Allen University Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has announced the appointment of Cedric Pearl as the new Allen Football Head Coach
I am delighted to announce the arrival of Cedric Pearl as our new head football coach...We eagerly anticipate an exciting era under Coach Pearl's leadership”
— AD Cox
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allen University Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has announced the appointment of Cedric Pearl as the new Head Coach of the Yellow Jacket Football program on Friday.
"I am delighted to announce the arrival of Cedric Pearl as our new head football coach," said AD Cox. "His ability to connect with recruits, his passion and love for his players and his alignment with our vision and values are among the many reasons he has been selected to lead our program. We eagerly anticipate an exciting era under Coach Pearl's leadership."
"I commend AD Cox for his tireless effort to identify the best fit for the football team and the university," commented President Ernest McNealey on the coaching selection. "Coach Pearl was one of only a few prospects presented to me for consideration and prior to the conclusion of the interview, it was abundantly clear that the AD had found the right coach. We welcome Coach Pearl and his wife to the AU Family and look forward to a successful tenure."
"It is with great honor that I accept the Head Football Coach position here at Allen University," said Coach Pearl. "I would like to thank the Board of Trustees, President McNealey, and AD Jasher Cox for this opportunity. Yellow Jacket Nation, Lets Swarm!"
Before coming to Allen, Pearl served as the Defensive Line coach at Alabama A&M University, an FCS Div. I program, where he helped lead the team to 7 SWAC wins and 9 overall wins over the past two seasons.
Troy Baranik
Allen University
+1 803-376-5890
Read full article here!