The long answer is about finances. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) One month ago, the Valdosta State football team kicked off spring practice. The hours and the intensity. "Normally, people that look like me unfortunately get broken jobs. Fourteen practices later, and spring ball wrapped up Friday night with practice number fifteen, the Blazer's annual spring game. He also had coaching stints at Woodstock (Ga.) High School and Cherokee (Ga.) High School. The things you had to do with the players because they didnt have as much. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He's picked four guys to go and compete for national championships and I thought to myself, if he picks me, I must have a chance.". I was trying to learn some new things and develop., After one season, Muschamp moved on to LSU, where Nick Saban hired him to be the linebackers coach. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. But at Valdosta State, the coaches themselves were helping with the laundry. He is the driest, funniest individual I think Ive ever met. Chris Hatcher would prove to be the connective tissue between the two unique Valdosta State coaching trees. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. This news comes just after the Blazers fell in the Division II national championship game. But at Valdosta, it was the coaches passing out sandwiches. The previous staff did an excellent job with this team, which is full with talent and potential. Madison Gruber, editor-in-chief of The Spectator, said this was the first time VSUs college newspaper earned General Excellence recognition. The Aggies broke 21 offensive school records, while ranking 15th nationally in scoring offense. As the team flew back to Valdosta empty-handed and disappointed, Reinhard made a promise to the players. Last season, Jackson's Mavericks allowed only 15.6 points per game, good for 13th in the nation. Theres an appreciation at this school for who they are. Which, again, means football. He amassed a 22-3 record, one national championship appearance, and one conference title. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Posted at 12:07 AM, Apr 22, 2023. and last updated 9:07 PM, Apr 21, 2023. In 2018, Goff had his best season at Tiffin as he guided the Dragons to a 9-2 campaign and a 6-2 record in the Great Midwest Conference as the team began the season 9-0. Valdosta State head coach takes coaching position at McNeese State - WALB Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Once that project was completed there was still more work to do. I cannot wait to get to Titletown USA to meet the local community and begin our work on the 2022 season! GBI investigating body found in Cook County lake, Valdosta man faces drug, firearms charges, Court advocacy group opens new headquarters. There is a long answer, and a short one. "There's not a lot of people that look like me that get the opportunities like this," Jackson said. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first national championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. The Blazers play in BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. It is my intent to continue and enhance the storied tradition of Blazer football for many years to come. I want to thank Dr. Carvajal and Mr. Reinhard for the opportunity to lead my alma mater. There had been people on social media wanting him ousted early in the season, so the column was me taking a stance, saying that he shouldn't be fired but should be given some leeway since he didn't exactly inherit a perfect situation.. If they really wanted to do it, they would have to do it themselves. 'For the culture': Jackson becomes VSU's first Black head football coach Theres photo evidence for a story about Muschamp that also became legendary around the school. 3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. He continued, I think the way that he handled COVID with the team is really the reason we were able to have the season we did this year.. [1] [2] Goff served as the head football coach at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio from 2011 to 2018 and Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia from 2019 to 2021. The Georgia College Press Association is comprised of 12 member newspapers The Stallion at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, The Bell Ringer at Augusta University, Campus Carrier at Berry College, Six Mile Post at Georgia Highlands College, The George-Anne Statesboro at Georgia Southern University, The George-Anne Inkwell Edition at Georgia Southern Universitys Armstrong Campus, Technique at Georgia Institute of Technology, The Cluster at Mercer University, The Roar at Piedmont University, The Red & Black at University of Georgia, The West Georgian at University of West Georgia, and The Spectator at Valdosta State University. It is 100 percent true. A graduate of rival DeLand High, Roberts played quarterback at Valdosta State. You didnt have planes. On January 10, 2019, Bell left Valdosta State to accept the offensive coordinator position at South Florida.[15]. Doscher, the strength and conditioning coach, said he knew back then Muschamp and Smart were going to be successful. Valdosta State was the first school to offer a safety at Bainbridge High School named Kirby Smart, and at one point Leach thought they were going to get him. They had just left happy hour at a Ruby Tuesday at the mall when they discovered that Doschers wifes car was gone. UA 16 2 1 - Valdosta State University There are three main things that attracted me to Valdosta State, (1) the history, tradition and brand of VSU football, (2) the chance to compete on the national stage every year, (3) the chance to be coached by a seasoned Athletic Director like Mr. Reinhard.. The same way we coach players and take a lot of pride in their development and their growth is the same responsibility I feel like I have with that. Valdosta Daily Times. Those are the type of guys that when they talk about being all in, theyre all in.. Category:Valdosta State Blazers football coaches - Wikipedia Goff and the Blazers went 35-13 during his career at VSU under Mumme earning letters in 1995 and 1996. There was onlyone problem: Smart had written 12 defenders on the board. But above all, Valdosta has been defined by football. Like he did with Mumme in 1992, Reinhard went out of the box again, this time by reaching back to the Mumme-Leach tree. 3-ranked Colorado School of Mines on Oct. 23 for Homecoming. 1991-94: Valdosta State COACHING EXPERIENCE 2010-14: Murray State, Head Coach 2007-09: Georgia Southern, Head Coach 2000-06: Valdosta State, Head Coach 1999: Kentucky, Assistant Coach Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers 1997-98: Kentucky, Graduate Assistant Quarterbacks 1996: Central Florida, Assistant Coach Quarterbacks/Tight Ends 17. I knew I was young to be in the profession. The team was ranked nationally for the first time and broke 12 offensive school records. I am so glad that the staff was able to make Spectator history and rightfully earn the General Excellence award. In 2002 VSU made its first national championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. In 1996, with quarterback Lance Funderburk, the blazers spent a week ranked No. It is fantastic to know that the Blazer football program will be led by Gary and I look forward to watching him build on VSUs incredible tradition of success.. Grit. He called Muschamp in the top three of the most intense coaches Ive ever met. Then there was Smart, who arrived as a recent first-team All-SEC player but didnt carry himself that way. Classes resume Jan. 10 and Jackson has already made considerable efforts to connect with the team. "We'll have a defense that loves to run around and hit people and knock people completely out. Under their leadership, the Wildcats won six national titles, 21 of their 23 state titles and 282 Cleveland Field victories. Most of all, we'll have a defense that can prevent free points and take the football away to give our offense better opportunities. 2 Blazers beat Argos in South Regional, POLING: Standers to the front of me, sitters in, By Shane Thomas shane.thomas@gaflnews.com. [13] Bell was formerly the head coach for the Jacksonville Dolphins, prior to joining Valdosta State. The other day at Georgia football practice, Cavan, now a Bulldogs staffer, was speaking with Josh Lee, another former Valdosta State coach: He was the quarterback coach on the 2004 championship team. Head coaches Records are through the end of the 2012 Season Hal Mumme Era: 1992-1996 Under Dean the Blazers also won the 2012 national title. So maintaining continuity was difficult, and Reinhard decided to look outside the program for Valdosta States next coach: Mike Kelly, who had been the offensive coordinator for the CFLs Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Paul Leavy | Special to the TimesNew Valdosta State head football coach Tremaine Jackson embraces VSU Director of Athletics Herb Reinhard during an introductory press conference Thursday. FHSAA prep football: Lester Davis named Seabreeze head coach He didnt have many connections to Valdosta State or Mumme. Years before the existence of offseason workouts and football generally becoming a year-round game, they were doing that in Valdosta. One was with players: Hatcher had been Mummes quarterback coach at Kentucky, where Dusty Bonner had lost his starting quarterback job to Jared Lorenzen, so Bonner was willing to return home to Valdosta and be Hatchers quarterback in 2000. Before the season even starts, everybody knows the Blazers are going to be somewhere in the mix. Goff was named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year in 2021, and Co-Coach of the Year in 2019. The two high school powers didnt produce an eye-popping number of household names Jay Ratliff, Randall Godfrey and Kenny Moore are among the recent pros but nearly everyone played football, and did so very, very seriously. Jackson is coming to Titletown from Colorado Mesa University where he was the head coach the past two seasons. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week, Director of Internal Operations and Compliance, Director of Ticketing and Game Operations, Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications (Football, Women's Basketball, Men's Golf, M&W Tennis), Graduate Assistant (Athletic Communications), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Cheer & Dance), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball & Men's and Women's Cross Country ), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football and Baseball), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Soccer and Men's Golf), Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football, Men's and Women's Tennis), Sports Performance and Emotional Wellness Counselor, Graduate Assistant (Speed, Strength & Conditioning), Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers / Special Teams / Strength & Conditioning Liaison, Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks / Academics, Graduate Assistant Tight Ends / Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Offensive Line Coach / Study Hall / Equipment, Wide Receivers Coach / Community Service / Financial Aid Liaison, Defensive Line Coach / Film Coordinator / Assistant NFL Liaison, Running Backs / Athletic Training Liaison / Travel Coordinator. Valdosta State is the second football program to make a historic coaching hire in the last two months as Jackson joins Valdosta High School head football coach Shelton Felton as the second man of color to be named head coach of a football powerhouse in Valdosta. [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. [11] Dean left the Blazers to coach a single, unsuccessful year as co-offensive coordinator at FBS program Georgia Southern; both co-coordinators were fired after one year. Leach becomes third former Blazer football assistant named HC at SEC The event is free and open to the public and features the live performance of a different . This Blazer team looks a lot different, but in looking to build on last year's five win season, coach believes they're on the right path to doing just that. Twenty-one Mavericks were All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) performers under Jackson, including RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year Karst Hunter. 2023 Football Roster - Valdosta State University Athletics "It's for the culture and we take a lot of pride in that. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. Jackson comes to Titletown from Colorado Mesa University where he was the head coach the past two seasons. Jacksons team went 2-1 in the spring of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Goff coached a league-best 13 All-GSC selections in 2019 and GSC Offensive Player of the Year Rogan Wells.
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