Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Jackson is coming to Titletown from Colorado Mesa University where he was the head coach the past two seasons. "The column was a sports column about the football team, with the focus being on Coach Tremaine . Valdosta might be a 24-time state football champ, but lately its program has been rocked by a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former coach, the hiring of controversial coach Rush Propst . But it took a while for this mindset to spread to the local university. Good news came within a few minutes: The car was found on the other side of the mall, still running. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. Jessica Pope And secondly, when he was here, if you were having a bad day, you could go over and sit in Leachs office and laugh for two or three hours. All rights reserved. I wanted to experience that. None of us saw this coming. following his conversation with now-former head football coach Gary Goff when he told him he was leaving for McNeese State. Jacksons team went 2-1 in the spring of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Giovanni Spadaro. Jackson comes to Valdosta from Colorado Mesa University, where he led the Mavericks to a 10-3 record over two seasons including an 8-2 record this past season. 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. Assistant Athletic Trainer (Soccer and Men's Golf) cvbowser@valdosta.edu. The Spectator finished second in the General Excellence (Division A) category. Goff is a native of Picayune, Miss., and he and his wife Tiffanie have two children, Tyler and Audrey. They had to help with the laundry, lead study hall or hand out Chick-fil-A sandwiches to players at lunch. Fourteen practices . Pipkin tallied seven Tiffin career records and four GLIAC records, ranking 13thall-time in career total offense, 19thin total offense per game, 27thin career passing yards, and is only the third quarterback at the Division II level to ever accumulate at least 2,000 rushing yards and throw for 10,000 passing yards in a career. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration, James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services, University Advising & Student Transitions, VSUs Spectator Wins Big at Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest, https://gapress.org/georgia-college-press-association/, 2023 Valdosta State University A Comprehensive University of the University System of Georgia, Office of Communications I have for years kind of snickered when people talk about Miami of Ohio as the cradle of coaches. I am truly honored and blessed to return to VSU and carry on the rich tradition of success that has been established within this football program, Goff said. Reinhard was smitten. Journalism, as well as student-led journalism, matters because it plays a crucial role in society by informing the public about events, issues and ideas that affect them, she added. Three words that Valdosta State University Head Football Coach Tremaine Jackson lives by that have become fundamentals in his coaching philosophy. You're accepting me. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Shawn Glosek. The Mavericks finished 10th in total defense at 258.2 yards per game and 16th in total offense at 452.0 yards per game. I think that's going to get us off to a good start.". Obedience. And earlier this summer, Leach called Goff at midnight eastern time, because Leach is now at Washington State. Head Coach Gary Goff begins his third season at the helm of the VSU Blazers. Valdosta and Lowndes developed a famously fierce rivalry over the years, one that one alum compared to the Hatfields and McCoys. They helped lay the groundwork for what was to come at Valdosta State: In 2002, the year after Smart left, the Blazers reached the Division II championship game, where they fell to Grand Valley State, whose head coach was now-Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. Tremaine Jackson - Head Football Coach - Staff Directory - Valdosta State University Athletics Tremaine Jackson Title Head Football Coach Email football@valdosta.edu Phone (229) 333-5970 Discipline. FHSAA prep football: Lester Davis named Seabreeze head coach Nice to meet you. Bell was also the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from 1984 through 1987. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. And as he filled out his defensive staff, Muschamp brought down one of his former Georgia teammates, Kirby Smart. Leach spent the last eight seasons as head coach at Washington State and was the head coach for Texas Tech from 2000-09. 7 in the AFCA coaches poll, before finishing the regular season ranked No. Better than they were a month ago, and most certainly a year ago. 2022 Valdosta State Blazers football team, List of Valdosta State Blazers football seasons, NCAA Division II National Football Championship, "The Official Site of Valdosta State Blazers Athletics", "Wins, losses in Winnersville in '06 Valdosta Daily Times: Sports", "Valdosta State Blazers Athletics CHAMPIONS AGAIN", http://vdtvarsity.ourvarsity.com/schools/school-article-profile.php?Article_ID=2017, "Gulf South Conference Official Site 201011 GSC Championships", "Few Changes in AFCA Division II Coaches' Poll", "Gulf South Conference Official Site Valdosta State Wins 2012 NCAA Football Title", Georgia Southern fires offensive coordinators Dean, Gillespie, Kerwin Bell Named Valdosta State Head Football Coach, No. Those are the type of guys that when they talk about being all in, theyre all in.. He then served as offensive coordinator, wide . *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. The players would leave the hot practice field and be handed a peanut-butter sandwich and a banana, and then had to lie on the floor inside to try to get cool. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You're giving me an opportunity to come coach you,'" Jackson said of his first message to the team when he was hired. Kemp signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Tennessee Titans of the NFL in April. Its hard to say that because you enjoy what you do, and Ive enjoyed every stop Ive had on the coaching carousel, and Ive been in a lot of places. Colton Bowser. Goff will be introduced to the Lake Charles public . Hatcher left VSU after the 2006 season to be the head football coach at Georgia Southern University, he left Valdosta State with a 7612 overall record, a .864 winning percentage, and was the winningest coach in Blazer history. And off the field, Leach brought his wit and wisdom to anyone who wanted it. That's been awesome.". "Two weeks ago, I had never heard of Tremaine Jackson. It was the most important time in my career.. 2004 Plaque on Bazemore-Hyder Stadium 2004 Renovations [ edit] The Main Street Office will host the Brown Bag Concert Series in Downtown Valdosta from May 1 to May 5. Herb Reinhard drove in on a January day in 1992 to interview for the newly vacant job of athletic director at Valdosta State. At quarterback, Hatcher led the Blazers to their first-ever playoff appearance in 1994 and won the Harlon Hill Trophy, the Division II version of the Heisman. The Spectator was honored at the 2023 Georgia College Press Association Press Institute in early April. 2008 and 2010 were the only years VSU has made it to the NCAA Division II playoffs since the 2007 National Championship season. I knew it was a learning experience for me. He is credited with being a part of the team that laid the foundation for the schools great history of winning. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Monday, Valdosta State University (VSU) Athletics Department announced a new head coach to lead the Blazers in the upcoming season. Austin Bruce, a mass media major from Quitman, Georgia, finished second in the Best Column (Group II) category. The event is free and open to the public and features the live performance of a different . Jessica Ballow. [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. They made the Division II playoffs for the first time in 1994 and would go 40-17-1 during Mummes five seasons. VALDOSTA - Valdosta State football coach Gary Goff announced Sunday that he has taken the head coaching job at Division I and Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) member McNeese. For me to get that honor bestowed upon me, it just makes me very emotional. "This is right up there with the birth of my daughter (Harmony). During his time at Hoover High School in Alabama, he was accused of changing students' grades in order to allow them to remain eligible to play football. The work of journalism, including that of student journalists, is essential to a functioning democracy and well-informed public. "What's been impressive is the text messages that they've sent me wanting to finish the mission. Goff coached the nations top receiver, two-time All-America selection Chris Williams, who signed with the Cleveland Browns. In 2021, Jackson coached two Academic All-Americans as well as one AFCA Second Team All-American. "Normally, people that look like me unfortunately get broken jobs. Following a two-year stint coaching Valwood High School (1998-99) in Valdosta, Georgia, Miller returned to the collegiate ranks at Washington and Lee University, serving as the wide receivers coach. The Blazer defense held teams to 124.4 yards per game on the ground for 44th nationally. Smart was hired anyway. That season, Goff also had the programs first Academic All-American as 74 players finished the 2016 fall semester with a 3.0 grade point average or higher. After the game, second year head coach Tremaine Jackson said the point of this night? Luke Hayes Assistant Coach J. Norwood Assistant Coach S. McCurdy Assistant Coach Latest Updates Zack Poff Apr 26, 2023 Big out-of-state football games for 2023 A look at over 60 matchups sure to have an impact on the MaxPreps Top 25 next fall. "We're going to be physical, we're going to be hard-nosed, we'll have an offense that can still light up the scoreboard," Jackson said. Quarterback Rogan Wells was runner-up in the voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy. I am honored and humbled to be named the Head Football Coach at Valdosta State University, Jackson said. The football programs he has been associated with have had great success on the field. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. David Dean, former VSU offensive coordinator, is the current football head coach at Valdosta State University. How he handled the COVID year with our football team is something I am most appreciative of, said Reinhard. 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.