Ed Argast to join football's staff as new offensive line coach

Former Fordham offensive coordinator Ed Argast will join Norries Wilson’s staff as the new offensive line coach for Columbia. Argast will replace Cheston Blackshear, who left Columbia to take a job as the offensive tackles and tight ends coach at the University of New Mexico.

Argast comes to Morningside Heights after three years in the Bronx spent shaping and developing Fordham’s offense. In 2007, the Rams averaged 29 points per game, second-best in the Patriot League, while running back Xavier Martin earned conference Rookie of the Year honors. Last season, Fordham slipped to just over 21 points per game but still averaged 143 yards on the ground and 384 yards of total offense per contest.

Before working at Fordham, Argast spent time as the offensive coordinator at Central Connecticut State. The Blue Devils, a Division I Football Championship Subdivision team, led the Northeast Conference in total offense in 2004. Argast has also coached at Wagner, Canisius, and Colgate.