DeSean Jackson’s 2 P.M. Coaching Schedule Is Sparking a Bigger Conversation

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson is challenging one of college football’s oldest assumptions: that the best coaches have to live at the office. Jackson recently explained that he typically starts his workday early and leaves for the day at around 2 p.m. For a profession notorious for marathon workdays, late-night film sessions and coaches spending virtually every waking hour inside their football facilities, Jackson’s schedule stands out. And naturally, it raises a question: Does spending more hours at the facility automatically make someone a better coach? WHAT WE KNOW…

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Norfolk State’s Marco Peery Named Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State kicker Marco Peery has added another honor to his record-setting performance against Hampton. Peery was named a Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week for Week 3 after converting all five of his field-goal attempts in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The junior from Norfolk, Virginia, connected on field goals of 21, 48, 26, 46 and 27 yards, including a career-long 48-yarder. His five made field goals established a Norfolk State single-game record for an individual kicker…

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Norfolk State’s Jason Wonodi Collects Pair of National Honors Following Hampton Takeover

Norfolk State return specialist Jason Wonodi has added two national honors to an already memorable week. Wonodi was named the Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week and the BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week after delivering a record-setting performance in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The redshirt senior from Brockton, Massachusetts, returned three punts for a school-record 170 yards, averaging 56.7 yards per return. Two of those returns went for touchdowns. Wonodi broke loose for a 76-yard…

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