Schutt Sports College Coaches of the Year

DIVISION I-AA WINNER Dave Clawson Fordham Dave Clawson did not rest on his laurels after guiding his squad to a 7-4 record and being named Co-Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2001. No, Clawson joins former Holy Cross mentor Mark Duffner (1986-87) as the only coach in Patriot League history to win the League’s Coach of the Year honor in consecutive years. “It was just one of those years,” said Clawson. “This year was truly a remarkable team effort. Every time we broke a huddle, we broke on ‘Team.’ Awards are a product of success and hard work.” Clawson built the Rams from the ground up after starting 0-11 during his first season. Under Clawson, Fordham made the Division I-AA playoffs for the first time since joining I-AA in 1989. The Rams (10-3), who finished ranked No. 15 nationally, also won the Patriot League conference crown and defeated another I-AA upstart,