The “Coach ’em Up” series continues today with new tight ends coach, John Lilly.
Lilly was a quarterback, receiver, and special teamer for Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and and was the recipient of the Golden Helmet Award as the ideal Guilford player as a senior; he was a Dean’s List student all four years and was chosen team captain that same year. Following his playing days, Lilly served as a paleographer (1995) and graduate assistant (1996-1997) for Florida State before serving as the special teams coach and recruiting coordinator (1998-2007); between 2002-2007, four of Lilly’s recruiting classes were recognized as top four in the nation, good for a 50-28 record and three ACC Championships and BCS Bowls.