Eliah Drinkwitz Unprecedented Generosity: Missouri tigers football team head coach Donates $8.4 Million Bonus and Endorsement Deal to Charities and Homeless Relief, Cementing His Legacy as a True Legend On and Off the Court
Eliah Drinkwitz is the head coach of the Missouri Tigers football team. Here are some key facts about him¹:
– *Early Life and Education*: Drinkwitz is from Alma, Arkansas, and graduated magna cum laude from Arkansas Tech University in 2004, where he was also the student body president.
– *Coaching Career*: Drinkwitz has been the head coach at Missouri since 2020 and has led the team to bowl games in each of his first four seasons. He previously coached at Appalachian State, NC State, Boise State, Arkansas State, and Auburn.
– *Awards and Accolades*:
– *2023 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year*: Drinkwitz received this award after leading Missouri to an 11-2 season and a Cotton Bowl win.
– *Eddie Robinson Award Finalist*: He was a finalist for this award in 2019 after leading Appalachian State to a 12-1 record.
– *North Carolina Coach of the Year*: Drinkwitz was named the North Carolina Coach of the Year by the North State Journal in 2019.
– *Coaching Style*: Drinkwitz is known for his offensive expertise, and his teams have consistently produced top performers in rushing, passing, and receiving.
– *Notable Players*: Some notable players who have thrived under Drinkwitz’s leadership include:
– *Tyler Badie*: Set the school record for rushing yards in a season with 1,604 yards in 2021.
– *Cody Schrader*: Led the SEC in rushing in 2023 with 1,627 yards.
– *Luther Burden III*: Had a standout season in 2023 with 1,212 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.
– *Personal Life*: Drinkwitz is married to Lindsey Sivils, and they have four daughters: Addison, Emerson, Ella, and Parker Lynn.
Eliah Drinkwitz is the head coach of the Missouri Tigers football team. Here are some key facts about him:
Coaching Career
– *Head Coach at Missouri*: Drinkwitz has been leading the team since December 2019 and has advanced to bowl games in his first four seasons.
– *Previous Experience*: He was the head coach at Appalachian State, where he led the team to a 12-1 record and a Sun Belt Conference title in 2019.
– *Offensive Coordinator*: Drinkwitz has also served as an offensive coordinator at NC State, Boise State, and Arkansas State.
Achievements
– *Awards*:
– *2023 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year*: Drinkwitz received this award after leading Missouri to an 11-2 season and a Cotton Bowl win.
– *Eddie Robinson Award Finalist*: He was a finalist for this award in 2019 after leading Appalachian State to a 12-1 record.
– *North Carolina Coach of the Year*: Drinkwitz was named the North Carolina Coach of the Year by the North State Journal in 2019.
– *Team Performance*: Under Drinkwitz’s leadership, Missouri has produced top performers in rushing, passing, and receiving, including:
– *Tyler Badie*: Set the school’s single-season record for rushing yards with 1,604 yards in 2021.
– *Cody Schrader*: Led the SEC in rushing with 1,627 yards in 2023.
– *Luther Burden III*: Had a standout season in 2023 with 1,212 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.
Personal Life
– *Hometown*: Drinkwitz is from Alma, Arkansas.
– *Education*: He graduated magna cum laude from Arkansas Tech University in 2004, where he was also the student body president.
– *Family*: Drinkwitz is married to Lindsey Sivils, and they have four daughters: Addison, Emerson, Ella, and Parker Lynn.¹
