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The leaders of the new group will be senior inside linebacker DMarco Jackson and junior inside linebacker Trey Cobb. You could say, Why did you change it at all? All varsity teams compete in the Sun Belt Conference, except for field hockey and wrestling. 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. That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. 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. Sloan coached at Appalachian State from 2010-17 and under current Army defensive coordinator from 2013-17. I think we have three of the top running backs in the conference, Clark said. (Brian Westerholt / USA Today), Demetrius Taylor finished third in the Sun Belt in sacks last year. At Appalachian State, the football team is expected to win, no matter the circumstances. 2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1. 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. Being an odd front, you dont get a lot of double-teams, which helps us. Those three will be our workhorses. Ben Brady (he/him) is a senior journalism major, history minor, from Raleigh, NC. The final member of the staff, defensive line coach Robert Nunn was announced on Feb. 10. 2 in the Sun Belt, but the previous three were No. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. 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. It is my belief that you have to have a group of running backs in this offense.. The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. This is where I want to end my career. This story is part of a continuing series that serves as an annual offseason assessment of Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams. 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) Theyll lead a group that finished No. Petersen plans to continue most of what App State has done a downhill run game out of the Pistol and other formations. 4, 15.5 points) and total defense (No. It has done so for decades, after all. Braswell released a statement through the University about the new opportunity this season, saying, This is a tremendous opportunity for me to be at the best place in the country to coach, Braswell said through a school press release. 1991 Appalachian State. Theres not a place I would rather coach. 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. In 1995, App State went undefeated in the regular season, won the Southern Conference championship and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. The Mountaineers plan to stick with a three-man front under new defensive coordinator Dale Jones. 828-262-7914. They played UAB and won their eighth overall bowl game by the score of 3117. GABY VELASQUEZ/EL PASO TIMES/USA TODAY NETWORK, taking over as the head coach of Appalachian State football. 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. Jackson had 60 tackles, 6.5 TFLs and three sacks last season, while Cobb had 48 tackles, three TFLs and a fumble return touchdown. To see the methodology behind this . Hes familiar with the terrain. Kelly has led the Bruins to 17 total wins over the past two seasons. Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. Hes rushing for 500, 600 yards a year, and hell be very valuable for our offense. I played here. Staton made 11 of 16 field goals last season. Appalachian State announced the hiring Friday. Kayla Hill. Theyve been very resilient, Clark said of his team. Asked about who could contribute as a freshman, coaches noted they plan to rotate more players on defense. Theres no question, in this defense, we want those crazy kinds of guys, said Jones. He averaged 7.7 yards per return on 21 attempts with a long of 25 yards. [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]. The 6-2, 295-pound junior Jordon Earle could compete here, but Dawkins and Spurlin could also move inside, as App State might look for more speed than size at the position. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Sunny Dykes, the head coach at SMU, praised Rileys time at Appalachian State earlier this week, stating, I think hes a really good fit. 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 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. Eli Drinkwitz left for Missouri after one season and one Sun Belt title. 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. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. Were looking for a quicker, maybe not as big guy than what they played in there last year, Jones 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. Nunn served as the teams defensive line coach for the past three seasons. Last years backups, seniorTommy Dawkinsand seniorCaleb Spurlinreturn and will be in the rotation for that open end spot. (Chuck Cook / USA Today). Jackson made six starts in 2019, while Cobb made eight. Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. Sophomore Brendan Harrington played in 11 games as a true freshman and is also expected to be in the mix. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. I think hes one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Despite throwing 105 more passes, his interception total didnt increase. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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 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). Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. 5. His completion percentage in 2019 (62.7) and yards per attempt (7.6) were similar to the previous year. 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. Senior Kaiden Smith has played in 33 games and made 15 tackles in 2019, but most of his work was on special teams. Fielding its first organized football team in 1928, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have had 22 coaches. The time is now for me.. 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. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. He played in nine games last year. 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. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. Ridgeland also scored a big regular season road win at Sandy Creek. A former small college football player and college assistant, Samuels now serves as the head coach at Comstock Park HS (MI). We have a great offensive line coming back. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Doug has been with FootballScoop for over a decade and currently serves as Director of Content. As mentioned before, the Mountaineers will stick with a three-man front. This is his fourth year with The Appalachian. (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). The program hasnt lost a step since the move up from FCS, and now the infrastructure is improving. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. He could stay in that role or find more playing time at safety. Hes comfortable teaching our system of play, particularly in the passing game. I told them point-blank, Im a really good coach, a really good recruiter and Im made for this job. 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. 1996 Johnson C Smith. Last years backup, 6-1, 260-pound junior George Blackstock, is the leading candidate to take over. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a . 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. With a new coaching staff, the running game will remain the focal point of the offense, from both the running back and quarterback positions. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. They finished the season ranked 19th in the AP and 18th in the Coaches. App State will have to replace both safeties. Jones left for one season to go with Scott Satterfield to Louisville; but returned for the 2020 season and has served as defensive coordinator since. App State is also set to open a new end zone building this year and make other renovations to Kidd Brewer Stadium. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name The Bruins were 3-9 in Kellys first year in 2018 and 4-8 the following season. Its a tremendous opportunity to come back to such a special place with an unbelievable tradition and culture. 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. 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. 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. 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. Senior Shemar Jean-Charles and junior Shaun Jolly will man the outside again. 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. The question will be depth. 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. 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. 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's married with two kids and lives just south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center, MI. We can use quickness.. 2018 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2017 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2016 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 10-3. Defensive line: Last year, App State finished No. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. 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. In an offense, you want to run the ball better. Kelly who is 72-36 as a college coach signed a four-year contract last year. The proposed changes would go into effect in the 2023 season if approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 20. 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. The Mountaineers won 13 games, finished ranked 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. 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 need depth, because we play a ton of 11 personnel, but also 12 personnel and even 13 sometimes.. But after missing out, Drinkwitz took the Missouri job before App States bowl game. Jerry Moore is the only three-time winner of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Coach of the Year award. Jacob Cooper. Though only Jolly had multiple interceptions, the teams 14 were top-25 nationally. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. 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. This may come at a somewhat underrated loss for the recuperating secondary for Appalachian, as senior and all-conference safeties Desmond Franklin and Josh Thomas will no longer be with the team in 2020 after graduating this Spring. Kelly will also have his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons after hiring DAnton Lynn. It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. During the shortened 2020 season, a turnaround began with a 3-4 mark. Few teams have out-performed their recruiting rankings better than App State, both within in the conference and nationally. . Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. Weve got talent. 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 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. Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after three consecutive Sun Belt championships. Senior tackle Cole Garrison, who started one game in 2019, will take over the left tackle spot. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. 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. Chris Vannini covers the Group of 5 conferences, college football coaching and national college football for The Athletic. Theres a rivalry thats stood the test of time.. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. That means the players adjusted to the new staff and scheme tweaks. "We're excited to welcome Mark and his wife, Paige, back to Boone," head coach Shawn Clark shared in the release. Jones, who coached Louisvilles inside linebackers in 2019, worked with the same position group in his last five seasons with the Mountaineers. Hes going to be the No. UCLA will go into its final season in the Pac-12 with plenty of questions. 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). 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. He spent the last two football seasons as the passing game coordinator/QB coach at Louisville under former App State coach Scott Satterfield. Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. While most schools got little to no spring practice, the Mountaineers started early, as they traditionally do. 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. As Shawn Clark begins his . Running backs: App State ranked No. Mike Krysl played for Willie Fritz at Central Missouri, coordinated special teams for him at Georgia Southern, and will now coach special teams again at Tulane. Appalachian State Football Camps are held on the campus of Appalachian State University and coaches by the Appalachian State Football staff. Linebackers: Without a doubt, this is App States biggest question mark. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. Ex-Giants assistant Robert Nunn joins Appalachian State coaching staff John Fennelly February 12, 2020 1:00 pm ET [jwplayer 5kKFygSc-ThvAeFxT] Robert Nunn, who won a Super Bowl ring as the.

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