Mark Carr, who has spent the last nine years as the offensive
coordinator at Hartwick, was named head coach Aug. 12.
Carr replaces Steve Stetson, who was recently hired as the
assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach at New Hampshire. In 10
seasons at the helm, Stetson guided the Hawks to a 58-38-1 record
and three postseason appearances.
"That's a good thing, that's a very good thing," Stetson said of
Carr's appointment. He's been with us nine years, he's more than
ready, more than willing, more than capable. I'm sure he will do a
great job."
Besides his offensive coordinator duties, Carr was promoted to
assistant head coach after the 1997 season. Throughout his coaching
career, Carr has successfully called offensive plays that have
helped the Hawks to be ranked among the Division III statistical
team leaders. Additionally, Carr's offense has produced five
All-Americans as well as wide receiver Ryan Johnson, the 2001
Eastern College Athletic Conference Northwest Player of the
Year.
"Steve (Stetson) gave a great deal of autonomy to Mark as the
offensive coordinator, and I have every confidence in Mark's
ability to lead our football program into the future," said Ken
Kutler, Hartwick's Director of Athletics. "Mark's talents as an
offensive coordinator are certainly evident in the success that we
have achieved over the years."
Carr is a New Hampshire graduate, where he set numerous passing
records as the starting quarterback. After his senior season, Carr
was invited to attend the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. In 1991,
Carr returned to New Hampshire and helped the team win the 1991
Yankee Conference championship as the quarterbacks coach.
"Every head coach has their own style, and I plan on bringing my
own intense style to the sidelines this season," said Carr.
"Stetson was a tremendous coach and I learned a great deal from the
little nuances to the major coaching philosophies."
Carr's play calling ability has helped the Hawks to establish
numerous NCAA individual and team records. In 1996, A.J. Pittorino
showed Carr's ability to move the ball when he gained 436 yards
rushing in a game -- the second highest total in Division III
history. Carr's offense was ranked third in passing yards per game
(337.7) in 1997. Last season, junior quarterback Daniel Pincelli
threw 40 touchdown passes, which tied him for fifth place all-time
in a single season.
Carr named Hartwick head coach
Aug 14, 2002