News short: Dixie State hires McClure as new head football coach

Shay McClure, Dixie State University vs. Azusa Pacific University, Football, St. George, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Dixie State announced Monday afternoon the hiring, or promotion, of Shay McClure as the new head football coach.

Shay McClure was just named as the Dixie State head football coach, file photo from Dixie State vs. Azusa Pacific, St. George, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Shay McClure was just named as the Dixie State head football coach, file photo from Dixie State vs. Azusa Pacific, St. George, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News

McClure, who served as the Red Storm’s defensive coordinator last season after nine years at the same position at Humbodt State University, will be DSU’s third head coach since moving up to Division II from the junior college ranks.

Prior to his time at Humboldt, McClure served as defensive line coach at Southern Oregon University (2002-06) and defensive coordinator at Occidental (Calif.) College (1999-2002). He also had stints as secondary coach and special teams coordinator at the University of San Diego (1997-99) and SOU (1995-96).

McClure replaces Scott Brumfield as the head of the DSU program. Brumfield resigned after six years at the helm of the Storm. He compiled a record of 14-50.

Shay McClure
Shay McClure

McClure earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Southern Oregon University. He and his wife Stacey are the parents of three children, Taryn, Daeton and Aubree.

Return to St. George News’ sports section for a more in-depth look at the move made by the Dixie State administration.

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2 Comments

  • 42214 December 15, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Poor guy.

  • .... December 30, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Does he know he has to give up 10 percent of his income

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