Rich ∏avanaugh A Numbers Game
Tom Godek, ’88, was named head football coach at the university, after serving as the team’s offensive coordinator for the last 13 seasons and previously tearing up the field for the Owls as a standout player and captain. He brings 20 years of coaching experience to the table, following a storied playing career that included a free agent signing with the New York Jets. “Through his previous experiences as a student-athlete and assistant coach here at SCSU, Tom has played a pivotal role in some of the most successful campaigns and moments in our decorated history,”
Awards
says Patricia Nicol, director of athletics. “We look forward to having Tom lead our program into a new era of Owls’ football.” Named the 2010 Division II/III Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, Godek has helped the Owls reach numerous offensive marks. During his tenure, the team set records for season highs in multiple categories, including total yards, rushing yards,
Going Pro
passing yards, touchdowns scored, and points scored, along with a new program record for total offense in one game. A total of 68 offensive players received All-Northeast-10 honors under his leadership. As a student-athlete, Godek played for the Owls from 1984-87 and was a two-time All-New England selection. As a senior, he served as team captain and took home All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honors. Before joining the staff of his alma mater, Godek coached for seven years at American International College (AIC), serving as offensive line coach and assistant to the head coach. Godek helped AIC win four division titles en route to four consecutive Northeast-10 Conference Championship appearances. AIC went on to win the conference title twice. Godek holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Southern and a master’s degree in education from AIC. He succeeds Rich Cavanaugh, who retired in January. Spring 2014 | 23