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UCF Assistant Coach Shawn Clark Dies at 50 After Hospitalization

The former Appalachian State head coach had been in stable condition following a Sept. 9 medical emergency.

Overview

  • UCF said he died Sunday night at an Orlando-area hospital with his wife, Jonelle, at his side.
  • The university has not disclosed a cause of death, and memorial arrangements remain pending.
  • Scott Frost and athletic director Terry Mohajir praised Clark’s character in statements and said the program is supporting his family.
  • Clark joined Frost’s staff in the offseason after a 40-24 tenure as Appalachian State’s head coach and was a two-time All-American there as a player.
  • Frost said Wednesday the team will keep going and play for Clark, with quality-control assistant Alex Farah handling offensive line duties as UCF prepares to visit Kansas State.