George Barlow Out as CB Coach at NC State, Brian Mitchell In

NC State has dismissed Cornerbacks Coach George Barlow, who has been a part of Dave Doeren’s staff since the 2014 season.

“I appreciate George and his contributions to Wolfpack football,” Doeren added. “We wish him great success in the future.” (GoPack)

Barlow has been replaced by Brian Mitchell, who spent the past 4 seasons as Virginia Tech’s Defensive Back’s Coach. Prior to that, he was with NC State’s newly appointed Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach Tony Gibson at West Virginia, where he coached the Cornerbacks for 3 seasons. Prior to that, he was the Defensive Coordinator at ECU for three seasons, and the Cornerbacks coach for 4 years before that.

Mitchell played college football for BYU, and played three years in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.

“Brian Mitchell is an experienced DB coach with personal ties to Coach Gibson, the ACC and the region,” said Doeren. “He has done an impressive job recruiting and developing players. Many of them have gone on to the NFL.”

“It’s an honor and privilege to be joining Wolfpack Nation and the strong football foundation Coach Doeren has in place,” said Mitchell. “I’m looking forward to helping in that development alongside defensive coordinator Tony Gibson.”

“Brian is a great coach and an even better person,” said Gibson. “After working with him for three years at WVU, I know what an excellent teacher he is. I am looking forward to continuing to grow this defense with him.” (GoPack)