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Chuck Langston is in his fourth year working with the Lamar offensive line and his second as the offensive coordinator. Langston was promoted to coordinator in February 2015. 

Langston developed arguably the strongest offensive front at the FCS level in 2015. The Cards’ front five led the nation in pass protection surrendering less than 0.5 sack per game. In addition to protecting the LU quarterbacks, Big Red’s O-Line also helped produce the nation’s leading rusher in Kade Harrington. A unanimous All-America selection, Harrington became just the seventh player in the history of Division I football to rush for 2,000 yards in only 10 games on his way to finishing second in the balloting for the STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Year award (FCS football’s version of the Heisman Trophy). Following the season, two of Langston’s players were named first-team All-Southland Conference (Cody Elenz and Bret Treadway).

In 2014, Langston’s line blocked for one of the most prolific offenses in the nation. The line helped produce an offense that ranked fifth nationally in total offense (503 ypg), seventh in passing (314 ypg) and eighth in scoring (39.6 ppg).

LU’s offensive linemen have reaped the personal benefits of Langston’s instruction over the past three seasons. During that time, Langston has produced seven All-Southland Conference selections, including two first-team honorees.

Langston came to Beaumont after spending the 2012 season with Central Oklahoma. He brings nearly two decades of college coaching experience to the Golden Triangle. Additionally, he knows Southeast Texas after starring at West Brook High School, he played collegiately at the highest level as a three-year starter for the University of Oklahoma.

Before joining LU, Langston spent three years as the head coach and athletics director at Trinity (Texas) High School after one season as an assistant at Groveton (Texas) High School.

Langston then moved to the college ranks where he spent five seasons as the head coach at NCAA Division II Central Oklahoma. He guided the Broncos to a 29-24 record during his time as head coach, including a 9-3 mark in 2003 and a spot in the second round of the playoffs.

Langston’s first head coaching job came at Trinity Valley Community College. During his last season with the Cardinals, Langston led the team to a 10-2 record and a victory in the Heart of Texas Bowl.

Langston’s first collegiate coaching position came at his alma mater where he served for three seasons (1997-99) as tight ends and defensive line coach after one year as a graduate assistant.

Following a standout prep career at West Brook, Langston earned four letters as the center at Oklahoma. He served as a team captain and helped OU to three bowl appearances during his playing days.

Langston earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Oklahoma in 1995 before getting his master’s degree from OU?in 1999.

Langston and his wife Amy have three sons, Christian, Justice and Reagan Luke.