Alcorn State hires ex-Alabama State OC Spears as head coach
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 19, 2011 JACKSON, Miss. -- Alcorn State has hired Melvin Spears as its football coach. The 50-year-old Spears was the offensive coordinator at Alabama State last season. He replaces Earnest Collins, who left after two seasons to become the coach at Northern Colorado. Spears was selected over two other finalists -- Fred McNair, the brother of the late Steve McNair, and Dwayne White. All three candidates are former Alcorn players. Spears is a veteran coach, but he's best known for a stormy three-year tenure at Grambling from 2004 to '06, when his outspoken personality led to several controversial incidents. He won a SWAC title in his second season at Grambling in 2005, but was fired after finishing 3-8 the next season. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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