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sports2 years ago

Alcorn State Football Coach Fred McNair Replaced by Cedric Thomas

Alcorn State University has announced that head football coach Fred McNair will not be returning for the 2024 season. The university has promoted defensive coordinator Cedric Thomas to replace him. McNair had reportedly been in negotiations to become the head coach at Texas Southern. The university and McNair were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. Thomas, who rejoined Alcorn's staff in 2022, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team and build on the foundation laid by previous coaches. McNair, who has deep ties to Alcorn State, coached the team for seven seasons and led them to four division titles and two conference championships.

via Natchez Democrat|
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sports2 years ago

Fred McNair's Departure from Alcorn State Sparks Coaching Changes at Texas Southern

Fred McNair, former coach of Alcorn State football, will be hired as the new coach of Texas Southern after his contract was not renewed. Alcorn State promoted Cedric Thomas to replace McNair. Texas Southern fired coach Clarence McKinney and McNair will inherit quarterback Jace Wilson. McNair led Alcorn State to four successive SWAC East Division titles and played in back-to-back Celebration Bowls in 2018 and 2019. Alcorn State is now the only SWAC team without a coach.

via Clarion Ledger|
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sports2 years ago

Alcorn State Football Coach Fred McNair Steps Down, Cedric Thomas Takes Over

Alcorn State University has announced that Coach Fred McNair will be leaving the football program, despite efforts to extend his contract. Cedric Thomas, the current defensive coordinator, has been named as the new head football coach, becoming the 22nd coach in the program's history. Thomas previously served as the defensive back coach and defensive coordinator at Alcorn State before coaching at Mississippi Delta Community College.

via WLBT|
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