2009 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team explained

Year:2009
Team:Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Conference:Ohio Valley Conference
Short Conf:OVC
Record:5–6
Conf Record:5–3
Head Coach:Dean Hood
Hc Year:2nd
Off Coach:Mike Springston
Oc Year:2nd
Stadium:Roy Kidd Stadium

The 2009 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team represented Eastern Kentucky University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The team was led by Dean Hood, the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Roy Kidd Coach of the Year.[1] Hood was in his second season as head coach. The season marked the Colonels' 100th season of play. The Colonels played their home games at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Kentucky. The team finished the season with a record of 5–6 overall and 5–3 in OVC play.

Coaching staff

NamePositionAlma MaterYear
Dean Hood Head coach Ohio Wesleyan, 1986 2nd
Mike Springston Offensive coordinator/QBs coach West Virginia Tech, 1981 2nd
Dane Damron Special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Georgetown College, 1994 1st
Garry Fisher Linebackers coach Bowling Green, 2002 1st
Tony Hatmaker Defensive backs coach Union College (KY), 1993 2nd
Ben Hodges Wide receivers coach Central College, 2006 4th
Carson Jeffers Offensive line coach Concord College, 1997 2nd
Jake Johnson Defensive line coach Eastern Kentucky, 2002 6th
John Revere Running backs coach Eastern Kentucky, 1976 13th

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OVC Football Report - FCS Playoffs. Ohio Valley Conference. March 3, 2009.