Post by jaythomas on Jan 10, 2023 18:40:08 GMT -5
Morehouse Announces Coach George Copeland as
Interim Head Football Coach
Atlanta, GA- Morehouse Athletics announced on Monday that George Copeland has been appointed interim head coach. Coach Copeland has served as the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator for the football program since 2007.
Coach Copeland has more than 15 years of coaching experience. Employing an attacking style, the 2010 Morehouse defense finished the regular season ranked 1st nationally in takeaways and tackles-for-loss. The 2009 Maroon Tigers led the SIAC in Red Zone defense and posted top numbers for takeaways. The 2008 Tigers were 2nd in total defense.
During his time at Morehouse, Copeland was instrumental in the development of Derrin Nettles, an American Football Coaches Association All-America selection and the 2010 SIAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also helped to develop Jeffery Cargile, a Daktronics All-America honoree and the 2008 SIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
A Valdosta, GA native, Copeland won state and national championships, during his playing days at Valdosta High School. Known as "Cope" to his many friends, Copeland earned a degree in social work at Tennessee State University. While there, he played inside linebacker for three years, recording more than 120 tackles, in his senior year.
Copeland began his coaching career at his alma mater and coached outside linebackers, from 1995 to 1997. From there, he moved on to become the defensive coordinator at Northside High School in Memphis, TN.
At Alabama State University, Copeland coached the linebackers. His teams won three Eastern Division championships and a Southwest Athletic Conference championship in 2004. His ASU team led the conference in total defense, in 2006.
Copeland is a member of the Masonic Lodge #679, the American Football Coaches Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His favorite pastimes include chess and lifting weights.
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Interim Head Football Coach
Atlanta, GA- Morehouse Athletics announced on Monday that George Copeland has been appointed interim head coach. Coach Copeland has served as the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator for the football program since 2007.
Coach Copeland has more than 15 years of coaching experience. Employing an attacking style, the 2010 Morehouse defense finished the regular season ranked 1st nationally in takeaways and tackles-for-loss. The 2009 Maroon Tigers led the SIAC in Red Zone defense and posted top numbers for takeaways. The 2008 Tigers were 2nd in total defense.
During his time at Morehouse, Copeland was instrumental in the development of Derrin Nettles, an American Football Coaches Association All-America selection and the 2010 SIAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also helped to develop Jeffery Cargile, a Daktronics All-America honoree and the 2008 SIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
A Valdosta, GA native, Copeland won state and national championships, during his playing days at Valdosta High School. Known as "Cope" to his many friends, Copeland earned a degree in social work at Tennessee State University. While there, he played inside linebacker for three years, recording more than 120 tackles, in his senior year.
Copeland began his coaching career at his alma mater and coached outside linebackers, from 1995 to 1997. From there, he moved on to become the defensive coordinator at Northside High School in Memphis, TN.
At Alabama State University, Copeland coached the linebackers. His teams won three Eastern Division championships and a Southwest Athletic Conference championship in 2004. His ASU team led the conference in total defense, in 2006.
Copeland is a member of the Masonic Lodge #679, the American Football Coaches Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His favorite pastimes include chess and lifting weights.
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