Rodney Blackshear

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coachingteams=Rio Grande Valley Dorados (oc)
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Rodney Blackshear (born in Houston, Texas) was the final head coach of the Lubbock Renegades, a former af2 football team. Prior to that, he was a wide receiver for Texas Tech.

Playing career

College

Blackshear was a wide receiver for the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 1987-1991. He led the team in receiving in 1990 and again in 1991. Blackshear holds the Southwest Conference (SWC) and Texas Tech single-game record with 251 against Houston. He was awarded the "Team MVP" honor in 1990 and "Team Leadership" honor in 1991. Blackshear was honored as a two-time All-SWC member from 90-91, and received invitations to the Blue-Gray Football Classic and the Japan Bowl in 1991. [http://www.lubbockrenegades.com/coaches.asp Coaches & Team Staff - Lubbock Renegades] ]

Blackshear was the first player to return a kickoff for a touchdown against the 12th Man kickoff unit of Texas A&M. The following season, the Aggies discontinued the longstanding tradition.

AFL

Blackshear played five seasons in the AFL where he recorded 204 receptions for 2,482 yards and 45 receiving touchdowns in 52 games for Houston. He also made a touchdown off an interception and off a missed field-goal attempt. The 1998 All-Arena First Team (WR/DB) honoree ended his AFL career with the 2001 Arena Bowl Champion Grand Rapids Rampage.

Coaching career

Blackshear began his coaching career as the offensive coordinator at Harvest Christian High School in Fort Worth during the 2003 season. He was then the offensive coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Dorados before speanding a season as an assistant for the Houston Cougars. He became the head coach of the Lubbock Renegades in 2007.

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