Ex Libertate Veritas | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Post by **six7** » 08 Jul 2025, 12:00

boom or bust. all in. lets do it

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 02:29

James wrote: ↑
08 Jul 2025, 09:30
High tempo? We gonna see a no huddle offense?

you'll just have to wait and see sir.

But I do like that this year when you call no huddle you have more than just your 4 audibles to choose from

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08 Jul 2025, 12:00
boom or bust. all in. lets do it

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 03:43

Now Or Never: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2025 Season Preview
By The Teal Wave Report – July 2025

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There’s a storm brewing in Conway. A new head coach. A revamped roster. A fan base starving for another taste of national relevance.

After back-to-back middling seasons, the Chanticleers have handed the keys to 35-year-old offensive savant Kade Vaughn, who’s already made waves with his bold approach and high-octane playbook. Now comes the hard part: turning potential into results on the teal turf of Brooks Stadium.

Offense: New Faces, Same Goals

The departure of program legend Grayson McCall to the transfer portal last year could have spelled disaster for Coastal Carolina’s offense. Instead, the unit showed flashes of resilience, finishing 2024 with more points scored than the year prior — a testament to the system, if not the consistency.

This year, the offensive identity gets a full overhaul under Vaughn, aided by a transfer-heavy roster.

Vaughn ended any speculation by naming Emmett Brown the starting quarterback heading into the season opener. The San Jose State transfer brings plus athleticism and sharp accuracy to the position, though his limited arm strength compared to the other QBs was noted during camp.

“We need to find a way to generate offense early and often,” Vaughn said. “In my experience, a versatile, mobile quarterback helps lighten the offensive load immediately.”

Brown beat out MJ Morris, a Maryland transfer who posted 350 yards and five touchdowns in limited action last year, and redshirt sophomore Tad Hudson, who started Coastal’s 2024 bowl game and impressed with 173 yards and two scores. JUCO standout Samari Collier also figures to add depth as a dual-threat option.

Whoever’s under center has weapons to work with. Leading receiver Jameson Tucker returns after a six-touchdown, 17-yards-per-catch season. Ball State transfer Malcolm Gillie, known for his explosive kick returns, will now feature prominently as a receiver. Slot man Malik Meiga gives the offense a reliable mid-range target.

The backfield also received an infusion of talent, with Jalen John (UMass) arriving after a 583-yard, five-touchdown campaign and Ja’Vin Simpkins adding a speedy change-of-pace option.

The offensive line is anchored by Nick Del Grande (All-Sun Belt honorable mention) and veteran center Thomas Johnson. While the right side needs shoring up, last year’s unit was the Sun Belt’s best in pass protection.

When pressed on whether his new-look Chanticleers could realistically run his high-tempo, spread-option attack in Year One — given the short runway to install it — Vaughn didn’t flinch:

“This group showed a ton of fight last year bouncing back after losing Grayson, and we’re ready to build on that — our way. Emmett gives us flexibility in the backfield, but don’t box us into one style. One week we might pound it on the ground with him running the option; the next, we’re going five wide, no huddle, and letting Jameson and Malcolm light up the scoreboard. That’s the philosophy now: stay dangerous, stay unpredictable, and stay a step ahead. Whatever a defense gives us, we’ll take it — and then make them regret it.”

Defense: Can the Chants Get Stingy?

Last year’s defense thrived on turnovers — scoring five touchdowns off takeaways — but struggled to hold up against the run and was vulnerable in the secondary. Vaughn and new DC Jeremiah Johnson hope to flip that narrative.

The strength lies in the linebacking corps, led by graduate Shane Bruce (team-high 75 tackles) and Wyatt Gedeon (36 tackles in 10 games). Up front, massive nose tackle Sawyer Goram-Welch (32 tackles) is the anchor, while New Mexico transfer Noah Arinze will be counted on for an immediate pass-rushing impact. Idaho transfer Aamarii Notice adds depth to the interior rotation.

The secondary welcomes back veteran safety Dre Pinckney, who’s fully recovered from a 2024 injury. Cornerback Zach Cody, who tallied 15 tackles as a true freshman, leads a young but promising group.

Key Dates at Brooks Stadium

Sept. 6 vs Charleston Southern (ESPN+) – The Vaughn era officially kicks off in Conway against an in-state foe. Expect the Chants to show out in their first home game of the season - especially if their opener at Scott Stadium lands flat.

Oct. 30 vs Marshall (ESPN, 7:30 PM) – A primetime Thursday night showdown on national TV. This could be the first signature win opportunity for Vaughn to show the country what the new look Chanticleers are made of.

Nov. 29 vs James Madison (Senior Night) – Homecoming, Senior Night, and a chance to measure Coastal against the Sun Belt’s gold standard.

The Bottom Line: Boom or Bust

This is high-risk, high-reward football in Conway. Vaughn’s swagger and schematic versatility could light the teal turf on fire — or it could be a season of growing pains as his system and personality settle in.

“You either boom or you bust. And me? I’m not built to bust,” Vaughn said with a flashy grin beneath a pair of teal-tinted aviators — an image already becoming synonymous with not just Coastal’s iconic teal turf, but their new head coach with the Alonzo Harris-esque confidence to take what he wants.

“If you’re lining up against us, you better bring more than your A-game, because we’re playing chess at full speed. And if you’re waiting for us to fold under pressure? Keep waiting. Pressure doesn’t break us — it builds us. Conway’s about to get loud, and trust me — there’s not a team in this league ready for the noise we’re bringing.”
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Coastal Carolina 2025 Depth Chart

QB Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Emmet Brown	JR(RS)	75	75	Backfield Creator	Impact
MJ Morris	JR(RS)	75	75	Backfield Creator	Impact
Roquan Barber	SO(RS)	76	76	Backfield Creator	Normal
Larry Garfield	FR(RS)	76	76	Backfield Creator	Normal
Tad Hudson	SO(RS)	70	70	Pocket Passer	Impact

HB Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Jalen John	SR(RS)	80	80	Elusive Bruiser	Impact
Ja'Vin Simpkins	JR(RS)	79	79	East/West Playmaker	Impact
Camerun Knox	SO(RS)	76	76	East/West Playmaker	Normal
Jevon Edwards	FR	75	75	East/West Playmaker	Impact
Damion Clayborn	SO	69	69	Backfield Threat	Normal

WR Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Jameson Tucker	SR(RS)	80	80	Speedster	Normal
Malick Meiga	SR(RS)	74	74	Contested Specialist	Impact
Malcom Gillie	SR	74	74	Speedster	Normal
Ja'Marion Wayne	JR(RS)	73	73	Speedster	Impact
Cameron Wright	SR(RS)	72	72	Contested Specialist	Normal
Bryson Graves	JR(RS)	69	69	Speedster	Normal
Trishtin Glass	FR	67	67	Speedster	Impact
OJ O'Neal	SO(RS)	65	65	Speedster	Normal
Xakery Wiedner	SO	65	65	Elusive Route Runner	Impact

TE Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Cane Berrong	SR(RS)	76	76	Vertical Threat	Impact
Brooks Johnson	JR(RS)	69	69	Physical Route Runner	Normal
Zach Courtney	JR(RS)	67	67	Gritty Possession	Impact
John Kirkpatrick	JR(RS)	62	62	Physical Route Runner	Normal
Nate Merchant	JR(RS)	62	62	Pure Blocker	Normal

T Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Nick Del Grandee	JR(RS)	80	80	Pass Pro	Impact
Joseph Hanson	JR(RS)	72	72	Well Rounded	Normal
Tray Franklin	JR(RS)	71	71	Well Rounded	Normal
Dominic Rijos	FR	69	69	Well Rounded	Normal
Daniel Jones	SO	67	67	Agile	Impact
Juan Bentley	FR	60	60	Agile	Normal

G Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Heston Edwards	SR(RS)	71	71	Raw Strength	Normal
Julius Tate	SO	69	69	Raw Strength	Impact
Anthony Walton	SR(RS)	69	69	Raw Strength	Normal
Kain McDonald	FR	67	67	Well Rounded	Normal
Trevard Luck	SO	63	63	Agile	Normal
Joshua Campbell	SR	66	66	Agile	Normal
Cade Adams	SO(RS)	66	66	Agile	Normal

C Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Thomas Johnson	SR(RS)	74	74	Agile	Normal
Brayson McIver	SO	65	65	Well Rounded	Normal

DE Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Noah Arinze	SR(RS)	78	78	Pure Power	Impact
Ibrahim Diawara	JR(RS)	71	71	Speed Rusher	Normal
Jordan Mack	FR	67	67	Pure Power	Normal
Obinna Onwuka	FR	66	66	Speed Rusher	Impact
Ja'Quan Horne	SO(RS)	65	65	Power Rusher	Normal
Jayden Bryant	SO	64	64	Speed Rusher	Normal
Bradley Harris	FR	60	60	Power Rusher	Normal

DT Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Sawyer Goram-Welch	SR(RS)	78	78	Pure Power	Normal
Darrion Henry-Young	SR(RS)	74	74	Power Rusher	Impact
Aamarii Notice	SR(RS)	68	68	Pure Power	Normal
Matt Woodley	FR	61	61	Gap Specialist	Normal
Travis Nesbitt	SR(RS)	59	59	Pure Power	Normal

LB Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Shane Bruce	SR(RS)	75	75	Signal Caller	Normal
Se'Von McDowell	SO	70	70	Lurker	Normal
Donte Lunan	SR	70	70	Lurker	Normal
Cameron Avery	SO(RS)	54	54	Lurker	Normal
Nate Gregory	FR	61	61	Lurker	Normal

MLB Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Luke Murphy	JR	78	78	Thumper	Normal
Wyatt Gedeon	JR(RS)	76	76	Signal Caller	Normal
Tray Brown	JR(RS)	75	75	Signal Caller	Normal
Geajorm Akpaloo	SO	64	64	Signal Caller	Normal
Walt Gray	JR	66	66	Thumper	Normal
Seth Byron	FR	63	63	Lurker	Normal

CB Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Lionell Whitaker	SR	76	76	Boundary	Normal
Jeffrey Ugochukwu	SR	72	72	Boundary	Normal
Robby Washington	SO(RS)	70	70	Zone	Star
Myles Mooyoung	SR(RS)	68	68	Zone	Normal
Zach Cody	SO	67	67	Zone	Normal
Fredd Adams	JR	67	67	Bump and Run	Normal
Myles Woods	SO	67	67	Field	Impact
Jayden Jackson	SR(RS)	62	62	Boundary	Normal

FS Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Dante Thomas	SR	71	71	Hybrid	Impact
Avyonne Jones	JR(RS)	69	69	Hybrid	Normal
Xavier McIntyre	SO	66	66	Coverage Specialist	Normal
Parker Jennings	FR(RS)	65	65	Coverage Specialist	Normal
Nick Rudd-Johnson	FR	61	61	Coverage Specialist	Normal

SS Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
Dre Pinckney	SR(RS)	77	77	Box Specialist	Normal
Abraham Temoney III	SR(RS)	75	75	Box Specialist	Normal
Xamarion Gordon	SR(RS)	75	75	Box Specialist	Impact
Chase Jackson	SO	66	66	Coverage Specialist	Normal
JaMichael Pritchett	FR	62	62	Coverage Specialist	Normal

K/P Coastal_Carolina

Name	Class	Org OVR	Current OVR	Tendency	Dev Trait
K Haden Tessier	JR(RS)	64	64	Power	Normal
K Logan Haines	FR	52	52	Accurate	Normal
P Emile Sebafundi	SR	71	71	Power	Normal
P Mack West	SR	64	64	Power	Normal

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Post by **six7** » 12 Jul 2025, 06:29

Got options at qb…

Post by **James** » 12 Jul 2025, 10:13

Oh shit rocking screenshots of OS tables.

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 14:47

Google[Bot] wrote: ↑
12 Jul 2025, 06:29
Got options at qb…

In the few test games I played he fit my style the best. Not the biggest arm, but he's accurate and mobile

Week 2 vs FCS will give us a chance to further evaluate if he struggles in the opener.

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12 Jul 2025, 10:13
Oh shit rocking screenshots of OS tables.

It was late and I wanted to get the update out, looked this morning and hated how it turned out - they changed now :kghah:

Post by **The JZA** » 12 Jul 2025, 16:35

This roster :obama:

We got some worrrrrrk!

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 19:13

The JZA wrote: ↑
12 Jul 2025, 16:35
This roster We got some worrrrrrk!

its not good. And all of my top underclassman are already threatening to enter the portal based on our rankings :drose:

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 19:13

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2025 Recruiting Preview

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Coastal Carolina and first-year head coach Kade Vaughn enter 2025 with a daunting challenge on the recruiting trail: 28 seniors set to graduate, not to mention the potential ripple effects of the transfer portal at season’s end — a reality former head coach Tim Beck lamented publicly in what ultimately became his final straw in Conway.

“We’ve definitely got areas we need to address — yesterday,” Vaughn said candidly when asked about Coastal’s big board heading into the new season. “But we’re not afraid of work. Are some guys likely to leave in the offseason? We’ll see. Maybe we hit the big time and no one wants out. Maybe they all leave. Either way, we’re recruiting with the belief we’re keeping our underclassmen. If that changes, we’ll pivot and attack the portal.”

With 28 scholarships opening up, the Chanticleers are reportedly casting a wide net early in the cycle. That said, the staff has already zeroed in on two major areas of need: wide receiver and defensive line — which account for nine of the outgoing seniors.

As for Vaughn’s early returns on the trail? It’s still too early to tell how the charismatic new head coach will impact Coastal’s recruiting footprint. But there are a couple of promising signs. Athlete Dalton Dexter (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and cornerback Malik Northrop (Fort Mill, SC) — both top-500 prospects — have Coastal ranked No. 1 on their early lists.
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Coastal Carolina Recruiting Rankings
Championship Contender: D+ (82nd)
Program Tradition: D (93rd)
Campus Lifestyle: C (93rd)
Stadium Atmosphere: C- (70th)
Pro Potential: C (60th)
Brand Exposure: D (98th)
Academic Prestige: F (128th)
Conference Prestige: C (9th)
Coach Stability: D (101st)
Coach Prestige: D+ (120th)
Athletic Facilities: D (92nd)
Prestige:

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-2025-Recruiting-Rankings

Ranking	Position	Name	Hometown	Tendency	NAT/STA/POS	Coastal's Rank
	ATH	Dalton Dexter	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Thumper	438/58/32	1st
	CB	Malik Northrop	Fort Mill, SC	Boundary	442/11/34	1st
	WILL	Enrique Ambrose	Cleveland, OH	Signal Caller	513/24/34	1st
	G	Cornell Glymph	Tampa, FL	Pass Pro	574/74/28	1st
	SS	Paul Lincoln	Jacksonville, FL	Box Specialist	576/75/3	4th
	WR	Joey Bannonn	Snellville, GA	Route Artist	617/67/107	1st
	TE	Derrick Slaughter	Concord, NC	Gritty Possession	654/25/34	1st
	TE	Quincy Simonson	Statesville, NC	Pure Blocker	673/26/36	1st
	T	Ahmad Burfict	Atlanta, GA	Pass Pro	677/74/62	1st
	DT	Zay Todia	Mauldin, SC	Gap Specialist	686/13/38	2nd
	CB	Deontae Cooke	Saint Petersburg, FL	Field	711/93/52	1st
	WR	Shaydon Wear	Clover, SC	Gadget	933/20/168	1st
	MIKE	Joel Spann	Savannah, GA	Lurker	936/88/63	1st
	WILL	Quincy De Beer	Saint Petersburg, FL	Thumper	1020/133/74	2nd
	HB	Max Stacy	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Elusive Bruiser	1,087/141/135	2nd
	G	Sua Faalele	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Pass Pro	1143/154/45	2nd
	P	Jesus Madden	Greensboro, NC	Accurate	1153/44/19	1st
	ATH	David Yazzie	Greenville, NC	Pure Posession	1246/49/65	1st
	ATH	Joshua Talbott	Midland, TX	Pure Posession	1298/170/67	1st
	REDG	Freddie Cordova	Matthews, NC	Edge Setter	1324/56/116	2nd
	K	Mike Bitonio	Greenville, SC	Power	1438/34/24	1st
	MIKE	Darren Horne	Pembroke Pines, FL	Signal Caller	1453/197/102	1st
	CB	Jojo Tate	Zephyrhills, FL	Boundary	1587/218/114	1st
	WR	Spencer Yeast	Greensboro, NC	Route Artist	1727/71/319	1st (Top 5)
	QB	Jabu Hart	Gaffney, SC	Backfield Creator	1754/42/101	2nd
	CB	Emanuel Hunt	Cornelius, NC	Field	1756/73/126	3rd
	HB	Robert Obomanu	Charlotte, NC	Backfield Threat	1867/80/245	1st
	REDG	Larry Eze	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	Edge Setter	1873/249/1159	3rd

-2025-Recruiting-Rankings-

Ranking	Rank	Position	Name	Hometown	Tendency	Top 3
	1st	DT	Christian Godwin	Victoria, MN	Speed Rusher	NEB/MIN/ISU
	2nd	WR	Brian Haddad	Jacksonville, FL	Route Artist	AUB/UF/GTech
	3rd	RT	Esteban Torres	Madison, MS	Pass Pro	LSU/tOSU/UGA
	4th	REDG	Andre Session	Hueytown, AL	Pure Power	UGA/LSU/AUB
	5th	RT	Romeo Body	Jacksonville, FL	Raw Stregnth	AUB/UCF/FSU
	6th	ATH	Rashaud Herrion	Buford, GA	Pure Possession	ALA/ND/UGA
	7th	WR	Everett Stamer	Las Vegas, NV	Contested Specialist	UW/AZ/USC
	8th	ATH	James Clemens	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Power Rusher	ORE/OMiss/TAMU
	9th	DT	Taylor Edmond	North Brunswick, NJ	Gap Specialist	ND/KU/GTech
	10th	QB	Garrison Lemon	Statesville, NC	Dual Threat	Tenn/UGA/LSU
	11th	CB	Steven LeBeau	Thousand Oaks, CA	Boundary	Ill/LSU/UW
	12th	CB	JC Handy	Hoschton, GA	Boundary	UGA/ND/tOSU
	13th	RT	Joel Iwuoma	Stockbridge, GA	Well Rounded	ALA/ND/tOSU
	14th	WILL	Dennis Walter	Valdosta, GA	Signal Caller	UGA/AUB/Tenn
	15th	DT	Reshard Pettis	Newtown Square, PA	Power Rusher	PSU/UF/tOSU
	16th	TE	JJ Graves	Irvington, NJ	Pure Blocker	Mich/ND/tOSU
	17th	MIKE	Alex Shapiro	Atlanta, GA	Signal Caller	UGA/ALA/Clem
	18th	CB	Tyreke Bradburry	Bunnell, FL	Boundary	ALA/SC/UF
	19th	WR	Clayton House	Marion, SC	Physical Route Runner	SC/UNC/Tenn
	20th	QB	Kane Selzner	Orange, CA	Dual Threat	LSU/USC/FSU
	21st	QB	Alex Dragos	Sandusky, OH	Pocket Passer	MIZZ/TTU/Wisc
	22nd	QB	Fetu Huang	Pinson, AL	Dual Threat	ALA/Clem/AUB
	23rd	ATH	Javier Kugbila	Raleigh, NC	Pure Possession	UGA/Clem/PSU
	24th	CB	John Awosika	Camden, NJ	Bump and Run	ND/Ill/BC
	25th	G	Lane Spears	Rochester, NY	Agile	tOSU/PSU/Texas

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 12 Jul 2025, 19:34

2025 - Week One Preview

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