RHog

It’s been a year since our friend and Appalachian brother, Shawn Clark, passed. A great man who accomplished so much in his career, playing and coaching. A good man who loved his family well. He set an example for how to be a great husband and father. We miss the conversations, the jokes, the stories, the insight, the wisdom, and most importantly HIM! In a heavily corporatized age of college sports, he was truly old school. He told the world during his introductory press conference in December 2019 that he was inspired by Coach Moore to coach the game of football. Coach Moore’s mantra “it’s about people”lived on through Shawn’s coaching career in practice, not cheap lip service . Shawn positively impacted thousands of lives, including ours. On the media side of things Shawn was extremely accessible, affable, and frankly hilarious. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. Shawn Clark lifted the spirits of every room he walked in whether it was a press conference, fundraising event, or a simple podcast appearance. When the tears burn hot today remember it is because of the kind of man he was and the kind of legacy he left. A young man with so much left to give is gone too soon. He walked the walk. We are all better for having had Shawn Clark in our lives. We will always love you, Shawn. Thank you for being a great example for us to follow in life. See you down the road, brother. Go Apps! #61Forever