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. ", They dont come much better than @kwhit4 #HailSouthern | @GSCoachHelton pic.twitter.com/jHJmwNzQm3. Jones played running back, receiver, slotback and quarterback this season and also returns kicks. It just worked out that way that every on-field position coach was replaced with one exception, Kevin Whitley. He spent the 2013 season as a football administrative assistant at Ole Miss. "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. Can they win championships? 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. Harris was named one of the 50 Rising-Star Position Coaches You Need To Know byOn3.com. Reed spent two seasons (2018-19) at his alma mater, Louisiana. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 1999: Houston - Running Backs
Georgia Southern seniorNaJee Thompsonhas been selected a first-team All-American by Pro Football Network as the outlet's top special teams player. "Will is known for his ability to develop talent and has a reputation as one of the best recruiters in the country," Helton continued. They are the proud parents of Dylan Turner and daughter-in-law Rachel Turner, daughter Regan Hamilton and son-in-law Carson Hamilton. Stacy Searels will return to the University of Georgia as offensive line coach after serving in a similar position at North Carolina the past three years, according to an announcement Monday by UGA head coach Kirby Smart. Helton said in a press release that Harris "is known as one of the brightest young minds in the game today.". Hail Southern!. A 30-year coaching veteran, Searels has produced 25 NFL offensive linemen, including 11 NFL Draft picks. 2016 Georgia Southern University Football Review, Georgia Southern University PDF. The Huskies posted the No. The new OC: Georgia Southern hires Western Kentucky assistant Bryan Ellis as offensive coordinator. Helton said Whitleyled the team with "class, dignity, toughness, discipline" as it went 2-6 in the final eight games. "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 system is both multiple and aggressive. Statesboro, Georgia, United States. Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I thought I knew a lot. 2015 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-4. Adore Jackson (CB; 1st round draft pick [18th overall] - Tennessee Titans; 2017)
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. 2022: Georgia Southern - Head Coach (6-7; Camellia Bowl)
Woods and his wife Kelly have two daughters, Madison and McKenzie. ", Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. He's taken it to another level for me.". Jay Tufele (DL; 4th round draft pick - Jacksonville Jaguars; 2021)
"We feel like we were extremely fortunate to have that type of man, that type of leader, that type of coach, educator and recruiter here at Georgia Southern. In his first season as Washingtons defensive backs coach (2020), Harris was part of helping the Huskies improve from No. He was 28-21 overall leading the program, including a 1-3 start to this past fall. Ronald Jones II (RB; 2nd round draft pick - Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 2018)
Owens was atight end with the NFL's Vikings, Rams and Jets from 2004-09. 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 Georgia Southern man, Whitley has strong relationships with his players, the university and fellow alumni. 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. . Commentary:Change is a constant in coaching college sports. Here are the other coaches' landing spots. With this in mind, we are proud to name coach Whitley our assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for the upcoming season. The warrant says LeCroy's blood-alcohol concentration was .197 at the time of the crash. 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. He taught business classes at Stockbridge, so when college recruiters such as Bryan Ellis came calling during the school day, they might find themselves sitting in a classroom rather than more typically in a coach's office or the gym. We are excited for our family to be a part of this great community of Statesboro, and we can't wait to get to work.". Turner, who coached in six state championship games at five different Georgia high schools in his career, brings a wealth of knowledge and connections in Georgia high school football to the new position. Effrem is one of the brightest young coaches in the profession today," Helton said in a statement. Sam Darnold (QB; 1st round draft pick [3rd overall] - New York Jets; 2018)
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. Aplin earned his bachelors degree in exercise science from Arkansas State in 2012. 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. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. From that point on, we've worked together very well. Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. 2014 USC Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Holiday
Kirby Smart replaced Warren with Jahmile Addae, who comes to the Bulldogs from West Virginia after coaching the Mountaineers secondary for two seasons. Football
Owens said he can't wait to join Helton's staff. Such a unifying figure helped allay potential discomfort in being the lone holdover and the man in charge who ultimately did not get job. Georgia Southern Eagles Preview Head Coach: Clay Helton, 1st year at Georgia Southern, 6th year overall, 46-24. DeAngelo Williams (RB; 1st round draft pick [27th overall] - Carolina Panthers; 2006)
Lunsford, 44, was a Georgia Southern assistant from 2013 until replacing Tyson Summers for the . He assisted the Tigers to two bowl games, the Music City Bowl and Outback Bowl, while back on The Plains. 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%) 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. Coming to America:Georgia Southern's Savrasov gains an education while pursuing his dream. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Ryan is known in the profession as a relentless recruiter and an incredible coach who knows how to develop talent," Helton said in a statement. McDuffie also earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press after finishing the season with 35 tackles and six pass break-ups. His senior season, the three-time first-team all-conference player was also MVP of the GoDaddy Bowl. 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. 2020: USC - Head Coach (5-1)
Furthermore, WKU allowed 16 fewer sacks in 2018 as compared to 2017, the 10th-best improvement in the nation. The official Football Coach List for the Skip To Main .
If there was awkwardness which I assume there are in some cases he's eliminated that.". "Kelly and I are humbled to be part of such a prestigious football program in Georgia Southern," Woods said. The Lions 2016 campaign saw them compile an 11-2 record, claim the Gulf South Conference and Super Region 2 championships and advance to the NCAA Division II national championship game. 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. Accomplishments and Honors
2012 Auburn (Dir of Scouting) 3-9. 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. Milan will be a tremendous asset to our recruiting efforts." I think in the end, it's going to make us better.". "As a Georgia Southern alumnus, he has a true love for this university. "Richard understands what it takes to play at the highest level, having been a part of the NFL for five seasons," Helton said. The former Eagles All-American and Canadian Football League player is in his third season on staff. 1998: Houston - Running Backs
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. "I go from 8 miles from the house to three hours from the house. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Hue Jackson: Head Coach @huejack10: John Simon: I could have stayed at the high school. "The energy, passion for the game and knowledge he brings to the position will no doubt take our receiving unit to elite standards.". 2016 Football Writers First-Year Co-Coach of the Year Award
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. The staff also includes Kevin Whitley the lone on-field coach retained from the 2021 season as assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach. As a head coach, Turner went 112-43, and won a 2007 Class A state title with Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Georgia. 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. 2021 Preview 2021 Record: Overall: 3-9, Conference: 2-6 Keys To The Season | Season Prediction, What Will Happen Georgia Southern Top 10 Players | Schedule Georgia Southern Eagles Preview 2022 Clay Helton was hardly awful at USC. # - 5-2 as USCs interim head coach for final seven games of regular season and 0-2 as permanent head coach in postseason
Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. On Monday, Heltonsaid he is thrilled to add Davis to the staff. His teams made 11 straight playoff appearances, won four region championships, and he was the 2019 GACA North/South All-Star Head Coach. 2000: Memphis - Running Backs
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 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. Georgia Southern's new head football coach Clay Helton promised to complete his staff before the team meets in January. Owens then joined the Blazers in 2012 as the tight ends coach, and in 2013 was named the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. In 2020, Harris helped coach the top defense in the Pac-12 in terms of total defense and passing yards allowed. 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. Chris Hatcher (born February 18, 1973) is an American football coach and former player. 7 nationally. 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. Change is a constant in coaching college sports. Ask Georgia Southern and SSU. 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. Wendi and I feel extremely blessed!, We are elated to welcome Coach Turner to the Hawk family, Hanahan Principal Tom Gallus said.
2016 Georgia Southern (RC/ST) 5-7. 2017 Georgia Southern Interim 2-4. 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. In his time at Wisconsin, he produced one of the all-time great running games in college football history, helping Melvin Gordon to a Doak Walker award and the second-most yards in a single season in FBS history. Harris spent the 2015 season as defensive backs coach at Dixie State in St. George, Utah. 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. * - 1-0 as USCs interim head coach for the Las Vegas Bowl
"We are very excited to welcome Coach Turner to our staff as our new Director of High School Relations," Helton said. Despite a subpar 2022, the Aggies are among the top rosters in college football for next season. TicketSmarter - Official Secondary Ticketing Partner, Assistant Coach (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator/Secondary), Assistant Coach (Tight Ends/Inside Receivers/Pass Game Coordinator), Assistant Coach (Special Teams Coordinator), Assistant Coach (Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator), Assistant Athletics Director, Football Operations, Director of Player & Recruiting Relations, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Communications, Special Liaison to the Program/Lead Transportation Operator. Fax:912-478-0095
Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. 13 nationally and No. Ryan Smithwas hired Friday as the program'sgeneral manager,giving the Eagles a key behind-the-scenes staffer who concentrates on recruiting. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR; 4th round draft pick - Detroit Lions; 2021)
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. The Pembroke Pines, Florida, native is married to the former Wendi Hope Williford of Portal, Georgia. 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. Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech receivers coach Kerry Dixon has left the program to become an assistant quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens. "Richard is known in our profession for producing physical, tough and disciplined offensive line units," Helton said in the statement. Furthermore, seven of his offensive linemen were named to the PAC-12 Conference All-Academic team during his time in Corvallis. 2017: USC - Head Coach (11-3; Cotton Bowl)
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Turner is a Double Eagle who earned both his undergraduate and Master's degrees from Georgia Southern. He then worked at the University of Louisville, his alma mater, in 2018 as the tight ends coach and director of on-campus recruiting. 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 2013: USC - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks * (Las Vegas Bowl Champs)
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Inside linebackers coach Travis Cunningham is inside linebackers coach at Western Kentucky. 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. 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. Under his guidance, several of his players moved on to the NFL and have had successful careers. Offensive line coach Geep Wade is offensive line coach at Appalachian State. The linemenup front, led by first-team all-conference selection Colby Ragland, helped pave the way for DeWayne McBride to rush for 1,371 yards and 13 touchdowns and protected for 2,200-yard passer Dylan Hopkins. McConkey had 58 catches. I was going to be good with it. "One of the in college football"#HailSouthern | @GSCoachHelton | @Ereed26 pic.twitter.com/bXlnxrdCQC. Helton feels Whitley makes the team better, and makes him a better coach. Walkeris expected to be included in multiple All-America teams is up for national awards. Alma Mater: Georgia. He'll give you the brutal, honest truth, and that's what he does. "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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2014 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-3. The four-year Division I football letterman, two-time All-conference Sun Belt player, first-team . Having gone against it personally, I know how hard it can be on opposing offenses. By Matt Galatzan Feb 23, 2023 . 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. 2006: Memphis - Receivers
2004: Memphis - Receivers (GMAC Bowl)
"It wasn't hard to get him to stay because I think he loves this place," Helton said. ", More GS sports: 'Basketball nomad' Brian Burg finds a home as Georgia Southern's head men's coach. Effrem was instrumental in the development of Kenneth Walker III, helping the running back through a very successful 2021 Heisman campaign. "I'm trying to be the second best coach in Georgia Southern history," says Helton. 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. 2007: Memphis - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks(New Orleans Bowl)
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Coach Turner is a proven educator and leader. All rights reserved. He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. "I wouldn't even be here if they hadn't pushed me out the door," Whitley quipped. 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 . 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). Georgia head coach Kirby Smart issued a statement on the report and . Marvell Tell III (CB; 5th round draft pick - Indianapolis Colts; 2019). "Let's get to work, Eagle Nation!". I am looking forward to being a part of coach Heltons plan to recruit great players and put a product on the field that our fans can be proud of. Lets get it. 1995: Duke- Graduate Assistant
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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. As an offensive analyst in 2018, he helped guide the running backs and kick returners. Running backs coach Favian Upshaw is in an offensive analyst/recruiting role for Tulane. Personal
1996 Georgia Military. He took two steps Tuesday, announcing the hiring of the defensive. The Compliance Coordinator - Athletics assists the Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance in the day-to-day management of the Office of Athletics Compliance. Quarterback Christian Lopez targeted many different options, with four different wide receivers posting at least 25 receptions, 550 yards and two touchdowns. The first-team offense includedAmare Jones, a senior transfer from Tulane, at flex. 2016 Georgia Southern Football Full Media Guide, Georgia Southern University PDF. 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. "I'm looking forward to being a part of it. 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. Sims comes to Jackson State after two seasons at College Football National Champion Georgia as associate director of strength and conditioning. Reed joins Clay Helton's staff after spending two seasons with the Illinois football program. 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. "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. Wide receivers coach Derrick Sherman is running backs coach at Tulane. Georgia Southern's new head football coach Clay Helton promised to complete his staff before the team meets in January. I cannot wait to get to work with our team and to meet the Hanahan community. 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. Head coach Chad Lunsford, fired after a 1-3 start, is tight ends coach and special teams coordinator at Florida Atlantic. Werts will only be charged with speeding in the July incident 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. 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. 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. 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