""The reaction of our players and coaches to the news this morning is a testament to Shawn's character and the impact he had on every life that he touched. He was loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jonelle, and children, Giana and Braxton. We are here to support them and will continue to keep them in our hearts and prayers.""
""Shawn was so much more than a coach. He was a remarkable man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his players and staff," Frost said in a statement."
""You enjoy this sport, and you want to do it with people you like and care about," Frost said last week. "There's not very many guys I've ever been around that I enjoy being around as much as Coach Clark, not just a great coach but a really good man.""
""We are heartbroken by Shawn's passing," UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir said in a statement. "He brought passion, integrity, and a genuine love for people to everything he did.""
Shawn Clark, UCF assistant offensive line coach and former Appalachian State head coach, died Sunday at 50 after a medical emergency on Sept. 9. He had been hospitalized and was reported to be stable and making progress before his unexpected death. He was in his first year at UCF after compiling a 40-24 record at Appalachian State, where he previously played and coached, later becoming head coach following the 2019 season. Clark previously coached at Kent State, Purdue and Eastern Kentucky. UCF coaches, players and administrators expressed grief, praised his character, and pledged support for his wife Jonelle and children Giana and Braxton.
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