Tim Seder is now a head football coach in Texas. That wont change. On Saturday (March 4) afternoon at the Sherrill Hudson Court at Kates Gymnasium, the No. Geiser had previously served as AU's interim head coach for the last month, and also was on Owens staff every year since both came to the university before the 2004 season. Some of Turnbaughs recent uptick in production has been by design in AUs offensive play-calling. PREVIOUS COLLEGE:Cornell '92. "Hunting, fishing and golfing has always gotten in the way of football, but lately, it seems like football has gotten . . Come visit Ashland University, located between Cleveland and Columbus, and experience it for yourself! Ashland continues to have a rich tradition as a private, comprehensive institution preparing students for exciting professions . "What a great advantage it is to have them continue as a part of Eagle football. I think (quarterback) Austin (Brenner) and he have a good connection and theyve got a lot of confidence in each other right now.. Looking back, I really wasn't prepared [to leave]. Turnbaugh started his streak during a couple of important Great Midwest Athletic Conference victories by the Eagles. Ashland University football player Garrett Turnbaugh would likely trade his current pass-catching streak for a win over Hillsdale. Former Ashland University football coach Dr. Fred Martinelli was honored in 2017 with a pillar for his years of service at AU. Throughout the search process, we talked about integrity, commitment and work ethic. . "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. 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. Martinelli said, "John, he coached defensive linemen at the next level, no question about it. We would do good things together, build a stadium together, and we would take the program together where it needed to go. Doug's vision aligns with the goals and objectives of the department and the university. Hell outwork anyone on the field and he loves the game.. Were not like every other school, and what we talk about are values they really do matter, he said. For all of the success Martinelli had, he did share one regret. The last Eagles receiver to record at least 100 yards in three straight games was Matthew Wilcox in games two through four in 2017. "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. 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. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place," Geiser said. He has 23 catches for 406 yards and three touchdowns in that span. It's a great place to live, a great place to raise a family. He's committed to giving our student-athletes a quality experience. During his illustrious 19-year career at Ashland University, he had the opportunity to coach an NFL talent in tight end Adam Shaheen, numerous program record-setting players and players who have defied the odds when stepping onto the football field. Were targeting him more by design, AU coach Lee Owens said. In all, Owens guided his teams to four conference titles and six playoff berths, and his 137 victories are more than any Ashland coach except Hall of Famer Fred Martinelli. 12-ranked Eagles moved on to the second round of the postseason on Nov. 26 at Indiana, Pa., losing 19-13 to No. "That's awesome we were able to get those kinds of things done at AU. Ashland set the tone by scoring four runs in the top of the first inning. . Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Ashland Universitys newest sport, Eagle womens basketball ranked No. - Owens (17 seasons, 2004-current) is 122-54 (.693) leading the Eagles, and boasts two undefeated regular seasons (2012 and 2015), five NCAA Division II postseason berths, two NCAA postseason victories, three Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles, three American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) region Coach of the Year honors and four GLIAC Coach of the Year citations. "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. Some has been a matter of him creating separation from opposing defensive backs. Head Coach Lee Owens has officially retired as the head coach of the Ashland University football team. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. He helped the Eagles to a 137-61 overall record (.692 winning percentage), and was on the staff for six D-II playoff appearances, the program's first three D-II postseason wins (all at home), and four conference championships three in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the 2022 Great Midwest Athletic Conference title. A 1992 graduate of Cornell, Geiser is married to wife Amy, and they are the parents of twin girls, Abigail and Rebecca. The Ashland University football team held its annual national signing day on Wednesday, and veteran coach Lee Owens was elated over his new list of recruits. "Doug exemplifies all of those attributes. "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. The only way to celebrate a loss is to know you really are not losing anything.. This place has been a great place for me, said Owens. Ashland-Collegianreporter Brayden Creveling had the opportunity to sit down with Owens earlier in the season where he expressed underlying thoughts of a potential retirement. 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.". If we win the national championship this year, were going to have a big parade right down Claremont and keep on going and never stop, Owens said. Register for more free articles. Skip to main content Skip to main content. @Ashland_Univ Football Head Coach Lee Owens has announced his retirement after 19 years leading the Eagles.Coach Owens led @AshlandFB to a 137-61 record over 18 seasons, including six NCAA D-II Playoff appearances and four Conference titles! Geiser officially takes over forLee Owens, who announced his retirement on Dec. 2 following a 19-year tenure leading the Ashland football program. Geiser echoed those sentiments Tuesday, lauding his former boss as a "future Hall of Famer" who helped establish "the culture that is Ashland football.". Like Brenner, Owens said the reason you coach has everything to do with the players you work with. 3 in the AFCA Division II Top 25 poll. . [5] He and his wife, Angie, have two daughters, Addison and Avery. The Eagles (28-0) once again pace the WBCA NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll going into the 2023 Great Midwest Athletic Conference . 1 defense in Division II and were one of few that were left undefeated up until Week Nine where they fell to the Hillsdale Chargers on the road. The tradition of Ashland football is very deep and very strong, Geiser said. Geiser is taking over an AU team that went 10-2 overall in 2022, with its 7-1 mark capturing the Great Midwest Athletic Conference title. Graduate Assistant Esports Coach Football; Doug Geiser: Head Football Coach 419-289-5437 419-289-5437: Tim Rose: Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers 419-289-5278 419-289-5278: Tom Stacy: Assistant Football Coach - Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator 1 team in NCAA Division II for the ninth straight week by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). "Our goal is to build upon that legacy and to take Eagle football to heights it's never before seen, on and off the field," Geiser declared. The Ashland University campus, community and football team are set to say goodbye to their head coach, Lee Owens, after serving the program as their head coach since 2004. 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. Between 1981 and 1991, he was the head football coach at four high schools in Ohio and then an assistant coach at Ohio . The 2022-23 Eagles have scored 2,377 points - the most in a season since 1999-2000 (2,498). 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. Joining the volleyball program are Fairfield outside hitter Henlie Krause, Tri-Valley outside hitter Lexi Howe and Olmsted Falls outside hitter/setter Kylee Urban. Turnbaughs AU career started in 2018 when he played in nine games as a true freshman, catching 16 passes for 178 yards. The assistant coach will be involved in drills and exercises that include the whole team and position groups. Ashland University's football team announced its 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday. Owens was fired despite a 7-5 campaign in 2003. 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. To this day, Martinelli is one of only 61 head football coaches at all NCAA levels to win at least 217 games. A Division II state championship at Galion followed four years later before a season at Lancaster led to the head job at prestigious Massillon Washington, where he won 35 games from 1988-91 and finished 3-1 against archrival Canton McKinley. Bill Seder Sr., Sean's grandpa, was also a head football coach and now resides in Ashland. Martinelli,Gary KellerandLee Owensare the only head coaches of Ashland College/University football in the last six-plus decades. 1/3/2023 12:30:00 PM Football Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News Doug Geiser Press Conference Battle of Champions Link Record book through 6-17-22 Camps Prospective Player Events Recruitment Form . It's what have you done for me recently. As for the coaching staff moving into the 2023, Geiser said the changes will be minimal. 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. And that wont change.. Going into the 1959 season, Ashland College's football program hadn't seen much in the way of wins or long-term stability. Experts say several factors could be at play, Myles Garrett says Cleveland Browns are playing to spoil Pittsburgh Steelers' season, Donovan Mitchell scores Cleveland Cavaliers' record 71 points: Social media reacts. "It was a real turning point in our program as you can imagine.". This is a place where I definitely wanted to raise my children and settle, and it's close to home for me.". "The tradition of Ashland football is very strong," said Geiser. 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. "Thank goodness, Bill Goldring literally recruited me, sold me, and convinced me this was a good place. But he'll have to settle instead for helping the Eagles to a victory in their final regular-season game at 1 p.m. Saturday against Kentucky Wesleyan and then a potential regional postseason playoff berth. "Our goal is to build upon that legacy and to take Eagle football to heights it's never before seen, on and off the field.". It's one of the best jobs in Division II football. By far the greatest place I have ever worked at.. 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. He was an all-around athlete growing up by playing every sport . The assistant at Michigan [Frank Maloney]got it. Hell represent Ashland University with class and poise.. Someone stood up at the end and said, coach congratulations and thank you we love you. Then other fans stood and applauded me.. That sentiment always was been evident withDoug Geiserwhen it comes to Ashland University and its football program. Coach O as the head coach was obviously incredibly important to my journey here at AU, said Brenner. He was an assistant coach at Ohio State when head coach John Cooper served in the same capacity in 1992, and Cooper is in San Antonio, Texas, at the AFCA Convention to receive the 2016 Amos Alonzo Stagg Award at a luncheon Owens will emcee. 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. "There's no question, Ashland's had a reputation for great defense," said Owens. Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to . Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. "It is the people that make programs special," said Keller. Geiser, a native of the Wooster area, had served as Owens' top assistant for most of his tenure. "What a great advantage it is to have them continue as a part of Eagle football. Prior to playing in the NFL, Novotny played college football at Ashland University. Doug exemplifies all of those attributes. "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. "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. They preached that 'being an Eagle' was about the pursuit of excellence in all areas of your life on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. "We've all been a part of championship teams," Owens said. Also that season, AU won its first NCAA Division II playoff game at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field at the Dwight Schar Athletic Complex with a 21-18 victory over Northwest Missouri State, the two-time defending national champions, and were 10th in the final American Football Coaches Association poll. "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. We are truly celebrating the loss. We played the best teams in a five- or six-state area. Now with the Niss Athletic Center also being a game-changer when it comes to recruiting, Owens said the football program and other athletic programs at AU also are primed for future success. We had a pretty long home winning streak [12 games]here.". 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). What more needs to be said for John's commitment and insights to the game? In 2012, the Eagles posted their first undefeated regular season in 40 years. 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. They also taught us AU football is won with fundamentals blocking, tackling. Owens four best seasons, which occurred with one-to-two losses, resulted in those four conference titles. Hes been making some great plays, Brenner said. "I don't think my feet have touched the ground since I received the call from Al," said Geiser. We could provide a good argument for Bill Royce because of the great schedule we played, and the great coaches [we played]. Another Eagle quarterback, AU alumnus Bill Cundiff had high praise for Owens. He'll represent Ashland University with class and poise.". - 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. Still, his legacy had not yet been written. I think there's been a divine intervention that has kept me at Ashland, fortunately. 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. Ashland University Coaches. Our season had ended, [and]it didn't look likely that we would be selected," Martinelli said of the team which went 9-1 in the regular season. In addition to the team success, some of the notable accomplishments for Geiser's pupils in his time at AU include: - Seven All-American offensive linemen -Blake Dickson,Vince Cashdollar,Reggie Gamble,Justin Magruder,Zachary Douglass,Dominic GiuntaandJohn Conner. "Only three head coaches during that span stands as a testament to the quality of the football program. After the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Turnbaugh was the teams leading receiver in 2021 with 36 catches for 520 yards and four TDs in 10 starts. We want to celebrate this though. He had just been let go by the University of Akron. Ashland rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final 6:24 and beat Malone 82-78 in Saturday's Great Midwest Athletic . In the previous 39 years (minus nearly three full seasons due to World War II), there had been 11 head coaches for the Purple Titans/Eagles, for a grand total of two conference championships (1954-55 underRobert Brownson), 115 victories and a cumulative winning percentage of .441. 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. 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. He's committed to giving our student-athletes a quality experience. "We collected equipment, the kids went home for Thanksgiving, on Sunday afternoon I was in Columbus and came home, and the phone rang, and Dennis Pope from the NCAA called and said, 'Fred, you've been selected. I'm both honored and humbled to have been chosen for this position.". The line has given me time to make some throws. Its a great place to start, and gives me a lot of peace of mind at night knowing I can trust those men., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Much of why the position is so desirable is because of Owens, who now closes the book on a career that spanned more than four decades.