South Carolina is expected to hire Georgia State coach Shawn Elliott as its tight ends coach, according to 247Sports. The move comes just days after the Panthers began what would have been their eighth spring practice under Elliott.
In a statement confirming Elliott’s departure, athletic director Charlie Cobb revealed that spring practice and Georgia State’s spring game have both been postponed as the university searches for a replacement.
“It’s extremely difficult to step away from the Georgia State football program, particularly the players and staff who have gone above and beyond,” Elliott said in a statement. “As hard as this decision is professionally, it’s something that I must do personally. I want to thank Charlie Cobb for giving me this opportunity seven years ago and working tirelessly to collaborate on growing and improving Georgia State football.”
Elliott is a familiar face for the Gamecocks. A native of Camden, South Carolina, he joined former coach Steve Spurrier’s staff in 2010 as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator. He was moved to co-offensive coordinator in 2012, and in 2015 he took over as interim coach after Spurrier resigned midway through the season.
Elliott won his first game against Vanderbilt but lost the last five contests in a row to seal a 3-9 season for the Gamecocks. He was retained on Will Muschamp’s staff as offensive line coach for one season before he was hired by Georgia State in 2017.
In seven years with the Panthers, Elliott amassed a 41-44 record with a 27-30 showing in the Sun Belt. The program reached its zenith under Elliott in 2021 when it won seven regular-season games and capped things off with a 51-20 victory against Ball State in the Camellia Bowl. Georgia State also…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2024-02-15 17:10:30
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