Football Southern Conference

Elon To Make Football Coaching Change

LON, NC - Elon University head football coach Al Seagraves has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities and has been re-assigned to administrative and teaching duties in a move announced today by Dr. Alan White, Director of Athletics.

In making the announcement, White stated his appreciation for the services rendered by Seagraves during the last eight years as Elon's head football coach.

"Al Seagraves is a quality person and has handled his duties in a highly professional manner during a very challenging transition from NCAA Division II to our current NCAA-1AA affiliation with the Southern Conference," White said. "I have deep admiration and the utmost respect for Al's tireless efforts, his management of players and his focus on the details of his responsibilities. He has been fully committed to our football program and to our University."