Ernie McCook is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Shepherd University, a position he has held since 2018.[1][2][3] He previously coached for Beall High School, South River High School, Susquehanna,[4] Wesley,[4] Frostburg State,[4] and Liberty.[5] He played college football for Wesley as an offensive lineman.[6]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs AFCA#
Shepherd Rams (Mountain East Conference) (2018)
2018 Shepherd 7–3 7–3 3rd
Shepherd Rams (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) (2019–present)
2019 Shepherd 10–3 6–1 2nd (East) L NCAA Division II Second Round 22
2020–21 Shepherd 1–0 0–0 N/A
2021 Shepherd 13–2 6–1 2nd (East) L NCAA Division II Semifinal 5
2022 Shepherd 13–2 7–0 1st (East) L NCAA Division II Semifinal 6
2023 Shepherd 9–3 5–2 T–2nd (East) L NCAA Division II First Round
2024 Shepherd 6–5 3–4 T–5th (East)
Shepherd: 59–18 34–11
Total: 59–18
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "Grateful McCook thankful for Shepherd football job". Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Kozlowski, Rick (April 19, 2021). "Shepherd coach turns to filling staff". The Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cater Announces Retirement; McCook Named Head Coach". mountaineast.org. January 24, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Academy, US Sports (March 13, 2018). "Academy Graduate McCook Takes Reins of Successful Shepherd University Football Program". United States Sports Academy. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "Inside the Headset - Division II Coach of the Year Panel - AFCA". www.afca.com. February 9, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ernie McCook - Football Coach". Shepherd University Athletics. Retrieved July 23, 2023.


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