The 2016 graduate of Penn State was a graduate assistant at his alma mater
By: Rick Bender
HANOVER, N.H. — Buddy Teevens, the Robert L. Blackman Head Football Coach at Dartmouth College, has announced that Wendy Laurent has joined the coaching staff and will oversee the tight ends.
Laurent comes to Hanover after serving as a graduate assistant for two years at his alma mater, Penn State. As the offensive line assistant, he helped prepare weekly scouting reports, break down film and coordinate daily practice plans and schedules. He also coordinated the offensive and special teams scout teams, working primarily with the offensive linemen and tight ends. His recruiting area with the Nittany Lions extended to New Jersey; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Texas.
Prior to finishing his graduate degree at Penn State, Laurent was an offensive line graduate assistant at the University at Buffalo for the 2019 campaign. His work helped the Bulls produce a top-10 rushing offense at the FBS level, averaging over 250 yards a game on the ground.
A 2016 graduate of Penn State, Laurent appeared in 34 games on the offensive line during his gridiron career, starting eight games at center. As a junior in 2015, he helped pave the way for Saquon Barkley during his explosive rookie season.
Teevens also announced that D'ante Shaw and David Coleman for offensive and defensive quality control, respectively.
Spring practices for the football team will begin on April 5 and culminate with the Green-White spring game on May 7.