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. "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. Lee Owens has stepped down as the head coach at Ashland University, a Division II school in Ashland, Ohio. He has 23 catches for 406 yards and three touchdowns in that span. Keller was 51-55 (.481) at the Ashland helm, won the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference title in 1997and was the MIFC Coach of the Year that season. This is the Ashland University (Ohio) Football scholarship and program information page. For Geiser, being named Eagles head coach continues a football coaching ascent that began at his alma mater, Triway High School in nearby Wooster, Ohio, in 1990. "I don't think my feet have touched the ground since I received the call from Al," said Geiser. He would lead the Eagles to the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament in 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017 and this past season, 2022. That sentiment always was been evident withDoug Geiserwhen it comes to Ashland University and its football program. "We had to come back against Heidelberg on Homecoming (19-19 tie) to go undefeated in '67. Outside of players, he coached alongside countless coaches, faculty and staff and interacted with countless fans and media members. "Our family's been blessed.". They taught us that AU football is built on brotherhood, on teamwork, on camaraderie, on love and the willingness to sacrifice for your fellow man. The fact that I was at Ashland University and in the GLIAC was a big consideration when the coaches voted. Example video title will go here for this video. 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"The tradition of Ashland football is very strong," said Geiser. About Ashland University. It's one of the best jobs in Division II football. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place. . Tim Rose (born October 14, 1941) is an American football coach and former player. 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 accomplished staff helped us to win a conference championship and qualify for the NCAA playoffs in 2022. Ashland University football coach Lee Owens announced Friday his retirement after leading the Eagles for the past 19 seasons. Being together at AU for five seasons has certainly helped that connection. "When you reflect back, it's not what level you coach at, it's not how big the job is or what the job is all about, it's where you're at, and what you can get done where you're at," Owens said. 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). 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. Ashland University football player Garrett Turnbaugh would likely trade his current pass-catching streak for a win over Hillsdale. We played the best teams in a five- or six-state area. This accomplished staff helped us to win a conference championship and qualify for the NCAA playoffs in 2022. Fresh off his ouster in Summit County, Ashland brought Owens in to resurrect a program that had fallen into mediocrity, and it didn't take long for him to do just that. Lee Owens (born July 17, 1956) is a former American football coach. I'm both honored and humbled to have been chosen for this position.". "In a lot of ways, I was a little bitter when I left Akron. An Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. 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. "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 Eagles finished their season at a record of 10-2, with a Great Midwest Athletic Conference title in their hands and an NCAA Division II Postseason appearance. In 19 seasons at AU, Owens led the program to a 139-61 record (.692 winning percentage). TOM E. PUSKAR/ASHLAND . 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. 3292 (626) 815-6000, Ext. See Our Rec Center. Then, in 1959,Dr. Fred Martinelliushered in what has continued to be one of the most impressive marks of head-coaching stability in all of college football. Keller turned the program over to Owens, who now passes the baton to Geiser. The last Eagles receiver to record at least 100 yards in three straight games was Matthew Wilcox in games two through four in 2017. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. ASHLAND, Ohio -- Dr. Fred Martinelli, who led Ashland College/University's football program and athletic program to new, successful heights from the late 1950s into . 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NORTH CANTON The Malone Pioneers had an NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament berth in their grasp with just over six minutes left. 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. This is a place where I definitely wanted to raise my children and settle, and it's close to home for me.". Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to . We are truly celebrating the loss. Doug's vision aligns with the goals and objectives of the department and the university. And the beat goes on. The assistant at Michigan [Frank Maloney]got it. 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. ", Added Owens, "There's very few programs in the country which could boast of such continuity. He said I'm going to live up to that promise and that commitment, which was a really big deal when that happened. His 71 sacks came against people who were very prominent, and teams that were very prominent.". With countless ups and downs, more ups than downs, Owens has decided after a stellar 2022-2023 to announce his official retirement. He has been an active member of the association, serving on several committees, and is the chairman of the AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Team Selection committee. Although their season was cut short in a round two loss to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 19-13, the Eagles have plenty to be proud of. 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. 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. "Dr. Clayton, it started with him.". Following five seasons as a high school assistant at three . News Radio 98.3FM & 1400AM, WMAN - Mansfield's News, Weather and Sports Station, WMAN High School Basketball Game of the Week, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Owens is 89-42 (.679) at Ashland, with a pair of GLIAC titles and three GLIAC Coach of the Year honors to his credit. There have been many milestone victories for Ashland in Owens' tenure, the most recent of which was the win over Northwest Missouri State, which not only was the first postseason win in the fairly-new facility on Broad Street, but also came against a two-time defending NCAA Division II national champion. Another Eagle quarterback, AU alumnus Bill Cundiff had high praise for Owens. They also taught us AU football is won with fundamentals blocking, tackling. Dec 3, 2022. "What we've always tried to do is live up to that reputation and that tradition, and the success that they had before us.". 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. He also had a number of other outstanding seasons at the helm of the Eagles. [5] He and his wife, Angie, have two daughters, Addison and Avery. I think there's been a divine intervention that has kept me at Ashland, fortunately. Thats what we want to do at Ashland. "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. Personal life [ edit] A Shelby, Ohio native, Stepsis was a member of the football team and graduated from Ashland University. The Eagles were a perfect 6-0 at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. 7 seed at 133 pounds, was the only one of five Raider qualifiers to get through to Day 2 of the tournament. This past season, Owens, who had contemplated retiring several years ago but had to deal with Covid-19 and injuries among his players. It's a great place to live, a great place to raise a family. 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. One is a [College Football]Hall of Famer. 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. 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). Turnbaughs AU career started in 2018 when he played in nine games as a true freshman, catching 16 passes for 178 yards. To this day, Martinelli is one of only 61 head football coaches at all NCAA levels to win at least 217 games. 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. Some of Turnbaughs recent uptick in production has been by design in AUs offensive play-calling. "Coach(Tim) Rosehas been able to continue that reputation, which is really important. YEAR:19th in 2022-23 (first as head coach in 2023) The distinction isn't lost on Owens, whose entire coaching career college and high school since 1977 has been spent in the Buckeye State. 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. The Eagles at one point had the No. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "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. You can't do that at Division I anymore. If a team competed at a time before the official organization of either of the two groups but is generally accepted as a "college . His birthdate is June 4, 1968. 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. His nine years at the helm saw the Zips post a 40-61 record (7-2 against rival Kent State) with three winning seasons, but they failed to win or even play for a Mid-American Conference championship. College Football Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli led the program from 1959-93. Overview. Things have been starting to click, he said. PREVIOUS COLLEGE:Cornell '92. But I look back at the IUP game, it didnt seem like a loss, said Owens. He's committed to giving our student-athletes a quality experience. "We'll obviously have to add a coach to fill my position, but the staff will stay intact for the most part," he said. Thats why were a value-based institution that says every young man who comes to play football, youre never going to define who you are simply on that field.. Doug exemplifies all of those attributes. He succeeds Lee Owens, who announced his retirement on Dec. 2 following a 19-year tenure as Eagles coach. "When Dr. (Fred) Finks was president here, when he led the charge and got everyone in line to build the stadium, it was because we made a commitment, so we're going to build a stadium. "There were two instances," he said. He was a high school assistant coach at Triway (1990), Liberty Benton High School (1991) and at Lyndhurst Brush High School (1992-94). [6] He is also father to a son, Zander, and daughter, Zoe. He graduated from Triway High School in 1990. 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. 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. Larry Stine. 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. - Offensive linemen who have earned seven All-Great Midwest and 30 All-GLIAC honors. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. ASHLAND, Ohio The venerable Ashland University football program officially has a new leader. That sentiment always was been evident withDoug Geiserwhen it comes to Ashland University and its 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. . Bill Seder Sr., Sean's grandpa, was also a head football coach and now resides in Ashland. 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. "Personally, just to have the opportunity to serve a profession that has meant so much to me for so many years, it's important.". I'm both honored and humbled to have been chosen for this position.". 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. "Under Clayton and Brownson, we gradually moved to the point where [now], we're one of the premier programs in Division II," said Martinelli. That stability in leadership is key for our current players and our recruits." A 1992 graduate of Cornell, Geiser is married to wife Amy, and they are the parents of twin girls, Abigail and Rebecca. At the conclusion of the season, Owens was named the AFCA Division II Region 3 Coach of the Year and the GLIAC Coach of the Year. "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. "I wish growth and success to the program as the next 100 years kick off. 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. Petzing, 35, was a football operations intern for the Browns in 2013 then joined the Vikings in 2014. Men's Basketball Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2022-23 Game Notes John Ellenwood press conference Record Book Through 6-28-22 212 Club Camps Recruitment Form Men's Basketball 3/2/2023 2:35:00 PM Dusty Sloan, Ashland University Director of Athletic Communications They established the culture that is Ashland football. The Mansfield native first made a name for himself in Ashland County when he led Weller Crestview to an unbeaten season in 1981. I'm fortunate, the way my career has gone.". - Offensive linemen who have earned seven All-Great Midwest and 30 All-GLIAC honors. This place has been a great place for me, said Owens. Joining the volleyball program are Fairfield outside hitter Henlie Krause, Tri-Valley outside hitter Lexi Howe and Olmsted Falls outside hitter/setter Kylee Urban. When you lose someone like Owens, you need time to process that. Dougs vision aligns with the goals and objectives of the department and the university. Ashland head coach John Ellenwood now has 243 wins guiding the Eagles, three away from tying Roger Lyons (246) for most in program history. 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 . The Ashland University football team just ended one of its best seasons to date, capturing the Great Midwest Athletic Conference championship and the program's eighth D-II playoff appearance, forging a 10-2 overall season. 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. "There's only two Division II head coaches on the board, and there's a bunch of Division II schools. 2012 was the fifth year in school history that the Ashland University Eagles football team took a trip to the postseason, the third under Coach Lee Owens. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. "That has to be as big a win as we've ever had. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Skip To Main . Turnbaugh started his streak during a couple of important Great Midwest Athletic Conference victories by the Eagles. 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. "This is a dream job because Ashland is a very special place. Former Ashland University football coach Dr. Fred Martinelli was honored in 2017 with a pillar for his years of service at AU. @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! Still, his legacy had not yet been written. That has been a factor.". Full Bio. I was Athletic Director, chair of the Physical Education department, taught 8-10 hours, and the head football coach. We had a pretty long home winning streak [12 games]here.". The entire AU coaching staff is expected to be back in the fold for the upcoming season, and a new coach will be hired to fill Geiser's former position. Ashland University's head coach Lee Owens on the sideline against Notre Dame College during their NCAA Division II college football playoff game at Jack Miler Stadium Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. "It's a tribute, number one, to Ashland University," Owens said. He led the Eagles in all three receiving categories, and was named to the all-G-MAC second team. He's committed to giving our student-athletes a quality experience. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team defeated Trevecca Nazarene, 83-65, to not only improve to 31-0 on the season, but earn the 2023 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament title - the program's ninth tournament crown in the last 12 seasons. "There's only two Division II head coaches on the board, and there's a bunch of Division II schools. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. Geiser thanked King, AU President Dr, Carlos Campo, various football mentors through the years, including Owens, and family members, especially his wife, Amy, and their twin girls, Abigail and Rebecca. In 2017, Ashland closed out at 11-2 overall and captured the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a spotless 9-0 mark. 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.
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