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Draylen Ellis threw for a career-high four touchdowns in Tennessee State’s 41-17 win over Eastern Illinois Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
Reggie Barlow has been hired as the new head football coach at Tennessee State University.Barlow replaces Eddie George, who resigned to take the head coaching job at Bowling Green State.Barlow most recently served as the head coach of the DC Defenders of the UFL.
Reggie Barlow has been hired as Eddie George’s replacement as the Tennessee State football coach.
George, a former Tennessee Titans All-Pro running back, resigned after four seasons on March 9 to become the coach at Bowling Green State. He led TSU to a 9-4 record, a share of the Big South/Ohio Valley Conference championship and the FCS playoffs this past season.
Barlow, 53, is a Mongtomery, Alabama, native who resigned Saturday as coach of the DC Defenders of the UFL.
Barlow is expected to bring many of the members of his Defenders staff with him to TSU.
A press conference to officially introduce Barlow is scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. CT at Nissan Stadium.
“Unbelievable! The chance to be at Tennessee State University, with its rich history, tradition, and legacy of amazing players and coaches − it’s truly an honor to follow in their footsteps,” Barlow said in a release. “I’m humbled, blessed, and beyond excited. A huge thank you to director of athletics Dr. Mikki Allen, President (Dwayne) Tucker, and the student-athletes who have remained committed through uncertainty. And to Big Blue, I’m ready to get started.”
Barlow played wide receiver and on special teams at Alabama State and was a fourth round NFL Draft pick in 1996 of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He spent four season in Jacksonville before going on to play for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay…
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