In the most shocking move of 2009 in black college sports, Southern University has formally offered its head coaching position to current Washington Redskins running backs coach and former Morgan State head football coach Stump Mitchell.
“Importantly, at the collegiate and professional levels, Coach Mitchell has demonstrated dedication, hard work and success. Moreover, he has effectively instilled those values in players in his charge on both levels. He has an excellent attitude and positive educational and athletic philosophies. While serving as head football coach at Morgan State University, his focus on academic discipline led to a substantial increase in the overall GPA of the team”, added (Southern University – Baton Rouge Chancellor Kofi) Lomotey.
Always nice to see black college sports joining the discussion on great local sports stories. Coming in at number eight on the top ten list of Alabama’s top ten sports moments of 2009, it’s 
From whispers of a dual athletic director/head coaching position to no interest at all, 
