors for 2021. 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. Theyll lead a group that finished No. The school officially announced the hire on. Try a week on us. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. 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. Petersen was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Mountaineers in January. 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. After that 2014 campaign, he signed a four-year extension and went on to go 7-4 in 2015, just missing the cut for the FCS playoffs. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. Nunns last job at the FBS level came as the defensive ends coach at Tennessee from 1989-90. 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. 33 in yards per carry allowed (3.73). 19 in the AP poll and found themselves in contention for a New Years Six game. The biggest thing will be to keep working on depth, Jones said. Running backs: App State ranked No. The Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. He knows what it takes to compete at a championship level.". It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. 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Ive always come back to visit Boone in the offseason, and I consider it home. Last years backups, seniorTommy Dawkinsand seniorCaleb Spurlinreturn and will be in the rotation for that open end spot. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. The Mountaineers need a new starter at nose tackle. 828-262-3180. [email protected]. Its just the bottom line of getting guys out there when the bullets start coming and seeing how they react, Jones said. Clark landed his dream job, and he couldnt walk into a better position. 1991 Appalachian State. 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. Clark was impressed with his work in the spring. BOONE According to news outlets, running backs coach Garrett Riley will be named to be the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. 828-262-7914. 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. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. He went 5-for-6 on kicks longer than 40 yards, but 2-for-4 on kicks shorter than 30 yards. He will fill the role of defensive coordinator in the 2020 season. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? 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. 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). Thats yet to be determined. 6, 288.0 yards). To run the offense, Clark hired former East Carolina offensive coordinator Tony Petersen, most recently an analyst at Missouri. But incoming talent is getting better. He could stay in that role or find more playing time at safety. 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). The new end zone facility set to open this year also helps. The leaders of the new group will be senior inside linebacker DMarco Jackson and junior inside linebacker Trey Cobb. Shaw said the new clock rule on first downs would take about eight plays out of the game, which would be about 96 fewer exposures over a regular season and more for teams that play in bowls and the playoff. Petersen played and coached at App State while at Marshall. 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. In an offense, you want to run the ball better. [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]. 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. 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. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. 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. The question will be depth. I love the community.. Sloan, Army's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach in 2022, is returning to Appalachian State as its defensive coordinator. By Colby Gable. Despite throwing 105 more passes, his interception total didnt increase. Evans also joined Stanfords Christian McCaffrey (2015) and ECUs Chris Johnson (2007) as only FBS players this millennium with at least 1,400 rushing yards, five TD receptions and a kickoff return for a score in the same year. Petersen plans to continue most of what App State has done a downhill run game out of the Pistol and other formations. A tough stretch continues in Week 8 with Arkansas State at home. That includes senior left guard Ryan Neuzil, senior center Noah Hannon, senior right guard Baer Hunter and sophomore right tackle Cooper Hodges. Hampton played in all 14 games last year, with one start, but he had a knack for reaching the quarterback. Hennigan is back as the punt returner. 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. Eli Drinkwitz left for Missouri after one season and one Sun Belt title. 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. He previously served as App States defensive coordinator from 2010-12. Nunn served as the teams defensive line coach for the past three seasons. The matchup with the Demon Deacons is a regional rivalry. Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness. Our kids were focused on the spring, and we were hitting on all cylinders after practice 11, Clark said. The promotion was first reported by Yahoo Sports by writer Pete Thamel on Jan. 3. We just have to get those guys up and running.. Sloan coached at Appalachian State from 2010-17 and under current Army defensive coordinator from 2013-17. Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. If you had to go in and play a game, hes not quite at Zacs level, but hes right there, and to have two guys like that is awesome.. 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. Our receivers want to have more receptions, and bigger, more explosive plays, said Peterson. Like at wide receiver, with so many seniors starting, App State needs to find its future group. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? 1993 Charlotte Rage. He threw for 2,718 yards last year with 28 touchdowns, earning third-team All-Sun Belt honors. Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. 2015 Kent State (OL Coach) A running total of the number of coaches of the Mountaineers. Appalachian State is looking for a new outside linebackers coach after a recent departure in its football program. Ben Brady, Reporter Being an odd front, you dont get a lot of double-teams, which helps us. (Jeremy Brevard / USA Today), The Shawn Clark era began with a win in the New Orleans Bowl. All varsity teams compete in the Sun Belt Conference, except for field hockey and wrestling. 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. The Mountaineers have clearly outperformed those rankings, with at least a share of four consecutive conference titles. The one that people dont realize is Marcus Williams Jr. Hes a kid thats been in the shadows behind some really good running backs. 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. The signing comes on the heels of former App State cornerbacks coach James Rowe taking the same coaching position for the Indianapolis Colts. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. 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. With Nunns hiring, all 10 of Clarks on-field assistants have been hired. Those last two minutes are critical, Shaw said. We need depth, because we play a ton of 11 personnel, but also 12 personnel and even 13 sometimes.. 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. Nunn served as the team's defensive line coach for the past three seasons. For our fans, thats probably a bigger game than North Carolina or South Carolina. 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. Theres not many people in our conference that can go made the man-to-man with him on a consistent basis. Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. I played here. (Chuck Cook / USA Today). Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. Thomas also remains a major running threat, rushing for 940 yards and 17 touchdowns over the past two years. We have a great offensive line coming back. That means the players adjusted to the new staff and scheme tweaks. 2018 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2017 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2016 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 10-3. Last year, App State beat two Power 5 teams on the road in North Carolina and South Carolina. It has done so for decades, after all. They played UAB and won their eighth overall bowl game by the score of 3117. With the players returning and the amount of spring practice covered, theres good reason to think it can happen. I know how to do it the right way. Ryan Neuzil has played since his sophomore year. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. During the shortened 2020 season, a turnaround began with a 3-4 mark. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. Senior tackle Cole Garrison, who started one game in 2019, will take over the left tackle spot. LOS ANGELES Chip Kelly signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027. So were really going to use him a lot this year.. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers plan to stick with a three-man front under new defensive coordinator Dale Jones. View history Shawn Clark (born August 16, 1975) is an American football coach who is the head football coach at Appalachian State University. 10 nationally in yards per carry last season. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. That includes senior Marcus Williams Jr., junior Daetrich Harrington and sophomore Camerun Peoples. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. App State will have to replace both safeties. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Under Drinkwitz, Thomas improved his pocket passing with increased usage and similar efficiency. This is home to me. 2020 Appalachian State Season 9-3. Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. Kelly will also have his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons after hiring DAnton Lynn. 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. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. Doug has been with FootballScoop for over a decade and currently serves as Director of Content. (Brian Westerholt / USA Today), Demetrius Taylor finished third in the Sun Belt in sacks last year. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. App State is still the favorite in the Sun Belt, and for good reason. 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. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The addition of Tennessee running backs coach David Johnson put the finishing touches on. There arent schematic overhauls planned. 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. Last years backup, 6-1, 260-pound junior George Blackstock, is the leading candidate to take over. [1] Moore also has the most Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards with seven. 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