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Shawn Bell to Remain at Baylor Despite Change in Offensive Direction
Earlier Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Baylor would hire California offensive coordinator Jake Spavital for the same position. In addition, Shawn Bell will be retained on the offensive coaching staff and will coach the tight end position for the 2024 season.
Bell, a former quarterback for Baylor (2003-06), has been on the coaching staff since December 2016. After starting as an offensive analyst, Bell has since coached the offensive line and tight ends and was named the quarterbacks coach in January 2021.
Under Bell’s coaching, quarterback Gerry Bohanon earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and finished 2021 with 27 total touchdowns, which tied for second-most in the Big 12. In the last two seasons, quarterback Blake Shapen has thrown for over 4,500 passing yards and 31 touchdowns across 21 starts.
It has not been confirmed yet whether the remaining offensive coaches, including running backs coach AJ Steward, receivers coach Dallas Baker and offensive line coach Eric Mateos, will be retained.