Bowling Green Falcon football Dave
Clawson has received a contract extension through the 2018 season.The announcement was made this morning by
Greg Christopher, Bowling Green’s athletics director."I appreciate the confidence shown in me and our
football staff by president Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey and our athletics director, Greg Christopher," said
Clawson. "Both Dr. Mazey and Greg have been extremely supportive in my time here and they have made it
clear the university has made a commitment to the future of BGSU football. We have built a solid foundation
over the past four years, and I look forward to continuing to build and grow our program."The Falcons
are 22-28 overall and 16-16 in the Mid-American Conference during Clawson’s four seasons. Bowling Green
played in the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2012 Military Bowl.The Falcons were 8-5 in 2012."Dave has
done a terrific job of rebuilding our football program," said Christopher. "We now have a solid
foundation for continued success. Dave has not only instilled a winning culture, but he runs a first-rate
program that represents the entire university in a positive fashion. This extension is about our commitment
to Dave, the coaching staff and the entire football program."That commitment will include renovations
to Perry Field House, including new FieldTurf, which is expected to be installed for next season. The
FieldTurf is one of many football upgrades over the past five seasons, including the addition of the Sebo
Athletic Center, locker room renovations, the installation of FieldTurf in Doyt Perry Stadium and a high
definition scoreboard. The oniversity has also started the master planning process for a comprehensive
renovation to Doyt Perry Stadium.