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Lujan completes football staff
8/3/2018 4:12:00 PM | Football
South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier has announced the hiring of former Jackrabbit student-athlete Zach Lujan to coach the team's running backs.
"I am very pleased that we are able have one of our own, Zach Lujan, as our running backs coach," Stiegelmeier said. "Having been in our program for four years, Zach not only knows our football system, but also knows and fits into our culture. I expect him to hit the ground running and to lead our running back group to great things in 2018."
Lujan, who helped lead the Jackrabbits to three consecutive Football Championship Subdivision playoff berths as a player, Â began his transition from the playing field to the sidelines as SDSU's offensive quality control during the 2017 season. He oversaw organization of the scout team defense, assisted with video breakdown and provided input from the coaching booth on gamedays.
A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Lujan played quarterback for the Jackrabbits from 2014-16, compiling a 10-5 record as the team's starting quarterback. He was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team in 2014 and was elected a team captain for both the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Lujan finished his career just outside the SDSU top 10 for career passing yards with 3,877, while adding 29 touchdowns through the air.
Lujan replaces John Johnson, who resigned over the summer to pursue other professional opportunities.Â
SDSUÂ began fall practices Friday and is scheduled to kick off the 2018 season Sept. 1 at Iowa State.
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"I am very pleased that we are able have one of our own, Zach Lujan, as our running backs coach," Stiegelmeier said. "Having been in our program for four years, Zach not only knows our football system, but also knows and fits into our culture. I expect him to hit the ground running and to lead our running back group to great things in 2018."
Lujan, who helped lead the Jackrabbits to three consecutive Football Championship Subdivision playoff berths as a player, Â began his transition from the playing field to the sidelines as SDSU's offensive quality control during the 2017 season. He oversaw organization of the scout team defense, assisted with video breakdown and provided input from the coaching booth on gamedays.
A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Lujan played quarterback for the Jackrabbits from 2014-16, compiling a 10-5 record as the team's starting quarterback. He was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team in 2014 and was elected a team captain for both the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Lujan finished his career just outside the SDSU top 10 for career passing yards with 3,877, while adding 29 touchdowns through the air.
Lujan replaces John Johnson, who resigned over the summer to pursue other professional opportunities.Â
SDSUÂ began fall practices Friday and is scheduled to kick off the 2018 season Sept. 1 at Iowa State.
-GoJacks.com-
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