Youngstown State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Shane Montgomery has been named to the same positions with the Charlotte 49ers. Montgomery has coached for more than 20 years, including four years as head coach at Miami (Ohio), where he coached all-America and future Super Bowl champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
“We are excited Shane has decided to join our staff,” said head coach Brad Lambert. “He has a wealth of experience as an offensive coordinator and also brings head coaching experience. He has called plays at the FBS and FCS levels and has always had a balanced offense, which is what we want at Charlotte. He can help us improve our passing efficiency. Another thing that is really attractive is that Shane played quarterback at N.C. State and brings that to the table. He’s a guy we targeted in the search, and we’re fired up to get him here and get him started.”
Montgomery spent eight seasons at Youngstown State, including the Penguins 2016 NCAA Division I National Runner-Up season. In his final three years, he served under YSU head coach Bo Pelini. During his eight-year tenure, from 2010-17, he oversaw the top four offensive seasons in school history (2011, 2016, 2010, 2017). In each of his eight years, the Penguins put up more than 2,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards.
“I’m excited to be joining the 49ers program,” said Montgomery. “I’ve known coach Lambert for over 25 years, and I’m looking forward to helping him continue to build the program. It’s an up-and-coming program, and it’s exciting to get in on the front end. Getting in and helping build a program is very attractive.”
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