2012: USC - Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks(Sun Bowl) Georgia Southern's new football coach Clay Helton adds wide receivers coach to staff Nathan Dominitz Savannah Morning News 0:04 0:43 While Georgia Southern's new head coach Clay. Walkeris expected to be included in multiple All-America teams is up for national awards. Defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator, Special teams coordinator/tight ends coach, Sorting out Georgia Southern's deep, almost entirely new quarterback room led by Vantrease, Georgia Southern scrimmage showcases top quarterback, freshman receiver catching attention, Sign-up for our free, weekly newsletter on all things Georgia Southern sports, Jeremy Singleton brings instant impact at wide receiver for Georgia Southern football team, Defensive back Wylan Free's new family at Georgia Southern welcomes transfer to Statesboro, Anthony Beck taking the next step to punting football quicker for Georgia Southern. 2004: Memphis - Receivers (GMAC Bowl) Hartley is a UGA alum and while this is just his second season with the program as an on-field coach, it's his third . The Blazers' offensive line assisted the ground game in rushing for 200.0 yards per game and gave up the nation's fourth-fewest sacks (4). 1996: Duke- Running Backs Ryan Smithwas hired Friday as the program'sgeneral manager,giving the Eagles a key behind-the-scenes staffer who concentrates on recruiting. 2015 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-4. Harris came to the UW after spending the 2016 and 2017 seasons at San Jose State coaching the defensive backs. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. Thompson, a from Boiling Springs, S.C., becomes the 90th All-American in program history. "We look forward to Will building one of the top defenses in college football right here in Statesboro.. With this in mind, we are proud to name coach Whitley our assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for the upcoming season. All rights reserved. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Three-time Pac-12 South Division (2015, 2017, 2020) I look forward to serving alongside Coach Turner and seeing our Hawks shine under the Friday night lights.. That season, Gordon rushed for 2,587 yards, the second-most in a single season in FBS history, and set then-FBS single-game rushing record with 408 yards. "There are important qualities we look for when hiring individuals to our coaching staff," Helton said in a statement. "Being a Georgia native, a former Georgia Southern player, and having tremendous success as a coach both at the high school and college level in the state of Georgia, no one has better recruiting ties to our state. Effrem is one of the brightest young coaches in the profession today," Helton said in a statement. 7 nationally. . Wright, while second-team specialists include redshirt-junior punterAnthony Beck II, a South Effingham High graduate. The official Football Coach List for the Savannah State University Tigers. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. * - 1-0 as USCs interim head coach for the Las Vegas Bowl He knows what it takes to build a successful high school football program and to ensure that each student is prepared for their next steps after high school. "Kelly and I are humbled to be part of such a prestigious football program in Georgia Southern," Woods said. In 2020, Harris helped coach the top defense in the Pac-12 in terms of total defense and passing yards allowed. At Arkansas State, where he led the Red Wolves to conference titles in 2011 and 2012 while playing quarterback, Aplin coached the running backs in 2021. Aplin was previously North Alabamas wide receivers coach in 2016, then took a position as the wide receivers coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2017. Thompson played a team-high 154 snaps on special teams and posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season. "Being a part of Eagle Nation is an unbelievable experience and we look forward to future success. Helton was hired in Nov. 2 and took full charge of the program after the season ended. The four-year Division I football letterman, two-time All-conference Sun Belt player, first-team . Evaluate and communicate with prospective student-athletes. Reed, a Louisiana native, comes to Statesboro after two seasons at Michigan State, where he was an offensive analyst, helped coach star running back Kenneth Walker III and contributed to the Spartans' 10-win season anda top-10 final College Football Playoff ranking. You don't ever really know if you will or you won't, but you want to know you're at a place where you have a chance to get it done. The Georgia Southern on-field football coaching staff was replaced for 2022 with the exception of Kevin Whitley, who started the 2021 season as cornerbacks coach, was interim head coach for the final eight games, and was retained as assistant head coach/cornerbacks. Marcus Davis, who played in theSoutheastern Conference at Auburn and has coaching stops at Florida State, Auburn and Hawaii, has been named as the wide receivers coach for the Georgia Southern football program. 2005: Memphis - Receivers (Motor City Bowl Champs) "He's very clear; he's always transparent. Turner had been working as the Director of High School Relations at Georgia Southern but has a great deal of experience as a head coach as well. A native of Boynton Beach, Florida, he graduated from Auburn with a degree in communication in 2016 and earned a master's in education from Auburn in 2017. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name . Doug Samuels Dec 7, 2021 Four games into his fifth season leading the program, after initially taking over the program midway through the 2017 season, Georgia Southern fired Chad Lunsford early on in the 2021 season. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Clay Helton: Head Coach gsfootball@georgiasouthern.edu: Kevin Whitley: Current EADA Report. Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech receivers coach Kerry Dixon has left the program to become an assistant quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens. First quarter GS: Jalen White 2 run (Alex Raynor kick) 8:02 NU: Casey Thompson 8 run (Timmy Bleekrode kick) 4:17 GS: White 26 run (Raynor kick) 2:21 Second quarter NU: Brody Belt 21 pass from Thompson (Bleekrode kick) 13:40 NU: Anthony Grant 4 run (Bleekrode kick) 8:25 GS: Gerald Green 1 run (Raynor kick) 7:27 GS: Green 47 run (Raynor kick) 4:00 Get a Free Community Hub Program with any annual display package. Lunsford, 44, was a Georgia Southern assistant from 2013 until replacing Tyson Summers for the . Defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Victor Cabral is a sales representative for Riddell, maker of helmets and other football equipment. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. Harris spent the 2015 season as defensive backs coach at Dixie State in St. George, Utah. The Official Website of Georgia State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. "He has also served as an assistant for Auburn, Florida State and Hawaii during his coaching career and has helped produce impressive receiving units wherever he has been. Having gone against it personally, I know how hard it can be on opposing offenses. More hires:Make it three former Huskies coaches as Clay Helton builds Georgia Southern football staff. STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Southern University Athletics Department held a news conference Monday afternoon a day after the head football coach was fired. Ask Georgia Southern and SSU, Make it three former Huskies coaches as Clay Helton builds Georgia Southern football staff, Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He missed the final three games after having ankle and thumb surgeries, but has announced his intentions to return as a Super Senior in 2022. Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His teams made 11 straight playoff appearances, won four region championships, and he was the 2019 GACA North/South All-Star Head Coach. 1. Offensive line coach Geep Wade is offensive line coach at Appalachian State. "Having served under Mel Tucker at Michigan State, Effrem knows what it takes to build an elite college football program. Coach Whitley is the example of what a Georgia Southern Eagle should be. Werts will only be charged with speeding in the July incident ", More GS sports: 'Basketball nomad' Brian Burg finds a home as Georgia Southern's head men's coach. 2016 Georgia Southern University Football Review, Georgia Southern University PDF. The move to WKU followed a three-year stint at Oregon State, where he coached four linemen to All-PAC-12 honors and saw two of his linemen - Sean Harlow (Atlanta Falcons 2017 fourth round) and Isaac Seumalo (Philadelphia Eagles 2016 third round) - drafted into the NFL. Georgia Southern Eagles Preview Head Coach: Clay Helton, 1st year at Georgia Southern, 6th year overall, 46-24. He was also the former offensive coordinator for the University of Georgia, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oklahoma State University and Eastern Michigan University, as well as the former head coach at the University . I've learned a lot from coach Helton. Robert Stiner, who helped Notre Dame to a pair of College Football Playoff appearances in three seasons and also has been on the strength and conditioning staffs at Southern Cal, Cincinnati,. With Woods' offensive line leading the way, Gordon and fellow running back James White became the first running backs in NCAA history to each eclipse 1,400 rushing yards in the same season. He then worked at the University of Louisville, his alma mater, in 2018 as the tight ends coach and director of on-campus recruiting. Kirby Smart is the current head coach of the bulldogs. 13 BYU. He helps me.". Twitter: @NathanDominitz. "With his experience in the SEC and havingled as a coordinator, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our football program. A former Georgia Southern All-American and professional player,Whitley is the assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for Helton. ", Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. Right tackle Caleb Kelly, a redshirt senior, made honorable mention on offense. Derrick Sherman returns to the Georgia Southern football staff after three seasons at Samford University and will serve as the wide receivers coach for the Eagles. He was the team's fourth-leading rusher (316) and scored at least one touchdown in nine of 13 games. Whitley played professionally for four years in the Canadian Football League before embarking on highly successful coaching career at the high school level. January 20, 2023. "One of the in college football"#HailSouthern | @GSCoachHelton | @Ereed26 pic.twitter.com/bXlnxrdCQC. Hail Southern!. Twitter: @NathanDominitz, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis, Georgia Southern hires Western Kentucky assistant Bryan Ellis as offensive coordinator, 'Basketball nomad' Brian Burg finds a home as Georgia Southern's head men's coach, Kevin Whitley to stay at Georgia Southern under Clay Helton after serving as interim head coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2013: USC - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks * (Las Vegas Bowl Champs) "Having grown up right across the state line in Middleburg, Florida, he understands our Southeast recruiting footprint. In all, Woods mentored seven All-Big Ten players at Wisconsin, including four All-Americans, highlighted by Rob Havenstein, who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Ryan will be a major asset to our football staff.. ", Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. 2022: Georgia Southern - Head Coach (6-7; Camellia Bowl) 2013 Georgia Southern Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 2013 Georgia Southern Jeff Monken's Coaching Tree and History February 15, 2021 THS 64/100 Army's Last Game: L 24-21 West Virginia 9-3 | Season Record (Win Expectations: 9.1) 49-39 | Jeff Monken's Record with Army (0.557%) 88-55 | Jeff Monken's Career Record (0.615%) 2002: Memphis- Running Backs "We're very similar people," Helton said. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Reed recorded career highs in rushing yards (414), carries (86) and rushing touchdowns (5). "His offensive line was a huge reason for UAB's success over the past three seasons. Prior to Oregon State, Woods served as the offensive line coach at Wisconsin, where his group helped block for running back Melvin Gordon in 2014 when he won the Doak Walker Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. "Growing up in Florida and having the majority of his college career in the Southeast, Marcus was a perfect addition for us when it comes to recruiting," Helton continued. Before Wisconsin, Woods spent four years at Utah State (2009-12), including the final two directing the offensive line. In 2021, he played a lead role in the development of Walker III, who was also named the Big Tens Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year and a unanimous first-team all-conference selection. Our community is very fortunate to have a coach of this caliber to lead and develop our student-athletes on and off the field. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hanahan has their new head football coach. Georgia Southern's new football coach Clay Helton is piecing together his coaching staff, and on Tuesday announced the addition of twoassistants very familiar with the Sun Belt Conference. A former player at Azusa Pacific (2001-02), as well as Iowa State and Citrus Junior College, where he earned NJCAA All-American, honors in 1999, Woods got his coaching start as a graduate assistant at Azusa Pacific in 2003. "When you sit in a head coach's chair, you always want somebody you can bounce ideas off of, (somebody) that's been in this seat and knows what it feels like.". McConkey had 58 catches. Accomplishments and Honors "He is the heart and soul of this place," Ellis said. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2006: Memphis - Receivers "I am extremely thankful for Coach Clay Helton giving me the opportunity to come back to Georgia Southern University and be a part of such an elite staff and such an incredible football program with unparalleled tradition and success," Turner said. I appreciate that. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. 2001: Memphis- Running Backs Here are bios of 41 players from Georgia colleges or high schools (41 players), who were invited to the combine: Stetson Bennett, 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Georgia (Pierce County High School): The 25 . So it was not totally foreign to me. [2] Six coaches have led the Bulldogs to postseason bowl games: Wally Butts, Vince Dooley, Ray Goff, Jim Donnan, Mark Richt, and Kirby Smart. You always want a guy that's not just trying to make you feel good. Georgia Southern University has hired TJ Woods to its coaching staff as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator: TJ Woods, who has 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, has been named the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Georgia Southern offense, as announced Tuesday by head . In 2004, Owens started two of the eight games he played in, caught eight passes for 69 yards, and made three special teams tackles. In 2021, Washington was the only FBS school with two cornerbacks to earn an 85+ grade from Pro Football Focus in Kyler Gordon and Trent McDuffie, who earned first-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors. Jones played running back, receiver, slotback and quarterback this season and also returns kicks. Email: gsathletics@georgiasouthern.edu Helton won a Rose Bowl (2016 season) and Pac-12 title. "It was (the family) making (the decision). "Push ego aside; it's about winning, it's about our players. Sims has also been an assistant at North Carolina (2019), Army (2017-19), Indiana (2014-15 . He was also the 2008 Atlanta Falcons Class A Coach of Year, the 2008 Region 3-A Coach of Year, the 2007 Atlanta Touchdown Club Class A Coach of Year, the 2007 GACA Class A State Coach of Year, the 2007 Region 3-A Coach of Year and the 2006 Region 3-A Coach of Year. He began his coaching in 2013 as the defensive backs coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State and was in a similar capacity at Humboldt State in 2014. Kirby Smart replaced Warren with Jahmile Addae, who comes to the Bulldogs from West Virginia after coaching the Mountaineers secondary for two seasons. The Compliance Coordinator - Athletics assists with interpretation of NCAA rules, develops procedures and policies to remain in compliance, plans and implements education and . TJ Woods, who has 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, has been named the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Georgia Southern offense, as announced Tuesday by head coach Clay Helton. 2019: USC - Head Coach (8-5; Holiday Bowl) Personal A graduate assistant at Florida State in 2020, Davis had sprent two priorseasons on Gus Malzahn's staff at his alma mater Auburn. Dixon is the seventh assistant coach to. 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