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ASSISTANT COACHES - OFFENSE TODD VARN OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR QUARTERBACKS 1992 Graduate of North Carolina State University Second Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Midlands IKE ALLRED WIDE RECEIVERS RECRUITING COORDINATOR 1998 Graduate of Newberry College Eighth Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Upstate and Midlands Todd Varn is in his second stint with the Newberry College staff, serving as offensive coordinator. The 2008 season will be Varn’s second as offensive coordinator at Newberry. From 1995-96, Varn served one season each as running backs coach and linebackers coach. Prior to this stint at Newberry, Varn was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Presbyterian College in the 2005 and 2006 seasons. In 1997-98, Varn served as assistant coach at Virginia Military Institute, coaching the Keydets’ defensive backs in 1997 and linebackers and special teams coach in 1998. He was offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and running backs coach at Charleston Southern University from 1999 to 2001, and was the quarterbacks coach at Western Carolina University from 2002 to 2004, serving as offensive coordinator for the Catamounts in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Varn recieved his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from North Carolina State University in 1992, and was a four-year letterman at running back for the Wolfpack from 1986-89, Varn is married to the former Kris Herlong. They are the parents of twin boys, Kody and Jarrett. BRADLEY ADAMS RUNNING BACKS 2003 Graduate of Newberry College Second Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Pee Dee Bradley Adams begins his second season as an assistant coach at his alma mater after four seasons coaching in the high school ranks. This is his second stint at Newberry, as he assisted with defensive backs and linebackers in his final semester as a student. Most recently, Adams was offensive coordinator, as well as strength and conditioning coach at Mullins High School for the 2006 season. In 2005, Adams held the same positions at Darlington High School. The 2004 season saw Adams serve as special teams coordinator and academic coach at South Florence High School, while he was strength and conditioning coach at Loris High School in the 2003 season. As a player for the Indians, Adams played at free safety, rover, cornerback, wide receiver and special teams from 1999 through 2002. Adams is single and resides in Newberry. Ike Allred is entering his eighth year with Newberry College, coaching the wide receivers. During his tenure, Allred has coached an All-Conference receiver every season, a two time All-Region receiver, and a two time All-American. Allred is also serving as the recruiting coordinator for the seventh consecutive year. The recruiting classes have become among the best ever in the history of the school, as well as, the largest. Allred was a four year letterman as a wide receiver and return specialist for Newberry. He is rated as one of the top ten in touchdown receptions. After his eligibility expired in 1996, Allred coached one year as a student assistant before graduating in 1998 with a BS in Biology. Allred later coached for two seasons for Sam Baird at Newberry High School, before returning to his alma mater. Allred is a product of Anderson, where he graduated from T.L. Hanna High School. Allred played for Harold Jones and is still the all-time leading receiver at Hanna. Allred is married to the former Christel Smith of Newberry. They live in Newberry and attend Wightman United Methodist Church in Prosperity. KEVIN TURCO OFFENSIVE LINE 1998 Graduate of Western New England University Third Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Lowcountry and Midlands Kevin Turco enters his third season at Newberry College after spending a season at East Carolina University under Skip Holtz as the offensive staff assistant. He currently is in charge of coaching the offensive linemen, known as the “Roach Patrol”. In his first season on the offensive line, Turco coached all-American Heath Benedict as well as all-conference performers Jonathan Dailey and Marchent Faustin. The “Roach Patrol” allowed only 12 sacks in 11 games in 2007. In 2006, Turco was the defensive line coach. While coaching the defensive line, Turco coached a group that finished in the Top 40 in the nation in total defense and scoring defense. Turco also coached Jonathan Breaux on the defensive line, who was named to the All-SAC Second Team in 2006. While at ECU, Turco worked as an assistant offensive line coach for the Pirates. In 2004, he served as a graduate assistant coach, working with quarterbacks and special teams, at the University of South Carolina under the legendary Lou Holtz. Turco’s first collegiate coaching job was at his alma mater, Western New England College in Springfield, Mass., with defensive line responsibilities. He held the same position at the University of St. Mary (Kansas) and at St. Peter’s College (New Jersey). In 1999, he coached the defensive line at Westfield (Mass.) High School. Turco spent six years in the United States Marine Corps infantry, spending time in Norway and Estonia before returning to the country to serve as a recruiter for the Corps. He graduated from Western New England in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in history, and completed the requirements for a master’s degree in education from the University of Saint Mary in 2003. Turco was a quarterback and special teams participant for the Golden Bears of Western New England for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, prior to his enlistment with the Marines. 14 2008 NEWBERRY COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
ASSISTANT COACHES - DEFENSE TODD KNIGHT HEAD ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR 1989 Graduate of Gardner-Webb University Fifth Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Lowcountry Todd Knight is in his fifth season at Newberry as the defensive coordinator. Following the 2006 SAC Championship season, Knight’s defense was the topranked defense in the conference. He was most recently at Charleston Southern University where he served as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator under David Dowd. Under his guidance, the 2001 Buccaneers’ “Blue Collar” defense achieved a top twenty I-AA national ranking in total defense. Knight served as defensive coordinator at Lees-McRae College, and was the secondary coach at his alma mater, former SAC member Gardner-Webb University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1989 and earned a Master of Arts in Physical Education the following year as a graduate assistant coach. He has a daughter, Anna Maria, who is a sophomore at Newberry College. He is married to the former Tina Martin and the pair resides in Little Mountain with their son Devin. JASON BLALOCK DEFENSIVE LINE 2004 Graduate of Appalachian State University Second Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Midlands and Upstate Jason Blalock begins his second season with the Newberry staff after three seasons as a graduate assistant at Appalachian State. He will coach the defensive line for Newberry. In 2004, Blalock assisted with the instruction of the linebackers, while in 2005, he assisted with the special teams and coached the defensive ends in the Mountaineers championship season. Blalock played defensive tackle at Appalachian State, earning letters from 1999 through 2003, and playing as a starter for three seasons. He graduated from ASU in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with an emphasis in mathematics. Jason married the former Susan Hopkins on June 28, 2008. ANATHAN GIBSON DEFENSIVE BACKS 2007 Graduate of Newberry College First Season at Newberry Anathan Gibson begins his first full season as an assistant coach on the Newberry staff, having previously served as a student assistant in the 2006 SAC Championship season. Gibson finished up his eligibility in 2005, appearing in seven games. He showed his versatility by five different positions on the field for Newberry. The Seneca, SC native started his career at Jones County Community College. From there, Gibson went on to play at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, KS. Gibson was a four-year starter at Seneca High School under legendary head coach Tom Bass. He is a 2007 graduate of Newberry College. STEPHEN FLYNN OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS 2006 Graduate of Newberry College Sixth Season at Newberry Recruiting Area: Pee Dee and Upstate Coach Flynn undertakes his sixth season as an assistant football coach at Newberry College. He has served as the Outside Linebackers coach all six years. Before arriving at Newberry, Flynn coached several years in the high school ranks. In 2002, he served as the Offensive Coordinator at Keenan High School. Along with his coordinating duties, he also coached the Quarterbacks, Running backs, and Defensive Secondary. Prior to his stint at Keenan, Flynn coached five seasons from 1997 to 2001 at Lugoff-Elgin High School. Over that period of time he served as Receivers coach, Quarterbacks coach, and Running backs coach on the Offensive side of the ball. His defensive duties included coaching the Secondary and Outside Linebackers. In 1996 after a two year absence from coaching, Flynn took on his second stint at his alma mater, Buford High School. During that season, Flynn served as the Quarterbacks/Running backs coach. He also served as the assistant secondary coach. During the 1994 football season, Coach Flynn served as a volunteer assistant in the Socastee football program. His duties included coaching the middle school team and assisting with the varsity program as a scout. He contributed with all phases of the game. The 1993 football season was Coach Flynn’s inaugural season as a football coach. He served as a volunteer assistant on the State Champion Runner-up team at Buford High School, his alma mater. That year he coached the Quarterbacks on Offense and assisted with the Secondary on Defense. Coach Flynn played Quarterback and free safety on the gridiron at Buford High School where he earned four varsity letters. He also played Free Safety at Lees- McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. where he earned one varsity letter in 1992. Originally from Lancaster, S.C., Coach Flynn completed his associate’s degree from the University of South Carolina-Lancaster in 1994 and finished his undergraduate degree requirements in history at Newberry in 2006. EDDIE TAYLOR SPECIAL TEAMS 1986 Graduate of Newberry College Fifth Season at Newberry The Rev. Eddie Taylor will once again serve as Newberry’s special teams coach. He set numerous kicking and scoring records as a player at Newberry College. He was best known for “THE KICK” to open the 1985 football season in which Newberry beat Furman 24-21. Eddie’s school and conference record of 57 yards won the game for the Indians. The school’s all time leader in field goals, he is tied for first in extra points, he is currently fifth on the all time scoring list (201), and he is the second leading scoring in the school for kickers. He is also punted for the Indians and averaged 43 yards per punt on 200 punts. He holds the most records for field goals in a season with 12, with 3 coming in one game. He was named Player of the Week in 1985, All District (four years), All Sac (2 years), won the team’s Special Teams Award(four years), and in 1985 was named Honorable Mention All American. He graduated and played professionally with the Atlanta Falcons. After leaving the Falcons he coached several varsity sports before giving up his career to work in the ministry. 2008 NEWBERRY COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 15
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