Elliott Poss

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Elliott Poss
Biographical details
Bornc. 1948
Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S.
Died(2006-02-14)February 14, 2006 (aged 57)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materPresbyterian
Georgia
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1975–1984Presbyterian (assistant)
1985–1990Presbyterian
Head coaching record
Overall29–38–1
Tournaments1–1 (NAIA D-I playoffs)

Elliott Poss (c. 1948 – February 14, 2006) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina from 1985 to 1990, compiling a record of 29–38–1.[1][2] Poss was an assistant as Presbyterian from 1975 to 1984. During his stints as head coach, he mentored future Presbyterian head coach Harold Nichols.[3]

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Presbyterian Blue Hose (South Atlantic Conference) (1985–1990)
1985 Presbyterian 7–3–1 4–2–1 T–3rd
1986 Presbyterian 5–6 3–4 T–5th
1987 Presbyterian 8–5 5–2 2nd L NAIA Division I Quarterfinal
1988 Presbyterian 3–8 1–6 8th
1989 Presbyterian 4–7 3–4 6th
1990 Presbyterian 2–9 2–5 T–6th
Presbyterian: 29–38–1 18–23–1
Total: 29–38–1

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Elliott Poss". legacy.com. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Georgia Southern Eagles. 1984. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Elliott Poss". The News-Reporter. news-reporter.com. February 23, 2006. Retrieved January 7, 2020.