Alcorn State, MS—After receiving input and overwhelming support from Alcorn State University (ASU) senior football players, ASU President Dr. George E. Ross today announced that Earnest E. Collins, Jr. has accepted a one-year contract to serve as Head Football Coach.
“Coach Collins is providing our student-athletes with much needed consistency and stability during this transitional period,” said President Ross. “I am thankful for his ability to keep the team pulled together as a family, and am delighted he is willing to continue to lead our program. I am looking forward to a great season.”
Head Football Coach Collins will be assisted this season by offensive line coach Willard Scissum; defensive coordinator Zachary S. Shay; offensive coordinator Dino J. Dawson; Quarterback coach and recruiting coordinator Michael Armour; special teams and defensive line coach Keith Majors; running backs coach Terrance D. Robinson; secondary coach Jack Phillips; and assistant defensive line coach and football operations Quentin Qualls.