Craig Schurig
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| Craig Schurig | ||
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| College | Washburn University | |
| Sport | College football | |
| Career highlights | ||
| Overall | 40-29-0 | |
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| 2005 MIAA Coach of the Year 2005 AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year |
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| Playing career | ||
| 1983-1986 | Colorado Mines | |
| Position | defensive back | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | ||
| 2002-present 1993-2001 1992 |
Washburn Pittsburg State (asst) Colorado Mines (asst) |
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Craig Schurig is the current head football coachfor Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and he held that position since the 2002 season. He is the 40th person to hold the post. As of the 2007 season, his overall coaching record at Washburn was 40 wins, 29 losses, and 0 ties.[1] He is known for turning around a once losing program to a winning program.[2]
Schurig has led the Washburn football program to a new level after building on a 2004 Mineral Water Bowl Championship. The Ichabods posted their first NCAA Division II Playoff appearance as well as Washburn’s first MIAA Championship in 2005. Schurig earned the MIAA Coach of the Year for his efforts leading the Ichabods that season. The conference championship was the first by the Ichabods since the 1983 season. He was also named the AFCA’s Region 3 Coach of the Year. [3]
Prior to becoming the Washburn head man, Schurig spent nine years under Chuck Broyles at Pittsburg State University.[4]
[edit] Personal Life
Schurig graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Colorado School of Mines[5] and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education at Pittsburg State in 1996. He lives in Topeka, Kansas with his wife, a daughter, and two sons.[6]
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