DL Coach/ Run Game Coordinator| No greater power than the power of belief| Christ Follower: Heb 11:1 Eph 6:10-20| insta:
@the_samurai_coach
#SamuraiMindset
God is more than good! Thank you so much to
@CHbanderson
it’s amazing how things come full circle, honored to be reuniting with you after all these years. Major thanks to
@CoachNDreiling
as well. We all know what time it is! Let’s work!
@USUFootball
#AggiesAllTheWay
It’s with great pleasure & excitement that I am now officially the Defensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator for The University at Buffalo! So thankful to God for the opportunity. Can’t wait to help this storied program reach even higher heights
@CoachMo15
@Alnutt41
HORNS UP! 🤘🏾
Been patiently waiting with my wife for the news, and it’s official come January 2023, I’ll be a
#girldad
!! Thankful to God for this life changing blessing to come!
Without God I am nothing! Thankful to be a part of this special group. I’m thankful for the people and coaches who’ve helped me along the way too. Such an honor to represent
@UBFootball
#UBhornsUP
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Ladies & Gentlemen this January 11th 2023 at 2:01PM coming in at 20 1/2 inches weighing in at 7lbs 13oz. The new! Baby weight champion of the Woooorrrllldd! Samara “The Baby Samurai“ Douglas!!!!!! To God be the glory thank you for this gift mama is great and safe and healthy too!
It is with great pleasure that I take on the role as defensive line coach for the
#UMass
football program. God has truly blessed my path to this point in my life's journey. Can't wait to help this program put its stamp on college football! Let's get to work!
#Flagship
Lord never let me ever forget where I started! Coaching NAIA football cutting grass to pay rent. To juco being a janitor to pay bills to coach unpaid, to Logan Utah at Utah State a premiere institution . I wish there was a better word than blessed!
#LockedIn
#AggiesAllTheWay
Pass rush move of the day from practice one goes to
@DennisOsagiede7
a beautiful bounce response to an overset by the guard accurate hands violent upper body rotation denied recovery with the off hand! Who got it today!
You already know I’m up early with that 05 Jeezy on, hunting for the Next Kansas/Oklahoma Juco beast to bring back to Buffalo! Run with us or Run from us!
#poundtherock
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It's official! Just got the biggest commit in my life of recruiting ever! Signed a true 5 star cuz God is good to me. And yes in these matters stars do matter!
For many people this was just another day for lack of knowledge. Knowing your history helps you build a better future. So for those before me who bled, sweat, and cried for freedom for all thank you. And to all who celebrate the day enjoy!
#junteenth
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Lot of Coaches talk about it, but I ride for mine for real! X Ray still positive! Btw they still cooking these gassers up with the same spices of the 2000s 😂 🤷🏾♂️ ⚔️ 🥷
#aggiesalltheway
Despite the record I love my 2019 DLine! Young men had to grow up fast, battle injuries, and accept many unfamiliar roles, but they didn’t quit! I will never forget them. Shout out to the wife doing the meal by hand like a boss. Let’s ride 1 more time this weekend boys!
#MassMen
If I were a JUCO player that played this past weekend I might be trying to get my hudl tape updated ASAP. It's some folks out here that might want to know what you been doing... 🤔🧐👀👀👀
It took me a while to get the ability to post a video this size for Twitter. Took a week but it was important to me hopefully this helps someone. I’ll share the original written portion in this thread too.
6AM I start my daily 5MI power walk (not a runner) got my weight vest on over my sweats. Beanie on music up. I’m a 6’ 235lbs big bearded 30yr old Black man. In 2020 in places in the US that’s still a high risk activity. The video is sickening. R.I.P Ahmaud Arbery he’d be 26 today
Come tomorrow we officially get out there on that recruiting trail starting right here at home. I’m going hard as Mel Gibson in The Patriot looking for potential
#MassMen
to add to the Militia!
Over a year ago I married the best human I know. We didn’t get to take a honeymoon then. So blessed to have in-laws on both sides to help us have an experience I can’t begin to describe here in the Maldives these past few days! Time to get back state side!
After some hard work, It was a great day for UMass football, this Defense, and this Defensive Line Room. Huge step in the building process of this program. Feels like we definitely just added some precious stones!
Today we officially say we’ve been married for 2 years. We’ve had a lot of new things and experiences come but there’s nothing better than being able to share ups and downs with my wife and best friend. She keeps my head on straight and motivation high. It’s truly a blessing!
Happy birthday to the best wife, teammate, supporter, Khaleesi, and Queen of my life. Can’t imagine doing what I do without having somebody like you to do it with. I make moves she makes plays and boom we move the ball down the field! Blessed
Got some major recruiting done today. Mom, baby sister, baby cousin on their first ever visit to not only UMass but the state of Massachusetts in general. Success they’re committed.
Respect their decision.
Get right or get left...
It’s been over 20 years since my Dad died but every day I think about how proud I want make CD Sr. I’m thankful to all the men that stepped up to guide me in his absence. Happy Father’s Day to you dads and everyone else that’s being that model in a kids life!
Baby girl due anytime now in these last 3-5 days! The suspense is tough, but God says his will not ours, his timeline not ours and Lord I thank you for that because your plans are perfect!
Looking at my wrist watch and it’s almost that time ⌚️.Blessed to have an opportunity to coach this crew with
@CoachMoLinguist
“As iron sharpens iron so does one sharpen another” -Proverbs 27:17
#UBHornsUP
🤘🏾😤💪🏾⚔️
#Samuraimindset
Absolutely blessed to be celebrating my 1 year anniversary with this woman beautiful inside and out out. Absolute biggest steal of my entire recruiting career as a coach!
Proud of this man. Most in his position are scared to say this for fear of what their peers may have to say about them. You care? You want to help? Use your platform. Support and say you see the world for what it is. This stuff isn’t new it’s just being filmed/made public more.
"I do not trust someone who is nice to me, but rude to the waiter because that means they would treat me that way if I was in that position," Muhammad Ali.
In the face of great adversity these players, coaches, this program and all the people around it worked extremely hard to get to this point. Can’t tell you how good it felt to be out there again! So grateful and so blessed!
#GrindTime
#GoU
!
I have to take a minute to shout out my wife… In the first inaugural ballot for the Hall of Fame for her alma mater Ave Maria University she was inducted! It’s official she’s the best athlete in the house! Check out this resume
PSA: I just went grocery shopping for the first time since I’ve moved to Buffalo. Went to a place called
@Wegmans
upon the recommendation of many people. 1 word... Elite. Like yes I know Publix etc. but idk life changed...
Some Valentine’s Day fun with my forever Valentine! Still on a quest to find a bad restaurant in Buffalo. Becoming a seemingly impossible task I don’t think bad food exists here! 🤷🏾♂️
#Blessed
My dad died when I was 8yrs old. Mom and I prayed for good models for me to learn what it is to be a man, a husband, and one day a father. Coaches/teachers know it's people like me watching you. I was blessed with good ones ones growing up. And still at ASU! Happy father's day!
Proverbs 27:17 “as iron sharpens iron, so does one man sharpen another.” As the DLine coach I got a chance to take the OLine to dinner with
@H_Gray94
A great idea by
@CoachMoLinguist
. Did some damage in the local Duff’s wing spot!
As promised because as the kids say video or didn’t happen. A couple of twin elephants (625 American LBs). Been a while since I been in this head space. Tried a PR after but I used up too much juice on this one 😂
#gasstationready
#samuraimindset
#nevertrustaskinny
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I must thank
@CHbanderson
for allowing me to be apart of your program. Thank
@CoachJoeCauthen
for being a strong mentor in leadership and a special thanks to
@coachbrianearly
for making that call and being the best teacher you could be for me. So much love&respect for yall!
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
You know you in camp mode for real when mid night wife says something to you when you asleep and you start telling her why the D End doesn’t have contain rush on the QB because we got the pressure off the edge on this play...
#ballislife
I didn’t get to see everyone all over the Burroughs and the Islands I wanted to tap in with about their recruits, but like the Terminator… I’ll be back. Until then coaches don’t be afraid to reach out! 🤘🏾
And that's a wrap for Mega Camp!
🔵 Over 750 campers in attendance
🔵 Largest camp in UB history
🔵 50+ coaches from 30+ programs across the
@NCAA
and
@USPORTSca
🔵 Largest camp on the East Coast
Thank you to everyone that made the trip to Buffalo today!
#UBhornsUP
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I remember the days I prayed for days like this. Thankful to have the opportunity to do what I do with the group of dudes I get to coach, every single one of them. Truly blessed! Go U!
As always The Kansas Jayhawks JUCO league treated me well! Major talent at every school and big time coaches. And to top it off got to watch some guys we recently offered tripped absolutely put on a show! You know who you are! Now back to it next week with my Aggies! 🛫
Pass rush move of the day goes to
@CharlyTimite
a bounce followed by a VIOLENT club denies recovery but the OL does a good job of keeping his feet moving so instead of quitting he catches an elbow with his active hands and forklifts! Who’s got it tomorrow!?
Stop the run Thursday’s, beating DBL teams! This is gap scheme, its heavy trying to knock us across on the way to the backside LB. 2 beat a DBL 1st beat the single get em off level. You feel the pressure of the 2nd man post your gap hand, sit separate & climb!
#samuraimindset
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Pass Rush move of the day goes to
@Jakebyczko
I preach throw the fastball which is your speed, your get off. Here it is, speed with a chop to beat the hands Simple but effective and works just as good inside as it does outside! Who’s got it tomorrow!?
1st pic is me and my big sister on the ranch in Mississippi (I’m on the right on old Chief). My daughter’s training has begun this Christmas morning! Merry Christmas to all of y’all too!
The days go how they go, trying to dominate everyday the Lord opens my eyes, but when I walk in the house and see this looking back at me it’s like everything stops for a second and I can’t help but smile. And wow we’re at 5 months, too fast! Thank you Lord 🙏🏾
I don’t know or care what’s going on in your weight room but
@CoachMShadeed
got the energy and work output so high in ours that I forget I can’t suit up no more sometimes!
#NewMass
Excited to get out and watch some Cleveland, OH football, lots of big time football tradition, great players on our current roster, so… who’s next 👀
#UBHornsUP
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