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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

"Coach Fred McNair's Departure from Alcorn State Leaves Future Unclear"

Fred McNair has left his position as head football coach at Alcorn State University after seven seasons, during which he led the team to four SWAC East Division titles and two SWAC Championships. The university named Cedric Thomas as the new head coach, who previously served as the defensive coordinator and defensive back coach for Alcorn State.

via WJTV|
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