November 18th, 2024 11:00pm
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn University has announced a change in leadership for the Ichabod Football Program effective immediately.
Craig Schurig wrapped up his 22nd season as Washburn's head football coach over the weekend with a record of 3-8 for the 2024 campaign. The team posted a 2-9 record in the 2023 season.
He is the all-time winningest coach in program history with a record of 142-109 (.566). As the sixth-longest tenured football coach in MIAA history, he went 122-91 (.603) against MIAA opponents and won the MIAA regular season championship outright in 2005. Also that year, the program recorded its first 10-win season.
"We are grateful to Coach Schurig for his long-time commitment to this university," said Loren Ferre, athletics director, Washburn University. "He has built a solid program at Washburn, recruiting talented players and coaches during his two decades here. His commitment to excellence has laid a foundation for the future, and we appreciate all that Craig has done to advance our program, both on and off the field."
Washburn has named associate head coach Zach Watkins as interim head football coach effective immediately. Watkins has been on the Ichabod coaching staff for 11 seasons serving as associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator. Prior to his coaching career, Watkins was a standout linebacker for Washburn from 2006 to 2009.
Long-term plans for the head coaching position are still being determined.