BOONE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — “He positively impacted everyone in this program,” Appalachian State head coach Dowell Loggains said on Monday on the passing of former App State player and coach, Shawn Clark.
Clark, 50, was currently the offensive line coach at the University of Central Florida, which released the news on Monday. The school said he was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, September 9, following a medical emergency. He was still in the hospital in stable condition when he unexpectedly passed away on Sunday night.
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“Difficult day for the App State family with the loss of coach Shawn Clark,” Loggains said in the opening of his Monday morning press conference. “We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Jonelle and their family.”
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of App State alumnus, football All-American and former head coach Shawn Clark. We extend our deepest sympathy to Shawn’s family and everyone who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/YJcaW7BEKB
— App State Football (@AppState_FB) September 22, 2025
Clark was the coach of the Mountaineers from 2019 to 2024, where he posted a 40-24 record and won three bowl games, including a 10-win campaign in 2021. Many players on the current roster were recruited by Clark, and Loggains said he made sure to brief the players on the news before they saw anything on social media…