MTSU coach?s contract extended
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?I really appreciate Dr. (Sidney) McPhee and Chris (Massaro) having confidence that we are building this program the right way and believing in what we are doing,? said Stockstill. ?This shows recruits there is stability in this program and they can finish their careers with this staff.
?Head coaches do not get extensions without surrounding themselves with quality people and coaches, and that is what we have here at Middle Tennessee.?
In his first year at the helm of the Blue Raiders, Stockstill guided the program to a Sun Belt Conference championship and a spot in the Motor City Bowl on December 26 against Central Michigan. It marks the first postseason appearance for the Blue Raiders at the I-A level.
?His impact is evident on Middle Tennessee football and the entire University,? added Massaro. ?Not only did he excel on the field as league champions and as conference coach of the year, but he has organized his department to lay the foundation for even greater success.?
During the 2006 championship run, Stockstill and his staff developed an All-American, 11 all-conference players, 11 SBC Players of the Week, a consensus National Defensive Player of the Week, and the school?s all-time sack leader.