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The saying goes, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.”
And as I trailed new Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie III in Galimore-Powell Fieldhouse last Monday, I thought: “This is the guy.”
The former interim coach operated as if he already had the Rattlers’ 19th full-time head coach job locked up by the way he gracefully absorbed the duties of a head coach.
Colzie had a prospect and parent on campus as he registered the newest Rattler for classes. Then, he watched and supported his FAMU team in the weight room.
The new FAMU coach even went the extra mile (literally) by taking a recruiting trip to South Florida this week before Feb. 7’s signing day.
However, despite his efforts, the gig wasn’t yet Colzie’s.
But, being around him highlighted that Colzie’s work for the FAMU football program wasn’t a façade.
New FAMU football coach James Colzie III’s leadership spotlighted in hiring process
Florida A&M interim football coach James Colzie III is interviewed by Vaughn Wilson as the Rattlers are celebrated for winning the HBCU Celebration Bowl at the Al Lawson Center, Friday, January 12, 2024.
Despite only being on the Rattlers’ staff for two seasons, the Miami native Colzie’s devotion and dedication to the Rattlers was amplified even more by others.
Running back and Celebration Bowl Offensive Most Valuable Player Kelvin Dean Jr. lobbied for Colzie to become the Rattlers’ next head coach on multiple occasions, most notably as a member of FAMU’s eight-person search committee.
Moreover, more offensive players, such as quarterback Junior Muratovic, tight end Jeremiah Pruitte, and offensive lineman Jalen Goss, endorsed Colzie, who primarily worked as the cornerbacks coach before landing FAMU’s head coaching job on Jan. 27.
It’s a testament to his command and influence within…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-01-28 10:20:47
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