FAMU football adds former Alabama State assistant to defensive coaching staff

Florida A&M football adds to the coaching staff as Coach Colzie announced Andre Pope as the defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach.

“After the amazing amount of success we’ve had in the defensive backfield the last two years with Coach Morgan and myself, I thought it was important to make sure I had someone who was going to teach and coach with the same passion the guys have been accustomed to over the last few years,” said Colzie.

“Coach Pope is a guy who played for me while I was at West Georgia and has had success everywhere he’s been throughout his career. He’s a tireless recruiter, and I can’t wait to see what he brings to the Rattlers while he’s here!”

“It was tough to leave after helping build something special in Montgomery,” said Pope. “Alabama State was very good to my family and me, and for that, they will always be family. Coach Colzie has been a mentor of mine since being my position coach at West Georgia. When Coach Milton Patterson called and the opportunity presented itself, I couldn’t turn down the Sunshine State.

“FAMU presents tremendous love, prestige, and culture that my family and I are grateful to join. It’s a blessing to be here!”

Pope joined the Rattlers after spending the last two seasons at Alabama State, where he was part of one of the top defenses in the nation during those seasons.

In 2023, the Hornets ranked nationally in points allowed (2nd), yards allowed (3rd), passing TDs allowed (3rd), and defensive pass efficiency (10th).

In 2022, the Hornets ranked second in the SWAC in interceptions (14) and third in total defense (313.9), rush defense (126.6) and pass defense (187.2). Irshaad Davis (S) was named Phil Steele All-SWAC.

Pope arrived at Alabama State in the spring of 2022 from North Carolina Central, where he coached the safeties before heading to Alabama State.

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-04-12 02:49:33

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