Lashlee named semifinalist for Munger Coach of the Year
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2024 5:19 pmFrom SMUMustangs.com:
Lashlee named semifinalist for Munger Coach of the Year
SOUTHHAMPTON, Pa. (Maxwell Football Club/SMU) - SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious George Munger National Coach of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday.
Lashlee is amidst his third season as SMU, and the Mustangs are having historic success in their inaugural year in the ACC.
This season, SMU went 8-0 in conference play during its first season in the league. The 8-0 mark in conference play is the best ever by a team moving up to the power-conference level, and the Mustangs are the second team to finish with a winning conference record after moving up.
The Mustangs currently rank in the top-25 nationally in 19 different categories in addition to being at the top of the ACC in three different stats. SMU has been dominant on both sides of the ball, ranking in the top six in rushing defense, scoring offense and defensive touchdowns.
SMU is headed to the programs first ever College Football Playoff appearance and are 11-2 on the season. This marks the first time since 1983 and 1984 that the Mustangs have posted back-to-back double-digit win seasons. In addition, the 11-2 record marks the best start for SMU since 1982.
The finalists have been placed on a ballot which has been sent to the entire FWAA membership. The award honors regular season performance, including conference championship games. The 2024 recipient will be announced on Wed., Dec. 18. The official presentation will be at a reception Sat., Jan. 18, 2025, in Atlanta, the site of the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Lashlee named semifinalist for Munger Coach of the Year
SOUTHHAMPTON, Pa. (Maxwell Football Club/SMU) - SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious George Munger National Coach of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday.
Lashlee is amidst his third season as SMU, and the Mustangs are having historic success in their inaugural year in the ACC.
This season, SMU went 8-0 in conference play during its first season in the league. The 8-0 mark in conference play is the best ever by a team moving up to the power-conference level, and the Mustangs are the second team to finish with a winning conference record after moving up.
The Mustangs currently rank in the top-25 nationally in 19 different categories in addition to being at the top of the ACC in three different stats. SMU has been dominant on both sides of the ball, ranking in the top six in rushing defense, scoring offense and defensive touchdowns.
SMU is headed to the programs first ever College Football Playoff appearance and are 11-2 on the season. This marks the first time since 1983 and 1984 that the Mustangs have posted back-to-back double-digit win seasons. In addition, the 11-2 record marks the best start for SMU since 1982.
The finalists have been placed on a ballot which has been sent to the entire FWAA membership. The award honors regular season performance, including conference championship games. The 2024 recipient will be announced on Wed., Dec. 18. The official presentation will be at a reception Sat., Jan. 18, 2025, in Atlanta, the site of the College Football Playoff National Championship.