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Tim CampHEAD COACH

9TH SEASON

Tim Camp became the EOU head football coach in February 2008. During his time at the helm, Camp has compiled an overall record of 47-40, which is the second most wins in program history.

Entering the 2016 season, Camp sits only two wins away from becoming the all-time winningest coach at EOU football history.

Prior to Camp’s arrival, EOU went 1-10 during the 2007 campaign. In no time, Camp turned things around, re-cording a 5-6 record in his inaugural season. The Moun-taineers followed that up with a 7-4 mark in 2009, includ-ing a third-place finish in a highly-competitive Frontier Conference.

Despite finishing 5-6 during the 2010 campaign, EOU took third in conference play and broke 18 school re-cords. In both 2011 and 2014, Camp and the Mountain-eers mustered a program-best eight wins, marking the fifth time in school history that EOU won seven or more games in a season.

In 2013, EOU broke five school records and won six of its

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final seven games, including wins over No. 3 Carroll, No. 21 Montana Western and No. 25 Southern Oregon.

The following year saw the Blue and Gold register an 8-3 record, including a 31-27 upset victory at Southern Oregon - a team that went on to win the national champi-onship. EOU’s triumph marked the Raiders’ second home loss in four years - both of which came at the hands of the Mountaineers. EOU ultimately carded a No. 15 rank-ing in the final NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll and was the first team to miss out on the NAIA Football Championship Series.

At the conclusion of the 2014 campaign, Camp shared Frontier Conference Co-Coach of the Year honors with Carroll’s Mike Van Diest. Camp has produced 77 all-conference players, includ-ing the 2012 Frontier Conference Defensive Player of the Year (Howard McDonald) and the 2009 Frontier Confer-ence Co-Offensive Player of the Year (Chris Ware). On a national scale, 12 Mountaineers have earned NFCA-NAIA All-America recognition under Camp.

In 2015, EOU standout Jace Billingsley put the finishing touches on one of the most prolific careers in program history. After earning Second-Team NFCA-NAIA All-Amer-ica honors, Billingsley was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.

Prior to becoming the head coach at EOU, Camp served as an assistant coach for the Mountaineers for two sea-sons. In addition to being the offensive line coach, Camp was also the recruiting and camp coordinator. Before making his way to La Grande, Camp served as the offensive coordinator at Bucknell University and the offensive line and tight ends coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

From 1997-2002, Camp served as offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator, and strength & conditioning coordinator at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. In 2000, he was promoted to offensive coordinator. Camp’s collegiate coaching career began in 1996 at Western Oregon University, where he coached the of-fensive line, tight ends, and special teams.

Camp earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Oregon State University in 1995. He was a four-year starter on the offensive line for the Beavers and received all-conference accolades. After graduating from OSU, Camp signed a free agent contract with the San Diego

Chargers of the NFL.

Camp and his wife, Janet, have two sons, Willie and Walker, and one daughter, Kali.

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Tyler PaopaoOFFENSIVE COORDINATOR (QB/RB)

5TH SEASON

Tyler Paopao joined the EOU football program’s coaching staff in 2012

as the offensive coordinator.

Prior to becoming a Moun-taineer, Paopao spent five seasons at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU)

in Hammond, La. During his time at SLU, Paopao mustered multiple all-conference performers while working with tight ends, running backs, and receivers.

In 2004, Paopao earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Occidental College, where he was a two-time all-con-ference selection as a quarterback and led the team to a conference title in 2001. He later earned a master’s degree in kinesiology from SLU in 2009.

Paopao was drafted by the Ottawa Renegades of the Cana-dian Football League in 2002. He began his coaching career in 2006, as he was the offensive coordinator for the Lazio Marines in Italy.

A native of Oceanside, Calif., Paopao enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and eating.

Jeff McNallyDEFENSIVE COORDINATOR (LB)

6TH SEASON

Jeff McNally joined the EOU football coaching staff in 2011 as a graduate as-

sistant and running backs coach. In 2013, he became the defensive backs coach, and he currently serves as the defensive coordinator for the Mountaineers.

During his two years as a graduate assistant, McNally coached Kevin Sampson, who holds the career rushing yards mark at EOU. Prior to coaching, McNally was a standout at EOU from 2006-09. He recorded a total of 253 tackles, 26 pass breakups, 15 interceptions, and three sacks. He was a two-time NAIA Hon-orable Mention All-American and a two-time, first-team all-conference defensive back selection. Off the field, McNally was a two-time academic All-American and a three-time academic all-conference selection. McNally earned his bachelor’s degree in business manage-ment from EOU and graduated with Cum Laude honors in 2010. Two years later, he graduated from EOU with a Master of Business Administration.

Nate CressOFFENSIVE COACH (C/G)

2ND SEASON

Nate Cress joined the EOU coaching staff in 2015 as the offensive line and

tight ends coach.

From 2007-10, Cress started at guard and made 20 ap-pearances on the Moun-taineers’ offensive line. He

ultimately earned his liberal arts degree from EOU.

Born in Cathlamet, Wash., to Barry and Shelly Cress, he cur-rently resides in La Grande and enjoys spending time with family and friends, coaching football, and barbecuing. He has one sister, Sam.

Andrew WoodyOFFENSIVE COACH (WR)

2ND SEASON

Andrew Woody joined the Mountaineer coaching staff in 2015 after start-

ing for three seasons at tight end for the Blue and Gold.

A three-time academic all-conference selection, Woody received his bach-

elor’s degree in business administration from EOU before earning his Master of Business Administration in 2016.

Born in Springfield, Ore., to Max and Samantha Woody, he has two siblings, Lindsey, and Tanner. Woody enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with loved ones.

Emory JonesOFFENSIVE COACH (TE/OL)

3RD SEASON

Emory Jones became EOU’s defensive line coach in 2014 and was

later appointed the offensive coach (tackles/tight ends) in 2016. He also serves as the Mountaineers’ strength and conditioning coach.

During his playing career at EOU, Jones earned second-team all-conference plaudits in 2013 for his play as an offensive lineman. A two-time team captain, Jones also succeeded off the field and was a three-time Frontier Conference Aca-demic All-Conference selection. In 2014, Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in business ad-ministration from EOU. He is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration. His hobbies include fly fishing and hunting.

Bryan MillsDEFENSIVE COACH (DB)

1ST SEASON

Bryan Mills joined the EOU coaching staff in 2016 as the defensive backs

coach.

Prior to EOU, Mills was the safeties coach for his alma mater, Pacific University. During the 2015 campaign,

Mills helped the Boxers split the Northwest Conference (NWC) regular season title.

On the gridiron, Mills was a safety for Pacific and took hon-orable mention honors twice before snagging second-team all-conference plaudits his senior year.

In 2014, Mills earned his bachelor’s degree in education and learning. Born in Imbler, Ore., to Mike and Sandy Mills, he was one sister, Malia, who plays for the EOU volleyball team.