Shane Fogarty Promoted to Assistant Head Football Coach

Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham University Director of Athletics David Roach announced the promotion of five members of the department for their diligent work for the department. Those receiving promotions are Tim Rehm, Shane Fogarty, Rob DiToma, Katie Lane, and Gavin Wyse.
 
"All athletic departments rely on having great people who work tirelessly for the student-athletes," Roach said. "All of these professionals have displayed that they will do whatever they can to help our student-athletes achieve their goals.  I am happy to be able to promote these outstanding coaches and offer my congratulations to each."
 
Shane Fogarty – Promoted to Assistant Head Football Coach

• Will also be responsible for the Rams' special teams and running backs in 2017.
• Fogarty tutored consensus All-American running back Chase Edmonds in 2016. The junior finished fourth in voting for the 2016 Walter Payton Award, presented to the NCAA FCS offensive player of the year.
• In 2015, helped Edmonds earn consensus All-America honors as the sophomore, who was also named the 2015 Patriot League and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year, rushed 251 times for 1,648 yards and 20 touchdowns while also catching 31 passes for 383 yards and five scores.
  Spent 2014 season as the offensive coordinator at Colby College.
• Also served as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut in 2013, working with the safeties and assisting with the special teams.
  In 2012 with the Rams, Fogarty coached tight end Dan Light at Fordham, who was named First Team All-Patriot League.
• A 2006 graduate of UConn with a degree in history.
• Was a member of the Husky football program from 2002-05, earning a letter in his senior season.

 
Head coach Andrew Breiner on Fogarty: "I am very grateful for the leadership and loyalty that Shane has shown during his time here at Fordham. This promotion gives him a greater platform from which to lead."