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New Orleanian Marshall Faulk Introduced as Southern Jaguars Head Football Coach
Marshall Faulk was hired to rebuild Southern University's struggling football program after a 2-10 season, leveraging his NFL fame to enhance recruiting and fundraising efforts.
- On Monday, Marshall Faulk was introduced as Southern University's head football coach at the Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Facing a 2-10 season, Southern University moved to replace Terrence Graves, former head coach , as Roman Banks, Southern athletic director, sought a 'game-changer' for the NIL era.
- A Pro Football Hall of Famer, Marshall Faulk has limited college coaching experience, joining Southern after one season as Colorado's running backs coach under Deion Sanders.
- Faulk prioritized fundraising and community presence at the introductory event, saying `we're going to ask for money` and `But more than money, I need your time`, while Roman Banks said the hire recently led to phone calls for facilities and locker room upgrades.
- Faulk said 90% of his coaching staff is in place but declined to reveal names, he also declined to set 2026 expectations after Southern's Bayou Classic win ended a nine-game losing streak.
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Marshall Faulk introduces himself as Southern football coach. 'I need you there with us.'
Southern University introduced Marshall Faulk as the program’s new football coach. The NFL legend from New Orleans and former Colorado assistant coach answered questions and explained what he wants to offer in his first head coaching job.
·Baton Rouge, United States
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