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Widener University announced Wednesday that Bobby Acosta has resigned as head football coach to become an assistant coach at a Bowl Subdivision program.
Widener Director of Athletics Jack Shafer said a national search will begin immediately to find a replacement. Mark Fetterman, assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator, will assume duties as the interim head coach during the search process.
"I want to thank Bobby Acosta for his service to Widener and wish him the best as he continues his coaching career," Shafer said. "Widener has a long history of head coaches that have had a high level of success on the football field and in developing strong leadership skills in our student athletes. We are dedicated to continuing that tradition."
Acosta became head coach in January 2013 and led the Pride to a 6-4 record in his only season at Widener. The six victories were most for a first-year coach at Widener since Bill Zwaan went 7-3 in 1997.
Fetterman has served as defensive coordinator for the Pride for four seasons. His defense played a huge role in victories over Lebanon Valley and Lycoming in 2012 that helped Widener to the Middle Atlantic Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Widener is proud to be a tobacco-free university. The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, PA, and Wilmington, DE, serve approximately 6,300 students. Visit the university's website, www.widener.edu, for more information.
Widener University announced Wednesday that Bobby Acosta has resigned as head football coach to become an assistant coach at a Bowl Subdivision program.
Widener Director of Athletics Jack Shafer said a national search will begin immediately to find a replacement. Mark Fetterman, assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator, will assume duties as the interim head coach during the search process.
"I want to thank Bobby Acosta for his service to Widener and wish him the best as he continues his coaching career," Shafer said. "Widener has a long history of head coaches that have had a high level of success on the football field and in developing strong leadership skills in our student athletes. We are dedicated to continuing that tradition."
Acosta became head coach in January 2013 and led the Pride to a 6-4 record in his only season at Widener. The six victories were most for a first-year coach at Widener since Bill Zwaan went 7-3 in 1997.
Fetterman has served as defensive coordinator for the Pride for four seasons. His defense played a huge role in victories over Lebanon Valley and Lycoming in 2012 that helped Widener to the Middle Atlantic Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Widener is proud to be a tobacco-free university. The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, PA, and Wilmington, DE, serve approximately 6,300 students. Visit the university's website, www.widener.edu, for more information.
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Bang, here's your New Jersey recruiter.
http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2013/acosta_coach.aspx
Widener University did not have to look far for its new football coach as it picked Bobby Acosta to lead the Pride, which has won two national titles and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III tournament in 2012.
Acosta arrives after five seasons at The College of New Jersey, where he was the offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach and tight ends coach. He was responsible for molding one of the area's top offenses, served as the team's academic advisor, was its strength and conditioning coach and oversaw video editing.
The Lions' offense flourished under Acosta, especially in 2011 when it went 7-3 and recorded a 27-21 win over No. 6 Montclair State. That squad ended the season averaging 185.5 passing yards per game, 176.7 rushing yards per contest and 24.6 points per game.
Acosta's influence helped Justin Doniloski to be named Honorable Mention All-New Jersey Athletic Conference last season after gaining 1,293 yards of total offense. In 2009, TCNJ averaged 208.7 passing yards and 164.3 rushing yards on the ground with quarterback Chris James throwing for 5,871 yards.
"We are impressed with Bobby Acosta's accomplishments both on and off of the football field," said Widener University President James T. Harris III. "His role as academic advisor, his community outreach experience, and his track record of developing the leadership skills of student athletes aligns perfectly with the Widener mission. He also has an appetite for winning football games which is important to our football tradition."
"I'm very excited," said Acosta. "As soon as I heard Widener opened up, I was attracted to the position. We have tremendous tradition and we can attract the best of players in the area. When I talked to Jack (director of athletics Jack Shafer), I told him that nothing was broken. My main goal is to play for championships and to attract top quality student athletes. I'm very excited for the opportunity."
Acosta's work at TCNJ was not limited to football. He also helped secure corporate sponsorships for the athletics department, was a site liaison at many home events, worked with the Alumni Affairs Office on numerous events, served as facility coordinator for the Fitness Center, was a campus disciplinary board member and coordinator of the school's community outreach program that included the Special Olympics.
Acosta also spent two seasons as the tight ends coach with the University of Delaware from 2007-08 as part of a staff that helped develop eventual Super Bowl quarterback Joe Flacco. He was also the academic advisor for the team which played for the 2007 Division I-AA national championship and was selected as the ECAC Team of the Year.
In the summer of 2010, Acosta worked in preseason camp with the Cleveland Browns as part of a program mentoring and offering professional development to college coaches. He also was part of a coaching internship with the New York Jets in 2008 and has worked camps with both the Jets and Lafayette College.
Acosta also served as the defensive backs coach at Rowan University and the head coach at both Monmouth Regional High School and Marlboro High School.
Acosta's strong offensive mindset will fit right in with the Pride. Widener (11-1, 8-0 MAC) last season was fifth in the country with 45.83 points per game, 10th with 334.42 passing yards per contest and 20th with 467.83 yards of total offense per game.
Widener last year won its record 19th Middle Atlantic Conference title, advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2001, started 11-0 for just the fourth time in school history, tied a school record with seven victories at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium and appeared in postseason for the 18th year. Eight players were named first team All-MAC, two were picked second team all-league and three were named Honorable Mention.
http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2013/acosta_coach.aspx
Widener University did not have to look far for its new football coach as it picked Bobby Acosta to lead the Pride, which has won two national titles and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III tournament in 2012.
Acosta arrives after five seasons at The College of New Jersey, where he was the offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach and tight ends coach. He was responsible for molding one of the area's top offenses, served as the team's academic advisor, was its strength and conditioning coach and oversaw video editing.
The Lions' offense flourished under Acosta, especially in 2011 when it went 7-3 and recorded a 27-21 win over No. 6 Montclair State. That squad ended the season averaging 185.5 passing yards per game, 176.7 rushing yards per contest and 24.6 points per game.
Acosta's influence helped Justin Doniloski to be named Honorable Mention All-New Jersey Athletic Conference last season after gaining 1,293 yards of total offense. In 2009, TCNJ averaged 208.7 passing yards and 164.3 rushing yards on the ground with quarterback Chris James throwing for 5,871 yards.
"We are impressed with Bobby Acosta's accomplishments both on and off of the football field," said Widener University President James T. Harris III. "His role as academic advisor, his community outreach experience, and his track record of developing the leadership skills of student athletes aligns perfectly with the Widener mission. He also has an appetite for winning football games which is important to our football tradition."
"I'm very excited," said Acosta. "As soon as I heard Widener opened up, I was attracted to the position. We have tremendous tradition and we can attract the best of players in the area. When I talked to Jack (director of athletics Jack Shafer), I told him that nothing was broken. My main goal is to play for championships and to attract top quality student athletes. I'm very excited for the opportunity."
Acosta's work at TCNJ was not limited to football. He also helped secure corporate sponsorships for the athletics department, was a site liaison at many home events, worked with the Alumni Affairs Office on numerous events, served as facility coordinator for the Fitness Center, was a campus disciplinary board member and coordinator of the school's community outreach program that included the Special Olympics.
Acosta also spent two seasons as the tight ends coach with the University of Delaware from 2007-08 as part of a staff that helped develop eventual Super Bowl quarterback Joe Flacco. He was also the academic advisor for the team which played for the 2007 Division I-AA national championship and was selected as the ECAC Team of the Year.
In the summer of 2010, Acosta worked in preseason camp with the Cleveland Browns as part of a program mentoring and offering professional development to college coaches. He also was part of a coaching internship with the New York Jets in 2008 and has worked camps with both the Jets and Lafayette College.
Acosta also served as the defensive backs coach at Rowan University and the head coach at both Monmouth Regional High School and Marlboro High School.
Acosta's strong offensive mindset will fit right in with the Pride. Widener (11-1, 8-0 MAC) last season was fifth in the country with 45.83 points per game, 10th with 334.42 passing yards per contest and 20th with 467.83 yards of total offense per game.
Widener last year won its record 19th Middle Atlantic Conference title, advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2001, started 11-0 for just the fourth time in school history, tied a school record with seven victories at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium and appeared in postseason for the 18th year. Eight players were named first team All-MAC, two were picked second team all-league and three were named Honorable Mention.
Bang, here's your New Jersey recruiter.
http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2013/acosta_coach.aspx
Widener University did not have to look far for its new football coach as it picked Bobby Acosta to lead the Pride, which has won two national titles and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III tournament in 2012.
Acosta arrives after five seasons at The College of New Jersey, where he was the offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach and tight ends coach. He was responsible for molding one of the area's top offenses, served as the team's academic advisor, was its strength and conditioning coach and oversaw video editing.
The Lions' offense flourished under Acosta, especially in 2011 when it went 7-3 and recorded a 27-21 win over No. 6 Montclair State. That squad ended the season averaging 185.5 passing yards per game, 176.7 rushing yards per contest and 24.6 points per game.
Acosta's influence helped Justin Doniloski to be named Honorable Mention All-New Jersey Athletic Conference last season after gaining 1,293 yards of total offense. In 2009, TCNJ averaged 208.7 passing yards and 164.3 rushing yards on the ground with quarterback Chris James throwing for 5,871 yards.
"We are impressed with Bobby Acosta's accomplishments both on and off of the football field," said Widener University President James T. Harris III. "His role as academic advisor, his community outreach experience, and his track record of developing the leadership skills of student athletes aligns perfectly with the Widener mission. He also has an appetite for winning football games which is important to our football tradition."
"I'm very excited," said Acosta. "As soon as I heard Widener opened up, I was attracted to the position. We have tremendous tradition and we can attract the best of players in the area. When I talked to Jack (director of athletics Jack Shafer), I told him that nothing was broken. My main goal is to play for championships and to attract top quality student athletes. I'm very excited for the opportunity."
Acosta's work at TCNJ was not limited to football. He also helped secure corporate sponsorships for the athletics department, was a site liaison at many home events, worked with the Alumni Affairs Office on numerous events, served as facility coordinator for the Fitness Center, was a campus disciplinary board member and coordinator of the school's community outreach program that included the Special Olympics.
Acosta also spent two seasons as the tight ends coach with the University of Delaware from 2007-08 as part of a staff that helped develop eventual Super Bowl quarterback Joe Flacco. He was also the academic advisor for the team which played for the 2007 Division I-AA national championship and was selected as the ECAC Team of the Year.
In the summer of 2010, Acosta worked in preseason camp with the Cleveland Browns as part of a program mentoring and offering professional development to college coaches. He also was part of a coaching internship with the New York Jets in 2008 and has worked camps with both the Jets and Lafayette College.
Acosta also served as the defensive backs coach at Rowan University and the head coach at both Monmouth Regional High School and Marlboro High School.
Acosta's strong offensive mindset will fit right in with the Pride. Widener (11-1, 8-0 MAC) last season was fifth in the country with 45.83 points per game, 10th with 334.42 passing yards per contest and 20th with 467.83 yards of total offense per game.
Widener last year won its record 19th Middle Atlantic Conference title, advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2001, started 11-0 for just the fourth time in school history, tied a school record with seven victories at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium and appeared in postseason for the 18th year. Eight players were named first team All-MAC, two were picked second team all-league and three were named Honorable Mention.
Looks like the connection here is to George McDonald. His stint as the Browns WR coach coincides with Acosta's internship.
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Jersey guy. Syracuse shows it Is serious about recruiting the Garden State for the first time since GD left.
http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2013/acosta_coach.aspx
http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2013/acosta_coach.aspx
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I thought Rutgers was the "College of New Jersey"? 
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There's nothing off about this one. Hits the mark all around based on the public record. High powered offense, NJ connections, experience in the position.
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So Shafer was a dope 2 days ago and smart today?
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I thought Rutgers was the "Dumpster Fire of New Jersey"?
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Wish I could add to the negativity...but I can't.
Somebody on the Hill has got their bleep together! BTW, not just Jersey, but PA and Delaware.
I LOVE this hire.
Somebody on the Hill has got their bleep together! BTW, not just Jersey, but PA and Delaware.
I LOVE this hire.
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the thing about these hires is that both guys are extremely well rounded with head coaching experience. I really like the idea of D3 head coaches being position coaches here. High level responsibility managing entire programs. There's not a lot of green on this staff and I'd imagine these two will be extremely organized, attentive to detail and will add a lot to the Syracuse program.
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CuseLegacy where were you on this one yesterday?
@CoachPride10: Thanks Coach McDonald for the hat.
Aiden Acosta http://t.co/C8f29mAGEQ
And on 1/30
@CoachPride10: Always a Pleasure to talk football with my buddy Coach McDonald (Go Cuse) http://t.co/hwcVP47cl1
@CoachPride10: Thanks Coach McDonald for the hat.
Aiden Acosta http://t.co/C8f29mAGEQ
And on 1/30
@CoachPride10: Always a Pleasure to talk football with my buddy Coach McDonald (Go Cuse) http://t.co/hwcVP47cl1
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no. he will be too busy recruiting NJ & Pa
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I never once said or implied he was a dope.
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CuseLegacy where were you on this one yesterday?
@CoachPride10: Thanks Coach McDonald for the hat.
Aiden Acosta http://t.co/C8f29mAGEQ
And on 1/30
@CoachPride10: Always a Pleasure to talk football with my buddy Coach McDonald (Go Cuse) http://t.co/hwcVP47cl1
What do you think... I creep on twitter all day.
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