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Jake Morrison was named the Lumberjacks' defensive ends coach on May 10th. Morrison joins a staff whose defense led the Southland Conference last season, and has produced at least one All-America selection each of the past two seasons. A former assistant coach in the Southland Conference, Morrison comes to Stephen F. Austin from La Marque High School where he spent the past season as the defensive coordinator, and worked with the team's linebackers. Prior to his stop at La Marque, Morrison spent three seasons on the staff at McNeese State where he helped lead the Cowboys to consecutive conference titles. During his time in Lake Charles, Morrison worked with the Cowboys' defensive line. As a member of the Cowboys' staff, Morrison coached four All-SLC players, including third-round draft choice Brian Smith. A first-team All-American, Smith was named the league MVP and was invited to play in the Hula Bowl. Morrison got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant at Northwestern State. During his two seasons in Natchitoches, he helped coach the Demons to the 2004 conference title and a berth in the playoffs. Morrison received his masters degree from Northwestern State in 2005. Morrison graduated with his bachelor's degree from McNeese State in May 2001. He was a four-year letterwinner with the Cowboys, and guided them to the 1997 SLC Championship and a spot in the national championship game. A first-team all-conference and All-America selection, Morrison set the school sack record in 2000.
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