Prior to UNLV, Woods was Utah State's offensive line coach in 2019, where he helped four offensive players earn All-Mountain West honors. Smith spent lastseason as Auburn's director of player personnel. 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. Personal "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. Alma Mater: Georgia. With this in mind, we are proud to name coach Whitley our assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for the upcoming season. Effrem was instrumental in the development of Kenneth Walker III, helping the running back through a very successful 2021 Heisman campaign. Reed spent two seasons (2018-19) at his alma mater, Louisiana. Having gone against it personally, I know how hard it can be on opposing offenses. "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. Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. 15 best scoring defense in the country, giving up less than 20 points per game. As a head coach, Turner went 112-43, and won a 2007 Class A state title with Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Georgia. Thompson played a team-high 154 snaps on special teams and posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season. Aggies and Longhorns Tied in 247's 'Most Lethal' 2023 Rosters. 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 Family: wife, Angela; sons, Reid and Turner; daughter, Aubrey Helton said in a statement that he was very excited to add Owens to his new staff. He was the team's fourth-leading rusher (316) and scored at least one touchdown in nine of 13 games. 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. 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. Offensive line coach Geep Wade is offensive line coach at Appalachian State. Drake London (WR; 1st round draft pick [8th overall] - Atlanta Falcons; 2022 "Georgia Southern University is a program that is enriched withandknown for its great history, tradition and culture," he said in a statement. 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. Eagle Nation, please help us welcome Coach Woods to Statesboro.". 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 . McDuffie also earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press after finishing the season with 35 tackles and six pass break-ups. He finished his career with 83 receptions and was eighth all-time at Auburn in punt return average (9.76) when he left. Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR; 2nd round draft pick - Pittsburgh Steelers; 2017) Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. 1999: Houston - Running Backs 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. Georgia Southern University. Pac-12 Championship (2017) His credibility, experience and character made him director of athletics Jared Benko's choice as interim head coach four games into the 2021 season. Stepping into that role last year was definitely unexpected, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "We're very similar people," Helton said. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. 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. "I wouldn't even be here if they hadn't pushed me out the door," Whitley quipped. Copyright 2023 WCSC. 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. 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. "Will is known for his ability to develop talent and has a reputation as one of the best recruiters in the country," Helton continued. 11/2/2021 5:11:00 PM. 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. Salary: $300,000. 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. 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 . Michael Pittman Jr. (WR; 2nd round draft pick - Indianapolis Colts; 2020) 2006: Memphis - Receivers Rose Bowl Champions (2016) In 2020, he worked with the wide receivers and assisted with recruiting in his lone season at Florida State. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR; 4th round draft pick - Detroit Lions; 2021) 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. Here are the other coaches' landing spots. 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. Under his guidance, several of his players moved on to the NFL and have had successful careers. Georgia Southern running backs coach Matt Merritt. "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. Georgia Southern Eagles Preview Head Coach: Clay Helton, 1st year at Georgia Southern, 6th year overall, 46-24. First Baptist, North Charleston, Berkeley and Ft. Dorchester are still looking for replacements. Owens said he can't wait to join Helton's staff. Before Wisconsin, Woods spent four years at Utah State (2009-12), including the final two directing the offensive line. 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. 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. I was going to be good with it. Woods comes to Statesboro after two seasons as the UNLV offensive line coach where he added the title of co-offensive coordinator in 2022. 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. # - 5-2 as USCs interim head coach for final seven games of regular season and 0-2 as permanent head coach in postseason Commentary:Give Clay Helton an opening, and he will seal the deal for Georgia Southern football. 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. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hanahan has their new head football coach. Whitley was hired in 2019 as the head coach at New Manchester High in Douglas County. Running backs coach Favian Upshaw is in an offensive analyst/recruiting role for Tulane. Under Woods' direction, the Oregon State offense carried the ball for a school-record 5.2 yards per carry in 2016. 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. "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. He graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology from Louisiana in 2015. 2023 www.savannahnow.com. Reed was a four-year letterwinner as a running back for Louisiana from 2012-15. Thompson played in nine games, starting two on defense at cornerback before getting hurt in the Coastal Carolina game. Before returning to Utah State, Woods spent the 2018 season as the line coach at Western Kentucky. He always speaks exactly what's on his mind. 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 . Thompson is a first-team pick at special teams. 1995: Duke- Graduate Assistant 7 nationally. 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.". In 2014, Bill Clark's first year at UAB, Owens coached the tight ends. Rasheem Green (DL; 3rd round draft pick - Seattle Seahawks; 2018) 2016 Football Writers First-Year Co-Coach of the Year Award Helton said Whitleyled the team with "class, dignity, toughness, discipline" as it went 2-6 in the final eight games. A former Auburn defensive back is leaving the Plains. His teams went 99-28 overall with five region titles in 10 seasons. - Robert Stiner Jr. will be joined Clay Helton's staff at Georgia Southern. January 20, 2023. From an assistant at Redan (1996-97) and North Springs (1998-2000), he proceeded to head coaching stints at North Springs (2001-02), Creekside (2003-08) and Stockbridge (2009-18). I know this is the place to do that, and he told me this is a place we can do it.". Being an extremely successful Georgia high school coach, he has built very strong relationships across the state. "I'm looking forward to being a part of it. 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. QB competition: Sorting out Georgia Southern's deep, almost entirely new quarterback room led by Vantrease, Looking good early: Georgia Southern scrimmage showcases top quarterback, freshman receiver catching attention, Get Eagles news in your inbox: Sign-up for our free, weekly newsletter on all things Georgia Southern sports. [2] His entire playing and coaching career has been in the Southeast, and he has extremely strong relationships in our recruiting footprint. "Kelly and I are humbled to be part of such a prestigious football program in Georgia Southern," Woods said. He spent the 2013 season as a football administrative assistant at Ole Miss. /Waiver Facilities Athletics Strategic Plan Media Credential Application Camps Photo Galleries Shop Gear Tiger Sports Network Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference . Earlier on Tuesday a Berkeley County School District Spokesperson said Craig has now retired from BCSD. 1996 Georgia Military. As announced previously, Whitley was the only on-field assistant coach retained by Helton from the 2021 staff. I think in the end, it's going to make us better.". 2002: Memphis- Running Backs Turner replaces Art Craig who was placed on leave in the middle of last season. 2017 Georgia Southern Interim 2-4. In fact, he had taken a slightly different route to becoming an assistant coach at his alma mater. Change is a constant in coaching college sports. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. Furthermore, WKU allowed 16 fewer sacks in 2018 as compared to 2017, the 10th-best improvement in the nation. 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. It was "different," Whitley said, being the interim head coach four games into his third season as cornerbacks coach. "Richard understands what it takes to play at the highest level, having been a part of the NFL for five seasons," Helton said. Twitter: @NathanDominitz. 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. Let's get going. When Helton inquired about Ellis joining the staff in Statesboro, the Peach State native thought of the coach he met recruiting the Atlanta region. More:Georgia Southern bolsters receivers, QBs with coach Clay Helton's first recruiting class. The Huskies posted the No. Inside linebackers coach Travis Cunningham is inside linebackers coach at Western Kentucky. 1. Statesboro, Georgia, United States. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Tremaine Jackson: Head Football Coach football@valdosta.edu (229) 333-5970 (229) 333-5970: Trent Earley: Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line / Special Teams Coordinator football@valdosta.edu (229) 333-5970 (229) 333-5970 @CoachTEarley: Brandon Andersen Coming to America:Georgia Southern's Savrasov gains an education while pursuing his dream. Helton won a Rose Bowl (2016 season) and Pac-12 title. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2007: Memphis - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks(New Orleans Bowl) After secondary coach Charlton Warren left Georgia to be defensive coordinator at Indiana, let's take a quick look at the Georgia coaching staff. The first-team offense includedAmare Jones, a senior transfer from Tulane, at flex. "Being a part of Eagle Nation is an unbelievable experience and we look forward to future success. Jackson State University head football coach Deion Sanders has announced additions to his coaching staff. 2015 Georgia Southern Football Full Media Guide, Georgia Southern University PDF. You always want a guy that's not just trying to make you feel good. Maybe not the extremely hot days and the sand gnats, but the rest. Quarterback Christian Lopez targeted many different options, with four different wide receivers posting at least 25 receptions, 550 yards and two touchdowns. The Georgia Southern Eagles football program represents Georgia Southern University in football as part of the Sun Belt Conference. 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,. Adore Jackson (CB; 1st round draft pick [18th overall] - Tennessee Titans; 2017) "We are very excited to welcome Coach Turner to our staff as our new Director of High School Relations," Helton said. "As a Georgia Southern alumnus, he has a true love for this university. 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. He helps me.". We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Full Georgia Southern Eagles roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Wright, while second-team specialists include redshirt-junior punterAnthony Beck II, a South Effingham High graduate. ", They dont come much better than @kwhit4 #HailSouthern | @GSCoachHelton pic.twitter.com/jHJmwNzQm3. He can lead the team, and he can also fill in for its leader when Helton is unavailable for the high-profile job's off-the-field responsibilities at fan and university functions. The Official Website of Georgia State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. 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. "He never hesitated," said Ellis, who accepted the offer as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. "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. 2013: USC - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks * (Las Vegas Bowl Champs) 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 . 2018: USC - Head Coach (5-7) 2023: Georgia Southern - Head Coach 2019: USC - Head Coach (8-5; Holiday Bowl) For his career, he has played in 47 games and blocked three kicks, recovered threes fumbles and forced one fumble. 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. Dixon is the seventh assistant coach to. "Richard is known in our profession for producing physical, tough and disciplined offensive line units," Helton said in the statement. 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