Bethune-Cookman announced this afternoon that the school would not retain the services of head coach Alvin Wyatt.Wyatt has served as the Wildcats' head coach since November 27, 1996 -- a span of 13 seasons -- and compiled a 90-54 redcord in that time. In 2008, he became the all-time winningest coach in school history with his 84th win, surpassing Rudolph "Bunky" Matthews, who had served as the head coach from 1946-1960.
"Today marks the end of an era in Wildcat football that many have enjoyed and celebrated...Alvin Wyatt has been the epitome of a B-CU Wildcat," said school athletics director Lynn W. Thompson. "He has given so much to this university, and it will be a tremendous challenge to find the right person to build on his legacy and take the Wildcat football program to new heights."
Wyatt's best season came in 2002, when he led the team to an 11-2 mark and a MEAC championship. In 2009, the Wildcats went just 5-6 with a 4-4 record in league play.
An alumnus of the university and a former football player with the school, Wyatt had a brief career in the NFL with the Bills, Raiders and Oilers.
I attend FAMU, but the Florida Classic was really the Florida Beatdown. I questioned Bethune's playcalling, scheme, and I don't know if Wyatt recruited well. Here's the stat though that determines his job: the average score for the Florida Classic the past two years: FAMU 48, Bethune Cookman 14. Even if you went 8-3 a couple of years ago, what have you done for me lately. The game has passed Wyatt, and after seeing the game, a change was needed. Now, can FAMU continue its success and continue to distance itself from Bethune, especially with the loss of the senior class, led by Pulley and Vann.
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ReplyDeletePulley and Vann are talented, but they aren't irreplaceable. Taylor is a good recruiter. I am sure she has some talent ready for the 2010 season.
ReplyDeleteShine is an entertaining guy. He will be missed.
Shine is fired but Trudie Reed keeps her job?
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Cassie..? lol This is somewhat familiar no?
ReplyDeleteLook our Rattlers word on the street is "Here Comes Billy Joe"!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLook out Rattler word on the street "Here Comes Billy Joe"
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