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*Only 15 Seats left* $90.00 ROUNDTRIP on HAILWILDCATS.COM FAN BUS to NC A&T Oct. 17th, 2015
Greetings WILDCAT Fans! 
You are cordially invited to hop onboard the HailWildcats.com ‘Road to the Celebration Bowl’ Fan Bus as we continue to support our 5-1 BCU Football team under the direction of Head Coach Terry Sims. Our Fighting Wildcats will travel to Aggie Stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina for a huge MEAC Showdown on Saturday October 17th, 2015 to take on the North Carolina A & T Aggies, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.
The low rate of $115.00 will guarantee you transportation to and from the game and a game ticket, if you already have your game ticket, you can secure your transportation to and from North Carolina A&T for just $90.00.
The bus will pick up in three locations, Orlando 12:45 am, Daytona 1:45 am and Jacksonville 3:00 am, and will make a stop for lunch before arriving at Aggie Stadium around 11:00 am. We will depart for Florida approximately 1 hour after the game and will stop for dinner on the return trip.
Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. No seats are guaranteed until final payment has been received. Refunds will be granted on a case by case basis!
We encourage the use of PayPal for a fast, safe, and convenient method of securing your seat. We have attached the PayPal links/options below for your convenience. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete your transaction. If you prefer to pay with cash or with Credit/Debit card in person or over the phone, please coordinate with Jerry Bell or Darold Williams at the numbers below. Checks will NOT be accepted.
Only 15 seats remaining and they are filling up quickly, so be sure to lock yours in today.
PICKUP LOCATION:
ORLANDO, FL – Home Depot Lee Rd. – 12:45 AM 5351 Diplomat Cir, Orlando, FL 32810
DAYTONA BEACH, FL –Bethune-Cookman University -1:45 AM Between the Facilities building and the Band Hall
JACKSONVILLE, FL – LaQuinta Inn- 3:00 AM 812 Dunn Ave, Jax, FL 32218
If you have any questions, please call or text Jerry Bell at 407-494-5302 in the Orlando Area or Darold Williams at 904-351-8381 in the Daytona Area.
Hail Wildcats!
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*CURRENT BCU STUDENTS (ID Verified) 1-Bus Seat & Game Ticket to BCU vs NC A & T at Aggie Stadium – Greensboro, NC
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$460.00$90.00 ROUNDTRIP on HAILWILDCATS.COM FAN BUS to NC A&T Oct. 17th, 2015
Greetings WILDCAT Fans!
You are cordially invited to hop onboard the HailWildcats.com ‘Road to the Celebration’ Fan Bus as we support our guys in their quest to have a successful season under the direction of Head Coach Terry Sims. Our Fighting Wildcats will travel to Aggie Stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina on Saturday October 17th, 2015 to take on the North Carolina A & T Aggies, kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.
The low rate of $115.00 will guarantee you transportation to and from the game and a game ticket, if you already have your game ticket, you can secure your transportation to and from North Carolina A&T for just $90.00.
The bus will pick up in three locations, Orlando 12:45 am, Daytona 1:45 am and Jacksonville 3:00 am, and will make a stop for lunch before arriving at Aggie Stadium around 11:00 am. We will depart for Florida approximately 1 hour after the game and will stop for dinner on the return trip.
Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. No seats are guaranteed until final payment has been received. Refunds will be granted on a case by case basis!
We encourage the use of PayPal for a fast, safe, and convenient method of securing your seat. We have attached the PayPal links/options below for your convenience. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete your transaction. If you prefer to pay with cash or with Credit/Debit card in person or over the phone, please coordinate with Jerry Bell or Darold Williams at the numbers below. Checks will NOT be accepted.
Seats are filling up quickly, so be sure to lock yours in today.
PICKUP LOCATION:
ORLANDO, FL – Home Depot Lee Rd. – 12:45 AM 5351 Diplomat Cir, Orlando, FL 32810
DAYTONA BEACH, FL –Bethune-Cookman University -1:45 AM Between the Facilities building and the Band Hall
JACKSONVILLE, FL – LaQuinta Inn- 3:00 AM 812 Dunn Ave, Jax, FL 32218
If you have any questions, please call or text Jerry Bell at 407-494-5302 in the Orlando Area or Darold Williams at 904-351-8381 in the Daytona Area.
Hail Wildcats!
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*CURRENT BCU STUDENTS (ID Verified) 1-Bus Seat & Game Ticket to BCU vs NC A & T at Aggie Stadium – Greensboro, NC
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1-Bus Seat to BCU vs NC A & T at Aggie Stadium – Greensboro, NC(Transportation Option only)
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$460.00Updated: *12 seats left* $80 ROUNDTRIP on HAILWILDCATS.COM FAN BUS to NC CENTRAL Oct. 3rd, 2015
Greetings BCU Fans!
You are cordially invited to hop onboard the HailWildcats.com ‘Road to the Celebration’ Fan Bus as we support our guys in their quest to have a successful season under the direction of Head Coach Terry Sims. Our Fighting Wildcats will travel to O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, North Carolina on Saturday October 3rd, 2015 to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles, kickoff is at 2:00 p.m.
The low rate of $100.00 will guarantee you transportation to and from the game and a game ticket, if you already have your game ticket, you can secure your transportation to and from North Carolina Central for just $80.00.
The bus will pick up in three locations, Orlando 1:45 am, Daytona 2:45 am and Jacksonville 4:00 am, and will make a stop for lunch before arriving at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium around 12:00 pm. We will depart for Florida approximately 1 hour after the game and will stop for dinner on the return trip.
Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. No seats are guaranteed until final payment has been received. All sales are final!
We encourage the use of PayPal for a fast, safe, and convenient method of securing your seat. We have attached the PayPal links/options below for your convenience. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete your transaction. If you prefer to pay with cash or with Credit/Debit card in person or over the phone, please coordinate with Jerry Bell or Darold Williams at the numbers below. Checks will NOT be accepted.
Seats are filling up quickly, ONLY 12 SEATS LEFT so be sure to lock yours in today.
PICKUP LOCATION:
ORLANDO, FL – Home Depot Lee Rd. – 1:45 AM 5351 Diplomat Cir, Orlando, FL 32810
DAYTONA BEACH, FL –Bethune-Cookman University -2:45 AM Between the Facilities building and the Band Hall
JACKSONVILLE, FL – LaQuinta Inn- 4:00 AM 812 Dunn Ave, Jax, FL 32218
If you have any questions, please call or text Jerry Bell at 407-494-5302 in the Orlando Area or Darold Williams at 904-351-8381 in the Daytona Area.
Hail Wildcats!
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*CURRENT BCU STUDENTS (ID Verified) 1-Bus Seat & Game Ticket to BCU vs NC Central at O’Kelly Riddick Stadium – Durham, NC
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1-Bus Seat to BCU vs NC Central at O’Kelly Riddick Stadium – Durham, NC (Transportation Option only)
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$400.00$350 for 2 seats, 2 tickets, and hotel room on HAILWILDCATS.COM FAN BUS to Grambling St. 9/12/2015
Greetings BCU Fans!
You are cordially invited to hop onboard the HailWildcats.com “Road to the Celebration Bowl” Fan Bus as we support our team in their quest to have a successful season under the direction of Head Coach Terry Sims. Our Fighting Wildcats will travel to Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling, Louisiana on Saturday September 12th, 2015 to take on the Grambling State Tigers, kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CST
As a bonus to our Wildcat fans, Hailwildcats is offering the discounted 2+2+1 rate of $350.00 which guarantees you 2 bus seats, 2 game tickets, and a hotel room Saturday night after the game. So grab another Wildcat Fan, and get on the bus with us. If you are traveling by yourself, for the low 1+1+1* share rate of $200.00, you will be guaranteed, transportation to and from the game, a game ticket, and a Hotel room share* on Saturday night after the game. If you already have a game ticket, you can secure your transportation to and from Grambling and Saturday night hotel room share* (1+1*) for $170, for 2 persons, $300.00 will guarantee you 2 bus seats and a Double Bed hotel room.
We will depart Daytona Beach at 11:00 p.m. on Friday night the 11th and arrive at Eddie Robinson Stadium around 3:00 pm on Saturday the 12th. We will make stops along the way for breakfast and lunch. Following the game, we will travel to Jackson, Mississippi to rest overnight at the Fairfield Inn and Suites. We plan to depart Jackson at 8 am on Sunday the 13th heading to Daytona Beach and will stop for lunch, ETA: Daytona Beach 8 pm.
Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis and are filling fast. No seats are guaranteed until final payment has been received. All sales are final!
*Hotel Room Share- Share/paired in a double bed room with a fellow Wildcat in a 4 star hotel.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We encourage the use of PayPal for a fast, safe, and convenient method of securing your seat. We have attached the PayPal links/options below for your convenience. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete your transaction. If you prefer to pay with cash or with Credit/Debit card in person or over the phone, please coordinate with Jerry Bell or Darold Williams at the numbers below. Checks will NOT be accepted.
Seats are filling up quickly, so be sure to lock yours in today.
PICKUP LOCATION:
ORLANDO, FL – Home Depot Lee Rd. – September 11th 10:00 PM 5351 Diplomat Cir, Orlando, FL 32810
DAYTONA BEACH, FL –Bethune Cookman University – September 11th 11:00 PM Between the Facilities building and the Band Hall
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Cracker Barrel – September 12th 1:00 AM 502 Chaffee Point Rd Jacksonville, FL 32221
If you have any questions, please call or text Jerry Bell at 407-494-5302 in the Orlando Area or Darold Williams at 904-351-8381 in the Daytona Area
Hail Wildcats!
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1+1*-Bus Seat and Double Bed Hotel Room Share* BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
$170.00or
2+1= 2 Bus Seats, and 1 Double Bed Hotel Room BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
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$350.00$340 for (2 pax) on HAILWILDCATS.COM FAN BUS to Grambling St. 9/12/2015
Greetings BCU Fans!
You are cordially invited to hop onboard the HailWildcats.com “Road to the Celebration Bowl” Fan Bus as we support our team in their quest to have a successful season under the direction of Head Coach Terry Sims. Our Fighting Wildcats will travel to Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling, Louisiana on Saturday September 12th, 2015 to take on the Grambling State Tigers, kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CST
As a bonus to our Wildcat fans, Hailwildcats is offering the discounted 2+2+1 rate of $340.00 which guarantees you 2 bus seats, 2 game tickets, and a hotel room Saturday night after the game. So grab another Wildcat Fan, and get on the bus with us. If you are traveling by yourself, for the low 1+1+1* share rate of $190.00, you will be guaranteed, transportation to and from the game, a game ticket, and a Hotel room share* on Saturday night after the game. If you already have a game ticket, you can secure your transportation to and from Grambling and Saturday night hotel room share* (1+1*) for $170, for 2 persons, $300.00 will guarantee you 2 bus seats and a Double Bed hotel room.
We will depart Daytona Beach at 11:00 p.m. on Friday night the 11th and arrive at Eddie Robinson Stadium around 3:00 pm on Saturday the 12th. We will make stops along the way for breakfast and lunch. Following the game, we will travel to Jackson, Mississippi to rest overnight at the Fairfield Inn and Suites. We plan to depart Jackson at 8 am on Sunday the 13th heading to Daytona Beach and will stop for lunch, ETA: Daytona Beach 8 pm.
Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis and are filling fast. No seats are guaranteed until final payment has been received. All sales are final!
*Hotel Room Share- Share/paired in a double bed room with a fellow Wildcat in a 4 star hotel.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We encourage the use of PayPal for a fast, safe, and convenient method of securing your seat. We have attached the PayPal links/options below for your convenience. You do NOT need a PayPal account to complete your transaction. If you prefer to pay with cash or with Credit/Debit card in person or over the phone, please coordinate with Jerry Bell or Darold Williams at the numbers below. Checks will NOT be accepted.
Seats are filling up quickly, so be sure to lock yours in today.
DEADLINE TO RESERVE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 8:00PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PICKUP LOCATION:
ORLANDO, FL – Home Depot Lee Rd. – September 11th 10:00 PM 5351 Diplomat Cir, Orlando, FL 32810
DAYTONA BEACH, FL –Bethune Cookman University – September 11th 11:00 PM Between the Facilities building and the Band Hall
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Cracker Barrel – September 12th 1:00 AM 502 Chaffee Point Rd Jacksonville, FL 32221
If you have any questions, please call or text Jerry Bell at 407-494-5302 in the Orlando Area or Darold Williams at 904-351-8381 in the Daytona Area
Hail Wildcats!
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1+1*-Bus Seat and Double Bed Hotel Room Share* BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
$170.00or
2+1= 2 Bus Seats, and 1 Double Bed Hotel Room BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
$300.001+1+1*-Bus Seat, Game Ticket, and Double Bed Hotel Room Share* BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
$190.002+2+1= 2 Bus Seats, 2 Game Tickets, and 1 Double Bed Hotel Room BCU vs Grambling at Eddie Robinson Stadium- Grambling, La
$340.00Hurricanes blow past BCU 45-0
Bethune-Cookman’s one game FBS season ended as most of us expected…one-sided. The best takeaways from the contest were the six figure check BCU picked up and the relative good health of the squad at the end of the night. But let’s face it, those were at the top of the list of realistic objectives for BCU before traveling to Sun Life Stadium to take on “The U” in front of 43,467 fans.
Miami’s defensive line dominated the contest and caused BCU’s offense to greatly struggle. In fact, the Wildcats managed just 50 yards of total offense through the first half and a putrid 29 in the final two quarters. “There defensive line (is the reason we struggled offensively). They have guys two deep that are outstanding” coach Sims stated in his postgame interview.
UM’s offense marched 70 yards on 16 plays on their first possession to open the game’s scoring. The Canes benefitted from two 4th down conversions on the drive. The first extended the drive on a 4th and 3 from the BCU 33. The second ended in a Brad Kaaya 5 yard touchdown pass to Standish Dobard.
Michael Badgley’s 25 yard field goal stretched the UM lead to 10-0 with 12:21 remaining in the first half.
Sun Life erupted at the 9:18 timestamp when Corn Elder returned a Jonathan Cagle punt 70 yards for an apparent score. However, Elder’s touchdown was nullified by the “get-away rule.”
The replay official overturned the touchdown after ruling one of Miami’s return men gave the “get-away” signal after Cagle’s short punt. By rule, the ball was ruled dead upon Elder’s touch since a Miami player gave the “get-away” signal. “Who Knew???”
Play was suspended at the conclusion of the play due to lightning in the area.
Kaaya went back to work when play resumed an hour and fifteen minutes later; this time connecting with Rashawn Scott in the left corner of the endzone on a beautifully executed 17 yard fade route.
Joseph Yearby pushed the lead to 24 with a 25 yard touchdown run 2:21 seconds before half.
Elder took a second punt return to the endzone just before the half. This one from 72 yards away. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, there was no “get-away” signal this time around to nullify the touchdown.
Mark Walton and Trayone Gray added touchdown runs from 5 and 1 yard out in the second half.
“I take all the blame for that 45 nothing. It’s my job to go in tomorrow and get them rallied up and ready to play next week” Sims said.
BCU’s young defense appeared fast and held their own until the 75 minute rain delay. Thy should fair much better against FCS opponents.
As far as the offense is concerned, 79 of total offense is hard to justify despite the opponent. The offensive line had a hard Terry Sims’ men must improve greatly if BCU is to contend for another MEAC crown in 2015.
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6:42Brad Kaaya pass complete to Standish Dobard for 5 yds for a TD (Michael Badgley KICK)
Drive: 16 plays, 70 yds, 7:01
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2:27Trayone Gray run for 1 yd for a TD MIAMI FL Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the BthCk 8 (Michael Badgley KICK)
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CatEye Rewind Season 2; Episode 1
5 Questions from Fall Camp
The Bethune-Cookman football program has spent most of the last five seasons nationally ranked and atop the MEAC standings. In that same timeframe, the Wildcats have posted more victories than any other conference school and advanced to the postseason on four occasions. Yet despite its recent run of success, the buzz surrounding the program has been relatively quiet heading into the 2015 campaign. Questions abound as to rather BCU’s window of success is closing or if the Cats are poised to continue their reign as one of the premier programs in the HBCU and FCS ranks.
Here are 5 mysteries that must be solved if Bethune-Cookman is to remain consistent in its winning ways.
The Man following the Man
1st year head coach Terry Sims
First year head coach Terry Sims inherits a roster full on talent but lacking in experience. Sims won’t be afforded a honeymoon period to acquaint himself or his young squad to the high expectations in Daytona Beach. Wildcat fans fully expect Sims to continue and build upon the success of former head coach Brian Jenkins.
Sims is well respected within the BCU athletic department. He is ultracompetitive, detailed-oriented, and perhaps better credentialed than was Jenkins when he first took over the reins in 2010. But there are some aspects of the head coaching position for which only the crucible of experience can prepare you. The manner in which Sims responds to tense, split-second and sometimes unpredictable moments on and off the field will go a long way in determining the success of this year’s squad.
Fantastic Four or Fantastic No-more???
Yogi Jones is arguably the best defensive coordinator in the MEAC. He will need to rely on all of his experience and know-how to ready a defense that features nine new starters including an all new front four.
Donald Smith #16
Not only will the defensive line feature four new starters but the four new starters were not even enrolled at Bethune-Cookman this time last year. Thankfully, they all have some post-high school playing experience under their belts and they all possess great athleticism and potential. Getting this group of new faces to actualize their talents and replace the production void left by the likes of Erik Williams, LeBrandon Richardson and Rony Barrow will be quite a task even for Yogi Jones.
Inexperience at Linebacker
Donald Smith returns as the lone starter at linebacker. We expect Robert Way, our preseason pick for breakout player of the year, and Deland high school product Trenton Bridges to join Smith as the starting linebackers. All three guys will lay a good thump on you. We just want them to get in the habit of getting ball carriers on the ground and racking up tackles. We’ll worry about highlight reel hits down the road.
OC or Oh-No?
While Yogi Jones has proven his mettle as a great defensive coordinator, the jury is still out on 4th year offensive coordinator Jim Pry. BCU has never averaged more than 30 points per game or more than 400 yards of total offense under Pry’s guidance. In fact, Pry’s units rarely racked up huge numbers in his previously stints as offensive coordinator at Dartmouth, Akron and Duke. Granted, you can’t measure success by statistics alone and the offensive talent he had at his disposal while serving as OC at the aforementioned schools generally were not as good as the competition he faced. But coaching is a bottom line business. Pry will need to have the BCU offense prepared to carry more of the weight this season to give the new faces on defense time to jell and gain experience.
Step it up QB
In 2010, BCU entered Fall Camp unsure who would emerge as the primary signal caller. Senior Matt Johnson stepped up, made the job his own, and proceeded to have one of the best seasons any Wildcat quarterback has ever experienced. We’re hoping redshirt senior Quentin Williams can find some of that same magic in his final year.
Williams has not been bad as a starter but he has struggled with consistency at times. Q needs to step up his production this season. Whether he does or doesn’t isn’t an issue of talent but one of confidence.
Larry Brihm will challenge Williams for snaps all season and the thought of both quarterbacks taking meaningful snaps is not out of the question.
The Terry Sims era of Bethune-Cookman football begins on Saturday, September 5th when the Wildcats travel to South Florida to take on FBS powerhouse University of Miami. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN3.
Terry Sims the man for Bethune-Cookman
DAYTONA BEACH — Bethune-Cookman University introduced Terry Sims as its new head football coach five years and one day after naming Brian Jenkins, whom Sims replaced, to the same position.
Sims served on Jenkins’ staff as assistant head coach, safeties coach and special teams coach for the past five seasons. Perhaps more importantly, Sims was regarded as the stabilizing agent in the BCU program over that same timeframe.
Director of Athletics Lynn Thompson stated “as we began our process of where do we go from here, we had to take stock in several things. We had to make sure we turned over every stone. We are not looking to become champions. We are champions.” (With that thought in mind,) “we saw best to stay in house. We looked to the rock of the program over the last four or five years, and it is my pleasure to introduce to you the new head football coach at Bethune-Cookman University, Mr. Terry Sims.”
“I’m bubbling right now” Sims stated. “It’s a great Christmas gift and I can’t wait to get going.”
The new head coach mentioned many aspects of the program would remain the same. “Coach Jenkins (and I) sat in that building with a bunch of men in 2010 and laid a plan, we worked the plan, and the plan has been successful. Why change?”
However, Sims did state, “I will be different from Coach Jenkins (in some aspects). I’m a people person so we will be different in that sense.” Sims also went on to state the offense would speed up and be more wide open under his reign.
One difference for sure between Sims and Jenkins will be the level of external expectations from Day One. Over the past five years, the Wildcats:
- have become a perennial Top 25 FCS program,
- have won at least a share of 4 MEAC titles, and
- have made three FCS playoff appearances.
BCU fans expect Sims to win immediately and to build on the success of the past five seasons. Sims took his first major step in ensuring the Wildcats’ continue their winning ways by keeping the majority of the coaching staff intact. Sims confirmed Yogi Jones (defensive coordinator), Jim Pry (offensive coordinator), Terry Williams (defensive backs), Lawal McCray (assistant head coach and tight ends), Earl Lane (defensive line), John Powers (offensive line) DJ McCarthy (player personnel), and Carl Franks (running backs) will all return to the BCU sidelines next season.
Coach Sims is a native of Jesup, Georgia and is the 17th head coach in program history. He played collegiately for Knoxville College. Previous coaching stops include:
| 1994 | Linebackers (Student Assistant), Knoxville |
| 1995-96 | Defensive Backs (Graduate Assistant), Louisville |
| 1997-99 | Running Backs/Recruiting Coord., Austin Peay |
| 2000 | Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coord., Texas Southern |
| 2001-03 | Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs, Texas Southern |
| 2004 | Defensive Backs/Special Teams, Prairie View A&M |
| 2005-06 | Cornerbacks, UL-Lafayette |
| 2006-09 | DBs/Special Teams/Recruiting Coord., Howard |
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