Jan. 28, 2009

New offensive line coach named for NDSU

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NDSU head football coach Craig Bohl has named Scott Fuchs an offensive line coach. Fuchs replaces Pat Perles, who resigned to become offensive line coach at Ball State University.

A former All-American offensive guard for the Bison, Fuchs was the offensive line coach at Southern Illinois University during the 2008 season. The Salukis reached the 2008 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs and tied for the Missouri Valley Football Conference title.

Fuchs, 37, started his coaching career as a graduate assistant working with the tight ends at NDSU from 1994-97.  He coached a pair of all-conference lineman including one American Football Coaches Association All-American last season. Overall, he has been a part of six conference championship coaching staffs.

His coaching resume also includes one season at Grand Valley State University, four years at University of Nebraska-Omaha, three seasons at University of Minnesota-Crookston, one year at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and two years at Valley City State University.

A native of Minot, N.D., Fuchs earned his bachelor’s degree from NDSU in physical education and social science education in 1995 and a master’s degree with a specialization in physical education and athletic administration in 1997.

A member of the 1990 NCAA Division II national championship team, Fuchs earned 1993 Kodak/American Football Coaching Association first team All-America honors at offensive guard and was a two-time All-North Central Conference selection. He was a part of three North Central Conference championship teams.

Scott and his wife, Emily, have two boys, Hank and Jack.

NDSU completed the 2008 season with a 6-5 record including a 4-4 finish in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Bison open the 2009 season at Iowa State University on Sept. 3.

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