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Chris Boone
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Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach
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MARTIN, Tenn. - Chris Boone begins his fourth season as the Skyhawks' assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and safeties coach.
In 2008, Boone's defense led the OVC in fumbles recovered and finished sixth in the nation. The UT Martin defense led the OVC in sacks (31) as 17 different players recorded sacks. The defense was ranked 19th in the nation for sacks. The UT Martin defense also led the OVC in tackles for loss and finished seventh in the nation. Sophomore Josh Bey led the way and returns for his junior campaign.
Boone had two first team All-OVC selections including defensive lineman Ray Williams and defensive back Dontrell Miller.
Miller earned All-American honors from the Associated Press, the AFCA and the Sports Network. He was also included in CSN's Fabulous 50 team. Miller led the nation and set school records, scoring five defensive touchdowns.
Williams picked up honorable mention All-American honors from The Sports Network.
As a team, the UT Martin defense scored seven touchdowns and finished third in the league in total defense.
In 2007, the Skyhawks closed out the season by winning four of their last five games.
The team finished the season with a 4-7 overall record and a 4-4 mark in the OVC. Linebacker Josh Yarbrough led the team in tackles and earned All-OVC honors and honorable mention All-American honors from the Sports Network.
The Skyhawks finished their 2006 campaign with a 9-3 overall record and a 6-1 Ohio Valley Conference worksheet and championship. The team was ranked 13th in the nation. The Skyhawks also advanced to the Division I Football Championship First Round for the first time in school history.
Statistically Boone's defense was ranked No. 1 in the Ohio Valley Conference in five categories --- rushing defense, pass efficiency defense, total defense, scoring defense and pass defense.
Nationally the Skyhawk defense was ranked among the top 20 in the same five categories --- rushing defense (17), pass efficiency defense (2), total defense (6), scoring defense (13) and pass defense (7).
Boone had five players earn All-Ohio Valley Conference honors during the 2006 season. Among the players were Joel Kilpatrick, Markeseo Jackson, Kevin Rondo, Nate Wilson and Dontrell Miller.
Before coming to UT Martin, Boone served as the secondary coach and defensive coordinator at East Central Community College for two seasons (2004-05). His defense was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi for forcing turnovers (27). The team was second in the state and 23rd in the nation in total defense (allowing 258 yards per game). The defense was also second in the state and ninth in the nation in rush defense, giving up 87 yards per game.
Boone coached linebackers and served as the pro liaison from 2002-04 at Nicholls State University. He helped lead the Colonels to their first Southland Conference championship appearance in 2003. He also coached All-Southland Conference players Penn Morris, Torrian Thomas and James Miller. In 2002, Nicholls State led the Southland Conference in scoring defense, giving up only 17 points per game. Nicholls State was 7-4 that season.
From 2000-02, Boone coached the defensive line and served as the recruiting coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The team posted an 8-3 record and was nationally ranked during the 2000 season.
Boone served as the defensive graduate assistant at the University of Alabama-Birmingham from 1999-00.
From 1998-99, Boone coached the linebackers and special teams at Wayne County High School, helping lead them to the state playoffs for the first time in school history.
Boone also coached the linebackers and special teams at Pearl River Community College in 1997.
From 1996-97, Boone was the defensive student assistant at Southern Miss. The team posted an 8-3 record and won Conference USA.
Boone played at Jones County Junior College from 1991-93 before finishing at the University of Southern Miss from 1995-96.
Boone is married to the former Coco Walker of Waynesboro, Miss. and the couple has two daughters, Cameron and Casidee.
Phone: 731-881-7677
Email: cboone@utm.edu
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