7 nationally. Marvell Tell III (CB; 5th round draft pick - Indianapolis Colts; 2019). The official Football Coach List for the Skip To Main . 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. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. 2008: Memphis Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (St. Petersburg Bowl) Then GS coach Chad Lunsford asked if he would return to Statesboro as cornerbacks coach just days before the start of training camp. Maybe not the extremely hot days and the sand gnats, but the rest. Being an extremely successful Georgia high school coach, he has built very strong relationships across the state. Effrem was instrumental in the development of Kenneth Walker III, helping the running back through a very successful 2021 Heisman campaign. Two of the most veteran coaches on last year's staff Mel Tucker and Jim Chaney, are no longer. He graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology from Louisiana in 2015. Walkeris expected to be included in multiple All-America teams is up for national awards. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. 2013 Georiga Southern (WR Coach) 5-4. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Hue Jackson: Head Coach @huejack10: John Simon: Offensive coordinator/QB coach Doug Ruse is a quality control analyst for offense at South Alabama. Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. Cody Kessler (QB; 3rd round draft pick - Cleveland Browns; 2016) Catching on: Jeremy Singleton brings instant impact at wide receiver for Georgia Southern football team, Prepare for impact: Defensive back Wylan Free's new family at Georgia Southern welcomes transfer to Statesboro, Two-stepping: Anthony Beck taking the next step to punting football quicker for Georgia Southern. "We are very excited to welcome Coach Turner to our staff as our new Director of High School Relations," Helton said. The hire is the latest in a whirlwind month of news surrounding the Georgia program, following the early draft entry of junior quarterback Jake Fromm, the arrival of . "The energy, passion for the game and knowledge he brings to the position will no doubt take our receiving unit to elite standards.". Chris Hatcher (born February 18, 1973) is an American football coach and former player. Todd Robert Monken (born February 5, 1966) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Phone:912-GSU-ATHL (478-2845) The official Football Coach List for the Savannah State University Tigers. Sims comes to Jackson State after two seasons at College Football National Champion Georgia as associate director of strength and conditioning. "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. 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. "I wouldn't even be here if they hadn't pushed me out the door," Whitley quipped. He helps me.". 56 nationally in pass defense in 2019 (222.2 yards per game) to No. College: Houston (1994; mathematics and interdisciplinary science) One of Ellis' first calls was to Whitley. Fax:912-478-0095 He totaled16 catches for 123 yards and one touchdown in his three-year career with Minnesota. 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 . Thompson, a from Boiling Springs, S.C., becomes the 90th All-American in program history. 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). 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. 2018 Georgia Southern Season 10-3. When Helton inquired about Ellis joining the staff in Statesboro, the Peach State native thought of the coach he met recruiting the Atlanta region. The Pembroke Pines, Florida, native is married to the former Wendi Hope Williford of Portal, Georgia. Before returning to his alma mater, he was the co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Western Kentucky. The Huskies posted the No. Helton feels Whitley makes the team better, and makes him a better coach. 6/1/2022 2:19:00 PM. "He fit with what I wanted moving forward, from the toughness, discipline that he brings, how he makes our team so united as one," Helton said. Georgia Southern seniorNaJee Thompsonhas been selected a first-team All-American by Pro Football Network as the outlet's top special teams player. In 2019, Harris was an assistant defensive backs coach for UW and helped coach one of the strongest secondaries in the nation. It was a matter of trying to get everybody to play together, finish hard. Georgia Southern's new head football coach Clay Helton promised to complete his staff before the team meets in January. They were excited about it. Furthermore, seven of his offensive linemen were named to the PAC-12 Conference All-Academic team during his time in Corvallis. Rose Bowl Champions (2016) Under Owens's tutelage, Andrew Smith Jr., Kadeem Telfort and Matthew Trehern earned honorable mention all-conference accolades. As announced previously, Whitley was the only on-field assistant coach retained by Helton from the 2021 staff. As a head coach, Turner went 112-43, and won a 2007 Class A state title with Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Georgia. Reed could replace Peagler for the Spartans. AllOnGeorgia. An honorable mention All-America defensive back, he was a four-year starter and part of three teams that reached the NCAA Division I-AA national championship game, winning twice (1989, 1990). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I look forward to serving alongside Coach Turner and seeing our Hawks shine under the Friday night lights.. STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Southern University Athletics Department held a news conference Monday afternoon a day after the head football coach was fired. 1996 Georgia Military. 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. * - 1-0 as USCs interim head coach for the Las Vegas Bowl "The production on defense at Washington over the past four years is among the very best in the nation," Helton, a former head coach at Southern Cal, a Pac-12 rival of Washington. He was 28-21 overall leading the program, including a 1-3 start to this past fall. His teams made 11 straight playoff appearances, won four region championships, and he was the 2019 GACA North/South All-Star Head Coach. Later Monday, Georgia Southern announced a new job title for Kevin Whitley, who has been the Eagles' cornerback coach for three seasons and served as interim head coach for the final eight. McConkey had 58 catches. If there was awkwardness which I assume there are in some cases he's eliminated that.". Copyright 2023 WCSC. His family wife Starand their school-age children, daughter Camryn and son Avery supported his move to the college ranks, even if it meant him relocating to Statesboro. TicketSmarter - Official Secondary Ticketing Partner, The Breakdown: A Closer Look at the 2023 Football Schedule, Georgia Southern's 2023 Football Schedule Released, Black History Month Q&A With Marvin James, Edwin Jackson Memorial Walk-on Tryouts Set for March 7. Statesboro, Georgia, United States. He is the head football coach at Samford University, a position he has held since 2014.Hatcher served as the head football coach at Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2006, Georgia Southern University from 2007 to 2009, and Murray State University from 2010 to 2014. The official Football Coach List for the Georgia Southern University Eagles Skip To Main . On Monday, Heltonsaid he is thrilled to add Davis to the staff. 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. 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. Aplin was previously North Alabamas wide receivers coach in 2016, then took a position as the wide receivers coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2017. Pac-12 Championship (2017) From the 2017 to 2018 season, Western Kentucky's rushing yards per game improved by 75.98, eighth-best nationally, and its yards per carry increased by 1.72, fifth-best nationally. He finished his career with 83 receptions and was eighth all-time at Auburn in punt return average (9.76) when he left. 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. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter . I've learned a lot from coach Helton. 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. 11/2/2021 5:11:00 PM. TicketSmarter - Official Secondary Ticketing Partner. He's taken it to another level for me.". . 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. Helton said in a statement that he was very excited to add Owens to his new staff. 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). A Tampa, Florida, native, Aplin was twice named the SBCPlayer of the Year in 2011 and 2012 when the Red Wolves won back-to-back league titles. All rights reserved. From 2021 to 2022, when Woods was the co-coordinator at UNLV, the Rebels averaged nearly six more points per game. gsfootball@georgiasouthern.edu Twitter GSCoachHelton 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. Ryan Smithwas hired Friday as the program'sgeneral manager,giving the Eagles a key behind-the-scenes staffer who concentrates on recruiting. Owens, 41, comes to Statesboro after three seasons as the offensive line coach at UAB. Inside linebackers coach Travis Cunningham is inside linebackers coach at Western Kentucky. Most importantly, I am beyond excited to begin working with these talented young men. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "We value the opportunity to work for a tremendous head football coach in Coach Helton, who has a proven track record of winning. 2002: Memphis- Running Backs # - 5-2 as USCs interim head coach for final seven games of regular season and 0-2 as permanent head coach in postseason While Georgia Southern's new head coach Clay Helton is assembling his staff and added another position coach Monday, he might have to replace one of the new hires, according to a report. First, I would like to thank Coach Clay Helton and Georgia Southern University for the incredible opportunity I had to serve this year on the football staff, Turner said in a statement released by the school. "They must have high character, the ability to develop our players both on and off the field, show care and concern for our student-athletes, hold them accountable to our standards and recruit at the highest level. STATESBORO - Long-time Georgia high school football coach Milan Turner has been announced as the Director of High School Relations for the Georgia Southern football program, as announced Wednesday by head coach Clay Helton. Aug 2021 - Jan 20226 months. 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. "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, Owens helped the Blazers win their third straight C-USA West Division title and its second C-USA championship in a three-year span. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Phone Email Address; Rodney Kirschner: Deputy Athletic Director (FB, MBB, BSB, Bowling) 225-771-5609 225-771-5609: He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. I cannot wait to get to work with our team and to meet the Hanahan community. 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 Wendi and I feel extremely blessed!, We are elated to welcome Coach Turner to the Hawk family, Hanahan Principal Tom Gallus said. Bio. 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. 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. Davis played in 50 career games with 15 starts. All rights reserved. ", Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. 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. As an offensive analyst in 2018, he helped guide the running backs and kick returners. Three-time Pac-12 South Division (2015, 2017, 2020) "Kelly and I are humbled to be part of such a prestigious football program in Georgia Southern," Woods said. Prominent Pupils The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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[2] 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. The staff also includes Kevin Whitley the lone on-field coach retained from the 2021 season as assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach. 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. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR; 4th round draft pick - Detroit Lions; 2021) "There are important qualities we look for when hiring individuals to our coaching staff," Helton said in a statement. The new OC: Georgia Southern hires Western Kentucky assistant Bryan Ellis as offensive coordinator. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. Georgia Southern running backs coach Matt Merritt. Two-time Paul Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award Finalist Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. 1999: Houston - Running Backs 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. The Georgia Southern Eagles football program represents Georgia Southern University in football as part of the Sun Belt Conference. Jay Tufele (DL; 4th round draft pick - Jacksonville Jaguars; 2021) 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. STATESBORO Georgia Southern's new head football coach Clay Helton wasn't looking to clean house when he picked his coaching staff. 2018: USC - Head Coach (5-7) You always want a guy that's not just trying to make you feel good. First Baptist, North Charleston, Berkeley and Ft. Dorchester are still looking for replacements. Sign in or register for your free account, Veteran coach to take over offensive line and run game coordinator duties, The Altrusa Club and Frazier's partner for youth literacy, Brooklet Methodist's "Pillowcase Angels" are sewing with love, Happiness is Homemade: Food is the common language of love. 2000: Memphis - Running Backs "From our very first meeting, we sat down and were able to work it out that I would stay. He spent the 2013 season as a football administrative assistant at Ole Miss. A 30-year coaching veteran, Searels has produced 25 NFL offensive linemen, including 11 NFL Draft picks. The four-year Division I football letterman, two-time All-conference Sun Belt player, first-team . I think our guys did come out and play hard.". 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. 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 school announced on Tuesday afternoon that Georgia Southern staff member Milan Turner has been named the new head man for the Hawks. Wide receivers coach Derrick Sherman is running backs coach at Tulane. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. Coach Turner is a proven educator and leader. "He's very clear; he's always transparent. Prior to WKU, Aplin was North Alabamas offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2018 and 2019. Coach Whitley is the example of what a Georgia Southern Eagle should be. They wanted me to try it. The Bulldogs hired former Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken, bringing a wealth of offensive experience to the coaching staff. Earlier on Tuesday a Berkeley County School District Spokesperson said Craig has now retired from BCSD. Perhaps most importantly, the assistant head coach can serve as a sounding board, a trusted confidant providing needed perspective in decision making. I could have stayed at the high school. Ellis wanted his honest take on the Georgia Southern program and culture. Harris was a defensive back on five University of Southern California bowl teams for coach Pete Carroll. I was going to be good with it. Lets get it. Georgia's coaching staff has undergone a bit of a facelift in the past couple of months. "One thing I appreciate, he doesn't sugarcoat things," Helton said of Whitley. For his career, he has played in 47 games and blocked three kicks, recovered threes fumbles and forced one fumble. Whitley played professionally for four years in the Canadian Football League before embarking on highly successful coaching career at the high school level. Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. 2017 Georgia Southern University Football Coaches and Staff, Georgia Southern University PDF The Compliance Coordinator - Athletics assists the Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance in the day-to-day management of the Office of Athletics Compliance. A 2002 graduate from Azusa Pacific with a business degree, Woods continued to pursue his education and earned his Master's in physical education from Azusa Pacific in 2005. Helton said Whitleyled the team with "class, dignity, toughness, discipline" as it went 2-6 in the final eight games. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. "Being a part of Eagle Nation is an unbelievable experience and we look forward to future success. Reed was a four-year letterwinner as a running back for Louisiana from 2012-15. Georgia Southern University Athletics Staff Directory Phone: 912-GSU-ATHL (478-2845) Email: gsathletics@georgiasouthern.edu Fax: 912-478-0095 Mailing: Use PO Box above unless noted below or for shipping Current EADA Report Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting gseagles.com! After playing for Auburn from 2017-21, Malcolm askew joined the football support staff as a player personnel analyst. Sims has also been an assistant at North Carolina (2019), Army (2017-19), Indiana (2014-15 . I appreciate that. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. 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. "We're very similar people," Helton said. "He is the heart and soul of this place," Ellis said. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Bob DeBesse, Georgia Southern offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach: $273,000 Scot Sloan, Georgia Southern defensive coordinator and safeties coach: $273,000 Brad Glenn,. The university announced Sunday that Chad Lunsford was relieved of his duties after a 1-3 start the season. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name . Furthermore, WKU allowed 16 fewer sacks in 2018 as compared to 2017, the 10th-best improvement in the nation. 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.. 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Two-time Sun Belt Conference Student-Athlete of the Year Ryan Aplin will be the Eagles' tight ends and inside receivers coach and the passing game coordinator, the program announced Tuesday. Salary: $300,000. "I'm trying to be the second best coach in Georgia Southern history," says Helton. Born: June 24, 1972 in Gainesville, Fla. Right tackle Caleb Kelly, a redshirt senior, made honorable mention on offense. His entire playing and coaching career has been in the Southeast, and he has extremely strong relationships in our recruiting footprint. DeAngelo Williams (RB; 1st round draft pick [27th overall] - Carolina Panthers; 2006) 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. Whitley said: "Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, but it was something when I look back on it, I had 18 years as a head coach. 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