McNEILL TO CLARK ATLANTA:

Clark Atlanta University has named Daryl C. McNeill, Sr. as its head football coach. The announcement was made by Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President, and Dr. Tamica Jones, Director of Athletics.

"I am excited about working with Dr. Brown and Dr. Jones and feel that my vision is consistent with that of the University and the direction they want to take the football program," said McNeill. "I'm elated to get here, get started and meet my players, as well as faculty and staff."

McNeill, who has more than 20 years coaching experience, most recently served as running backs coach at Saint Augustine's (2009) and as the Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations and Head Football Coach at Johnson C. Smith (2004-08). The position at Johnson C. Smith was the second time he coached at the university; the first stint was also as Head Football Coach (1995-97).

McNeill is no stranger to success. In 1996, McNeill led the Golden Bulls to a record of 7-3, the program's first winning season in 15 years, and was honored as the Black College Sports Co-Coach of the Year. In 2006, he led JCSU to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the Pioneer Bowl. He also served two years as associate head coach at North Carolina A&T (2003- 04).

Prior to his tenure at A&T, McNeill spent a eight years at South Carolina State. His first position was as Graduate Assistant and Administrative Assistant (1983-85). He then became the Assistant Football Coach (1985-86) and returned as the Assistant Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator (1999-03). McNeill also spent two years as Assistant Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Tennessee State (1993-95) and had two stints at Savannah State, serving as the Assistant Head Football Coach (1988-93) and then as the Head Football Coach (1997-99).

Over a coaching career that exceeds 20 years, McNeill has amassed a record of 27-36.

McNeill is a graduate of South Carolina State where he received both a bachelor of science in business administration and a master of education in business.

MVSU CHOOSES MORGAN:

The Mississippi Valley State Department of Athletics announced Monday that University of North Alabama defensive coordinator Karl Morgan has been named the school's new head football coach. Morgan takes over the program from Willie Totten, who spent eight seasons at the helm and stepped down November 30.

"After an open search with candidates from across the nation, we are pleased to have Karl Morgan as the newest football coach at Mississippi Valley State" said interim director of athletics Donald R. Sims. "We now hope that Morgan can take the reins of the program and guide the Devils into this new decade."

A veteran of both high school and collegiate coaching, Morgan has spent the previous five seasons as the defensive coordinator at the University of North Alabama. Morgan has 21 years of coaching experience including stints as defensive line coach at Nicholls State, Southern, Purdue and Arkansas State. He has also served as defensive coordinator at Alcorn State, Hampton and the University of North Alabama.

At UNA, the team has amassed an 84-26 record and a NCAA Division II quarterfinalist in 2006, 2007 and 2009 in addition to being a NCAA Division II semifinalist in 2005 and 2008. He is a former defensive lineman with the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1984-86) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1983) of the Canadian Football League.

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