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| caption = Elliott at 2017 Sun Belt Media Day
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| current_title = Tight ends coach, run game coordinator
| current_team = [[Georgia State Panthers football|Georgia State]]
| current_team = [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]]
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'''Shawn Elliott''' (born June 26, 1973) is an American [[college football]] coach and former player. He is the head football coach at [[Georgia State University]], a position he has held since the 2017 season. Elliott served as the interim head football coach at the [[University of South Carolina]] for the final six games of the 2015 season. He joined the [[South Carolina Gamecocks football]] coaching staff in 2010 as the team's running game coordinator under [[Steve Spurrier]]. He was later named the co-[[offensive coordinator]] and offensive line coach. A day after South Carolina head coach Spurrier's resignation, Elliott was elevated to the position of head coach on an interim basis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article38908917.html |title=Shawn Elliott named USC's interim football coach|access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref>
'''Shawn Elliott''' (born June 26, 1973) is an American [[college football]] coach and former player who is currently the tight ends coach and run game coordinator at the [[University of South Carolina]], a position he has held since the 2024 season. Elliott served as the interim head football coach at the [[University of South Carolina]] for the final six games of the 2015 season. He joined the [[South Carolina Gamecocks football]] coaching staff in 2010 as the team's running game coordinator under [[Steve Spurrier]]. He was later named the co-[[offensive coordinator]] and offensive line coach. A day after South Carolina head coach Spurrier's resignation, Elliott was elevated to the position of head coach on an interim basis. He was then the Head Coach of Georgia State University from 2017-2024. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article38908917.html |title=Shawn Elliott named USC's interim football coach|access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref> On Feb 15, 2024, Shawn Elliott addressed members of team and staff before officially resigning his position as head coach of Georgia State to become an assistant coach at South Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=The Athletic College Football |title=Ga. State names strength coach interim HC after Shawn Elliott resignation |url=https://theathletic.com/5277736/2024/02/15/shawn-elliott-south-carolina-georgia-state/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
After graduating from [[Appalachian State University]] in 1996, Elliott joined the team's coaching staff under [[Jerry Moore (American football, born 1939)|Jerry Moore]]. He was part of a staff that led the Mountaineers to three straight [[NCAA Division I Football Championship]]s, from 2005 to 2007.<ref name="gamecocksonline">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/shawn_elliott_554785.html|title=GamecocksOnline.com - South Carolina Gamecocks Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks - Football |access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref> He remained with the team until after the 2009 season, when he joined the staff of South Carolina.
After graduating from [[Appalachian State University]] in 1996, Elliott joined the team's coaching staff under [[Jerry Moore (American football, born 1939)|Jerry Moore]]. He was part of a staff that led the Mountaineers to three straight [[NCAA Division I Football Championship]]s, from 2005 to 2007.<ref name="gamecocksonline">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/shawn_elliott_554785.html|title=GamecocksOnline.com - South Carolina Gamecocks Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks - Football |access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref> He remained with the team until after the 2009 season, when he joined the staff of South Carolina. On December 8, 2016, [[Georgia State Panthers|Georgia State]] hired Elliott as its head coach, replacing [[Trent Miles]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wolken |first=Dan |date=December 8, 2016 |title=Georgia State to hire South Carolina assistant Shawn Elliott |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sunbelt/2016/12/08/georgia-state-to-hire-south-carolina-assistant-shawn-elliott/95146570/ |access-date=January 16, 2018 |work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Over the course of seven seasons under Elliott, Georgia state posted a 41–44 record, including 4–1 in bowl games. Elliott resigned as head coach on February 15, 2024, to return to South Carolina as tight ends coach.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stephenson |first=Creg |date=2024-02-15 |title=Georgia State head coach leaving for SEC assistant job |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2024/02/georgia-state-football-coach-shawn-elliott-leaving-to-become-sec-assistant-reports-say.html |access-date=2024-02-15 |work=[[AL.com]] |language=en}}</ref>


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== Personal life ==
On December 8, 2016, it was announced that Elliott accepted the head coaching position at [[Georgia State Panthers|Georgia State]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sunbelt/2016/12/08/georgia-state-to-hire-south-carolina-assistant-shawn-elliott/95146570/|title=Georgia State to hire South Carolina assistant Shawn Elliott|access-date=January 16, 2018}}</ref>

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==Personal life==
A native of [[Camden, South Carolina]], Elliott is married to Summer. They have two children.<ref name="gamecocksonline" />
A native of [[Camden, South Carolina]], Elliott is married to Summer. They have two children.<ref name="gamecocksonline" />

Elliott's family has remained in Columbia the whole time he coached at Georgia State and he has a son playing high school football in Columbia and a daughter who's a high school cheerleader.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-15 |title=Georgia St. HC Elliott joins South Carolina staff |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39531826/georgia-state-hc-shawn-elliott-joins-south-carolina-staff |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The family situation influenced his move back to South Carolina: "We've made it work for seven years with my family still living in Columbia, and I even thought about not coaching this year. I had promised my daughter that I would be there for her senior year of high school and when this opportunity came up to go back to South Carolina and coach again, it was something I couldn't pass up. I've always loved South Carolina."


==Head coaching record==
==Head coaching record==
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 9 December 2024

Shawn Elliott
Elliott at 2017 Sun Belt Media Day
Current position
TitleTight ends coach, run game coordinator
TeamSouth Carolina
ConferenceSEC
Biographical details
Born (1973-06-26) June 26, 1973 (age 51)
Camden, South Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1992–1995Appalachian State
Position(s)Defensive end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1997–1998Appalachian State (def. asst.)
1999–2000Appalachian State (TE)
2001–2009Appalachian State (OL)
2010–2011South Carolina (OL/RGC)
2012–2015South Carolina (co-OC/OL)
2015South Carolina (interim HC)
2016South Carolina (OL)
2017–2023Georgia State
2024–presentSouth Carolina (TE/RGC)
Head coaching record
Overall42–49
Bowls4–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-SoCon (1995)

Shawn Elliott (born June 26, 1973) is an American college football coach and former player who is currently the tight ends coach and run game coordinator at the University of South Carolina, a position he has held since the 2024 season. Elliott served as the interim head football coach at the University of South Carolina for the final six games of the 2015 season. He joined the South Carolina Gamecocks football coaching staff in 2010 as the team's running game coordinator under Steve Spurrier. He was later named the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. A day after South Carolina head coach Spurrier's resignation, Elliott was elevated to the position of head coach on an interim basis. He was then the Head Coach of Georgia State University from 2017-2024. [1] On Feb 15, 2024, Shawn Elliott addressed members of team and staff before officially resigning his position as head coach of Georgia State to become an assistant coach at South Carolina.[2]

Coaching career

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After graduating from Appalachian State University in 1996, Elliott joined the team's coaching staff under Jerry Moore. He was part of a staff that led the Mountaineers to three straight NCAA Division I Football Championships, from 2005 to 2007.[3] He remained with the team until after the 2009 season, when he joined the staff of South Carolina. On December 8, 2016, Georgia State hired Elliott as its head coach, replacing Trent Miles.[4] Over the course of seven seasons under Elliott, Georgia state posted a 41–44 record, including 4–1 in bowl games. Elliott resigned as head coach on February 15, 2024, to return to South Carolina as tight ends coach.[5]

Personal life

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A native of Camden, South Carolina, Elliott is married to Summer. They have two children.[3]

Elliott's family has remained in Columbia the whole time he coached at Georgia State and he has a son playing high school football in Columbia and a daughter who's a high school cheerleader.[6] The family situation influenced his move back to South Carolina: "We've made it work for seven years with my family still living in Columbia, and I even thought about not coaching this year. I had promised my daughter that I would be there for her senior year of high school and when this opportunity came up to go back to South Carolina and coach again, it was something I couldn't pass up. I've always loved South Carolina."

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
South Carolina Gamecocks (Southeastern Conference) (2015)
2015 South Carolina 1–5[n 1] 1–3[n 1] T–6th (Eastern)[n 1]
South Carolina: 1–5 1–3
Georgia State Panthers (Sun Belt Conference) (2017–2023)
2017 Georgia State 7–5 5–3 4th W Cure
2018 Georgia State 2–10 1–7 5th (East)
2019 Georgia State 7–6 4–4 3rd (East) L Arizona
2020 Georgia State 6–4 4–4 3rd (East) W LendingTree
2021 Georgia State 8–5 6–2 T–2nd (East) W Camellia
2022 Georgia State 4–8 3–5 T–4th (East)
2023 Georgia State 7–6 3–5 T–5th (East) W Famous Idaho Potato
Georgia State: 41–44 26–30
Total: 42–49

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Steve Spurrier resigned on October 12, 2015, after the first six games of the season, in which South Carolina went 2–4 overall and 0–4 in conference play. Elliott was named interim head coach the next day.

References

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  1. ^ "Shawn Elliott named USC's interim football coach". Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Staff, The Athletic College Football. "Ga. State names strength coach interim HC after Shawn Elliott resignation". The Athletic. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "GamecocksOnline.com - South Carolina Gamecocks Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks - Football". Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Wolken, Dan (December 8, 2016). "Georgia State to hire South Carolina assistant Shawn Elliott". USA Today. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Stephenson, Creg (February 15, 2024). "Georgia State head coach leaving for SEC assistant job". AL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Georgia St. HC Elliott joins South Carolina staff". ESPN.com. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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