Hes comfortable teaching our system of play, particularly in the passing game. Mike Norvell officially completed his on-field coaching staff at Florida State this weekend. Behind Thomas is senior Jacob Huesman, who has thrown 48 career passes, including just seven in 2019. I think he is the best quarterback in our conference, Clark said. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a . 1993 Charlotte Rage. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. Nunns last job at the FBS level came as the defensive ends coach at Tennessee from 1989-90. Roof (son of former defensive coordinator Ted Roof) will also be in the mix on the inside. 1995 Johnson C Smith. 1989 Appalachian State. Offensive line: Like the rest of the offense, this group is very experienced, with four of last years five starters set to return. View history Shawn Clark (born August 16, 1975) is an American football coach who is the head football coach at Appalachian State University. 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. Weve got talent. 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 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. Defensive backs: After replacing both cornerbacks a year ago, both starters return now. 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 Along with familiarity, Clark has another advantage: App State got in 11 spring practices before COVID-19 shut everything down. 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 am excited about our football program under the leadership of Coach Kelly and his talented staff, athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a statement. 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. 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. BOONE According to news outlets, running backs coach Garrett Riley will be named to be the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. 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App States 2020 class was ranked No. 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. 2015 Kent State (OL Coach) Im excited to get started.. Nunn served as the team's defensive line coach for the past three seasons. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Petersen played and coached at App State while at Marshall. 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 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 threw for 2,718 yards last year with 28 touchdowns, earning third-team All-Sun Belt honors. A new starting kick returner is needed with Evans gone. Senior tackle Cole Garrison, who started one game in 2019, will take over the left tackle spot. 1992 Appalachian State. Ryan Neuzil has played since his sophomore year. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. The 2003-04 seasons with the Mountaineers, which were his first two seasons with the program, he worked with the running backs. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. [1] Moore also has the most Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards with seven. Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark has added some familiar faces to his coaching staff for 2020. From 1989-2017, the Mountaineers had just two head coaches, Moore and Satterfield, who was promoted to the job. Petersen plans to continue most of what App State has done a downhill run game out of the Pistol and other formations. App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones is back for his 24th year on the Mountaineer staff. | Shawn Clarks Record with Appalachian State. As the Mountaineers move ahead in 2020 with their third head coach in three years, those expectations havent changed, and for good reason. At tight end, junior Henry Pearson moves into the full-time starting role after starting eight games last year. With a new coaching staff, the running game will remain the focal point of the offense, from both the running back and quarterback positions. 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. The program hasnt lost a step since the move up from FCS, and now the infrastructure is improving. Though only Jolly had multiple interceptions, the teams 14 were top-25 nationally. By Colby Gable. Our kids were focused on the spring, and we were hitting on all cylinders after practice 11, Clark said. 33 in yards per carry allowed (3.73). Asked about who could contribute as a freshman, coaches noted they plan to rotate more players on defense. A former linebacker at Oklahoma State, Nunn. Junior T.D. A lot of the ends that got playing time could move inside. As Shawn Clark begins his . 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. 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. Chris Vannini covers the Group of 5 conferences, college football coaching and national college football for The Athletic. Your email address will not be published. . Hes a world-class sprinter. The final member of the staff, defensive line coach Robert Nunn was announced on Feb. 10. 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. 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). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The East division title may come down to how App State performs in that three-game stretch after the off week. 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. Jackson made six starts in 2019, while Cobb made eight. 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Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. Senior Kaiden Smith has played in 33 games and made 15 tackles in 2019, but most of his work was on special teams. The thing about the Wake game is weve got some tradition there against each other, Jones said. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "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). App State football announced Thursday that Rod West will become the Mountaineers' cornerbacks coach for the 2021 season. 1990 Appalachian State. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. Drinkwitz was an outside hire with no ties to the school. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors. Only DeBastiani has previous App State experience in this group. 6, 288.0 yards). 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. This 2020 class is ranked No. To run the offense, Clark hired former East Carolina offensive coordinator Tony Petersen, most recently an analyst at Missouri. 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Not very big, but we can run and do what we do on offense.. The committee gave no serious consideration to a proposal to keep the clock running after an incomplete pass. Jones has been a mainstay at App since the mid '90s, coaching on or coordinating the defense for the better part of 30 years. 2012 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 7-9. Petersen was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Mountaineers in January. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. This 2020 class is ranked No. Were excited to welcome Robert and his family to Boone, a statement from the Appalachian State football head coach began. 2020 Appalachian State Season 9-3. Despite a mostly new coaching staff, nearly the entire starting offense returns, and the defense and special teams are also populated with senior starters. Despite throwing 105 more passes, his interception total didnt increase. The other nine are: Per the school, position assignments for the offensive and defensive assistants will be announced soon. Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. 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 very fortunate here on the mountain because its a player-led program. I played here. 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. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. They finished the season ranked 19th in the AP and 18th in the Coaches. He was also the defensive tackles coach for the Green Bay Packers (2005-08). 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. The roster is set up for big success. I know how to do it the right way. Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. Shawn Clark Coaching Rsum. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant 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. Sloan, Army's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach in 2022, is returning to Appalachian State as its defensive coordinator. 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. During the shortened 2020 season, a turnaround began with a 3-4 mark. "It has been an honor to coach at my alma mater, a place where I have personally shed blood, sweat and tears . At Appalachian State, the football team is expected to win, no matter the circumstances. 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. Sunny Dykes, the head coach at SMU, praised Rileys time at Appalachian State earlier this week, stating, I think hes a really good fit. Still, on a team loaded with senior starters, it may be hard for young players to find playing time. 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. This is his fourth year with The Appalachian. The biggest thing will be to keep working on depth, Jones said. He also served on the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Board of Directors, helping to represent the interests of football coaches statewide and serving as a contributing voice with the TSSAA legislation. After App States historic 2019 season, the football team is looking to a new coaching staff to be even more dominant this year. 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. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. 828-262-3180. Hes going to be the No. We feel great about our line, Petersen said. Its a great program that Ive been attached to for a while, and Im excited to join the staff and get started.. 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. Nunn served as the teams defensive line coach for the past three seasons. Its just the bottom line of getting guys out there when the bullets start coming and seeing how they react, Jones said. The Bruins were 3-9 in Kellys first year in 2018 and 4-8 the following season. He previously served as App States defensive coordinator from 2010-12. The leaders of the new group will be senior inside linebacker DMarco Jackson and junior inside linebacker Trey Cobb. 5. 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. The Mountaineers plan to stick with a three-man front under new defensive coordinator Dale Jones. To see the methodology behind this . Appalachian State Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 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 Those three will be our workhorses. He won just 3 games in his first two seasons before going 7-5 in 2014. 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. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Well always have a downhill running game, a pro-style offense that will stretch the field vertically.. That success helped him land the head coaching job at Western Carolina in 2012. 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0. There arent schematic overhauls planned. 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. 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) I think hes one of the top quarterbacks in the country. An Appalachian State spokesman could not confirm or deny Thamel's report. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. Now the promoted Shawn Clark takes over looking for No. The one that people dont realize is Marcus Williams Jr. Hes a kid thats been in the shadows behind some really good running backs. This is 20 years of coaching. This time, athletic director Doug Gillin stayed in the family by promoting Clark, the offensive line coach and former App State All-American. The official Football Coach List for the Kansas State University Wildcats . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Well be similar in some ways to the past, well change some things, Clark said. Try a week on us. 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. 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. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. Clarks first game as head coach was the 2019 New Orleans bowl. Newer members to the staff include four new additions, and they are all coming from the defensive side of the ball. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. Indianapolis is making MAJOR moves, set to hire FootballScoop's reigning top special teams coordinator. No matter what happens with the 2020 season, the expectation is another Sun Belt championship and contending for a New Years Six bowl. The school officially announced the hire on. 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. 2013 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 12-4 Lost in Div. The Redskins finished the season with 15 interceptions, which was tied for the ninth-best mark in the league. 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.. The outside will have less experience. The Mountaineers have clearly outperformed those rankings, with at least a share of four consecutive conference titles. For our fans, thats probably a bigger game than North Carolina or South Carolina. Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness. He had been an assistant with the program since 2016, and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Eliah Drinkwitz . He played in nine games last year. 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. In an offense, you want to run the ball better.