Attend an Event. - Offensive linemen who have earned seven All-Great Midwest and 30 All-GLIAC honors. "You look what we've been able to do with that facility, Jack Miller was the same guy who led the actual charge over the stadium and the indoor facility, and those are the ones who really turned things," Owens said. A 1992 graduate of Cornell, Geiser is married to wife Amy, and they are the parents of twin girls, Abigail and Rebecca. The century mark of Ashland football and their place within it is special for the men who have made up more than 60% of the head-coaching tenure in the program. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Complete Release (PDF). "I was a benefactor and, more importantly, the players, so folks out there were the generous big hearts, with the opportunity to step forward to be able to build facilities to have a top program so our players could win championships, and compete at the highest level. Owens reflected back on those people he had worked with at AU for nearly two decades, possibly none as important as when he first got his start by then-AU athletics director Bill Goldring. Finishing with a win this year would be tough. "It's one of the best jobs in Division II football. He led the Eagles in all three receiving categories, and was named to the all-G-MAC second team. For all of the success Martinelli had, he did share one regret. "I think in all three coaches, from a geography perspective, from our backgrounds, where we coached, we we'd been, Ashland was a great fit. Someone stood up at the end and said, coach congratulations and thank you we love you. Then other fans stood and applauded me.. TOM E. PUSKAR/ASHLAND . He was surrounded by family members, athletes, coaches, AU officials, alumni and many friends. 12-ranked Eagles moved on to the second round of the postseason on Nov. 26 at Indiana, Pa., losing 19-13 to No. The sports at Ashland are led by 21 head coaches, 10 of whom coach male teams, 10 of whom spearhead women's teams, and 1 of whom leads a coed team. Hes a big part of the reason I went to Ashland, to begin with, and the program/culture that he has built at Ashland was also a big part of why I wanted to go here. Men's Basketball Takes Down No. 1 Seed Walsh ; Will Play Ashland AU athletics sees strong fall season in Learfield Directors Cup, Eagle basketball on the road in the 2022-2023 season, AU Call of Duty eSports team wins league championship, What is STUNT? On the money side of things, the Ashland football program brought home $2,079,102 in revenue and paid out $2,079,102 in total expenses. "There have been some wins like that that you look back on. This is a place where I definitely wanted to raise my children and settle, and it's close to home for me.". He worked his way up from graduate assistant to tight ends coach before following his mentor to Ashland, spending his entire tenure as offensive line coach while also adding the associate head coach title in 2007. Hes playing with some energy, hes consistently catching the ball and getting yards after the catch. This game was different. Another important factor for the stability was the quality of education, as well as the care and love that our players received during their stay.". "I had players recruited by both coach Martinelli and coach Keller when I was a high school coach. Football "What a great advantage it is to have them continue as a part of Eagle football. And everything that happens at that level eventually trickles down to our level. Im extremely lucky in that case. Lee Owens (born July 17, 1956) is a former American football coach. I dont think my feet have touched the ground since about 9:30 Friday morning when I got the call from Al (King, AU Director of Athletics), Geiser said. The No. I didn't know the right questions to ask about staff, financial aid or any of that. His 2012 Eagles squad completed the regular season unbeaten at 11-0, with AU winning its first GLIAC football championship in school history, and ended the season ranked fourth in the nation. Staff Directory - Ashland University Graduate Assistant (Assistant Coach) - Women's Soccer in Ashland, OH He succeeds Lee Owens, who announced his retirement on Dec. 2 following a 19-year tenure as Eagles coach. Overview. Doug Geiser - Head Football Coach - Ashland University Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Ashland Universitys newest sport, Eagle womens basketball ranked No. Ashland University football coach Lee Owens announced Friday his retirement after leading the Eagles for the past 19 seasons. He snagged eight catches for 103 yards and a 31-yard touchdown in a 14-7 win over Ohio Dominican, and then had five catches for 115 yards in a 28-20 victory over Tiffin as AU improved to 7-0 overall. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address Twitter; Rudy Carlton: Head Coach (626) 815-6000, Ext. PREVIOUS COLLEGE:Cornell '92. "I wish growth and success to the program as the next 100 years kick off. "Coach Martinelli was a great influence on me as a coach," Keller said. "It is the people that make programs special," said Keller. We all want to stick around here. He also had a number of other outstanding seasons at the helm of the Eagles. Needless to say, Sean Seder grew up in the shadows and footsteps of his family's legends, but they were role models for him to look up to. I looked at the position that he held at that time. Turnbaughs AU career started in 2018 when he played in nine games as a true freshman, catching 16 passes for 178 yards. WICHITA, Kan. - Southern Oregon sophomore Evan Potter kept his title hopes alive and clinched All-America status for the second year in a row by advancing to the semifinals Friday on Day 1 of the NAIA Men's Wrestling Championships inside Hartman Arena. 16 Notable Alumni of Ashland University [Sorted List] - EduRank.org Geiser was introduced as the Ashland University football programs 15th head coach Tuesday afternoon in the VIP Room in the Robert Troop Center. Catch the latest in Opinion. Seder lives dream as Ashland's head football coach | Football "They played undue circumstances. Owens moved on to the college game as an assistant at Ohio State under John Cooper before being hired as Akron's head coach in 1995. On Saturday (March 4) in Florida, Ashland University's baseball team improved to 4-1 after a 5-2 win over Gannon. One is a [College Football]Hall of Famer. So if you want to take that beyond, youve got to find a way to go beyond your preparation, so thats what we want to instill in this new group of Eagles.. As far as what were going to ask from those players, and the thing I challenged them about when Lee stepped down and I was in the interim position, if you want to do something thats never been done here or go beyond, youre preparation this offseason has to be at a level beyond, he said. All Rights Reserved, Linebackers coach/freshman defensive coordinator, Offensive line coach/defensive coordinator, Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach/head junior varsity coach, Graduate assistant (1995-96)/tight ends coach/video coordinator (1997-2003), Associate head coach (2007-22)/offensive line coach/run game coordinator/pro liaison/interim head coach. That's first and foremost. Outside of players, he coached alongside countless coaches, faculty and staff and interacted with countless fans and media members. These men taught us that AU football is built on physicality and toughness. Going into the 1959 season, Ashland College's football program hadn't seen much in the way of wins or long-term stability. He has over 20 years of experience as a defensive coordinator at the college level . "One, where Doyt Perry, who was the Athletic Director at Bowling Green, interviewed me, asked me if he offered the job to me … what would keep me from taking a job at Bowling Green? Doug's vision aligns with the goals and objectives of the department and the university. "We've got to continue to tell the story about the positives of our game, and we've got to continue to do the things we need to do to make the changes we need to make to protect our game. Ashland University's Bill Royce Earns Football Hall of Fame Selection It's quite a feat for Ashland University to have two members in the Hall, when, according to the Hall itself, only 0.02% of college football's players and coaches have been enshrined. Geiser Elevated, Becomes 15th Ashland Head Football Coach "The thing that separated Bill Royce 71 sacks. This is the place for me. Come visit Ashland University, located between Cleveland and Columbus, and experience it for yourself! Ashland University Copyright 2023. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. In 2017, Ashland closed out at 11-2 overall and captured the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a spotless 9-0 mark. Its not easy for someone to do, and he stayed the course.. "It's a tribute, number one, to Ashland University," Owens said. It adds consistency and teaching and relationships, Geiser said. Amazingly, it all slipped away. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place," Geiser said. In the 2022-2023 season, Owens won GMAC Coach of the Year, linebacker Michael Ayers won GMAC Player of the Year, and freshman center Ethan Enders won Freshman of the Year. Mount Union advances to Sweet 16 of NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament, Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium ends with Cleveland Monsters victory in overtime, FORECAST | Conditions more subdued Sunday, sun peeks, Flood Warning issued for parts of several Northeast Ohio counties, What caused Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest? "Only three head coaches during that span stands as a testament to the quality of the football program. He thinks about the program first instead of himself, said President of AU Carlos Campo. "I grew up 10 miles south of here, and watched games as a high school player here, and followed the team when coach Martinelli was here," Owens said. - Martinelli (35 seasons, 1959-93) is in the College Football Hall of Fame, and it's not hard to see why a 217-119-12 (.641) lifetime record, two undefeated seasons (1967 and 1972), 10 conference championships, 11 conference Coach of the Year awards and the program's first NCAA Division II postseason berth in 1986. Eagle Women Remain No. 1 In D-II Going Into Great Midwest Tournament He played professionally with the Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). Our vision, my vision is to build upon the foundation laid by the (George) Donges, the (Robert) Brownsons, the (Fred) Martinellis, the (Gary) Kellers, the (Lee) Owens, and take football to heights never foreseen here. ', "Everything that had to happen, and there were three or four of them … we had to scramble and call our kids back and practice at Luray Lanes all week. We played the best teams in a five- or six-state area. Geiser had been the program's interim head coach for the last month, and had been on Owens' staff every year since both came to campus prior to the 2004 season. Tributes for Owens have since poured in, with Cooper calling him "a good football coach, a very good recruiter and an even better person." "It is hard to express the memories and relationships I experienced while at Ashland University," said Keller. He was a high school assistant coach at Triway (1990), Liberty Benton High School (1991) and at Lyndhurst Brush High School (1992-94). "They have achieved at a high level in the past, and, out of respect for their efforts and with a sense of loyalty, I would love for them to be a part of our program moving forward. 1/12/2016 ASHLAND, Ohio - AU head football coach Lee Owens is entering his 13thseason leading the Eagles in 2016, but he is adding another title to the top of his resume this year, as well. End of an era: Ashland University football coach Lee Owens retires Both Martinelli and defensive endBill Royceare in the College Football Hall of Fame. 1/8/16 ASHLAND, Ohio - Twenty-three years after his playing days were over, former Ashland University All-American defensive end Bill Royce is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. This will be his first head coaching job at any level. When Martinelli retired, it was a natural fit for Keller to take over the program. "Dr. Clayton, it started with him.". We think every single thing we do matters; thats what we believe at Ashland. Browns coach Drew Petzing hired by Arizona Cardinals A program which began in 1920, Ashland football has won 520 games all-time, and boasts three undefeated seasons, two other undefeated regular seasons, eight NCAA Division II postseason appearances, three D-II postseason wins, 17 conference championships, two College Football Hall of Famers, 19 first-team All-Americans, 22 Academic All-Americans, and three members of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. Home | Ashland As long as I coach, I would like to continue to serve. Hes committed to giving our student-athletes a quality experience, King said. Petzing, 35, was a football operations intern for the Browns in 2013 then joined the Vikings in 2014. 3 in the country, AU mens basketball looks to GMAC season-opener, No. "It definitely speaks to the quality of life in Ashland, Ohio. Geiser came to Ashland with Owens, spending the last 16 years as associate head coach, and also serving as offensive line coach, run game coordinator and pro liaison. In 2015, Owens led the Eagles to a 10-0 regular-season record and a 10-1 overall mark, including three home wins against nationally-ranked teams, and their fourth NCAA Division II postseason appearance in his 12 seasons. Following the season, Owens earned Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football Co-Coach of the Year and AFCA Division II Region 3 Coach of the Year honors. - Keller (10 seasons, 1994-2003) served as Martinelli's defensive coordinator, then took the 1997 Eagles to the NCAA D-II playoffs in exciting fashion four of their last five wins were by eight points or less, including a 27-20 Homecoming victory over Saginaw Valley State. "That's awesome we were able to get those kinds of things done at AU. Martinelli's 1967 (8-0-1) and 1972 (11-0) teams finished their schedules without a loss. "We've all been a part of championship teams," Owens said. Some has been a matter of him creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Meyer, Texas Christian University, 1997 Don Nehlen, West Virginia University, 1950 Lynn O. Waldorf, University of California, 1998 Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky University, 1952 Carl G. Snavely, University of North Carolina, 1954 George A. Munger, University of Pennsylvania, 2003 Phil Fulmer, University of Tennessee, 1958 Charles B. Wilkinson, University of Oklahoma, 2006 Mel Tjeerdsma, Northwest Missouri State University, 1959 Wallace Butts, University of Georgia, 1960 Charles A. Engle, Pennsylvania State University, 2008 Tyrone Willingham, University of Washington, 1961 Jack C. Curtice, Stanford University, 2009 Dick Tomey, San Jose State University, 2010 Larry Kehres, University of Mount Union, 1965 Abe Martin, Texas Christian University, 1967 Ben Schwartzwalder, Syracuse University, 1968 Murray Warmath, University of Minnesota, AU Football Coach Lee Owens Named AFCA President. Saturday's game was Ashland's 31 st of the season, tying the program record set in 1990-91 and matched in 2015-16. YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee announced the hiring of Kevin Foeman as head coach of the volleyball program today, March 2. He felt committed to returning this season, partly due to fifth-year senior Austin Brenner coming back to quarterback the Eagles. One of the top coaches in Division II has stepped down 1/3/2023 12:30:00 PM Geiser officially takes over forLee Owens, who announced his retirement on Dec. 2 following a 19-year tenure leading the Ashland football program. "Ashland fans, Ashland people care about their program," Martinelli said, "and they have strongly supported the coach and the team throughout. "John Saccomenwas a part of my coaching staff for 22 years, and now I believe he is closing in on 40 years of coaching at Ashland. One of those coaches that stood out was Defensive Coordinator Tim Rose. "We intend to build upon the legacy of those great men who have led the program in the past, men such asGeorge Donges,Bob Brownson, Hall of FamerDr. Fred Martinelli,Gary Keller, and future Hall of FamerLee Owens. "During my time at Ashland, I had the opportunity to work with John Valentine for three years, so it is easy to understand why Scott, his son, is a special coach. This place has been a great place for me, said Owens. "It was a real turning point in our program as you can imagine.". The official Football page for the. "Doug exemplifies all of those attributes. AU won its opening-round NCAA Division II playoff game 20-13 over Notre Dame College. In his opening remarks, King said Geiser was the man for the job after a month-long search. Turnbaugh, a 6-1, 215-pound senior from Barberton, has been playing his best football as an Eagle lately, achieving three consecutive 100-yard receiving games before catching four passes for 62 yards and a touchdown Saturday in a 31-23 win over Lake Erie. Owens has spent all of his football coaching life in Ohio, and having grown up nearby at Mansfield Madison High School, and having coached nearby at Crestview and Galion High Schools, he was well acquainted with the Eagles prior to coming here. Ashland's first NCAA playoff team was the 1986 squad and the way the Eagles found out about their postseason berth was much different that it is today. Keller turned the program over to Owens, who now passes the baton to Geiser. I think just something hes always had is the way he competes. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place. Head Coach Lee Owens has officially retired as the head coach of the Ashland University football team. Full Bio. He would lead the Eagles to the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament in 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017 and this past season, 2022. He helped guide Ashland High School graduate Taylor Housewright that season as the former AU quarterback was a first-team All-American, and was named GLIAC Player of the Year. That's ultimately where I see the program headed next.". Avni Shah: Hey, Little League dads, make room for more female coaches College Football Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli led the program from 1959-93. SOU's Potter through to semifinals at NAIA Championships ASHLAND The Doug Geiser era is officially underway at Ashland University. I am very happy for John, but even more pleased for all the kids' lives that he has influenced as a coach during that time. Geiser came to Ashland with Owens, spending the last 16 years as associate head coach, and also serving as offensive line coach, run game coordinator and pro liaison. "I remember going to the banquet where he presided," said Owens, "and you think about that and the impression that it made. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Skip To Main . Like Brenner, Owens said the reason you coach has everything to do with the players you work with. Prior to Ashland, Geiser was at the University of Akron from 1995-2003 as a graduate assistant (1995-96), and tight ends coach/video coordinator (1997-2003). His career as an Ashland University head coach finished with a record of 137-61 with three Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and one GMAC title. Former defensive end Bill Royce was also honored. Ashland Eagles - Wikipedia He was surrounded by family members, athletes, coaches, AU officials, alumni and many friends. Ashland University's head coach Lee Owens is seen on the sideline against Notre Dame College during college football action at Jack Miller Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Visit a Dining Hall. Two of the philosophies which have carried over from Martinelli to Keller to Owens, despite the changes in the sport in more than a half-century, are have great defenses and run the football well. One of those individuals who defied the odds under Owens was Eagle quarterback Austin Brenner. He graduated from Triway High School . The distinction isn't lost on Owens, whose entire coaching career college and high school since 1977 has been spent in the Buckeye State. Prior to Ashland, Geiser was at the University of Akron from 1995-2003 as a graduate assistant (1995-96), and tight ends coach/video coordinator (1997-2003). He is the only football coach in school history to direct more than one team to the NCAA playoffs (2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2022). Kevin Foeman Named EMU Head Volleyball Coach "I don't think my feet have touched the ground since I received the call from Al," said Geiser. 3292 (626) 815-6000, Ext. Hell outwork anyone on the field and he loves the game.. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Geiser follows in the line of the previous three Eagle head coaches, who combined spanned more than six decades - College Football Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli (1959-93), Ashland University Hall of Famer Gary Keller (1994-2003), and Owens. Apply for PPOC Coach job with Roche in Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan. Tim Rose (born October 14, 1941) is an American football coach and former player. College Football Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli led the program from 1959-93. It's one of the best jobs in Division II football. A private university located in the heart of Ohio, Ashland University values and encourages student individuality. YEAR:19th in 2022-23 (first as head coach in 2023) Were targeting him more by design, AU coach Lee Owens said. Turnbaugh has 30 receptions for 504 yards and three scores playing opposite Logan Bolin, Ashlands leading receiver with 39 catches, 553 yards and five touchdowns. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place. He excelled as a high school coach, and I am sure he will do the same at the collegiate level. All Rights Reserved, Dusty Sloan, Ashland University Director of Athletic Communications, Six Home Games, IUP Rematch Highlight 2023 Eagle Football Regular-Season Slate, Ashland Football Announces 2023 Signing Day Class, Ayers Starts NFL Draft Quest At 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Ayers To Begin Draft Process At 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Posey Makes History In Earning Third Academic All-America Honor, Linebackers coach/freshman defensive coordinator, Offensive line coach/defensive coordinator, Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach/head junior varsity coach, Graduate assistant (1995-96)/tight ends coach/video coordinator (1997-2003), Associate head coach (2007-22)/offensive line coach/run game coordinator/pro liaison/interim head coach. The National Football League standard-bearer for head-coaching stability is the Pittsburgh Steelers, with three since 1969 and Ashland has them beat by a decade. "College level" is defined as a four-year college or university program in either the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Mansfield native first made a name for himself in Ashland County when he led Weller Crestview to an unbeaten season in 1981. Ashland stuns Malone in G-MAC Tournament championship game with I'm looking back, and I'm thinking that I really didn't do justice to the program, when I've got that many responsibilities.". I have a special thing for that team.". I had five or six players in 1972 who could have played in the Mid-American [Conference], easily.". We never practiced on a lined field until we got to North Dakota State. Owens is the third Ohio-based coach to be president of the AFCA this decade, following Cincinnati's Tommy Tuberville (2015) and Mount Union's Larry Kehres (2010). Martinelli lauded then-Ashland College PresidentGlenn Claytonand Athletic DirectorRobert Brownsonfor the emphasis they put on the football program in the 1950s, giving rise to what is seen today. And that wont change.. I'm fortunate, the way my career has gone.". "I would say that the coaches that have been a part of Ashland's proud past had a great love for not only the football program, but the types of young men that we had the opportunity to work with on a daily basis. On Tuesday(Jan. 12) afternoon, Owens was introduced as the president of the American Football Coaches Association for 2016, moving up from second vice-president of the AFCA. Regardless of how much success you have, you feel like you're always going to be in the shadows of a coach with that kind of recognition. He'll represent Ashland University with class and poise." The only way to celebrate a loss is to know you really are not losing anything.. Playoff rematch: Ashland University set to face Notre Dame College for Ashland introduces Doug Geiser as next head football coach | wkyc.com Following five seasons as a high school assistant at three stops, Geiser joined the University of Akron coaching staff under Owens first as a graduate assistant in 1995-96, then as tight ends coach and video coordinator from 1997-2003. Ashland traces its past 60-plus seasons through just four head coaches. Ashland University Football Program Coaching & Recruiting Personnel For anyone who is hoping to get recruited it's important to understand who to talk to - and NCSA provides the info you need. Doug exemplifies all of those attributes. His career as an Ashland University head coach finished with a record of 137-61 with three Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and one GMAC title. "He was very disciplined in his approach to the game and oversaw the development not only for the football program, but also as AD, he was responsible for the entire athletic program. Ashland University promotes from within for head coach "To go undefeated is something different," he said.
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