Legendary NFL running back Marshall Faulk will be the next coach Southern University, according to Jordan Schultz. Faulk and the school reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with an option. An official announcement is scheduled for Monday.
Representatives from Southern University recently flew to Boulder to interview Faulk, a New Orleans native. One famous university sponsor as reported led Faulk's hiring process.
Faulk, 52, was in the midst of his first season as Colorado's running backs coach under fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Through 11 games, the Buffaloes averaged just 3.6 yards per carry. However, their top two rushers average 4.7 and 4.2 yards per carry, respectively.
One of the most versatile running backs in NFL history, Faulk is one of only two running backs in NFL history with at least 12,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards. He was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2000, a year after helping the Rams win their first Super Bowl, and also became the second player in league history to pass for more than 1,000 yards in both offense and receiving.
Before the NFL, Faulk had a stellar career at San Diego State, where he rushed for 4,589 yards (averaging a whopping 6.0 yards per carry) and scored 57 touchdowns in three seasons.
Southern University has been looking for a new coach since Terrence Graves was relieved of his duties after a 1-6 start. Graves was fired less than a year after leading the Jaguars to an eight-win season, including a SWAC championship appearance.
The Jaguars are now 1-0 and will close out their regular season against Grambling State on Saturday at the Bayou Classic.
