Bryan Stinespring
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamRoanoke
ConferenceODAC
Record0–0
Biographical details
Born (1963-10-12) October 12, 1963 (age 60)
Clifton Forge, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1982–1985James Madison
Position(s)Lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1988Lexington HS (VA)
1989Patrick Henry High School (Roanoke, VA)
1990–1991Virginia Tech (GA)
1993Virginia Tech (TE/AOL)
1994–1997Virginia Tech (TE/AOL/RC)
1998–2000Virginia Tech (OL/RC)
2001Virginia Tech (AHC/OL/RC)
2002–2005Virginia Tech (OC/OL)
2006–2010Virginia Tech (OC/TE)
2011–2012Virginia Tech (OC/TE/OT)
2013–2015Virginia Tech (RC/TE)
2016James Madison (TE/RGC)
2017James Madison (OL/RGC)
2018Maryland (OL)
2019Old Dominion (TE/RCG)
2020–2021Delaware (AHC/OL)
2022Alleghany HS (VA) (AD)
2023VMI (AHC)
2023–presentRoanoke

Bryan Stinespring (born October 12, 1963) is an American football coach. He is the head football coach for Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, a position he has held since 2023.[1] He was the assistant head coach and offensive line coach at the University of Delaware, as well as formerly the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at James Madison University from 2016 to 2017.[2] He was previously the tight ends coach (1993–1997, 2006–2015) and recruiting coordinator for the Virginia Tech Hokies football program. He was a full-time member of head coach Frank Beamer's staff from 1993 to 2015. Throughout his tenure in Blacksburg, Stinespring held a number of other positions including offensive line coach (1993–2005), recruiting coordinator (1994–2001), assistant head coach (2001) and offensive coordinator (2002–2012).[3]

Following Beamer's retirement at the end of the 2015 season, Stinespring joined the staff at his alma mater James Madison where he served as offensive line coach and run-game coordinator.[4] At the end of the 2022 season, Stinespring was named associate head coach and offensive assistant at VMI.[5]

Criticism

Stinespring had faced criticism from the fans[6] and a player[7] for offensive output during his time as offensive coordinator, which compares poorly with that of his predecessors under Frank Beamer.[6]

In 2008, sports columnist Norm Wood has commented that Stinespring's offensive production in recent years has been "abysmal", and that he heard fans chanting "Fire Stinespring" before one home game.[8]

While Stinespring faced criticism for offensive production, he has also been praised for his abilities as a recruiter.[7][8] Players have also expressed their appreciation for Stinespring as a personal coach, and for his ability to recruit talented new players to the school.[7]

Statistics

Below are Virginia Tech's offensive statistics during Stinespring's time as offensive coordinator.

Season Rushing offense Passing offense Total offense ‡ Scoring offense
  Actual †Ranking (Conf) Actual †Ranking (Conf) Actual †Ranking (Conf) Actual †Ranking (Conf)
2002[9] 212.43 #19 (#2 BE) 159.21 #99 (#7 BE) 371.64 #64 (#5 BE) 30.64 #30 (#2 BE)
2003[10] 209.31 #17 (#2 BE) 192.46 #82 (#6 BE) 401.77 #38 (#3 BE) 35.38 #12 (#1 BE)
2004[11] 178.23 #32 (#3 ACC) 187.31 #80 (#6 ACC) 365.54 #65 (#4 ACC) 30.77 #25 (#2 ACC)
2005[12] 190.69 #29 (#2 ACC) 190.23 #91 (#9 ACC) 380.92 #57 (#4 ACC) 33.85 #17 (#1 ACC)
2006[13] 113.38 #90 (#7 ACC) 181.77 #82 (#8 ACC) 295.15 #99 (#9 ACC) 25.85 #49 (#4 ACC)
2007[14] 133.64 #82 (#7 ACC) 196.86 #85 (#9 ACC) 330.50 #100 (#8 ACC) 28.71 #53 (#2 ACC)
2008[15] 174.36 #35 (#3 ACC) 129.07 #111 (#11 ACC) 301.43 #103 (#11 ACC) 22.07 #90 (#8 ACC)
2009[16] 208.15 #14 (#2 ACC) 183.92 #95 (#9 ACC) 392.08 #50 (#6 ACC) 31.85 #24 (#4 ACC)
2010[17] 198.71 #23 (#2 ACC) 203.57 #72 (#8 ACC) 402.29 #41 (#5 ACC) 33.86 #21 (#1 ACC)
2011[18] 186.86 #28 (#2 ACC) 226.14 #66 (#9 ACC) 413.00 #35 (#3 ACC) 27.93 #57 (#6 ACC)
2012[19] 145.85 #79 (#5 ACC) 230.92 #64 (#9 ACC) 376.77 #81 (#9 ACC) 25.08 #81 (#8 ACC)
*All statistics from the NCAA.

† National rankings are among the teams in the football bowl subdivision (formerly called Division I-A), which currently consists of 119 teams.
The Big East Conference has 8 teams. The ACC had 11 teams in 2004 and has had 12 teams in all subsequent years.

‡ Scoring offense also includes points scored by defense and special teams.

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Pat (2023-11-20). "Roanoke College announces new football coach". www.wdbj7.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  2. ^ Madia, Greg (January 7, 2018). "OL Coach Stinespring Leaving JMU For Maryland". Daily News-Record. Harrisonburg, Virginia. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "Beamer announces football coaching staff changes". January 18, 2013.
  4. ^ "Bryan Stinespring - Football Coach".
  5. ^ "Stinespring excited to become VMI assistant coach". December 28, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Slater, Darryl (2008-09-06). "Hokies assistant tunes out noise - Stinespring focuses on improvement despite complaints about offense". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2008-09-09.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b c McFarling, Aaron (2008-11-19). "Criticism of Hokies' Stinespring now coming from within". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
  8. ^ a b Wood, Norm (2008-11-23). "Keeping Stinespring would be wise for recruiting". Daily Press. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  9. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2002 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  10. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2003 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  11. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2004 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  12. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2005 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  13. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2006 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  14. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2007 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  15. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2008 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  16. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2009 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  17. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2010 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  18. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2011 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2012-10-11.
  19. ^ NCAA. "Virginia Tech 2012 National Ranking Summary". Retrieved 2013-04-22.

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