RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After two seasons, the N.C. State Wolfpack football team will have a new offensive coordinator.
Head coach Dave Doeren announced Monday offensive coordinator Robert Anae had been relieved of his duties.
“I want to thank Robert and wish him and his family the best,” Doeren said. “I have great respect for him and appreciate the work he has done.”
Quarterbacks coach Kurt Roper, who has been with the Wolfpack for six seasons, was named the new offensive coordinator. He will also continue to serve as quarterbacks coach, according to the school.
“Kurt has done a great job for us and knows what we need to do to take the next step forward as a program,” Doeren said in a statement. “He has a great relationship with our players, a great knowledge of college football and the ACC. I’m looking forward to seeing him as a play caller.”
Roper released a statement that said: “I’m grateful for this opportunity and appreciate Coach Doeren’s faith in me. My family and I love NC State and I’m excited about the future.”
N.C. State alumnus Gavin Locklear, who has served as an offensive quality control coach, was also announced as the team’s new tight ends coach.
“Gavin has been a positive addition to our program since the first day he walked on and has done a great job on our staff,” Doeren said in a statement.” I love being able to give former players the opportunity to work at their alma mater and am looking forward to watching his career continue with the Wolfpack.”
Locklear said in a statement, “I am very grateful to Coach Doeren and Coach Roper for giving me this opportunity to coach for the university that I love.”