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. That means the players adjusted to the new staff and scheme tweaks. A running total of the number of coaches of the Mountaineers. Senior Mike Evans will back up Pearson and play a lot in multiple-tight end sets. Under Clark, the new tandem of coordinators Tony Petersen and Dale Jones are working to sharpen skills on each side of the field. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. Washington and Watts were retained by Clark, and Cardwell is also a former App State player and assistant. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. The Mountaineers plan to stick with a three-man front under new defensive coordinator Dale Jones. 10 nationally in yards per carry last season. 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. 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. 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. The football program is on an upward trajectory, both on the field and in the classroom. Defensive line: Last year, App State finished No. Jones is part of the third new coaching staff the football program has seen in the last three years. Ridgeland also scored a big regular season road win at Sandy Creek. Sophomore Brendan Harrington played in 11 games as a true freshman and is also expected to be in the mix. 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. While most schools got little to no spring practice, the Mountaineers started early, as they traditionally do. 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. Behind Thomas is senior Jacob Huesman, who has thrown 48 career passes, including just seven in 2019. Were looking for a quicker, maybe not as big guy than what they played in there last year, Jones said. Well be similar in some ways to the past, well change some things, Clark said. 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 True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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. Petersen played and coached at App State while at Marshall. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. 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. Defensive backs: After replacing both cornerbacks a year ago, both starters return now. Now, after being let go back in April after nine seasons leading the Western Carolina program (FCS) he's returning to App State. I think Jalen Virgil has really taken off, Clark said. Newer members to the staff include four new additions, and they are all coming from the defensive side of the ball. Ive always come back to visit Boone in the offseason, and I consider it home. 2013 Carolina Panthers (DB Coach) 12-4 Lost in Div. Were excited to welcome Robert and his family to Boone, a statement from the Appalachian State football head coach began. 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.. 19 in the AP poll and found themselves in contention for a New Years Six game. Only DeBastiani has previous App State experience in this group. Still, safety is a major question mark. 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. 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. The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. 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. That includes senior Marcus Williams Jr., junior Daetrich Harrington and sophomore Camerun Peoples. 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. With Nunns hiring, all 10 of Clarks on-field assistants have been hired. 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). 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. Inheriting a championship team, he took it to its best season since the move up to FBS in 2014. 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. At the other safety spot, Clark said sophomore Kaleb Dawson is a player to watch. This story is part of a continuing series that serves as an annual offseason assessment of Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams. [3] Shawn Clark serves as the 22nd and current head coach. I talked to the athletic director and chancellor and told them, listen, this is a dream job for me, Clark said of his interview. From watching Coach (Jerry) Moore, I was always impressed by how well the Mountaineers were coached. 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). Scott Satterfield left for Louisville after three consecutive Sun Belt championships. Coach Kelly and his staff have done a tremendous job developing young men as demonstrated by their academic excellence.. 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. This is a complete list of Appalachian State Mountaineers head football coaches. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Sophomores Nick Hampton and KeSean Brown are the likely starters. 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. 2019 Appalachian State (AHC/OL Coach) 12-1. App States 2020 class was ranked No. Not only is my starter a senior, but so is my backup, and Jacob does a great job, new offensive coordinator Tony Petersen said. An Appalachian State spokesman could not confirm or deny Thamel's report. This is 20 years of coaching. Jones previously worked on the Mountaineers coaching staff from 1996 until 2018. Jan 5, 2020. 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. Despite throwing 105 more passes, his interception total didnt increase. 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. Also, with some exceptions, drones will not be allowed over the playing surface or the team area when teams are on the field. All four earned some form of All-Sun Belt honors last year. We feel great about our line, Petersen said. When you look at a defensive anchor, theyve got to be an intimidating presence to quarterbacks.. Nicholas Ross played in all 14 games as a true freshman last season and was a staple in the nickel package. Subotsch averaged 42.7 yards per punt with a long of 67. 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. "We're excited to welcome Mark and his wife, Paige, back to Boone," head coach Shawn Clark shared in the release. Theres not a place I would rather coach. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. 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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. Senior Shemar Jean-Charles and junior Shaun Jolly will man the outside again. After spending one season as the defensive coordinator at Georgia Military College, Nunn was named as that junior colleges head coach from 1992-99. at Work Appearance Requests Cheer & Mascot Donation Items Facilities Game Day Central Game Day Contests Game Day Mobile App Junior Wildcats Club Messages on Videoboards Photo Galleries . The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Hes going to be the No. 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. Special teams: The Mountaineers return both starting kicker Chandler Staton and punter Xavier Subotsch as seniors.