Sycamores head coach Curt Mallory announced the addition of Michael Simmonds as the Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach and Joseph Seymour as the Special Teams Coordinator, with positional title changes for Collin Coffer. Simmonds, a Hall of Famer, returns to ISU after a storied coaching career, recently named the Conference USA Offensive Line Coach of the Year at UTEP.

The Big Picture

Simmonds and Seymour bring valuable experience and expertise to Indiana State's football coaching staff, enhancing the program's coaching dynamics as they prepare for the upcoming spring season.

By the Numbers
  • Simmonds guided UTEP through nine different starting lineup combinations in the past season.
  • Simmonds' coaching at UTEP led to 13 offensive linemen being placed on C-USA All-Conference teams.
  • Simmonds' offensive lines at UTEP averaged over 2000 yards rushing per year from 2021-23.
State of Play
  • Michael Simmonds rejoins Indiana State after a successful coaching career, enhancing the team's coaching staff.
  • Joseph Seymour brings his experience in special teams from North Dakota to bolster the Sycamore coaching team.
  • The Sycamores are gearing up for the spring season, with the announcement of the practice schedule forthcoming.
Bottom Line

The addition of Simmonds and Seymour to the coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise, positioning Indiana State's football program for success as they prepare for the upcoming season.