Gregory Thompson named head football coach
at Stillman
February 16, 2006
(TUSCALOOSA)--Stillman College has selected current offensive
coordinator Gregory Thompson as the school’s new head
football coach. Thompson, who also serves as assistant athletics
director, will take over the helm as leader of the Tiger gridiron.
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With a candidate pool exceeding 40 applicants, the job of
filling Stillman’s top spot was not an easy task. Applicant
credentials included current head coaches and defensive and
offensive coordinators. The list was trimmed down to six finalists,
with four interviews. Thompson’s record and experience
were the deciding factors that landed him the top spot.
“I compliment Dr. Williams on an excellent job of reviewing
and analyzing the applicants,” commented Stillman President
Ernest McNealey. “Coach Thompson reflects our values
in terms of personal discipline and team excellence.” Thompson,
a native of Atlanta, Ga., is no stranger to football at Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), or the Southern Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference (SIAC). Before coming to Stillman in 2004,
he served as head football coach at Morris Brown College located
in Atlanta. He also served as assistant football coach and
offensive coordinator at Clark Atlanta University and as assistant
coach at Southern A&M University in Baton Rouge, La. He
was chairman of football coaches for the SIAC for 10 years.
“We are confident that he (Thompson) will do an excellent
job as our head football coach,” said Dr. Curtis Williams,
Stillman athletics director.
Thompson will continue to serve as assistant athletics director
for the college.
“I am extremely pleased and excited for the opportunity
to serve as head football coach for Stillman,” said Thompson. “The
foundation has been set for a successful program. I have the
opportunity to coach in a community where football never ends.”
“Tuscaloosa was once considered the mecca of college
football. I am elated to be a part that tradition.” He
went on to further explain, “Discipline, hardwork and
a burning desire to win will be traits of the football program
at Stillman. This will be our blueprint for success.” When
asked about his outlook on recruiting new players Thompson
said, “We are confident that we will have excellent prospects
in the fold by spring practice. We are on a fast track, but
not at the expense of a winning program. We already have and
will recruit quality and competitive athletes.” Upholding
the College’s mission will be a very important part of
Thompson’s football motto. “We will make sure our
players remain focused on their reason for coming to Stillman,
that is, to obtain a college degree.” “We will
become a dominant team in the SIAC,” said Thompson. “I
have respect for the level of play in this conference.”
Thompson will be formally introduced at a press conference
on Friday, February 17 at the Stillman Stadium and Athletic
Complex.
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