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ROGERS NAMED FINALIST FOR TOP FCS COORDINATOR
12/29/2022 4:07:00 PM | Football
South Dakota State defensive coordinator Jimmy Rogers was named Thursday as one of five finalists for the 2022 FootballScoop FCS Coordinator of the Year.
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In his first season as SDSU's sole defensive coordinator, Rogers has directed a Jackrabbit unit that leads the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing defense by allowing only 83 yards per game and also ranks third in scoring defense at 15.4 points per game. The Jackrabbits have won 13 consecutive games in reaching the FCS title game for the second time in three seasons.
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In addition to serving as defensive coordinator, Rogers mentors the team's linebackers and holds the title of assistant head coach. He is the longest-tenured assistant on the Jackrabbit coaching staff as he is completing his 10th season at his alma mater.
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The four other finalists for the award are:
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In his first season as SDSU's sole defensive coordinator, Rogers has directed a Jackrabbit unit that leads the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing defense by allowing only 83 yards per game and also ranks third in scoring defense at 15.4 points per game. The Jackrabbits have won 13 consecutive games in reaching the FCS title game for the second time in three seasons.
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In addition to serving as defensive coordinator, Rogers mentors the team's linebackers and holds the title of assistant head coach. He is the longest-tenured assistant on the Jackrabbit coaching staff as he is completing his 10th season at his alma mater.
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The four other finalists for the award are:
- Kevin Decker, Fordham offensive coordinator;
- Taylor Housewright, Montana State offensive coordinator;
- Dennis Thurman, Jackson State defensive coordinator, and
- Steve Verbit, Princeton defensive coordinator.
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