In staffing news, Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher announced that assistant Joe Schaefer would be promoted to an on-field position. The move was to fill the open spot left by the late Terry Price. Current assistant head coach Elijah Robinson will coach the defensive line, while Schaefer will be coaching the nickels and safeties.
Schaefer joined the Aggies in 2022 after serving as the defensive coordinator at Youngstown State from 2020 to 2022. He also has prior experience working with D.J. Durkin during his time in Maryland. He is an up-and-coming talent in college football, and virtually every player or coach he’s worked with has showered him with praise. Below are a few quotes from his former players.
“Great addition to YSU’s coaching staff. Coach Schaefer is elite and has no room for excuses — a true realist. You’ll be missed Coach,” – DB Cole Griffin
“He is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had, and Youngstown State is getting one of the best ones out there. I couldn’t be happier for Coach Schaefer, and speaking for the other defensive backs, we’ve always known that we were extremely fortunate to have a coach as good as him, and we plan to keep the culture going that he established.” – DB Joey Bates
That sentiment has been expressed here in Aggieland as well.
“Coach Schaefer, that is my guy,” sophomore safety Bryce Anderson told reporters Sunday. “He has helped me the most out of anybody… He is a big part of my success.”
Jimbo Fisher says that Joe Schaefer will fill the staff position that the late Terry Price had previously held.
Fisher also says that Elijah Robinson will work with the "whole" defensive front.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 6, 2023
It is safe to say that Coach Schaefer can connect with his position group to get the best out of them. Congratulations to Joe Schaefer on his promotion, and we wish him the best.
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