In 1987, Bowden became the head coach at Samford University, a school where his father played and coached. We need the money., Some of these programs cannot, cannot survive, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Monday, without these games.. A Texas graduate, he is married with three children and lives outside Fort Worth, Texas. Assistant Head Coach -- Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers. The key difference between playing, say, Kennesaw State and playing the University of Georgia is along the lines, Hatcher believes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The number of Black head coaches in major college football that year had shrunk from three to zero. Chattanooga beats VMI 92-72, faces Samford in SoCon quarters,ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) Jake Stephens had 21 points in Chattanooga's 92-72 victory against VMI on Friday night in the opening round of the Southern Conference Tournament, advancing to face No. He helped lead Auburn to three post-season bowl appearances and was named the MVP of the 1970 Gator Bowl and the 1971 Sugar Bowl. "Pat Sullivan gave Samford all and more than we could have asked, said Samford President Andrew Westmoreland. They have consistently finished in the top three each year in third-down conversions. We schedule them way out in advance. Jaquiski Tartt, second-round NFL draft pick (highest drafted football player in Samford history, 46th overall pick)San Francisco 49ers (2015) Corey White, player, . ", "With the current improvements being made in athletic facilities and those that are to come, we are steadily closing the gap in our conference. The official University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball History vs Samford University The lion, you could tame. After three years in the OVC, Gray coached teams have produced nine All-Conference performers, two Players of the Year and one Male Athlete of the Year. With the win, moves Samford to 1-0 on. The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. Hill also was the OVC's Offensive Player of the. At Samford, Bowden directed the program's move from Division III football to Division I-AA scholarship football. Live scores, highlights and updates from the Auburn vs. Samford football game By Scout Staff Nov 23, 2019 at 3:09 pm ET 1 min read The odds, to put it politely, do not favor Samfords Bulldogs but theyre trying not to let that bother them. Champion doubled to center field (0-1 K). The dragon, you just have to survive. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The official Roster for the Samford University Bulldogs. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, Assistant Head Coach -- Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers, Assistant AD for Facilities, Game Operations and Equipment, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning. As a receiver for the Choctaws, he faced several in-state schools in the old Gulf South Conference, including OVC rival Jacksonville State, Troy State (now Troy University), Livingston (now West Alabama) and Florence (now North Alabama). The Gators gave up 42 points in the first half -- the most Florida had ever allowed in the first two quarters -- to FCS program Samford during a 70-52 victory. Miracles can happen; Appalachian State 34, Michigan 32 still stands as a beacon (or a warning, to Power 5 teams) 15 years after it happened. Wayne Grubb (born c. 1938) is a former American football and baseball coach. Dye (Haleyville, Ala.) averaged 13 points and 5.1 rebounds over the regular season for Samford, highlighted by a mark of 14.6 points and 4.9 boards per game against . Four years ago, Samford threw for 475 yards and were within three points of the Seminoles, 29 to 26, with less than three minutes remaining in the game. "Bobby Bowden was a legend and was one of the greatest ambassadors Samford has ever had," Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton said. Series History. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at, Mens Basketball Opens Play in SoCon Tournament Saturday, Mens Basketball Falls to Furman in Regular-Season Finale, Mens Hoops Hosts Furman for SoCon Regular-Season Title Saturday, Mens Hoops Clinches Share of SoCon Regular-Season Crown at Chattanooga, Mens Hoops Closes Out Road Slate at Chattanooga Wednesday. PS/G: 64.0 (287th of 327) PA/G: 65.5 (62nd of 327) Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and fought a long and difficult battle with the disease. I believe we can accomplish great things on the football field without compromising our ideals and standards. The result of the 2022 season doesn't likely change. Nimitz appeared in the Texas state playoffs during his tenure. I always tell my teams, if I think we cant win, I wont show up. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Samford University Bulldogs Skip To Main . "At the age of 69, Patrick Joseph "Pat" Sullivan died peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. The 2002 squad included two All-Americans in wide receiver Aryvia Holmes and Finnegan. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and fought a long and difficult battle as a result of his treatments. FCS-level matchups dont exactly demand four quarters of effort from the starters, so coaches can get an early look at players lower on the depth chart. Even so, Hatcher isnt prepared to give up before the game even starts. The family is appreciative of everyone's outpouring of love and support. Other teams are not able to do that., For their players, this is an opportunity to play on a really large stage, Smart said. In just his third year McMillan led the Bulldogs to one of the most successful seasons in program history, finishing 21-10 overall and 15-3 in SoCon play to claim a share of the regular-season title. We present them here for purely educational purposes. On the staff of those Bulldogs were Wayne Grubb as head coach and his brother, Johnny Grubb, as an assistant. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Posted by Joey Mullins on 2006-12-01. This is evident by looking at the current NCAA academic numbers.". Thats a challenge for the future. 11 Oregon Ducks. Despite being picked eighth in the nine-team league in the preseason poll, Samford posted a 5-3 conference record, finishing tied for third. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. Story Links. He served as the head football coach at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama from 1969 to 1973 and the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama from 1977 to 1987, compiling a career college football coaching record of 109-53-9. With the victory Furman (11-18, 3-11 SoCon) will take the league's No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. This weekend, Samford University marches into the dragons lair of Athens to face the University of Georgia. Shug Jordan, the legendary Auburn coach, had a saying for moments like these: Remember that Goliath was a 40-point favorite against David. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "The individual honors have brought a lot of attention to our football program," Gray said. Our guys, theyre smart players, Samford head coach Chris Hatcher told Yahoo Sports. 9 in the AP poll, the second highest mark in program history. I thought the story -- actually a series of stories for The Dallas Morning News -- broke new ground. This is a place that I believe in, and this is a position I have always wanted to occupy if the opportunity presented itself. As conferences expand and in-conference schedules increase, available slots for outside opponents diminish. After three years in the league, we can see that the ring is not that far out of reach. I truly believe that the Lord has guided me to this job at this time. Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, Inducted into the Division II Hall of Fame in 2005, Inducted into the Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame in 2014, Member of the Valdosta State Hall of Fame, 2004 American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year, Led Valdosta State to the 2004 Division II National Championship, Four-time Atlanta Touchdown Club Coach of the Year, 1994 CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year, Led teams to six playoff appearances, including two appearances in the National Championship game, Served as the offensive coordinator for the East, 1994 recipient of the Harlon Hill Trophy (Division II Heisman), Two-time All-American quarterback at Valdosta State (1993-94), Set 29 passing records as the quarterback at Valdosta State. (The University of Georgia had football expenses of $36.2 million and total expenses of $113.2 million over the same period.). Samford has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times. Tulane is expected to hire Samford special teams coordinator Mike Krysl as a special teams analyst, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. The junior forward rebounding average in SoCon play ranked seventh-best in the conference while his 42 percent three-point efficiency in conference action ranked second among SoCon players. Director of College Scouting Nick Schiralli: Fifth-round pick Montrell Washington 'just eats, breathes and sleeps football' Apr 30, 2022 Assistant Director of College Scouting Nick Schiralli talks about what he heard about Broncos fifth-round pick Montrell Washington while scouting the Samford wideout. "As a coach, I need to help the players improve as individuals each day that they are out on that field. And now comes Samford, which could lose by that margin all by itself. We play (at home) in front of six to 10,000 fans, so when you get on the big stage, theres an electric atmosphere, and they really love that atmosphere.. Usually. The list also includes Bulldog All-American Anthony Jordan, who signed with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and played with the Birmingham Steeldogs in the af2 arena football league. Football at a Christian University is an awesome tool to grow Godly men.". Special teams coordinator Robby Discher, a former FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year, took the same job at Illinois last month. All Chris Hatcher Football Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender) and are hosted at the Samford University Football facilties. [3] Auburn [ edit] Yet, a conference championship is our goal each year we report. Samford, unlike Power 5 schools, isnt asking for a home-and-home. GREENVILLE, S.C.. -- Jaelyn Acker scored a game high 15 points and Furman used hot perimeter shooting to beat Samford, 62-45, in Southern Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at Timmons Arena. The relationship between Krysl and Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz stretches back close to two decades. From Nimitz, Gray moved to Langham Creek High School in Houston, spending one season there before returning to the Choctaws. The Bulldogs finished with a 5-6 overall record and a 4-4 mark in conference play. For the latest news and information on Samford Men's Basketball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at, . "I'm doing what I always dreamed I would get to do, and I have no desire to do something else. 23 Eastern Kentucky. Defensively, we have to get a few more guys on the line of scrimmage, he said. A native of Athens, Tennessee, Grubb attended the University of Tennessee, where played college football as a Guard and tackle for the Tennessee Volunteers under head coach Bowden Wyatt from 1958 to 1960. Grubb was also the head baseball coach at Samford in 1968. Bobby Bowden. The Choctaws made three appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs and compiled a
He is the head football coach at Samford University, a position he has held since 2014.Hatcher served as the head football coach at Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2006, Georgia Southern University from 2007 to 2009, and Murray State University from 2010 to 2014. And just believed that we could win every game. Georgia Southern's 2014 squad won the Sun Belt in their first year in the conference, and the 2015 team was the first to reach a bowl game at the FBS level. One of his players at Nimitz was former Texas A&M All-American and 1994 New York Jets first-round draft choice Aaron Glenn. The team was known as the Howard Bulldogs through the 1965 season when Howard College was renamed as Samford University. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Pat Sullivan has been named the head football coach at Samford University, university President Andrew Westmoreland and director of athletics Bob Roller announced Friday. Holmes left his mark on every Samford receiving record and is currently on the staff coaching wide receivers. Thats why its so crucial to have coaches like Hatcher, who possesses the kind of raw-throated optimism that rallies teams heading toward certain doom. Do you have a sports website? In 2014, Samford renamed its football field house the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House to honor the many ways Sullivan contributed to the university. Seasons: 11 (1907 to 1924) Record (W-L-T): 27-57-11 Conferences: Ind. The Bulldogs have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs six times with an overall record of 36. Producing All-Americans have been a staple of Gray-coached teams. Dye was named to the Coaches First Team and Media Second Team, Glover to the Coaches Second Team and Media Third Team, and Marshall to the Coaches Third Team and Media Second Team. It seemed like we were stuck on 63 for a while. Because there's a lot more kids playing at a non-Power 5 level than at the Power 5 level. The team went 7-4 overall, giving Samford its first winning season since 1999. Hill is a member of the Carolina Panthers and Finnegan is with the Tennessee Titans. Samford University Feb 2021 - Apr 20221 year 3 months Homewood, Alabama, United States Assisted the Head Equipment Manager with field and sideline setup and teardown for practices, home games. Gray, however, will be the first to say that there is a long way to go to being satisfied. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dan Earl, Head Coach Opening statement after 86-74 loss to Wofford. There is a difference in those two things. The victories improve Samford to 6-4 on the year while Morehead State drops to 8-3. We try to rotate the guys and keep them fresh, maybe they're tired, we have to look into it. The official staff directory for the Samford University Bulldogs Skip To Main . Their only loss that year under Gray was on the road to No. They understand the odds are against them. The looming question for Samford and other similar programs is, how long can they count on these profitable, glorious, doomed games? The 1971 McNeese State Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented McNeese State University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA College Division football season. "My goal is for our players to take pride in wearing the red and blue of Samford, and for them to work hard daily to be the best student-athletes they can be," Gray said. Senior B.J. "Today was a great day by our guys all day that started long before the first pitch," Head . SoCon Release; SPARTANBURG, S.C.- The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Wednesday, March 1. 2 . Ive been a head coach for 23 years, and Ive never missed a ball game.. 3.1.23. Gray spent five years coaching quarterbacks and running backs at Mississippi College before coming to Samford. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The team competes at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). To go along with the second SoCon Player of the Year award of her Samford career, Bailey was also named first team All-SoCon by the coaches and media and All-Defensive team by the coaches. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To open the 2023 Southern Conference Tournament, the six-seed Samford women's basketball team will square off with the third-seed ETSU Buccaneers in Asheville, N.C. on Thursday. Bobby Bowden, head football coach, Florida State University (1976-2009), national champion (1993, 1999); College Football Hall of Fame (2006) . John James"Jimbo" Fisher Jr.(born October 9, 1965) is an American college footballcoach and former player. Bowden, who collected 377 career wins and two national championships during his 40 years as a major. Entering his eighth season at Samford in 2022, Hatcher boasts a career record of 161-93 in 22 years as a college head coach, having previously coached at Murray State, Georgia Southern and Valdosta State. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. If he didnt like being the head coach so much, he could probably go be a special teams coordinator in the NFL, if he wanted to.. Forty-five of Samford's 115 players are from Florida, including free safety Trey Looman and cornerback Sean Hubbard of New Smyrna Beach, tight end Dave Daigle and kicker Mike Bofamy of Daytona. Football 2022 Schedule 2022 Roster Stats 2022 Fact Book Game Notes Game Day Central Game Program Additional Links. Offensively, were a lot more cognizant of protection of the quarterback. Glenn currently is with the Houston Texans. Following a 1-4 start, the Bulldogs finished 2001 with a 5-5 mark. Football Coaching Staff. Once a year, Samford suits up against a giant Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, Georgia and prepares to do battle both for glory and for the bottom line. When you can have a small part in someone developing into one day becoming a better husband, a better father or a better son, then that is a priceless reward. Turner Gill received a base salary of $658,492 and a total compensation package of $750,116 for the Liberty fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, according to tax documents retrieved online. The 2004 season saw Hill again named All-American, while Hill, Finnegan and quarterback Ray Nelson were named All-Conference. Bowden coached the Florida State Seminoles of Florida State University (FSU) from 1976 to 2009 and is considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time for his accomplishments with the Seminoles. 23 Eastern Kentucky. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. The relationship between Krysl and Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz stretches back close to two decades. I believe we are getting closer each year. Last week, Alabama throttled Utah State, Texas A&M bashed Sam Houston, Michigan demolished Colorado State, and Baylor stomped Albany by a combined score of 206-17. The Bulldogs have won 4 conference championships, with three coming in the Dixie Conference and two in the Southern Conference. Mike Krysl played for Willie Fritz at Central Missouri, coordinated special teams for him at Georgia Southern, and will now coach special teams again at Tulane. The 78.6 points per game the. Gray began coaching in the high school ranks in Houston, Texas, serving for five years (1984-88) at Aldine Nimitz High School in Houston as an offensive coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I have seen it happen before and we can certainly experience that here. 7 seed into SoCon Tournament play, where it will face No. Dustin Lewis Sep 16, 2021 12:44 AM EDT Looking back on it, the. The Samford Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Samford University located in Homewood, Alabama. He was named to the Southeastern Conference's All-Sophomore team in 1958 and earned scholastic All-American honors as a senior in 1960. Mack was named to the first team on both the media and coaches' ballots. He embraced that. 2 seed Samford in Saturday's quarterfinal round. ", Cookie Preferences | Privacy Policy | Software Plugins, We use cookies to improve our site, personalize content and serve more relevant advertising on other platforms. He is the head coachof the Texas A&M Aggies. Gray has a small-college background, playing and coaching for Division II Mississippi College. Cross Country Coach / Distance Track Coach cbalyo@samford.edu: 205-726-4198 205-726-4198: Tom Pukstys: Assistant Coach tpukstys@samford.edu: 205-726-2081 205-726-2081: Erroll Hickenbottom: Jumps Coach ehickenb@samford.edu: Josh Reidenger: Assistant Distance Coach Jake Diggs: Sprint Student Assistant Coach Seth Wolfe This isnt anything close to a fair fight. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229. Earlier this year, Sullivan was announced as a member of the 2020 Samford Athletics Hall of Fame class. Announced schedules as of December 8, 2022. "They are a testimony to the type of players we are attracting to our University. He is also a member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame and the National High School Hall of Fame. They love it. After 11 consecutive games away from home, the Kennesaw State softball team returns to Bailey Park to meet the Samford Bulldogs on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 5:00 p.m. (Yes, theres also the all-but-guaranteed win factor, but when youre Georgia, thats not as much of an issue, no matter whom youre playing. Samford Bulldogs School History. Coaches News Additional Links Furman vs. UIW Game Notes (PDF) 2022 Furman Record Book (PDF) 2022 Furman Football Yearbook Paladin Stadium Pearce-Horton Football Complex Archives Join The FFPA FFPA Update Form Recruiting Questionnaire Alumni Questionnaire Camps 2022 Vince Perone Classic Dakota Dozier (Minnesota Vikings) [1][2], NCAA College Division / Division III independent, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wayne_Grubb_(American_football)&oldid=1101593382, This page was last edited on 31 July 2022, at 21:15. This has made for some memorable Saturdays at Seibert. Furman have won 13 out of their last 16 games against Samford. Bruce singled through the left side (1-0 B); Champion advanced to third. Kurt Kennedy Assistant Coach -- Tackles/Tight Ends. Jerome Russell, who gained 1,180 yards, became the school's all-time leading rusher in 1999. In his first stint at Samford, Krysl helped the Bulldogs' punter and kicker earn All-SoCon honors while finishing eighth in FCS in net punting. Bailey led the SoCon in field goals (172), total points (477), points per game (17.7), steals per game (2.89) and total steals (78). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "Small-college athletics still belong to the kids," Gray said. "Thats kind of his baby, Krysl saidof learning special teams from Fritz 2019. The excitement is also evident by the numbers turning out to watch the Bulldogs play at Seibert. Check out the detailed 2002-03 Samford Bulldogs Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Women's team head coaches make an average of $94,528 and men's team head coaches make about $140,213 each year. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you and cannot be turned off. Samford University is a wonderful institution with an outstanding academic heritage. Chris Hatcher (born February 18, 1973) is an American football coach and former player. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. So when a marquee program comes along offering the going rate of $500,000 10 percent of the football programs entire budget for one days work, thats an awfully enticing proposition for a small school. Squillace struck out swinging (3-2 KBBSBFFS). The senior forward shot 53 percent from the floor in league play, good enough for the fourth-best efficiency in the conference. NFL/AFL stats for Samford Bulldogs players at Pro-Football-Reference. "This college football experience is so exciting for the student-athlete. In 1991, Bowden's Samford team reached the I-AA semifinals. Pat Sullivan, former Samford University head football coach and Auburn football icon, died peacefully at home on Dec. 1 at the age of 69. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. He was incredible, his disposition with the team, was always confident, Smart recalled of their days together. Because of that, I believe this place offers the best of both worlds.". Krysl played for Fritz at Central Missouri from 2005-07. Even more wonderful is to see that young man mature in his faith walk. Samford University Athletics. Their only loss that year under Gray was on the road to No. The Green Wave are coming off a season where they jumped from two wins to 12, won the American, defeated USC in the Cotton Bowl, and finished No. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. Jan 25, 2023 - Furman 91 vs. Samford 84; Mar 06, 2022 - Furman 71 vs. Samford 68 . Liberty's 5th year head coach had the highest compensation package of any other FCS coach we researched. For now, Hatcher is focused on the game coming this weekend. He spent three seasons, from 1966 to 1968, as the line coach as Stanford under John Lee Armstrong, before succeeding Armstrong as head coach in 1969. Last season, despite a slow start and young team with just five seniors, Samford improved throughout the season. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. Paveletzke was also named to the media's All-Conference third team, making him the first freshman to . Theres a big difference between walking into the lions den and walking into the dragons lair. It boasts a bit of a college football pedigree both Bobby Bowden and Jimbo Fisher once played there but it usually sticks within its FCS boundaries, playing opponents like Furman, Wofford and Mercer. Offensive excitement has never been missing. From there, Krysl coordinated special teams at Samford (2016-17), Army (2018-19) and Samford again (2022), sandwiched around a 2-year stint as the special teams analyst at Arkansas (2020-21). After having served as an assistant at Samford since 1994, first as running backs coach from 1994-98, and next as assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator from 1999 through the first five games of 2001, Gray was named the 34th head coach in Samford football history following the 2001 season. More School Info Sullivan has been married to Jean Hicks Sullivan for 50 years and they have three children, Kim and twins Kelly and Patrick. Main Navigation Menu. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. Robert Cleckler Bowden ( / badn /; November 8, 1929 - August 8, 2021) was an American college football coach. He tallied 15 or more points 12 times, with five performances of 20 or more points. Dye was named to the Coaches First Team and Media Second Team, Glover to the Coaches Second Team and Media Third Team, and Marshall to the Coaches Third Team and Media Second Team. Sullivan served as Samfords head football coach for eight seasons from 2007-2014. In addition to his football duties, Gray served two years as head tennis coach for the Choctaws. Boston University Men, Montana Women, Houston Men, Texas Women, Northwestern Men, Stats, Schedules Seasons 1970-71 Men , 1958-59 Men , 2008-09 Women , 1975-76 Men , 1995-96 Women , Polls , Leaders It is a wonderful feeling to watch a young man mature not only as a player, but also as a student. Story Links. As if Georgias whole reigning national champion status wasnt intimidating enough, the Dawgs are coming off a 49-3 evisceration of the No. In their second year under head coach Jack Doland, the team compiled an overall record of 9-1-1 and lost to Tennessee State in the Grantland Rice Bowl . While Samford was far from perfect in what is perhaps the biggest game ever at the Pete Hanna Center, the . The Citadel sits at a 3-12 overall record, with Lucas Robins picking up the lone singles match victory over Tennessee's Martim Prata on Feb. 24. Wide receiver Efrem Hill was the other All-American as well as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, which annually goes to the top player in I-AA football. Samford's first football team was fielded in 1902. Freshman Jackson Paveletzke was named Freshman of the Year by the coaches and media. "As the head football coach at Samford University there is much expected, not only of myself but also of our program. In addition to the head coaches of Samford sports, there are 18 assistant coaches of men's teams and 12 assitant coaches of women's teams. Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. We extend our support and sympathy to Jean and the Sullivan family and we remember Pat as making an extraordinary difference at Samford and in all other aspects of his life and career.".