KENNESAW, Ga. – Jerry Mack, a veteran collegiate coach with 20 years of experience and five conference championships, has been named the second football head coach in Kennesaw State history, Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Sunday.
Mack comes to Kennesaw after a season as the running backs coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars and three seasons as the running backs coach at Tennessee.
“After an extensive national search, I would like to welcome coach Jerry Mack, his wife, Starlett, and family to Owl Nation as our head football coach,” said Overton. “Coach Mack’s values and professional qualifications align with the strategic direction of our football program. He has 20 years of experience at all levels, has shown a longstanding ability to connect with players, and owns a relentless recruiting mindset. Coach Mack has proven experience running up-tempo and productive offensive schemes.”
“My family and I are extremely excited to join the Owl family! I want to thank Director of Athletics Milton Overton and President Kathy Schwager for this phenomenal opportunity. KSU is one of the fastest-growing institutions in the country with no ceiling on the potential opportunities it presents for our student athletes,” said Mack. “I am grateful and honored to be entrusted as the leader and standard bearer of our team. I’m looking forward to helping our young men build on the success of our program, obtain degrees, win championships, and develop into great citizens that our KSU family will be proud of.”
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“My family and I are extremely delighted to join the Owl family! I would like to thank Director of Athletics Milton Overton and President Kathy Schlinn for this phenomenal opportunity. KSU is one of the fastest-growing institutions in the country with no ceiling on the potential opportunities it presents for our student-athletes,” said Mack. “I am grateful and honored to be entrusted as the leader and standard-bearer of our team. I’m looking forward to helping our young men build on the success of our program, obtain degrees, win championships, and develop into great citizens that our KSU family will be proud of.”
Tennessee compiled a 27-12 record with Mack on staff, providing an immediate impact in his first season in Knoxville. Thanks to a bevy of backs and an electric, up-tempo offense, Tennessee jumped 73 spots in the FBS over its previous year to rank 11th nationally in Mack’s first season, putting up
How will Coach Mack’s experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars specifically benefit the Kennesaw State football players?
## Interview with Milton Overton on the hiring of Jerry Mack
**Interviewer:** Milton, congratulations on the hiring of Jerry Mack as the new head football coach for Kennesaw State. This was a highly anticipated decision. Can you tell us what made Coach Mack stand out from the other candidates?
**Milton Overton:** Thank you. We are thrilled to welcome Coach Mack and his family to Owl Nation. This was a wide-ranging national search, and we were impressed with the caliber of candidates. Coach Mack, however, truly stood out. His 20 years of experience at all levels of coaching, combined with his five conference championships, speak for themselves. But beyond that, his values and professional qualifications perfectly align with the strategic direction we have for the Kennesaw State football programme. He’s shown a consistent ability to connect with players and build strong teams, which is essential for long-term success.
**Interviewer:** Coach Mack comes to Kennesaw State from the NFL. How valuable do you think his recent experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars will be for him and for the programme?
**Milton Overton:** I believe that experience is incredibly valuable. Coach Mack has worked with some of the best athletes in the world at the highest level of the sport. That kind of insight and knowledge adds another dimension to his coaching. It will be incredibly beneficial for our players to learn from someone with that experience.
**Interviewer:** What are your expectations for Coach Mack and the team in the coming season?
**Milton Overton:** We have high expectations for Coach Mack and the entire programme. We want to build on the success that we’ve already achieved and continue to raise the bar for Kennesaw State football. Coach Mack has a proven track record of winning, and we believe he will bring the right leadership and vision to take this programme to the next level.
