Southern University, led by first-year head football coach Terrence Graves, finalized its coaching staff for the 2024 season by adding offensive mastermind Fred McNair as the tight ends coach.
McNair, the former longtime head football coach of Alcorn State, will handle the duties alongside notable offensive minds for Coach Graves. Mark Frederick joined the staff as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach, while Willie Totten was retained as the quarterbacks coach.
Coach McNair was a top contender for the head football coach position at Texas Southern University. However, the Tigers ultimately selected Cris Dishman as their new coach. After turning down the Braves’ contract extension offer, Coach McNair lost his job at Alcorn State.
Related: BREAKING: Fred McNair Is Leaving Alcorn State
nCoach Fred McNair; Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends
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Graves remarked, “I am blessed and fortunate to add coaches Moore, McNair, and Todd to our football coaching staff. Our staff consists of coaches with invaluable knowledge and experience, that’s necessary for the growth, and development of our student-athletes.”
The Jags kick off their spring football on Monday, March 18, in Baton Rouge, LA.
nTerrence Graves, Southern University Jaguars head football coach: Credit: Southern Athletics
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2024 Southern University Football Coaching Staff
- Terrence Graves – Head Coach
- Mark Frederick – Offensive Coordinator | Running Backs
- Henry Miller* – Defensive Coordinator | Cornerbacks & Nickels
- Everett Todd – Special Teams Coordinator | Defensive Ends
- Willie Totten* – Quarterbacks
- Fred McNair – Tight Ends
- Chris Scott* – Linebackers
- Damon Nivens* – Offensive Line
- Quentin Burrell* – Wide Receivers
- Damarcus Miller* – Defensive Tackles
- Sean Wallace* – Safeties
- Randal Moore – Football Strength & Conditioning
- Rick Jackson* – Director of Football Operations | Recruiting Coordinator
- Joe McWilliams* – Defensive Graduate Assistant | Defensive Backs
- Kaleb Williams* – Defensive Student Assistant
*- returned from 2023 coaching staff
Related: UPDATE: Fred McNair Is Texas Southern’s ‘Top Choice’ As Head Coach
