Chris Forestier has been appointed as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's football program, bringing ten years of experience in coaching and a successful track record from the University of Houston and Louisiana State University.

By the Numbers
  • University of Houston's Special Teams tied for 10th in NCAA in blocked kicks and ranked 2nd in the Big 12 with 3 blocked kicks
  • Kick-Off Return Specialist Matthew Golden scored 2 KOR touchdowns and had a 35.7 KOR average, ranking 1st in the Big 12 conference
  • Punt Returner Malik Fleming averaged 7.2 yards per Punt Return attempt, ranking seventh in the Big 12
  • Houston Punt returners ranked 1st in the AAC conference standings with an average of 14.3 yards per return
  • During his time at LSU, two specialists were drafted to the NFL, and Cole Tracy placed second for the Groza Award
Bottom Line

Chris Forestier's extensive coaching experience and proven success in enhancing special team units make him a valuable addition to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football program, showcasing a promising future for the team's performance under his guidance.