Ichabods name two new coaches

Jan. 22, 2002

Ichabod head football coach Craig Schurig has announced that Robbie Robinson and David Trupp (pronounced Troop) have joined the football coaching staff. They join offensive back/receivers coach Keita Malloy who stayed aboard from the previous staff.

“We are very excited to have David and Robbie join our staff,” Schurig said.

“David brings strong knowledge of strength and conditioning to the athletic department and we are looking forward to him making the offseason conditioning program the best in the MIAA,” Schurig said. “His expertise will be key in the reconstruction of the weight lifting facility.”

Trupp, spent the 2001 season as the defensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Monett (Mo.) High School. He will coach the Ichabods’ defensive line and direct the strength and conditioning program.

From 1996 to December 1998, Trupp was the defensive line coach and off-season strength and conditioning supervisor while completing his Master’s Degree at Pitt State.

Trupp received his teaching certificate in 1992 from Washburn after completing his Bachelor of Science degree from Baker University. He was also a member of the Nebraska Cornhusker’s football team from 1986 to 1987 before transferring to Baker.

He also coached at Washburn Rural High School, Topeka High School and Hayden High School. He played high school football at Washburn Rural High School.

Troop and his wife Jean are expecting their first child in September.

Robinson, spent one season at Pittsburg State as a graduate assistant coaching the defensive backs with Schurig, will coach the Ichabod defensive backfield.

“Robbie is young and energetic and will bring a strong knowledge of the defensive secondary that will fit our new defensive scheme,” Schurig said. “He will add to our recruiting presence in the state and into the Kansas City area.”

Robinson is a 2000 graduate from William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. He was a four-year lettermen for Cardinals at fullback, playing on special teams as well. He was named the 1997 and 1998 Special Teams Player of the year and was an all-conference selection his junior season. As a senior he was named team captain and was a third team all-HAAC selection.

The Trenton, Mo., native and his wife Karen were married June 16, 2001.