Grambling State is currently seeking a replacement for Doug Williams, who was fired last month. (Yahoo photo)
A little less than a month after firing its head coach, Grambling State is officially launching its search for a new one. The Gramblinite, GSU’s student newspaper, is reporting that the school has begun its search for a coach to replace Doug Williams.
Effectively immediately GSU will begin a search for a new head football coach. — The Gramblinite (@TheGramblinite) October 1, 2013
The successful candidate will be expected to: *Coach and administer a highly competitive Football program which includes game, practice, budget management, scheduling and coordination of travel *Teach the fundamentals of offensive and defensive techniques that lead to on-field success *Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress of student athletes and actively participate in academic enhancement activities *Mentor and take a leading role in the total development of student-athletes *Scout and recruit quality student athletes *Abide by all NCAA, SWAC and University rules and regulations *Promote the program within the community and local area through public appearances and taking part in Athletic fund raising activities, including the Tiger Caravan *Represent Grambling State University and the Football program in a professional manner
The Gramblinite says there will be a committee formed consisting of athletic director Aaron James, VP for Finance and Administration Leon Sanders, a student representative and others to be named later.