Joe Bob Clements, grandson of Dora Lou and the late Bill Clements of Humboldt and a top defensive assistant coach at Kansas State University, is switching jobs.
Clements, who coached defensive ends for the Wildcats, is taking a similar position at Oklahoma State University.
Clements is a former K-State player who got his coaching start with the Wildcats in 1999 as a graduate assistant. He went on to become a full-time assistant under Bill Snyder during his first run as K-State’s coach.
He also had coaching stints at San Diego State and Kansas University before returning to the KSU sidelines under Bill Snyder in 2009.
Clements has gained renown throughout the Big 12 for his recruiting efforts as well as his coaching acumen.
He also served as K-State’s run game coordinator in 2012.
Clements attended Kansas State as a student as a walk-on player before earning a scholarship prior to the 1996 season. He appeared in 41 games during his career, finishing with 107 tackles, including 7½ quarterback sacks.
He was a second team All-Big 12 defensive player in 1998 and a honorable mention by the league’s coaches.
Clements is an Emporia native and the son of former Emporia State football player Bob Clements.
He is a 1999 KSU graduate.
Clements and his wife, Pelusa, have four children, Orianna, Chance, Emma and Kaden.
Coach with local ties changes schools
