Former Purdue offensive lineman lands on Appalachian State staff
A former Purdue offensive lineman has landed a job with the Appalachian State football program.
Thursday, Appalachian State announced the hiring of Robert Kugler, a former Purdue center. He joins the Mountaineers as an offensive quality control analyst. He spent last season with the Washington Huskies as a graduate assistant.
Prior to his position at Washington, Kugler spent one season at UTEP as a graduate assistant.
Welcome To The Rock, @Kugs57!
A former O-lineman at Purdue who spent time with the Buffalo Bills in 2016, Kugler was a GA with the Washington Huskies last year. #GoApp pic.twitter.com/6wl3RmRZvG
— App State Football (@AppState_FB) January 30, 2020
Kugler played at Purdue from 2012-15 and also spent time with the Buffalo Bills in 2016. He started in 43 consecutive games while with the Boilermakers.
Appalachian State is welcoming in a new coaching staff following last season. Shawn Clark takes over for Eli Drinkwitz, who took over at Missouri following the 2019 season.