Pitt State to Introduce Coach Tom Anthony to Public Thursday – FESCH.TV

Pitt State to Introduce Coach Tom Anthony to Public Thursday & FESCH.TV:

PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University will introduce new head football coach Tom Anthony to the public at Noon Thursday (Dec. 7) in a press conference to be held in the Performance Hall at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the PSU campus.

The event also will be web streamed live on www.pittstate.tv.

Anthony joined former head coach Brian Wright on his initial staff in December 2019 as defensive coordinator. He was elevated to the role of associate head coach/defensive coordinator prior to the 2022 season. Anthony helped fashion one of the top defensive units in NCAA Division II during his three years with the Gorillas. He stepped away from his position in June 2023 to pursue a non-coaching professional opportunity in Ohio.

Wright left Pitt State to become head coach at NCAA FCS member Northern Arizona University.

In 2022, Anthony’s Pitt State defensive squad led the MIAA in scoring defense (14.1 ppg) and ranked second in the conference in total defense (282.6 ypg), rushing defense (93.0 ypg), passing defense (189.6 ypg) and sacks (31). The Gorillas ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense and 19th nationally in total defense. Pitt State was one of just four defensive units to return four or more interceptions for touchdowns in 2022. The Gorillas posted an unblemished 11-0 regular season record, capturing the MIAA Championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division II National Playoffs.

In 2021, Anthony’s squad led the MIAA in interceptions (14) and the Gorillas ranked second in the conference in scoring defense (19.5 ppg), total defense (341.2 ypg) and rushing defense (120.5 ypg). The Gorillas posted an 8-3 overall record in 2021.