Fisher named as head coach

[brewer2125]

Oh...I almost forgot to mention that I just donated about $8000 worth of interactive equipment for the football office so the coaches can do their jobs better during film sessions, meetings etc. and I will be training the entire staff when the installation is completed.

I can drop of this site if you don't find my information valuable or if you feel it lacks truth but I think most will find what I offer is better than most.

Former Neck

Thanks Leatherneck57, and please don't drop off this board. I love hearing your input. And thanks for that donation, too

Leathernecks57 is MOST appreciated-- very realistic and positive and forward- thinking thoughts!!!!

No one is dropping off. LN57 - you have a lot of knowledge and good info. Everyone, even me, ultimately wants WIU to be awesome in everthing it does - from football to golf to hoops to whatever. You and I had a hell of a debate, but shook hands at the end, because we both know that in the end we both wear purple and gold. Not everyone agrees on everything, but we all agree that having a place to shoot the breeze, put in two cents, and occasionally blow off some steam is pretty cool. So hang in here.

[ibleedpurpleandgold]

Has anyone heard anything about any defensive coaches coming here.

[rocki]

I haven't, yet, but this is where I usually get my news on that type of thing.

[ST_Lawson]

I've been pretty closely monitoring twitter, which is where stuff like that usually breaks first. Nothing yet.

[meganeck]

Here's information on the 3rd assistant:

DOUG MALONE

Doug enters his first season with the Lions and brings a notable coaching resume to the club after serving as the offensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2013 and 2014 as well as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2012 and 2011.

Last season, Malone’s work with the Green and White helped running back Anthony Allen notch 930 rushing yards, second to only Calgary’s Jon Cornish and the third-highest team total with 2,380 yards along the ground. Doug’s move to BC also reunites him with offensive coordinator George Cortez with whom he won the Grey Cup with in 2013. That same year, Malone’s offensive line cleared the way for quarterback Darian Durant who threw for 4,154 yards and running back Korey Sheets who piled-up 1,598 rushing yards as well as a Grey Cup MVP award.

Prior to his time in the CFL, Malone spent three seasons as offensive coordinator at Presbyterian College (’08-’10) as well as one season as the school’s interim head coach. His time at Presbyterian was preceded by one season as the offensive coordinator at Western Carolina (2007).

Malone’s first taste of the Canadian Football League came in 2010 when he was a guest coach of the Calgary Stampeders during training camp.

A native of Greenville, Tennessee, Malone’s decorated NCAA coaching career includes an impressive 13-year stint at Wingate University (1986-98) the final five of which were as head coach. Other stops include Tennessee Tech (‘99-‘06) and Cal State-Northridge (’83-’85).

Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from Carson-Newman College and a master’s degree in sports sciences from the United States Sports Academy. He and his wife Jenny, have two daughters, Megan and Molly and one son, Derek. They also have two granddaughters, Kenry and Ruthie.

Found a recent tweet on Twitter and Malone was referred to as the OC

[ibleedpurpleandgold]

not sure if it means anything but i see coach malone is following a lot of O linemen on twitter.

[ST_Lawson]

not sure if it means anything but i see coach malone is following a lot of O linemen on twitter.

What's his twitter handle? I can't seem to find him online.

EDIT - nevermind, found him...

[twitteruser]DMaloneWIUFB, 685344386041823232[/twitteruser]

[ibleedpurpleandgold]

@DMaloneWIUFB

[ST_Lawson]

@DMaloneWIUFB

Found him the same time you posted that. Thanks anyway.

[ST_Lawson]

For those who are curious:

[tweet]686692036804775936[/tweet]