2017 Georgia Southern Interim 2-4. 2007: Memphis - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks(New Orleans Bowl) Jackson State University head football coach Deion Sanders has announced additions to his coaching staff. Helton said Whitleyled the team with "class, dignity, toughness, discipline" as it went 2-6 in the final eight games. Aplins lone season with the Hilltoppers saw him help lead the program to an appearance in the LendingTree Bowl while serving as co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach with new Eagle offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. "The system is both multiple and aggressive. Mercer Athletics, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207 - Phone: (478) 301-2994 I look forward to serving alongside Coach Turner and seeing our Hawks shine under the Friday night lights.. I cannot wait to get to work with our team and to meet the Hanahan community. Football 2017: USC - Head Coach (11-3; Cotton Bowl) Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name . Following his playing career at A-State, Aplin made coaching stops at Auburn (2014-15), North Alabama (2016, 2018-19), UT Chattanooga (2018-19), WKU (2020) and Arkansas State (2021). 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. 2006: Memphis - Receivers The Eagles have won six FCS (I-AA) national championships and have produced two Walter Payton Award winners. "He was an interim head coach as well, so he knows what that feels like to go from head coach to back to a position coach," Whitley said. STATESBORO - Clay Helton, who led USC to a Rose Bowl title following the 2016 season and won a Pac-12 championship in 2017, has been named the 11th full-time head coach in the Georgia Southern modern football era, as announced Tuesday by Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Jared Benko. Reed, 29, was announced as an Eagles assistanton Dec. 7, but since then, MSU lost running backs coach William Peagler to Florida as a tight ends coach on Dec. 24. With this in mind, we are proud to name coach Whitley our assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for the upcoming season. 2016 Georgia Southern University Football Review, Georgia Southern University PDF. 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 . 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. The second-team defense includes senior nose tackleC.J. They believe this place where Whitley played for two of the six national title teams at the now-FCS level -- can be great as an FBS program. The Blazers capped a nine-win season by putting up over 400 yards of offense in an Independence Bowl win over No. 15 best scoring defense in the country, giving up less than 20 points per game. More hires:Make it three former Huskies coaches as Clay Helton builds Georgia Southern football staff. A second-team All-Mountain West selection, Turner ranked fourth in the league in all-purpose yards (1,523) and touchdowns (12) and was sixth in receptions (73) and receiving yards (876). Harris came to the UW after spending the 2016 and 2017 seasons at San Jose State coaching the defensive backs. /Waiver Facilities Athletics Strategic Plan Media Credential Application Camps Photo Galleries Shop Gear Tiger Sports Network Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference . Salary: $300,000. Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. It's been great. 2018 Georgia Southern Season 10-3. Becoming a part of Georgia Southerns long-standing history in football and the traditions the program has in place is truly an honor, and I look forward to whats in store. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Reed was a first-team all-state honoree at Dutchtown High School after rushing for 1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior in 2010. I think in the end, it's going to make us better.". 2015 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-4. 13 nationally and No. Helton won a Rose Bowl (2016 season) and Pac-12 title. They were excited about it. 11/2/2021 5:11:00 PM. "As a Georgia Southern alumnus, he has a true love for this university. 2008: Memphis Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (St. Petersburg Bowl) Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR; 2nd round draft pick - Pittsburgh Steelers; 2017) 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 . The former quarterback still holds the school records for total career offense (12,514 yards), completions (906) and passing yards (10,758), while his 67 touchdown passes stand as the second most. Reed joins Clay Helton's staff after spending two seasons with the Illinois football program. "I wouldn't even be here if they hadn't pushed me out the door," Whitley quipped. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Bio. . Harris was named one of the 50 Rising-Star Position Coaches You Need To Know byOn3.com. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR; 4th round draft pick - Detroit Lions; 2021) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Head coach. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The team has played more than 1,200 games over 118 seasons of Georgia football. After secondary coach Charlton Warren left Georgia to be defensive coordinator at Indiana, let's take a quick look at the Georgia coaching staff. [2] After a two-year run as the school's tight ends coach, where he coached Ricky Burgan to NAIA All-American honors, he spent a season coaching the offensive line at Citrus before going to New Mexico for two seasons to serve as a graduate assistant on the offensive line. Under his guidance, several of his players moved on to the NFL and have had successful careers. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. The Georgia Southern Eagles football program represents Georgia Southern University in football as part of the Sun Belt Conference. 2001: Memphis- Running Backs The warrant says LeCroy's blood-alcohol concentration was .197 at the time of the crash. "I am extremely excited to get to Statesboro and be a part of its winning traditions," Davis said. In all, Turner's list of accomplishments is long. Effrem was instrumental in the development of Kenneth Walker III, helping the running back through a very successful 2021 Heisman campaign. In his first season as Washingtons defensive backs coach (2020), Harris was part of helping the Huskies improve from No. If there was awkwardness which I assume there are in some cases he's eliminated that.". Wright, while second-team specialists include redshirt-junior punterAnthony Beck II, a South Effingham High graduate. 1996: Duke- Running Backs Georgia State University Athletics. I want to also thank Principal Tom Gallus, Athletic Director Kim Joseph, the search committee, and the Berkeley County Board of Education for this incredible opportunity to be a teacher and head football coach at Hanahan High School. Under Woods' direction, the Oregon State offense carried the ball for a school-record 5.2 yards per carry in 2016. Statesboro, Georgia, United States. 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. 6/1/2022 2:19:00 PM. "He's very clear; he's always transparent. A 30-year coaching veteran, Searels has produced 25 NFL offensive linemen, including 11 NFL Draft picks. One of Ellis' first calls was to Whitley. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Reed recorded career highs in rushing yards (414), carries (86) and rushing touchdowns (5). He assisted the Tigers to two bowl games, the Music City Bowl and Outback Bowl, while back on The Plains. The Owls had three consecutive seasons of at least 11 wins from. Helton said in a statement that he was very excited to add Owens to his new staff. Harris was an honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection as a strong safety in 2009. More: Kevin Whitley to stay at Georgia Southern under Clay Helton after serving as interim head coach, "My family and I are excited about the opportunity that coach Helton has given us," said Whitley, who with hiswife, Star, hasa daughter, Camryn, and a son, Avery. Outside linebackers coach Jeremy Rowell is a defensive assisstant coach at Colquitt County High School in Norman Park, Georgia. 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. Bob DeBesse, Georgia Southern offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach: $273,000 Scot Sloan, Georgia Southern defensive coordinator and safeties coach: $273,000 Brad Glenn,. Provide . The Decatur native has been successful throughout his football life, including as a player at Georgia Southern. "I'm looking forward to being a part of it. Ryan Aplin, a former star quarterback at Arkansas State,has been hired as the tight ends and inside receivers coach and the passing game coordinator for Georgia Southern. In his role as assistant head coach, Whitley is positioned to be Helton's extra set of eyes on the field, which helps with such a large roster of 130-plus players. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hanahan has their new head football coach. He totaled16 catches for 123 yards and one touchdown in his three-year career with Minnesota. He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. Stockbridge had no history of winning, let alone playoff success (zero postseason victories),before Whitley's arrival. Turner is a Double Eagle who earned both his undergraduate and Master's degrees from Georgia Southern. The Georgia Southern football team has now officially put an end to their 2023 signing class with the latest two players coming in the final signing period Wednesday morning. 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Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. "Having grown up right across the state line in Middleburg, Florida, he understands our Southeast recruiting footprint. Literacy Luau is Thursday night at Bulloch Solutions, Former teacher's legacy lives on in local math tournament, Georgia Southern to host Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference, Averitt Center of the Artsto hostChi-Town Transit Authority, Youth Advocates attend Forum in DC and Substance Abuse Prevention Day, AssuredPartners Glenn/Davis & Associates. Right tackle Caleb Kelly, a redshirt senior, made honorable mention on offense. It just worked out that way that every on-field position coach was replaced with one exception, Kevin Whitley. Jay Tufele (DL; 4th round draft pick - Jacksonville Jaguars; 2021) It was "different," Whitley said, being the interim head coach four games into his third season as cornerbacks coach. Harris started his USC career in 2005 and played cornerback. Wendi and I feel extremely blessed!, We are elated to welcome Coach Turner to the Hawk family, Hanahan Principal Tom Gallus said. Davis comes to Statesboro after a season as the wide receivers coach for Hawaii, where he coached all-conference selection Calvin Turner Jr. of Savannah, a New Hampstead High School graduate. Offensive lineman Eric Cook was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft, while Byron Bell was named a freshman All-American in 2008. Kirby Smart is the current head coach of the bulldogs. A four-year receiver at Auburn, Davis played a part in four bowl teams, including as a starter in the 2014 BCS National Championship game against Florida State. Former NFL tight endRichard Owenshas been named the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for Georgia Southern. 2012 Auburn (Dir of Scouting) 3-9. The official Football Coach List for the Savannah State University Tigers. Three-time Pac-12 South Division (2015, 2017, 2020) The opportunity to learn from and work alongside coach Helton and this excellent staff is a privilege and an honor, Harris said in a press release. "You want to be at a place that cares and you have a chance to be successful. From 2021 to 2022, when Woods was the co-coordinator at UNLV, the Rebels averaged nearly six more points per game. 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. It was a matter of trying to get everybody to play together, finish hard. Effrem Reed, a former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns running back and staff member, is the new running backs coach for the Eagles. Thompson played in nine games, starting two on defense at cornerback before getting hurt in the Coastal Carolina game. Our community is very fortunate to have a coach of this caliber to lead and develop our student-athletes on and off the field. January 31, 2021 10:50 am ET. The Rainbow Wahine had 3,916 yards receiving and 21 touchdown catches in an offense that averaged over 300 passing yards per game. Whitley was hired in 2019 as the head coach at New Manchester High in Douglas County. Offensive line coach Geep Wade is offensive line coach at Appalachian State. Georgia Southern's new head football coach Clay Helton promised to complete his staff before the team meets in January. The Huskies posted the No. Marvell Tell III (CB; 5th round draft pick - Indianapolis Colts; 2019). [2] Six coaches have led the Bulldogs to postseason bowl games: Wally Butts, Vince Dooley, Ray Goff, Jim Donnan, Mark Richt, and Kirby Smart. Born: June 24, 1972 in Gainesville, Fla. 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. The first-team offense includedAmare Jones, a senior transfer from Tulane, at flex. As an assistant coach, his team Coffee High team was the 2017 AAAAAA State Runners-Up, the 2004 AAAA State Champions at Warner Robins High, the 2000 AAA State Runners-Up at Fitzgerald High, the 1994 AA State Runners-Up at Screven County High and won five region titles. Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. Head Coach Brandon Mayhan: Graduate Assistant Ed Pellot-Rosa: Assistant Coach John Shoffner: Assistant Coach Jordan Gorman: Assistant Coach Women's Basketball; Jay Butler: Interim Head Coach 863-667-5312 863-667-5312: Miriam Hartzler: Assistant Coach Cheerleading He has strong recruiting ties to the Southeast having played and coached at Louisiana and we look forward to him leading a very talented running back group here at Georgia Southern.. Coach Turner is a proven educator and leader. 2014 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-3. Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Copyright 2023 WCSC. To shut out distractions, all the noise that can prevent a team from its primary focus of winning football games, Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton and his staff board a submarine . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Richard understands what it takes to play at the highest level, having been a part of the NFL for five seasons," Helton said. In 28 years of coaching, Turner has coached in six state championship games for five different high schools around Georgia. 2022 FOOTBALL Support Staff. Ask Georgia Southern and SSU. 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. Washington led the FBS in the fewest passing yards allowed (1,720), giving up a nation-low six touchdown passes while posting the third-best pass efficiency defense in the country. Smith spent lastseason as Auburn's director of player personnel. Phone:912-GSU-ATHL (478-2845) He also knows the Sun Belt Conference intimately, having played and coached at Arkansas State. Harris comes to Statesboro after four seasons coaching the University of Washingtons defensive backs, a group among the best in the country. Hanahan names Georgia Southern staffer Milan Turner as new head football coach, Law enforcement pursuit ends on Westmoreland Bridge, VIDEO: Charleston hiring umpires, youth sport officials, VIDEO: Charleston hiring youth sport officials, umpires, Burkes Five-RBI Day Powers #2 Tennessee to 6-1 Win Over Charleston Southern, Moore scores 20, Mississippi St. beats South Carolina 74-68, publicfile@live5news.com - (843) 402-5555. All rights reserved. 2011: USC - Quarterbacks Later Monday, Georgia Southern announced a newjob title for Kevin Whitley,who has been the Eagles' cornerback coach for three seasons and served as interim head coach for the final eight games of the 2021 season. Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports cited sources saying that Harris will bring with him from Washington defensive line coach Rip Rowan, a Marietta native who played at Austin Peay,to coach the same position with the Eagles, and analyst Aaron Schwanz to coach the linebackers. Harris was a defensive back on five University of Southern California bowl teams for coach Pete Carroll. I thought I knew a lot. He also is respected and well-connected in his home state from decades of winning as a high school coach. He then worked at the University of Louisville, his alma mater, in 2018 as the tight ends coach and director of on-campus recruiting. The official Football Coach List for the Skip To Main . Furthermore, USU's offense set school records in passes completed (315) and attempted (504), while its 3,628 passing yards are the second-most. Helton, 50, was a career assistant coach who twice was an interim head coach at Southern Cal before getting the tag removed and becoming "permanent" head coach. DeAngelo Williams (RB; 1st round draft pick [27th overall] - Carolina Panthers; 2006) "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. Merritt, who will be 34 on Jan. 5, comes to Statesboro after serving as a senior offensive analyst for the University of Tennessee, which. The Georgia native is 54-17 in seven seasons as the only coach in the history of the program, which is just north of Atlanta. "Having the chance to watch the final three weeks of the season, I sawKevin Whitleydisplay each of these characteristics while leading our football team. Defensive coordinator Scot Sloan is co-defensive coordinator/safeties at Army. Georgia Southern Eagles Preview Head Coach: Clay Helton, 1st year at Georgia Southern, 6th year overall, 46-24. On Friday, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart made a move in hopes of igniting his team's offense. Owens then joined the Blazers in 2012 as the tight ends coach, and in 2013 was named the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Earlier on Tuesday a Berkeley County School District Spokesperson said Craig has now retired from BCSD. In 2020, he worked with the wide receivers and assisted with recruiting in his lone season at Florida State. Clay Helton, who led USC to a Rose Bowl title in 2016, was named the 11th full-time head coach in the Georgia Southern modern football era on Nov. 2, 2021. Georgia's coaching staff has undergone a bit of a facelift in the past couple of months. Meanwhile, running backs coach Effrem Reed is reportedly considering going back to Michigan State, where he was an offensive analyst in 2020-21, according to Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports. The Aggies rewrote the offensive record books by setting then-school records for total offense in consecutive seasons, concluding with 6,108 yards in 2012. Austin Jackson (OL; 1st round draft pick [18th overall] - Miami Dolphins; 2020) Helton's hire in early November allowed him time to evaluate players as well as the coaching staff through what he called "a very adverse situation" in the last month of the 3-9 campaign. Lunsford, 44, was a Georgia Southern assistant from 2013 until replacing Tyson Summers for the . Owens began his coaching career in 2010 at the University of Arkansas and was with the Razorbacks as a graduate assistant working with tight ends for two seasons. 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 A former Georgia Southern All-American and professional player,Whitley is the assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for Helton. "We look forward to Will building one of the top defenses in college football right here in Statesboro.. Published: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:59 PM PST. Furthermore, WKU allowed 16 fewer sacks in 2018 as compared to 2017, the 10th-best improvement in the nation. Talanoa Hufanga (S; 5th round draft pick - San Francisco 49ers; 2021) Pac-12 Championship (2017) In his new role, Turner will act as a liaison to all high school coaches, establish and maintain meaningful relationships with Georgia Southern Football Alumni, establish and maintain meaningful relationships with high school coaches, coordinate the Georgia Southern Football Coaches Clinic, assist in on-campus recruiting, assist in Georgia Southern Football Camps, coordinate complimentary high school coaches tickets, manage and oversee the walk-on process as well as coordinate and run the Edwin Jackson Memorial Walk-On Tryouts. Eagle Nation, please help us welcome Coach Woods to Statesboro.". I was going to be good with it. "Marcus knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, having played in the SEC at Auburn," Helton said in a press release. The school announced on Tuesday afternoon that Georgia Southern staff member Milan Turner has been named the new head man for the Hawks. His entire playing and coaching career has been in the Southeast, and he has extremely strong relationships in our recruiting footprint. The former Eagles All-American and Canadian Football League player is in his third season on staff. In 2014, Bill Clark's first year at UAB, Owens coached the tight ends. Maybe not the extremely hot days and the sand gnats, but the rest. Here are the other coaches' landing spots. In fact, he had taken a slightly different route to becoming an assistant coach at his alma mater. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Having served under Mel Tucker at Michigan State, Effrem knows what it takes to build an elite college football program. "Having experience in both the Big Ten and the Pac 12, TJ is known as one of the country's premier developers of offensive linemen. A Georgia Southern man, Whitley has strong relationships with his players, the university and fellow alumni. Lets get it. UNA averaged 285 passing yards per game in his final season as the team eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark over the 11-game season. He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. 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. Will Harrishas been named the defensive coordinator and secondary coach for the Eagles. Drake London (WR; 1st round draft pick [8th overall] - Atlanta Falcons; 2022 Following the 2014 season, Owens went to South Alabama for three years as the tight ends coach in 2015 and the offensive line coach from 2016-17. Uchenna Nwosu (LB; 2nd round draft pick - Los Angeles Chargers; 2018) The university announced Sunday that Chad Lunsford was relieved of his duties after a 1-3 start the season. Owens was atight end with the NFL's Vikings, Rams and Jets from 2004-09. "One of the in college football"#HailSouthern | @GSCoachHelton | @Ereed26 pic.twitter.com/bXlnxrdCQC. Well, he is moving up in the coaching ranks, he has joined the Georgia Southern coaching staff as a graduate assistant, he announced on Twitter. In 2019, Harris was an assistant defensive backs coach for UW and helped coach one of the strongest secondaries in the nation. The Bulldogs hired former Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken, bringing a wealth of offensive experience to the coaching staff. 2010: USC - Quarterbacks "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.". In 2020, Harris helped coach the top defense in the Pac-12 in terms of total defense and passing yards allowed. Former Georgia Southern football standout, Matt Dobson, is returning to the 'Boro to don the blue and white, but as a Blue Devil, not an Eagle. In his first season with Wisconsin in 2013, the Badgers set a then-school record with 3,689 rushing yards, to go along with a school record 450.8 yards per game of total offense. Prior to UNLV, Woods was Utah State's offensive line coach in 2019, where he helped four offensive players earn All-Mountain West honors. 1998: Houston - Running Backs Two-time Paul Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award Finalist The four-year Division I football letterman, two-time All-conference Sun Belt player, first-team . AllOnGeorgia. His teams made 11 straight playoff appearances, won four region championships, and he was the 2019 GACA North/South All-Star Head Coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "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. 2019 Georgia Southern Season 7-6. After playing for Auburn from 2017-21, Malcolm askew joined the football support staff as a player personnel analyst. Georgia Southern's Savrasov gains an education while pursuing his dream, Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football, Georgia Southern bolsters receivers, QBs with coach Clay Helton's first recruiting class, Amare Jones, a senior transfer from Tulane, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He spent the 2013 season as a football administrative assistant at Ole Miss. Davis, 27, said in a statement that he is "truly blessed and honored" for the opportunity to work with Helton and the staff at Georgia Southern. 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