(*50*) Appalachian State head coach — and University of Central Florida offensive line coach — Shawn Clark died Sunday. He was 50.
UFC confirmed Clark’s demise, although didn’t present specifics. Clark’s demise was surprising, the varsity mentioned. He was admitted to the hospital Sept. 9 as a result of a medical emergency, however was in secure situation till his demise.
Advertisement
UCF coach Scott Frost issued an announcement, calling Clark a “remarkable man.”
“Shawn was so much more than a coach. He was a remarkable man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his players and staff,” mentioned UCF head coach Scott Frost. “The reaction of our players and coaches to the news this morning is a testament to Shawn’s character and the impact he had on every life that he touched. He was loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jonelle, and children, Giana and Braxton. We are here to support them and will continue to keep them in our hearts and prayers.”
Clark joined UCF in January and was one in all Frost’s earliest hires. Clark, nonetheless, was higher identified for his time with Appalachian State.
After attending the varsity and incomes two All-American nods and three All-Conference choices as an offensive lineman, Clark ultimately returned to his alma mater as an offensive line coach in 2016. He labored his method up the ranks with Appalachian State, ultimately changing into the staff’s assistant head coach in 2019.
Clark served because the staff’s head coach for one sport that season after Eli Drinkwitz left for Missouri. In his first sport as head coach, Clark led Appalachian State to a win within the New Orleans Bowl.
Advertisement
He was ultimately employed because the staff’s full-time head coach and spent the following 5 seasons main Appalachian State. Clark compiled a 40-24 report with the staff, successful first place within the Sun Belt in 2021 and ending in second in each 2020 and 2023.
Clark was fired by Appalachian State after going 5-6 with the staff in 2024. He wasn’t in the marketplace for lengthy, becoming a member of UCF almost a month after leaving Appalachian State.