In 2002 VSU made its first national championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. Assistant Athletic Trainer (Soccer and Men's Golf) cvbowser@valdosta.edu. Good news came within a few minutes: The car was found on the other side of the mall, still running. The 2021 fall edition of the Mavericks finished 13th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 15.6 points per game, while the team was 34th nationally in scoring offense at 33.7 points per game. Jackson coached two Academic All-America players this season and one AFCA Second Team All-America honoree, along with 21 All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) performers, including RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year in Karst Hunter. Once that project was completed there was still more work to do. They didn't like what happened to them on the 18th, but they're willing to go back through the process day-by-day, welcome us and our new staff into helping them get back to that point. As a player, Jackson began his college career at Louisiana-Monroe before transferring to Texas Southern for his final junior and senior seasons. This was her first time participating in the Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, and as newsletter editor for The Spectator, she said she was quite surprised by a photography award. That opportunity came through the mail one day in the form of a videotape: Hal Mumme, then the head coach at NAIA school Iowa Wesleyan, sent Reinhard the tape of his offense, throwing the ball up and down the field. Posted at 12:07 AM, Apr 22, 2023. and last updated 9:07 PM, Apr 21, 2023. She said it was exciting to celebrate the history-making moment with her advisors, Dr. Ted Geltner and Gregory Brown, and her team of student journalists, designers, photographers, and editors. Published: Jan. 3, 2022 at 11:45 AM PST. 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. "I stand before you today very confident that we have found that gentleman. Naturally friendly people, Leach said. (Valdosta State Athletics), Kirby Smart served as Valdosta States DB coach in 2000 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2001. I am very excited to have Coach Gary Goff join our team and I am confident he is going to be a great addition to Blazer football, the university and our community, Reinhard said at Goffs introctory press conference. Hes told me this many times: Goff, theres only a couple head coaches that Im ever jealous of and Im always jealous of whoever the coach is at Valdosta, because I love Valdosta, Goff said. And I really enjoyed it., (Top photo of the 2000 Valdosta State coaching staff courtesy of Valdosta State Athletics). Head Coach Gary Goff begins his third season at the helm of the VSU Blazers. The pay was low. Among those countless resumes was Jackson's, which Reinhard said he put in the "good stack" with the other top candidates. I want to thank Dr. Carvajal and Mr. Reinhard for the opportunity to lead my alma mater. GBI investigating body found in Cook County lake, Valdosta man faces drug, firearms charges, Court advocacy group opens new headquarters. It focused on encouraging students to exercise their right to vote. His first season got his era off to a great start with them starting off ranked No. Jan 10, 2020. Copyright 2022 WALB. We'll have a special teams unit that will attack in all phases and win the field position battle. Zack Poff Apr 26, 2023 Big out-of-state football games for 2023 Mumme's record at Valdosta State was 40171. 7 in the AFCA coaches poll, before finishing the regular season ranked No. When he was introduced to the schools football coach, Mike Cavan stuck out his hand and smiled. (Valdosta State Athletics). Hatcher was only 26 years old. The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). All rights reserved. He also served as co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach at New Mexico State for four seasons as he helped lead the team to second nationally in passing offense and total offense. Hatcher was the 1994 Harlon Hill Trophy winner. Valdosta State wraps up spring practice with annual spring game Friday The Blazers then capped off the season with an eight-game winning streak and their second national championship title win against Northwest Missouri State University, 2520. Chris Hatcher (American football) - Wikipedia Follow Seth on Twitter @SethWEmerson, Mike Leach served as Valdosta States offensive coordinator for five seasons from 1992-96. Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Weekly Previews FloSports FAQ Tremaine Jackson Title Head Football Coach Email football@valdosta.edu Phone (229) 333-5970 Discipline. I look forward to the work he will do with our young men., Tremaine Jackson Named Head Football Coach at Valdosta State https://t.co/br9kNeDPqg. Giovanni Spadaro. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Monday, Valdosta State University (VSU) Athletics Department announced a new head coach to lead the Blazers in the upcoming season. And yet the football is the best in the state: Valdosta High School has won 24 state titles, Lowndes High School has another five, and the private Valwood School has six. I just got a top-two job and I'm the first Black head coach here and there's not a lot of Black head coaches outside of HBCUs in Division II. It is my intent to continue and enhance the storied tradition of Blazer football for many years to come. In 2007, the "Dean Machine" started the season with five straight wins. Madison Gruber, editor-in-chief of The Spectator, said this was the first time VSUs college newspaper earned General Excellence recognition. Fourteen practices later, and spring ball wrapped up Friday night with practice number fifteen, the Blazer's annual spring game. Tiffin was ranked as high as No. We're going to try to do an excellent job because I'm not the best one. Coach Rush Propst was fired from Valdosta High in 2021.