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Troy football's defensive coordinator to be new coach

He replaces Steve  Nolan, who led the  team for 28 years.

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By Marc F. Pendleton, Staff Writer Updated 10:23 PM Friday, December 2, 2011

Troy High School is counting on one of its own, Scot Brewer, to lead its football program.

“This is something that I’ve been waiting to do for a long time,” said Brewer, the team’s defensive coordinator the last four seasons and a Troy graduate. “It’s something to follow a legend and a great guy like Steve Nolan.”

Troy principal Ron Phillis and athletic director Jeff Sakal jointly submitted their proposal of Brewer to superintendant Eric Herman on Friday. The school board is expected to approve Brewer’s recommendation during its Dec. 12 meeting.

The position opened when Nolan resigned last month after 28 years as head coach. A 1993 Troy grad, Brewer played for Nolan and was lured back to Troy after coaching at St. Charles and Thomas Worthington in Columbus.

“Steve is like a father figure to me,” Brewer said. “He’s a big reason why I came back from Columbus to coach with him and succeed him when he was ready to hang it up. It means a lot to both of us that I get this.”

Brewer is the older brother of record-setting Troy running back Ryan Brewer, Ohio’s Mr. Football in 1998. Troy was 8-3 this past season and qualified for the Division I, Region 3 playoffs for the second year in a row.

Brewer said he’ll be more involved with the Trojans’ offense and that assistant Gene Steinke would likely take over as defensive coordinator. Brewer also hopes to add a few more assistants.

“Scot has a great passion and love for the game and for coaching,” Sakal said. “(He) is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our football program.”

Troy’s is the first of four head football coach openings in the Greater Western Ohio Conference to be filled. West Carrollton, Miamisburg and Springfield also need new head coaches following resignations.

“I’m the first (hire) and I’m replacing the guy who’s been there the longest,” Brewer said. “It’s going to be exciting for everybody involved.”

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