MICHAEL STANNARD

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING

MY STORY

EDUCATION

PLAYING CAREER

2016 Missouri- Played in 11 games after joining the program as a graduate transfer. The Tigers went 4-8 under first year Coach Barry Odom. Stannard ended his career with 1 division championship, 1 bowl championship and played in 46 career games.

2012-2015 Memphis- Was instrumental in Memphis's rise to dominance in the American Athletic Conference Blocking for future first round draft pick Paxton Lynch. Played in 35 Career games on Offense (Interior Lineman) and Special Teams. Played a major role in Memphis's 2014 Conference and Bowl Championship season in which the Tigers went 10-3 defeating BYU in double overtime to claim the Miami Beach Bowl Title and end the season ranked 25th by National polls. The season established a new benchmark for the program which had not had a winning season since 2007 and had never achieved a 10 win season.

University of Memphis

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Kinesiology- 2016

University of Missouri

Masters Psychology & Counseling- 2018

COACHING CAREER

2019 Assistant Offensive Line Coach Missouri- Coached all Offensive Line Positions for the 2019 Season, mentored three NFL Free Agent Signees

2017-18 University of Missouri Recruiting Assistant- Evaluated and managed Offensive Line, Tight Ends and Defensive Line, assisted with spring scouting coordination, directly assisted in recruitment of PSA's

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

Played for Coach A.J. Otodile at Rock Bridge High School ... Lettered two seasons on the offensive line ... Posted 30 pancake blocks in his career ... Did not allow a sack in 2011 ... Named the Bruins Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior ... Also earned all-district and all-area honors in 2011 ... Had a stellar game against Riverview Gardens, posting five pancake blocks ... Named to the 2011 Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 6 Academic All-State Team ... Helped the Bruins to a 7-4 overall record, their first playoff appearance since 2005 and a No. 9 ranking in The Columbia Tribune's final prep poll ... A Columbia Tribune Central Missouri All-District pick as a senior ... Also a member of Rock Bridge's Bruins wrestling team ... Active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).