Brent Thompson (American football)

Last updated
Brent Thompson
Current position
TitleDirector of Recruiting Operations
TeamEast Carolina Pirates
ConferenceAmerican
Biographical details
Bornc. 1975 (age 4849)
Playing career
1994–1997 Norwich
Position(s) Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1998–1999 Dickinson (assistant)
2000 Stony Brook (assistant)
2001–2002 Northeastern (assistant)
2003–2009 Bucknell (assistant)
2010–2013 Lenoir–Rhyne (OC)
2014–2015 The Citadel (OC)
2016–2022The Citadel
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2023-present East Carolina (Director of Recruiting Operations)
Head coaching record
Overall36–44
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SoCon (2016)
Awards
SoCon Coach of the Year (2016)

Brent Thompson is an American college football coach, most recently served as head coach of The Citadel Bulldogs football team. He was named to that position after the 2015 season. [1] [2] [3] The Citadel and Thompson parted ways following back to back 4-7 seasons in 2021 and 2022. [4]

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Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs STATS#Coaches°
The Citadel Bulldogs (Southern Conference)(2016–2022)
2016 The Citadel 10–28–01stL NCAA Division I Second Round 109
2017 The Citadel 5–63–5T–6th
2018 The Citadel 5–64–4T–5th
2019 The Citadel 6–64–4T–4th
2020–21 The Citadel 2–102–67th
2021 The Citadel 4–73–5T–7th
2022 The Citadel 4–73–5T–6th
The Citadel:36–4427–29
Total:36–44
      National championship        Conference title        Conference division title or championship game berth

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References

  1. Kevin Bilodeau (January 19, 2016). "The Citadel names Brent Thompson as new head coach". Charleston, SC: WCSC-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  2. Jeff Hartsell (January 19, 2016). "Citadel will name Brent Thompson new football coach". Post and Courier . Charleston, SC. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  3. "Thompson named head football coach". The Citadel Bulldogs. January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  4. Brice, John (21 November 2022). "Sources: The Citadel is making a change atop its football program". footballscoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved 21 November 2022.