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2009 Bowling Green Falcons football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionEast
Record0-0 (0-0 MAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumDoyt Perry Stadium (23,724)
Seasons
← 2008
2010 →

The 2009 Bowling Green Falcons football team will represent Bowling Green State University in its 57th season in the Mid-American Conference. The Falcons play in the East Division of the conference, and compete each season against five to six divisional opponents, two to three West Division opponents, and one permanent cross-divisional rival: Toledo. In 2009, Maryland will play its second game of the home-to-home series against Wyoming, this year in Bowling Green and the first game of the home-to-home series against Marshall (which will be played in Huntington) and Troy (which will be played in Bowling Green).

Pre-season

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Coaching Changes

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On November 28, 2008, Athletic Director Greg Christopher announced that head coach Gregg Brandon had been fired after six seasons and 44-30 record, including a 31-18 conference record, which was the best of any MAC coach since 2003 and led the team to three bowl games (2-1) and shares of two East division championships. Christopher stated that a culmination of on and off the field events led to Brandon's dismissal, nine months after Brandon received a three-year contract extension. The on-field problems included the Falcons 6-6 record, which was very disappointing as the Falcons were favored to win the MAC East division, and a 1-4 home record which included losses to Miami (OH) and Eastern Michigan (who finished 2-10 and 3-9 respectively) and a 40-34 double-overtime loss to eventual MAC Champion Buffalo, after the Falcons led the game by 20 points entering the fourth quarter and gave up two touchdowns within the final three minutes of the game. Off the field, eleven Falcons players found themselves in legal troubles, two of which were arrested on drug trafficking chargers. The program was also stripped of nine scholarships by the NCAA because of inadequate grades on the association's Academic Progress Report. Christopher stated that Brandon's post-game tirade about the lack of student support and attendance after the Buffalo loss, did not factor into his decision to release the coach.[1][2]

On December 7, 2008, the Falcons lost two valuable coaches to rival Toledo, as defensive coordinator Mike Ward and co-offensive coordinator Matt Campbell were brought to the Rockets by new head coach (and former BG assistant) Tim Beckman. The two assistants left, because they were not guaranteed contracts after Gregg Brandon was fired. Ward was a very influential tool in recruiting and a few recruits were expected to rescind their verbals to Bowling Green, because of his departure.[3]

On December 12, 2008, athletic director Greg Christopher named Dave Clawson as the program's 17th head coach. Clawson, served the previous season with Tennessee as the Volunteers' Offensive Coordinator and had been the head coach at Fordham and Richmond, winning three conference championships and two Div. I-FCS coach of the year awards.[4] Others that were considered for the job included former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Tim Beckman (now head coach at Toledo), Ohio State defensive coordinator Luke Fickell, former Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen (now head coach at Mississippi State), Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English, LSU offensive line coach Greg Studrawa, Central Michigan assistant Zach Azzani[2], Missouri defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and Purdue defensive coordinator Brock Spack[5]

On January 27, 2009, Clawson announced eight additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming season. The list included Shannon Morrison and Joe Trainer hired as co-defensive coordinators, Warren Ruggerio as offensive coordinator, John Hunter as running backs coach, John McDonnell as offensive line coach, Doug Philips as defensive ends coach, Sean Spencer as defensive tackles coach and special teams coordinator, and Clint Dowdle as director of football operations.[6] A month after being introduced as co-defensive coordinator, Joe Trainer left the Falcons to become head coach at Rhode Island, a school that he was previously an assistant and defensive coordinator.[7]

On Feburary 2, 2009, quarterbacks coach Jim Hofher left the Falcons to become offensive coordinator at Delaware.[8]

Key Losses

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The following are some of the key players who will be no longer eligible to play in the 2009 season:

Recruiting

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US college sports recruiting information for 2009 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Dylan Farrington
DE 		Adrian, MI Adrian HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.65 Jan 22, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Matthew Schilz
QB 		Sierra Madre, CA Maranatha HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) – Jan 5, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Ali Alaboody
RB 		Dearborn, MI Fordson HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.41 Jul 20, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Alex Bayer
TE 		Pickerington, OH Pickerington HS North 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 226 lb (103 kg) 4.8 Jun 12, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Kyle Bryant
OT 		Detroit, MI Southeastern HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) 5.3 Jan 25, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Jarius Campbell
DE 		Pickerington, OH Pickerington HS North 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 237 lb (108 kg) 4.78 Jul 13, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Austin Collier
QB 		Standish, MI Standish-Sterling Central HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.6 Jun 28, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Aunre' Davis
CB 		Warren, OH Warren G. Harding HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.6 Jan 27, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Erique Geiger
RB 		Huber Heights, OH Wayne HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 4.53 Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Vince German
FB 		Newark, OH Licking Valley HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 230 lb (100 kg) – Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Ronnie Goble
ATH 		Canton, MI Plymouth Canton HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Nov 22, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Jordan Hopgood
WR 		Cincinnati, OH Princeton HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.4 Jan 16, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Chris Jones
DT 		Brownsburg, IN Brownsburg HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) – Jan 18, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Eric Jordan
MLB 		Sandusky, OH Sandusky HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) – Jul 8, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Mark Mays
RB 		Clayton, OH Northmont HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) – Jul 13, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Tim Moore
S 		Mentor, OH Mentor HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) – Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Ted Ouellet
DE 		Dover, MA Dover-Sherborn Regional HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) 4.84 Jan 5, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
John Pettigrew
RB 		Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.5 Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Jordan Roussos
DT 		Carnegie, PA Carlynton Jr/Sr HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 240 lb (110 kg) 4.75 Jan 21, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Paul Swan
WLB 		Oconomowoc, WI Oconomowoc HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 4.7 Jul 2, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Alex Thomas
LB 		Stow, OH Stow-Munroe Falls HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 4.97 Sep 30, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Dwayne Woods
MLB 		Cincinnati, OH Princeton HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 209 lb (95 kg) – Aug 8, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Bowling Green Commit List for 2009". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  • "Bowling Green: Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.

Schedule

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Non-conference schedule
DateTimeOpponentSiteResult
9/3/2009TBATroy*
9/12/2009TBAat Missouri*
9/26/2009TBAat Marshall*
10/3/2009TBAWyoming*
  • Doyt Perry Stadium
  • Bowling Green, OH
Conference schedule
DateTimeOpponentSiteResult
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. TBA
  • TBA
  • TBA
TBATBAvs. Toledo

Sources: [9]

References

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  1. ^ Autullo, Ryan (November 29, 2008). "BGSU picks Clawson as new football coach". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Autullo, Ryan (November 30, 2008). "BGSU fires Brandon day after win over UT". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  3. ^ Autullo, Ryan (December 7, 2008). "Beckman raids Falcons' staff". Toledo Blade. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
  4. ^ Autullo, Ryan (December 12, 2008). "BGSU picks Clawson as new football coach". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  5. ^ Autullo, Ryan (December 5, 2008). "Eberflus in mix for Bowling Green football vacancy". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  6. ^ "Clawson adds to BG football staff". Toledo Blade. January 29, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
  7. ^ Szostak, Mike (February 26, 2009). "Report: Former URI assistant Trainer will be new head football coach". The Providence Journal. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
  8. ^ "University of Delaware Football Names Hofher Offensive Coordinator; Ginn Moves to Passing Game Coordinator". Bluehens.com. February 2, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
  9. ^ Bowling Green Falcons Football Future Schedules, National Champs.net, accessed 18 November 2008.

See also

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