Robert Fickling will coach the offensive line.
Robert Fickling Joins Davidson Football Staff
3/16/2011 4:51:15 PM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Davidson coach Tripp Merritt announced today that he has named Robert Fickling offensive line coach for the Wildcat football program.
Fickling comes to Davidson from West Texas A&M University, where he spent the 2010 campaign. He helped direct an offensive line that allowed one sack per 33 passing attempts and an offense that averaged 42 points a game (ranked fourth in the nation) and 529 yards (ranked second in nation). The Buffaloes ranked second in the country in passing and also averaged 100 rushing yards a game.
“We are extremely excited about bringing Robert into our family,” said Merritt. “He has an in-depth, working knowledge of our new 'Air Raid' offense and successful experience in a program that put up some significant offensive numbers a year ago. He brings a high level of enthusiasm, maturity and discipline to our offensive line.”
Fickling received his bachelor's degree in political science from Texas Tech in 2003 and is working towards a master's degree in sports management at American Military University. Prior to starting a career in coaching, he served five years as a sergeant in Army Military Intelligence, including a 14-month tour of duty in Iraq.
Fickling and his wife, Brittany, have two sons, Scott and Sean.
Davidson returns 15 starters, including five All-Pioneer Football League players and 2010 PFL Offensive Freshman of the Year, quarterback Jonathan Carkhuff, to the 2011 team. The Wildcats held their second practice of the spring season today.
Fickling comes to Davidson from West Texas A&M University, where he spent the 2010 campaign. He helped direct an offensive line that allowed one sack per 33 passing attempts and an offense that averaged 42 points a game (ranked fourth in the nation) and 529 yards (ranked second in nation). The Buffaloes ranked second in the country in passing and also averaged 100 rushing yards a game.
“We are extremely excited about bringing Robert into our family,” said Merritt. “He has an in-depth, working knowledge of our new 'Air Raid' offense and successful experience in a program that put up some significant offensive numbers a year ago. He brings a high level of enthusiasm, maturity and discipline to our offensive line.”
Fickling received his bachelor's degree in political science from Texas Tech in 2003 and is working towards a master's degree in sports management at American Military University. Prior to starting a career in coaching, he served five years as a sergeant in Army Military Intelligence, including a 14-month tour of duty in Iraq.
Fickling and his wife, Brittany, have two sons, Scott and Sean.
Davidson returns 15 starters, including five All-Pioneer Football League players and 2010 PFL Offensive Freshman of the Year, quarterback Jonathan Carkhuff, to the 2011 team. The Wildcats held their second practice of the spring season today.
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