In Episode 21 of 'Coaches at Crown Brew Getting Coffee,' presented by the Swinford Media Group, our host and legendary high school football coach, Kerry Martin, engages in a conversation with Pat Poore, the retired winningest assistant coach in Southern Illinois University Football history. Recorded at the Crown Brew Coffee Shop in Marion, Illinois, this episode delves into Poore's illustrious coaching journey. Poore's impactful tenure at SIU, where he served under both Jerry Kill and Nick Hill, is explored, highlighting his pivotal role in transforming the program from a one-win season in 2001 to a championship team that made five-straight FCS Playoff appearances from 2003-07. Notably, Poore mentored two of the best quarterbacks in school history, with Joel Sambursky earning the title of 2004 MVFC Player of the Year and Nick Hill leading the program to the FCS Playoffs semifinals in 2007. Beyond his contributions at SIU, Poore's dedication to coaching extended to Northern Illinois and Minnesota, where he continued to excel alongside Jerry Kill. Poore's time at Minnesota allowed him to be named the Big Ten Special Teams Coach of the Year after the 2016 season. Tune in to gain insights into Poore's remarkable coaching journey and the experiences that shaped his illustrious career.
