Frank Ellis (coach)

Frank Ellis
Playing career
Football
1963–1966Savannah State
Basketball
1962–1966Savannah State
Position(s)Quarterback, halfback, defensive back (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1969–1976Savannah State (assistant)
1977–1985Savannah State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1994–1996Savannah State
Head coaching record
Overall34–56–2

Frank Ellis Jr. is a former American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Savannah State University, from 1977 to 1985, compiling a record of 34–56–2.[1] Ellis was also the athletic director as Savannah State from 1994 to 1996.

Ellis played football and basketball at Savannah State in the 1960s.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Savannah State Tigers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1977–1985)
1977 Savannah State 4–5 3–2 T–2nd (Division II)
1978 Savannah State 4–6 4–1
1979 Savannah State 6–3–1 3–1–1
1980 Savannah State 5–5 4–1
1981 Savannah State 4–6 1–4
1982 Savannah State 4–6 3–4
1983 Savannah State 2–9 1–6
1984 Savannah State 2–7–1 1–5–1
1985 Savannah State 2–9 2–4
Savannah State: 34–56–2 22–28–2
Total: 34–56–2

References

  1. ^ "2016 SSU Football Media Guide". Savannah State Tigers. 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "Catching Up With.....Frank Ellis, Jr". Savannah Tribune. savannahtribune.com. October 24, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2019.