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Albany State Football Coach Resigns

Albany State University has announced the resignation of its head football coach.

Dan Land has resigned his duties as Albany State University’s head football coach effective immediately. He will remain on faculty. Land recently served in an interim role before being named to the position in June of last year.

“We appreciate the years of service Coach Land has contributed to this institution,” said Sherie Gordon, director of athletics. “I have accepted his resignation and wish him success in his future endeavors.”

Art Dunning, president of Albany State University, echoed Gordon’s sentiment. “I want to thank Coach Land for serving as head coach for football. I understand and appreciate his desire for this career change and wish him well,” said Dunning.

Land has compiled a record of 11-8 during his two-year tenure as head coach. Land has also served as an assistant football coach and as athletic director at Albany State University.

MEAC Fines Morgan State Coach

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced a public reprimand and fine of Morgan State University head men’s basketball coach Todd Bozeman.

Coach Bozeman violated the MEAC’s Bylaw on criticizing officials which states that members of the coaching staffs, student athletes, or other representatives of participating institutions shall not make public statements critical of officiating in any MEAC contests or events.

Coach Bozeman made negative comments regarding the officiating at his postgame press conference following the Morgan State/Howard contest on March 9.

In addition to the public reprimand, Bozeman will be fined $500 per conference policy.

SSU Booster Club Meeting

The Savannah State Community Booster Club will hold their next meeting on March 22 at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room in Tiger Arena. For more info, call 912-271-0077

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