This story is part of a continuing series that serves as an annual offseason assessment of Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams. Linebackers: Without a doubt, this is App States biggest question mark. Jones has been a mainstay at App since the mid '90s, coaching on or coordinating the defense for the better part of 30 years. 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 promotion was first reported by Yahoo Sports by writer Pete Thamel on Jan. 3. Jones, who coached Louisvilles inside linebackers in 2019, worked with the same position group in his last five seasons with the Mountaineers. Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. 2013 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 12-4 Lost in Div. Mike Norvell officially completed his on-field coaching staff at Florida State this weekend. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. As mentioned before, the Mountaineers will stick with a three-man front. 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) (Jeremy Brevard / USA Today), The Shawn Clark era began with a win in the New Orleans Bowl. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. 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. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. But there is a stable of talented backs who will increase their role. Being an odd front, you dont get a lot of double-teams, which helps us. With the players returning and the amount of spring practice covered, theres good reason to think it can happen. Nunn served as the teams defensive line coach for the past three seasons. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. 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. 2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. 1995 Johnson C Smith. With Nunns hiring, all 10 of Clarks on-field assistants have been hired. 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.. The program hasnt lost a step since the move up from FCS, and now the infrastructure is improving. Of his 71 punts, 26 were downed inside the 20-yard line and 12 went longer than 50 yards. The addition of Tennessee running backs coach David Johnson put the finishing touches on. Thats the way its been for the last 30 years going back to Coach (Jerry) Moore, Satterfield and Drinkwitz.. I played here. 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Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after three consecutive Sun Belt championships. That means the players adjusted to the new staff and scheme tweaks. 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. Staton made 11 of 16 field goals last season. 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. App States new coaching staff will make its on-field debut against Charlotte Sept. 12. 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. His official title will be senior analyst, the team announced yesterday. 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. This 2020 class is ranked No. Senior Mike Evans will back up Pearson and play a lot in multiple-tight end sets. Another addition to the staff includes Courtney Braswell, who was hired after only one year of collegiate experience as defensive quality control coach for Satterfield at Louisville last season. Wide receiver/tight ends: App States top four receivers all return as seniors, giving Thomas plenty of familiarity. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. Theres not many people in our conference that can go made the man-to-man with him on a consistent basis. Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. His 5.5 sacks were second-most on the team. A lot of the ends that got playing time could move inside. Kelly is 27-29 through five seasons in Westwood, but is 16-8 the past two years. The Mountaineers need a new starter at nose tackle. 1992 Appalachian State. Monday, App State announced that Robert Nunn has been hired by Clark as part of his defensive staff. Well be similar in some ways to the past, well change some things, Clark said. GABY VELASQUEZ/EL PASO TIMES/USA TODAY NETWORK, taking over as the head coach of Appalachian State football. 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). Sophomore Brendan Harrington played in 11 games as a true freshman and is also expected to be in the mix. Appalachian State Football Camps are held on the campus of Appalachian State University and coaches by the Appalachian State Football staff. 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. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. Ryan Neuzil has played since his sophomore year. 2018 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2017 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2016 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 10-3. "We're excited to welcome Mark and his wife, Paige, back to Boone," head coach Shawn Clark shared in the release. 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). Our receivers want to have more receptions, and bigger, more explosive plays, said Peterson. We can use quickness.. Not very big, but we can run and do what we do on offense.. For me, it was no question, Jones said of his return. Round to SF. This 2020 class is ranked No. The official Football Coach List for the Kansas State University Wildcats . Shawn Clark Coaching Rsum. [1] Moore also has the most Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards with seven. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. 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. Washington and Watts were retained by Clark, and Cardwell is also a former App State player and assistant. 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. Last year, App State beat two Power 5 teams on the road in North Carolina and South Carolina. Our biggest concern looking at it is the lack of experience at outside. 1 guy, and weve got some guys behind him. 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. Were very fortunate here on the mountain because its a player-led program. "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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Last years backups, seniorTommy Dawkinsand seniorCaleb Spurlinreturn and will be in the rotation for that open end spot. Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. Petersen was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Mountaineers in January. App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones is back for his 24th year on the Mountaineer staff. The thing about the Wake game is weve got some tradition there against each other, Jones said. 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. Along with familiarity, Clark has another advantage: App State got in 11 spring practices before COVID-19 shut everything down. He will be a great leader for the young men in our program. DeBastiani also added, Im coming home, DeBastiani said. 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 Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. Its a tremendous opportunity to come back to such a special place with an unbelievable tradition and culture. Its going to flow better.. Clark landed his dream job, and he couldnt walk into a better position. 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. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark has added some familiar faces to his coaching staff for 2020. Hes a guy that can really stretch the field vertically. 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? After spending one season as the defensive coordinator at Georgia Military College, Nunn was named as that junior colleges head coach from 1992-99. No matter what happens with the 2020 season, the expectation is another Sun Belt championship and contending for a New Years Six bowl. Still, on a team loaded with senior starters, it may be hard for young players to find playing time. 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. Nicholas Ross played in all 14 games as a true freshman last season and was a staple in the nickel package. App State football announced Thursday that Rod West will become the Mountaineers' cornerbacks coach for the 2021 season. 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. Junior T.D. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. 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Sunny Dykes, the head coach at SMU, praised Rileys time at Appalachian State earlier this week, stating, I think hes a really good fit. The only other returning wide receiver with a catch in 2019 is Christian Wells, who had one catch in a redshirt season in which he played in two games. We have a great offensive line coming back. Its just the bottom line of getting guys out there when the bullets start coming and seeing how they react, Jones 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. He went 5-for-6 on kicks longer than 40 yards, but 2-for-4 on kicks shorter than 30 yards. He previously served as App States defensive coordinator from 2010-12. That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. "It has been an honor to coach at my alma mater, a place where I have personally shed blood, sweat and tears . Required fields are marked *. Try a week on us. (Brian Westerholt / USA Today), Demetrius Taylor finished third in the Sun Belt in sacks last year. The East division title may come down to how App State performs in that three-game stretch after the off week. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. While most recently working as an offensive analyst at Missouri last season, Petersen also had stints coaching offenses at Marshall, Louisiana Tech and East Carolina. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. Things like this just dont happen for kids from rural northwest Georgia. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? When you look at a defensive anchor, theyve got to be an intimidating presence to quarterbacks.. App States 2020 class was ranked No. Senior Shemar Jean-Charles and junior Shaun Jolly will man the outside again. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. 1600 Highway 105 in Boone, 2023 - High Country Press. App State is also set to open a new end zone building this year and make other renovations to Kidd Brewer Stadium. Your email address will not be published. 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. I think we have three of the top running backs in the conference, Clark said. Though having four senior receivers bodes well for 2020, it leaves a hole for 2021. He also mentored 22 all-conference performers, and 12 players have gone on to play in the NFL. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. The time is now for me.. He won just 3 games in his first two seasons before going 7-5 in 2014. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. 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. | Privacy Policy | Rights & Permissions | Discussion Guidelines, Luke Winkelmann Competes in his First X Games Competition; Appalachian Ski Mtn. 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. 6, 288.0 yards). 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. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. Hennigan is back as the punt returner. 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.. He had been an assistant with the program since 2016, and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Eliah Drinkwitz . 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Sophomores Nick Hampton and KeSean Brown are the likely starters. App State coaches know they need to develop the next group and expect to sign three or four receivers in the next recruiting class. Cortney Braswell, who was hired before the 2020 season, is no longer on the staff. The new end zone facility set to open this year also helps. So were really going to use him a lot this year.. The question will be depth. Few teams have out-performed their recruiting rankings better than App State, both within in the conference and nationally. 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. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. The proposed changes would go into effect in the 2023 season if approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 20. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. A former small college football player and college assistant, Samuels now serves as the head coach at Comstock Park HS (MI). 2012 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 7-9. 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. 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. Hes a world-class sprinter. Well always have a downhill running game, a pro-style offense that will stretch the field vertically.. 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. 828-262-3180. 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. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. 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. Roof (son of former defensive coordinator Ted Roof) will also be in the mix on the inside. (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.) 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. 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. As Shawn Clark begins his . 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. West led Richmond's pass defense to the highest-rating in the CAA in 2020. 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. You cant wait too long to start getting ready for that next season, Petersen said. The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. Inside linebackers Jordan Fehr and Anthony Flory were first- and second-team All-Sun Belt performers. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. App State will have to replace both safeties. 2 in the Sun Belt, but the previous three were No. Asked about who could contribute as a freshman, coaches noted they plan to rotate more players on defense. He went 33-68 in his time leading the Catamounts. 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.
