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Eli Drinkwitz and Joey Aguilar lead tributes to late Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark
The college football community is mourning the passing of Shawn Clark, the former Appalachian State head coach whose toughness, loyalty, and devotion to his players defined a remarkable career.
Tennessee Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar, who developed into a leader under Clark in Boone, shared an emotional tribute. “Can’t thank you enough coach! Forever love!” Aguilar wrote. For Joey, now starting in the SEC, Clark was more than a coach. He was a mentor who instilled belief and accountability.
Clark’s journey with the Mountaineers was lifelong. A former offensive lineman in the 1990s, he returned to his alma mater as an assistant before taking over as head coach in 2019. His lea