Curt Newsome

Curt Newsome
Newsome in 1976
Biographical details
Born(1958-10-29)October 29, 1958
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 2026(2026-05-00) (aged 67)
EducationEmory and Henry College (1982)
Playing career
1978–1981Emory & Henry
PositionDefensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1982Ervinton HS (VA) (assistant)
1983–1986Ervinton HS (VA)
1987–1997Kecoughtan HS (VA)
1998Heritage HS (VA)
1999–2001James Madison (DL)
2002James Madison (TE/OT)
2003–2005James Madison (AHC/OL)
2006–2010Virginia Tech (OL)
2011–2012Virginia Tech (OG/C)
2013James Madison (AHC/OL)
2014–2023Emory & Henry
Head coaching record
Overall53–42 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 ODAC (2014)

Curtis Wayne Newsome Jr. (October 29, 1958 – May 2026) was an American football coach. He was the head football coach for Emory & Henry College from 2014 to 2023.[1][2][3][4] He previously coached for Ervinton High School, Kecoughtan High School,[5] Heritage High School, James Madison,[6][7] and Virginia Tech.[8] He played college football as a defensive tackle for the Emory & Henry Wasps.

Newsome died in May 2026, at the age of 67.[9]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Emory & Henry Wasps (Old Dominion Athletic Conference) (2014–2020)
2014 Emory & Henry 8–25–2T–1st
2015 Emory & Henry 6–44–3T–3rd
2016 Emory & Henry 6–45–2T–2nd
2017 Emory & Henry 3–71–5T–6th
2018 Emory & Henry 4–53–4T–4th
2019 Emory & Henry 7–36–23rd
2020–21 Emory & Henry 3–13–02nd
Emory & Henry Wasps (NCAA Division II independent) (2021)
2021 Emory & Henry 6–4
Emory & Henry Wasps (South Atlantic Conference) (2022–2023)
2022 Emory & Henry 5–64–54th (Mountain)
2023 Emory & Henry 5–63–54th (Mountain)
Emory & Henry: 53–4234–28
Total:53–42
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ↑ "Emory & Henry College Athletics". Emory & Henry. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ Allen, Gregory (September 22, 2022). "E&H football coach sees progress". The Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jolene, Mollie (August 12, 2021). "Wasp Football Fills Out Coaching Roster - SWVA SUN". Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Emory & Henry Head Football Coach Curt Newsome Steps Down". July 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Dave (August 24, 2012). "In building a football program, coaching continuity matters". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Curt Newsome hired as head football coach at Emory and Henry". Daily Press. December 20, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Curt Newsome - Football Coach". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ "After Va. Tech dismissal, Newsome lands on his feet at James Madison". Daily Press. July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "'RIP, Coach' — Condolences Pour In As Former Virginia Tech, JMU Coach Curt Newsome Dies at 67". PFSN. May 31, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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