Jan. 5, 2010

THIBODAUX, La. - With over 31 years of coaching experience and 22 on the collegiate level, University of Central Missouri offensive coordinator Charlie Stubbs was named Nicholls Football Head Coach, announced the Nicholls Athletics Department on Tuesday afternoon.

Pending the approval of the University of Louisiana Systems board, Stubbs becomes the ninth head coach in the program's history. Stubbs, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, has been an offensive coordinator at a host of schools over the last 14 years of his coaching career that includes six years as an assistant head coach.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to be here at Nicholls, and I am ready to face the challenges ahead. We have a lot to do in a little amount of time, and one of those things is to get to know all of my returning players. I'm looking forward to meeting those young men," said Stubbs prior to his press conference.

Stubbs began his coaching career at his alma mater BYU in 1983, and was a member of the coaching staff under the direction of LaVell Edwards that was dubbed the 1984 Division I National Champions. Since then, Stubbs has been the offensive coordinator at Oregon State University (1985-1991), University of Memphis (1994-95), University of Tennessee-Martin (1995-96), University of Nevada-Las Vegas (1996-97), University of Alabama (1997-2001), University of Tulsa (2002-07), the University of Louisville (2007), and most recent, the University of Central Missouri (2007-09).

At Oregon State, Stubb's offense was ranked among the PAC-10's top-three each season, finishing ranked 10th nationally in total offense in 1987 and sixth in 1988. His 1996 UNLV squad was ninth nationally in passing offense, while leading the WAC in 1997 and finishing that season ranked 12th nationally in the category.

The coaching veteran also spent time on the Division I-FCS (formerly I-AA) level at Tennessee-Martin, where the Skyhawks led the Ohio Valley Conference in passing offense in 1995 and set nine conference records that season.

Stubbs also spent four seasons in the SEC as the quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator at Alabama. Stubbs' offenses led the Crimson Tide to appearances in the 1998 Music City Bowl and the Orange Bowl in 1999. Alabama also won the SEC Championship that season, and Stubbs was named the 1999 SEC Offensive Coordinator of the Year.

In four seasons at Tulsa, Stubbs' offenses averaged 31 points per game, and ranked among the Top-25 teams in the nation each season. His 2005 season with Tulsa saw the Hurricanes finish 9-4, going on to being crowned Conference USA Champions and Liberty Bowl Champions after defeating Fresno State.

His last stop on the Division I-FBS level was at the University of Louisville in 2007 where Stubbs guided the Cardinals to a No. 1 ranking in the Big East in passing offense that ranked fourth nationally. Louisville also was sixth nationally in total offense, guided by current NFL players Brian Brohm (Buffalo Bills) and Michael Bush (Oakland Raiders).

Stubbs' final stop before Nicholls was at NCAA Division II Central Missouri where, under the guidance of Stubbs, the Mules finished first in the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference in passing offense both seasons. UCM finished 2009 with an 8-3 record and a second place finish in the conference.

"I am very pleased to be able to submit Charlie Stubbs' name to the Board of Supervisors for approval as Nicholls State University's new football coach. Having been the offensive coordinator for universities in major football conferences, Coach Stubbs clearly possesses the necessary credentials to advance our program to highly competitive level in the Southland Conference. I am pleased to welcome Charlie and his wife to the Nicholls family," said Nicholls State University President Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert.

Stubbs is also a published author, having two books published titled "Wide Open Football" and "Developing an Explosive Offense." His third book, "101 Special Plays and Playmakers," is due for release in January 2010.

He holds both his bachelor's and master's degree from Brigham Young University, achieving a Bachelor's of Science in 1978 and a Masters in Physical Education in 1984.

Charlie and his wife, Sandy, will reside in Thibodaux.

TRANSACTION - Charlie Stubbs hired as Nicholls State University Football Head Coach.

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