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. "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. "It wasn't hard to get him to stay because I think he loves this place," Helton said. A 30-year coaching veteran, Searels has produced 25 NFL offensive linemen, including 11 NFL Draft picks. Thompson, a from Boiling Springs, S.C., becomes the 90th All-American in program history. "There are important qualities we look for when hiring individuals to our coaching staff," Helton said in a statement. Effrem was instrumental in the development of Kenneth Walker III, helping the running back through a very successful 2021 Heisman campaign. 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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. Coach Whitley is the example of what a Georgia Southern Eagle should be. Reed joins Clay Helton's staff after spending two seasons with the Illinois football program. It's been great. The new OC: Georgia Southern hires Western Kentucky assistant Bryan Ellis as offensive coordinator. 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. All rights reserved. Michael Pittman Jr. (WR; 2nd round draft pick - Indianapolis Colts; 2020) College: Houston (1994; mathematics and interdisciplinary science) 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. 2020: USC - Head Coach (5-1) His teams made 11 straight playoff appearances, won four region championships, and he was the 2019 GACA North/South All-Star Head Coach. In 2021, his line led the way for an offense that averaged 386 yards per game (180 rushing, 206 passing) with 43 offensive touchdowns (27 rushing, 20 passing). "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. He also knows the Sun Belt Conference intimately, having played and coached at Arkansas State. You always want a guy that's not just trying to make you feel good. He was also the 2012 Region 3-AAA Coach of the Year and a 2008 Under Armour Coach who got to coach in a national all-star game. Matt Barkley (QB; 4th round draft pick - Philadelphia Eagles; 2013) In fact, he had taken a slightly different route to becoming an assistant coach at his alma mater. ", More GS sports: 'Basketball nomad' Brian Burg finds a home as Georgia Southern's head men's 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. 2023 www.savannahnow.com. Woods comes to Statesboro after two seasons as the UNLV offensive line coach where he added the title of co-offensive coordinator in 2022. 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. Helton feels Whitley makes the team better, and makes him a better coach. Furthermore, USU's offense set school records in passes completed (315) and attempted (504), while its 3,628 passing yards are the second-most. . . Whitley was hired in 2019 as the head coach at New Manchester High in Douglas County. In all, Turner's list of accomplishments is long. Thompson is a first-team pick at special teams. They joina staff including the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis, who worked at Western Kentucky the previous three seasons with Helton's brother Tyson Helton, the Hilltoppers' head coach. 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 . The Rainbow Wahine had 3,916 yards receiving and 21 touchdown catches in an offense that averaged over 300 passing yards per game. On Monday, Heltonsaid he is thrilled to add Davis to the staff. PFN also announced its All-Sun Belt Conference teams and recognized five Eagles. 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. Sam Darnold (QB; 1st round draft pick [3rd overall] - New York Jets; 2018) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. His credibility, experience and character made him director of athletics Jared Benko's choice as interim head coach four games into the 2021 season. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "I go from 8 miles from the house to three hours from the house. Hail Southern!". "Having served under Mel Tucker at Michigan State, Effrem knows what it takes to build an elite college football program. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name . 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 . Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. His units have brought impressive numbers both in the running game and protecting the quarterback. 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. Im super excited to get to work, Reed said in a statement. Georgia State University Athletics. 2017 Georgia Southern University Football Coaches and Staff, Georgia Southern University PDF He graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology from Louisiana in 2015. "Having grown up right across the state line in Middleburg, Florida, he understands our Southeast recruiting footprint. 2015 Georgia Southern (TE Coach) 9-4. "With his experience in the SEC and havingled as a coordinator, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our football program. After secondary coach Charlton Warren left Georgia to be defensive coordinator at Indiana, let's take a quick look at the Georgia coaching staff. "Richard is known in our profession for producing physical, tough and disciplined offensive line units," Helton said in the statement. 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. A former Auburn defensive back is leaving the Plains. Special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Joe Graves is assistant offensive line coach for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Let's get going. 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. Wendi and I feel extremely blessed!, We are elated to welcome Coach Turner to the Hawk family, Hanahan Principal Tom Gallus said. 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 look forward to serving alongside Coach Turner and seeing our Hawks shine under the Friday night lights.. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. Fax:912-478-0095 After a standout season under Davis, Turner earned an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl, America's longest-running college football all-star game. Prior to his first stop at UNA, Aplin served as a graduate assistant coach at Auburn for two years from 2014-15 while earning a masters degree in adult education. 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. 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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. He is in his second season as the Eagles head coach. Georgia Southern seniorNaJee Thompsonhas been selected a first-team All-American by Pro Football Network as the outlet's top special teams player. Running backs coach Favian Upshaw is in an offensive analyst/recruiting role for Tulane. Georgia Southern has a football tradition that is known and respected around college football. Ronald Jones II (RB; 2nd round draft pick - Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 2018) McConkey had 58 catches. Published: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:59 PM PST. 2018 Georgia Southern Season 10-3. "I am extremely excited to get to Statesboro and be a part of its winning traditions," Davis said. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers ; 2018 ) McConkey had 58 catches ad blocker we... 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