Generals Reworking the Staff

It is a very exciting time for Washington and Lee football as the new coaching staff is coming together. Head Coach Scott Abell is very excited to introduce Brendan O’Brien as our new defensive coordinator. Coach O’Brien, a 2002 graduate of Norwich University, is entering his 4th year with the Generals and looks to bring new life to the defensive side of the football. He will also be coaching our linebackers in the fall and help coordinate our recruiting efforts. Coach O’Brien looks to play a fast and physical brand of defense predicated on our team speed and desire to be disruptive. Stay tuned for an entry from Coach O’Brien on his defensive philosophy.

Coach Abell has also moved Garrett LeRose, a 2007 graduate of Washington and Lee, to the defensive secondary. Coach LeRose has spent the last four seasons on the offensive side working with the wide receivers and tight ends, but is very excited about the shift into the secondary. He will look to bring an energy and intensity to the secondary tapping into a wealth of returning talent. Coach LeRose will also handle the special teams next season and his philosophy is soon to come to the blog.

As the staff settles into their new roles the Generals continue to work hard in the weight room with unfinished business as a motivating force.

Go Generals!

2012 SCHEDULE

It is time to start planning your trips to see the Generals in action next fall. Whether it is a trip to Lexington or on the road it is always great to see members of our football family both past and present. Below is our shedule for the upcoming season and we are currently working hard to make it another successful campaign. Don't be a stranger, our doors are always open and your support is always appreciated.

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2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sat. Sept. 1 F&M Away 1:00 pm

Sat. Sept. 8 University of the South Away 1:30 pm

SAT SEPT. 15 CENTRE COLLEGE (HOF) HOME 7:00 PM

SAT. SEPT. 22 OPEN HOME TBA

Sat. Sept. 29 Guilford College Away 7:00 pm

SAT. OCT. 6 EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE HOME 1:00 PM

(HOMECOMING)

SAT. OCT. 13 RANDOLPH MACON HOME 1:00 PM

Sat. Oct. 20 Bridgewater College Away 1:00 pm

Sat. Oct. 27 Catholic University Away 1:00 pm

SAT. NOV. 3 HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE HOME 1:00PM

(PARENTS WEEKEND)

SAT. NOV. 10 SHENANDOAH HOME 1:00 PM

Welcome Back to the Blog From The New Head Coach Scott Abell and Staff

It has been quite some time since the blog has been active. I feel compelled to reach out and thank all those alumni, players and families who have reached out to my family and me over this past week. The congratulations and warm wishes have been overwhelming. We say often, but it is so true, that Washington and Lee is a special place and it’s the people that make it such.

Sunday night we began our off-season with great eagerness and excitement as the 2012 season is under way. If this beginning is any indication of things to come it will be one of the strongest groups to ever take Wilson field. The energy and enthusiasm was unmatched.

These next few weeks will be crucial to completing a strong 2012 recruiting class. We received ED1 decisions and acceptance of a group of young men that we are very excited about. As we complete the recruiting efforts we will be sure to keep everyone informed.

GO GENERALS!