Billy Cosh
{{short description|American football player and coach (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox college coach
| name = Billy Cosh
| image =
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| current_title = Head coach
| current_team = Stony Brook
| current_conference = CAA Football
| current_record = 8–4
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|5}}
| birth_place = Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| alma_mater =
| player_years1 = 2010
| player_team1 = Kansas State
| player_years2 = 2011
| player_team2 = James Madison
| player_years3 = 2012
| player_team3 = Butler (KS)
| player_years4 = 2013–2014
| player_team4 = Houston
| player_positions = Quarterback
| coach_years1 = 2015
| coach_team1 = Concord (QB)
| coach_years2 = 2016–2017
| coach_years3 = 2018–2019
| coach_team3 = VMI (WR)
| coach_years4 = 2020–2021
| coach_team4 = VMI (OC/QB)
| coach_years5 = 2022
| coach_team5 = Richmond (OC/QB)
| coach_years6 = 2023
| coach_team6 = Western Michigan (OC/QB)
| coach_years7 = 2024–present
| coach_team7 = Stony Brook
| overall_record = 8–4
| awards = * CAA Coach of the Year (2024)
}}
William Cosh (born March 5, 1992) is an American college football coach. He is currently the head football coach for Stony Brook University.
Early life
Cosh was born in Minnesota. At the time, his father Chris Cosh was the defensive line coach for the University of Minnesota football team. The Cosh family moved constantly as Chris changed coaching jobs often. By the time Billy was in high school, they settled in Maryland as Chris was the defensive coordinator for the Maryland Terrapins from 2006 to 2008.{{Cite AV media |url=https://sbstatesman.com/124774/sports/statesman-sports-spotlight-ft-billy-cosh/ |title=Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Billy Cosh |last=Anderson |first=Mike |access-date=2024-09-09 |via=sbstatesman.com}}
Playing career
Cosh attended Arundel High School from 2006 to 2009. He became the starting quarterback in his junior year, where he broke seven state records throughout the season including most passing yards (3,909) and most touchdown passes (56) in a season.{{Cite web |date=2009-02-06 |title=Loveday: Cosh's record-breaking season sets stage for senior year |url=https://www.espn.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=3889381 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In his senior year, he threw for 3,913 yards and 56 touchdowns, setting state records for career attempts (909), completions (594), passing yards (7,433) and touchdowns (112).{{Cite web |last=By |date=2011-01-18 |title=Ex-Arundel star Billy Cosh transfers from Kansas State |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2011/01/18/ex-arundel-star-billy-cosh-transfers-from-kansas-state/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}
Cosh first committed to Kansas State, where his father Chris was the defensive coordinator. He redshirted his freshman season. He transferred to James Madison after the season, following a visit from their head coach Mickey Matthews which convinced him there was an opportunity for him there. However, he was at the bottom of the quarterback depth chart and did not play. Cosh would regret his first transfer as "a rash decision."{{Cite web |last=Boster |first=Seth |date=2013-08-24 |title=Former Arundel star Billy Cosh hopes fourth time is the charm |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/08/24/former-arundel-star-billy-cosh-hopes-fourth-time-is-the-charm/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}} In 2012, he transferred to Butler Community College but tore his ACL in the NJCAA junior college championship game, ending a season where he threw for 2,856 yards and 25 touchdowns.
He committed to Houston in December 2012.{{Cite web |last=Duarte |first=Joseph |date=2012-12-04 |title=Cougars get help at quarterback |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/cougars/article/cougars-get-help-at-quarterback-4091169.php |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=CT Insider |language=en-US}} He was cleared to return in July 2013. In 2014, Cosh made his NCAA debut, completing five of nine passes for 32 yards in three games.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Mike |title=Stony Brook lands Billy Cosh as new head football coach |url=https://sbstatesman.com/123683/sports/stony-brook-lands-billy-cosh-as-new-head-football-coach/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=The Statesman}}{{Cite web |title=Billy Cosh - Football |url=https://uhcougars.com/sports/football/roster/billy-cosh/1095 |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=University of Houston Athletics |language=en}}
Coaching career
Cosh became his coaching career at Concord. He served as a graduate assistant and quarterbacks coach for Indiana from 2016 to 2017. Then, he was hired at VMI, where he was the wide receivers coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, leading their "Pro Raid" offense. After four seasons, he was named Richmond's offensive coordinator.{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=John |date=2022-08-05 |title=Spiders operate at snappy pace with new OC Billy Cosh: 'I can tell you, he’s a winner.' |url=https://richmond.com/sports/college/richmond/spiders-operate-at-snappy-pace-with-new-oc-billy-cosh-i-can-tell-you-he/article_c8c3cd62-94da-5f32-9258-79b6bd7e1778.html |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch |language=en}} In his one season at Richmond, the Spiders had a top 20 offensive SP+ rating and advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title=Stony Brook Football Begins New Era; Announces Billy Cosh as Head Football Coach |url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/news/2023/12/13/stony-brook-football-begins-new-era-announces-billy-cosh-as-head-football-coach.aspx |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Stony Brook University Athletics |language=en}} Cosh was hired by Western Michigan as their offensive coordinator before the 2023 season.{{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=Andrew |date=2023-07-31 |title=What’s New for the 2023 Western Michigan Broncos? |url=https://www.hustlebelt.com/2023/7/31/23810133/whats-new-for-the-2023-western-michigan-broncos-football-lance-taylor-lou-esposito-billy-cosh |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Hustle Belt |language=en}}
On December 13, 2023, Cosh was named the third head coach in Stony Brook Seawolves history.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title=Stony Brook announces Billy Cosh as the school's new football head coach |url=https://greaterlongisland.com/stony-brook-announces-billy-cosh-as-the-schools-new-football-head-coach/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Greater Long Island |language=en-US}} At 31 years old, Cosh became the second-youngest current Division I head football coach.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-14 |title=New Stony Brook football coach Billy Cosh well-prepared to run program |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/billy-cosh-stony-brook-football-head-coach-en4zlmxz |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=Newsday |language=en}} He won his first game as a head coach on September 7, 2024, against Stonehill, a 37–10 victory for Stony Brook. It was the program's first win in 672 days.{{Cite web |last=DiCocco |first=Anthony |title=Stony Brook football snaps 13-game skid with win over Stonehill |url=https://sbstatesman.com/128251/sports/stony-brook-football-snaps-13-game-skid-with-win-over-stonehill/ |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=The Statesman}} On October 26, 2024, Cosh's Seawolves defeated the 15th-ranked William and Mary Tribe 35–13, the program's first win against a ranked opponent since 2021.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-26 |title=Stony Brook Earns First Ranked Victory Since 2021, Takes Down William & Mary on Homecoming |url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/news/2024/10/26/Stony-Brook-Earns-First_Ranked-Victory-Since-21-Takes-Down-William-Mary-on-Homecoming.aspx |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Stony Brook University Athletics |language=en}} Cosh was named the 2024 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-26 |title=Billy Cosh Named 2024 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year |url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/news/2024/11/19/football-billy-cosh-named-2024-afca-regional-coach-of-the-year.aspx |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Stony Brook University Athletics |language=en}} He also won Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Coach of the Year. Stony Brook recorded its most wins since 2017, its first winning season since 2018 and its highest FCS national ranking since 2018.{{Cite web |last=Deer |first=Isaac |date=2024-11-27 |title=Former K-State, Butler quarterback wins CAA Coach of the Year |url=https://www.wibw.com/2024/11/27/former-k-state-butler-quarterback-wins-caa-coach-year/ |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=WIBW |language=en}}
Personal life
Cosh is the son of football coach Chris Cosh, who served as defensive coordinator on multiple FBS college football teams. His older brother J.J. played college football for the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy from 2007 to 2011 and is currently a scout for the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title=Stony Brook names Billy Cosh as new football coach |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-billy-cosh-football-coach-okx4orsw |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Newsday |language=en}}
Cosh met his wife Kelsey at the University of Houston.{{Cite web |last=Spurrell |first=Kenny |date=2024-08-11 |title=New head coach Billy Cosh looks to bring change to SBU football {{!}} TBR News Media |url=https://tbrnewsmedia.com/new-head-coach-billy-cosh-looks-to-bring-change-to-sbu-football/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |language=en-US}} Their first child, a daughter, was born in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Brice |first=John |date=2024-07-16 |title=Fresh Faces, FCS Places: Billy Cosh set to turn around Stony Brook |url=https://footballscoop.com/news/fresh-faces-fcs-places-billy-cosh-set-to-turn-around-stony-brook |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=Footballscoop |language=en}}
Head coaching record
{{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = Stony Brook Seawolves
| conf = CAA Football
| startyear = 2024
| endyear =
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| championship =
| year = 2024
| name = Stony Brook
| overall = 8–4
| conference = 5–3
| confstanding = T–6th
| bowlname =
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| bcsbowl =
| ranking = no
| ranking2 = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Stony Brook
| overall = 8–4
| confrecord = 5–3
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 8–4
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
| legend = no
}}
References
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External links
- [https://stonybrookathletics.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/billy-cosh/1337 Stony Brook profile]
- [https://wmubroncos.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/billy-cosh/4638 Western Michigan profile]
- [https://richmondspiders.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/billy-cosh/861 Richmond profile]
- [https://vmikeydets.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/billy-cosh/837 VMI profile]
- [https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/billy-cosh/1494 Indiana profile]
- [https://uhcougars.com/sports/football/roster/billy-cosh/1095 Houston profile]
- [https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/billy-cosh/2970 James Madison profile]
- [https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/billy-cosh/3756 Kansas State profile]
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