2019 Appalachian State Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff App State's outside linebackers coach no longer with Mountaineers program He previously served as an assistant strength coach at App State prior to the appointment with the Thundering Herd. Hes going to be the No. Monday, App State announced that Robert Nunn has been hired by Clark as part of his defensive staff. Ridgeland also scored a big regular season road win at Sandy Creek. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. BOONE According to news outlets, running backs coach Garrett Riley will be named to be the new offensive coordinator at Appalachian State. Cortney Braswell, who was hired before the 2020 season, is no longer on the staff. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a . Ryan Neuzil has played since his sophomore year. 1995 Johnson C Smith. He also mentored 22 all-conference performers, and 12 players have gone on to play in the NFL. 2020 Appalachian State Season 9-3. 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. (Top photo of Zac Thomas: Mary Holt / Getty Images). Inside linebackers Jordan Fehr and Anthony Flory were first- and second-team All-Sun Belt performers. 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. 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). 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. Hennigan is back as the punt returner. 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. 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. The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. The committee gave no serious consideration to a proposal to keep the clock running after an incomplete pass. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. The committee forwarded two other proposals to keep games moving. You cant wait too long to start getting ready for that next season, Petersen said. 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. They finished the season ranked 19th in the AP and 18th in the Coaches. App States new coaching staff will make its on-field debut against Charlotte Sept. 12. For our fans, thats probably a bigger game than North Carolina or South Carolina. From 1989-2017, the Mountaineers had just two head coaches, Moore and Satterfield, who was promoted to the job. 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. That group includes Thomas Hennigan (61 catches, 773 yards last year), Corey Sutton (41 catches, 601 yards), Malik Williams (55 catches, 598 yards) and Jalen Virgil (24 catches, 383 yards). How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Three starters are gone, including Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Akeem Davis-Gaither, and they were the teams three leading tacklers. 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. BOONE - Days after defensive coordinator Dale Jones left the program, two other App State football coaches are also out, the team announced Friday. Asked about who could contribute as a freshman, coaches noted they plan to rotate more players on defense. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. Three of last years backups were seniors who are now gone, and another backup was Garrison. 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. "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. 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. Notebook: Sloan hired as App State DC, coaching staff update I love the community.. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. 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. He took over after Jim Mora Jr. was fired in 2017 and had a roster predominantly filled with underclassmen his first two seasons. Last years backup, 6-1, 260-pound junior George Blackstock, is the leading candidate to take over. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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. Newer members to the staff include four new additions, and they are all coming from the defensive side of the ball. 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 Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after three consecutive Sun Belt championships. Staton made 11 of 16 field goals last season. That includes senior left guard Ryan Neuzil, senior center Noah Hannon, senior right guard Baer Hunter and sophomore right tackle Cooper Hodges. 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 2023 Appalachian State University Athletics, Contracts (Director of Athletics/Head Coaches), Appalachian Sports Network from Learfield, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks, Director of Athletic Performance for Football, Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations, Director of Player Personnel/General Manager, Assistant Director of Football Athletic Performance, Graduate Assistant (Offense/Special Teams), Graduate Assistant (Recruiting & Operations), Assistant Athletics Director for Sport Psychology and Mental Wellness, Academic Services for Student-Athletes Assistant Director / Lead Football Coordinator, Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition, Director of Football Athletic Training Services. If (Hannon) was two inches taller, he would be in the SEC, Clark said. At tight end, junior Henry Pearson moves into the full-time starting role after starting eight games last year. He had been an assistant with the program since 2016, and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Eliah Drinkwitz . I think he is the best quarterback in our conference, Clark said. Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. Only DeBastiani has previous App State experience in this group. 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. 828-262-3180. 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. List of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Cardwell second coach to leave App State football staff 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. Hes a world-class sprinter. That means the players adjusted to the new staff and scheme tweaks. This is where I started my coaching career under Jerry Moore, side by side with Dale Jones and with Shawn Clark when he played. 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. Kelly will also have his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons after hiring DAnton Lynn. Drinkwitz was an outside hire with no ties to the school. Appalachian State has added former FCS head coach to staff 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. 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. That will help the program get over the loss of those seniors for 2021. He previously served as App States defensive coordinator from 2010-12. Report: Riley to be new App State offensive coordinator 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. Linebackers: Without a doubt, this is App States biggest question mark. He was a position coach in the NFL for 19 years before returning to the college ranks in 2020. The other would take away the option for a coach to call back-to-back timeouts during the same dead ball period. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and Director of Athletic Performance Brad Bielaniec are no longer with the program. Senior Kaiden Smith has played in 33 games and made 15 tackles in 2019, but most of his work was on special teams. As mentioned before, the Mountaineers will stick with a three-man front. A specific title has not yet been given to the veteran assistant. Thats the way its been for the last 30 years going back to Coach (Jerry) Moore, Satterfield and Drinkwitz.. 2018 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2017 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 2016 Appalachian State (O-Cord/OL Coach) 10-3. 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. 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. 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team - Wikipedia (Jeremy Brevard / USA Today), The Shawn Clark era began with a win in the New Orleans Bowl. 828-262-3180. cooperjw@appstate.edu. 2021 Appalachian State Season 0-0. Ive always come back to visit Boone in the offseason, and I consider it home. Offensive line: Like the rest of the offense, this group is very experienced, with four of last years five starters set to return. 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. Academic Services for Student-Athletes Assistant Director / Lead Football Coordinator. 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. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Despite a mostly new coaching staff, nearly the entire starting offense returns, and the defense and special teams are also populated with senior starters. UCLA will go into its final season in the Pac-12 with plenty of questions. 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team, 2020 Sun Belt Conference football standings, 2020 Marshall Thundering Herd football team, 2020 Campbell Fighting Camels football team, 2020 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team, 2020 LouisianaMonroe Warhawks football team, 2020 Georgia State Panthers football team, 2020 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team, 2020 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team, 2020 Georgia Southern Eagles football team, 2020 North Texas Mean Green football team, 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, "2019 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team", "Big Ten football reduces season schedule to only conference games, maybe setting stage for others to follow", "MEAC suspends all fall sports for indefinite period", "ACC Announces Plans for Football and Fall Olympic Sports", "UMass football cancels 2020 fall season amid coronavirus concerns", "2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers Schedule", "Charlotte 49ers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Marshall Thundering Herd", "Campbell Fighting Camels vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks", "Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Texas State Bobcats", "Georgia State Panthers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Troy Trojans vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Appalachian State Mountaineers", "Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles", "Appalachian State Mountaineers vs North Texas Mean Green", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_Appalachian_State_Mountaineers_football_team&oldid=1129219504, Appalachian State Mountaineers football seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles lacking reliable references from November 2020, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Tre Harbison III 14-yard rush (Jonathan Cruz kick), Camerun Peoples 16-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Marcus Williams 1-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Thomas Hennigan 51-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Aaron McAllister 97-yard kickoff returned (Jonathan Cruz kick), Daetrich Harrington 4-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Daetrich Harrington 15-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Brenden Knox 2-yard rush (Shane Ciucci kick), Jalen Virgil 11-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Grant Wells 12-yard rush (Shane Ciucci kick), Hajj-Malik Williams 1-yard rush (Isaac Riffle kick), Daetrich Harrington 17-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Hajj-Malik Williams 10-yard rush (Isaac Riffle PAT failed), Daetrich Harrington 2-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Daetrich Harrington 40-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Zac Thomas 6-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Nate Noel 5-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Daetrich Harrington 5-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Jacob Huesman 8-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Austin Hite 87-yard pass from Wiley Hartley (Wiley Hartley two-point conversion rush), Christian Wells 46-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Jamal Jones 8-yard rush (Blake Grupe kick), Daetrich Harrington 55-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Mike Evans 5-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Malik Williams 16-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Lincoln Pare 48-yard rush (Blake Grupe kick), Zac Thomas 60-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Christian Wells 20-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Camerun Peoples 1-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Marcus Williams Jr. 48-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Perry Carter 2-yard rush (Davis Hughes kick), Christian Wells 37-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Malik Williams 35-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Malik Jackson 15-yard pass from Colby Suits, Javen Banks 75-yard pass from Tyler Vitt (Seth Keller kick), Miller Gibbs 32-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Brendan Harrington 49-yard interception returned (Chandler Staton kick), Caleb Spurlin 1-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Jalen Virgil 9-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Marcell Barbee 14-yard pass from Tyler Vitt (Seth Keller kick), Camerun Peoples 32-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Sam Pinckney 19-yard pass from Cornelious Brown IV (Noel Ruiz kick), Henry Pearson 9-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Camerun Peoples 10-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Camerun Peoples 1-yard run (Chandler Staton kick), Isaiah Likely 75-yard pass from Grayson McCall (Massimo Biscardi PAT failed), Christian Wells 25-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Grayson McCall 62-yard run (Two-point pass conversion failed), Reese White 3-yard run (Two-point pass conversion failed), D'Jordan Strong 38-yard interception return (Massimo Biscardi kick), Camerun Peoples 63-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Malik Williams 15-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Steven Jones 34-yard interception returned (Chandler Staton kick), Thomas Hennigan 22-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Kaylon Geiger 33-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey kick), Henry Pearson 6-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton PAT failed), Caleb Spurlin 2-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Nate Noel 33-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Trey Ragas 17-yard rush (Levi Lewis two-point conversion rush), Trey Ragas 1-yard rush (Kenneth Almendares kick), David Spaulding 28-yard interception returned (Alex Raynor kick), Justin Tomlin 14-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick), Thomas Hennigan 9-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Jalen Virgil 100-yard kickoff returned (Chandler Staton kick), Nate Noel 70-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Dexter Carter Jr. 78-yard pass from Miller Mosley (two-point pass conversion attempt failed), Henry Pearson 22-yard pass from Malik Williams (Chandler Staton kick), Camerun Peoples 3-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Loronzo Thompson 16-yard pass from Kason Martin (Ethan Mooney kick), Henry Parson 11-yard pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton kick), Marcus Williams 70-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Oscar Adaway III 4-yard rush (Ethan Mooney kick), Camerun Peoples 64-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Austin Ogunmakin 34-yard pass from Jason Bean (Ethan Mooney kick), Camerun Peoples 62-yard rush (Chandler Staton kick), Loronzo Thompson 7-yard pass from Jason Bean (Ethan Mooney kick), This page was last edited on 24 December 2022, at 05:00. 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. A closer look at FSU's coaches, support staff under Mike Norvell 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. His 5.5 sacks were second-most on the team. 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. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? Flucie Stewart and E. C. Duggins have each served twice as head coach of the Mountaineers. 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. The Mountaineers won 13 games, finished ranked No. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisVannini, Senior Thomas Hennigan (61 catches in 2019) is part of a deep receiving corps loaded with experience. Nunn has spent the last 19 seasons of his coaching career in the NFL. 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. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? This time, athletic director Doug Gillin stayed in the family by promoting Clark, the offensive line coach and former App State All-American. 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. Being an odd front, you dont get a lot of double-teams, which helps us. App States 2020 class was ranked No. 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. He led the teams tight ends with eight catches for 75 yards. He knows what it takes to compete at a championship level.". With a new coaching staff, the running game will remain the focal point of the offense, from both the running back and quarterback positions. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? Now, after being let go back in April after nine seasons leading the Western Carolina program (FCS) he's returning to App State. LOS ANGELES Chip Kelly signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027. Well be similar in some ways to the past, well change some things, Clark said. The Mountaineers again are scheduled to travel to two P5 teams this season, Wake Forest and Wisconsin. Appalachian State University / Athletics Dont expect another coaching change anytime soon. Hes comfortable teaching our system of play, particularly in the passing game. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Still Laying the Foundation of the Program. Virgil, who is also an All-Sun Belt sprinter on the schools track and field team, specifically stood out to Clark in the spring. It was their first winning season since 2014 and they finished runner-up in the conference as things were looking up for the program. Petersen plans to continue most of what App State has done a downhill run game out of the Pistol and other formations. Clark was impressed with his work in the spring. He's married with two kids and lives just south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center, MI. [2] Scott Satterfield was named as Appalachian's 20th head coach on December 14, 2012. App State football announces Rod West as new cornerbacks coach The outside will have less experience. 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). Our biggest concern looking at it is the lack of experience at outside. Though only Jolly had multiple interceptions, the teams 14 were top-25 nationally. Theres a rivalry thats stood the test of time.. View history Shawn Clark (born August 16, 1975) is an American football coach who is the head football coach at Appalachian State University. 1992 Appalachian State. It would allow the referee to use available video to make decisions on reviewable plays after a coach challenge. West led Richmond's pass defense to the highest-rating in the CAA in 2020. 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.. So were really going to use him a lot this year.. Published: Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm. 1 guy, and weve got some guys behind him. Sophomores Nick Hampton and KeSean Brown are the likely starters. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Theres not many people in our conference that can go made the man-to-man with him on a consistent basis. Sources: App State making a change at defensive coordinator Now the promoted Shawn Clark takes over looking for No. 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.. 2020 Appalachian State Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 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. But incoming talent is getting better. Roof (son of former defensive coordinator Ted Roof) will also be in the mix on the inside. He will be a great leader for the young men in our program. DeBastiani also added, Im coming home, DeBastiani said. The Mountaineers defeated UAB 31-17 to claim their fifth straight bowl win. An Appalachian State spokesman could not confirm or deny Thamel's report. Coach Kelly and his staff have done a tremendous job developing young men as demonstrated by their academic excellence.. Required fields are marked *. App State football video: the team that shoots (and edits) the team This is 20 years of coaching. Subotsch averaged 42.7 yards per punt with a long of 67. 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. 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. Sophomore Brendan Harrington played in 11 games as a true freshman and is also expected to be in the mix. He would go on to have another 7-win season in 2017, but the program dipped to back-to-back 3-win seasons in 2018 and 2019 before a 1-win season in 2020.