Nick Savage named MSU Football Head Strength Coach

Mississippi State named Nick Savage its football head strength coach, Bulldogs football coach Dan Mullen announced on Thursday.

Savage was the interim head strength coach during December as MSU prepared for the Belk Bowl following the departure of Rick Court to Maryland.

"You live for opportunities like this, and I am thrilled to continue to be a part of the special program we have here at Mississippi State," said Savage. "We want to continue to raise the standard in everything we do. Our preparation for the 2016 season begins now. We will give relentless effort when we step into the building."

Savage, 26, worked exclusively with football since May 2014. He served as a graduate assistant at Toledo for five months before arriving in Starkville. The Youngstown, Ohio, native earned his undergraduate degree in exercise science from Youngstown State in 2013. He is currently pursuing a master's degree.

"Nick has played a vital role in the development of our players since his arrival," said Mullen. "He understands what it takes to train at a championship level from the weight room to nutrition. He brings an infectious personality, energy and a purpose to our facility every day. Our players respect him and will continue to develop."

This story was originally published January 7, 2016 at 10:20 AM with the headline "Nick Savage named MSU Football Head Strength Coach ."