“Eddie George has been a winner in every facet of the game and we look forward to him bringing that same commitment to our players and having it translate into winning on and off the field,” TSU athletic director Mikki Allen. “We are excited to have him join us and lead the next chapter of our storied football program.”
“I am excited about being named head coach at Tennessee State University,” said George. “I thank Dr. Glover, Dr. Allen, and each of you for the confidence you have placed in me. All I have done has prepared me for this moment, whether that’s my football career, my entrepreneurial endeavors, my acting career.”
The celebrated former NFL star will make an announcement regarding his coaching staff in the coming days.
“Coaching is a full commitment, a duty of service,” said George. “I take that seriously. I’ve done a lot of soul searching and due diligence. The more I thought about it, the more and more I got excited about it. It was like picking up an old guitar or getting back on a bike, it’s familiar but in a different capacity. It’s exciting. I’m going to be innovative, creative, and fun.”
President Glenda Glover called it a great day for the university and looks forward to working with Eddie George as he sustains a successful football program.
“For decades, TSU has always made bold and strategic hires within our athletic programs that laid the foundation for our storied success in sports,” said Glover. “Eddie George, with the resources he will bring to TSU, is the right choice and investment for the future of the TSU football program and the TSU community.”