Tag: Marshall Faulk

Southern Head Coach Marshall Faulk Opens Up About Living With Parkinson’s Disease

Brandon King

“Life doesn’t have to stop. This isn’t a death sentence,” Faulk said. In a candid discussion shared by @LAFirstNews, Faulk opened up about his diagnosis and what living with the neurological condition has been like. Faulk explained that he takes medication and remains optimistic about his future, saying he likely will not display obvious symptoms to the naked eye and expects to live a full life. His message offers encouragement to others navigating a Parkinson’s diagnosis, emphasizing that the condition does not mean life and personal ambitions have to come…

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Southern University Head Coach Marshall Faulk Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk, one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history, is currently serving as the head football coach at Southern University, where he is leading the Jaguars through his first season at the helm. Faulk announced his diagnosis during an appearance on a medical podcast. He said he initially noticed something was awry when he experienced issues with his hand while golfing. The Hall of Famer said that he was focusing on upping his activity level and managing his symptoms. The diagnosis marks a significant personal development for…

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Marshall Faulk Responds to UAPB Coach Alonzo Hampton’s Homecoming Comments

Brandon King

Southern head coach Marshall Faulk has responded to UAPB head coach Alonzo Hampton’s comments surrounding Pine Bluff being selected as the Jaguars’ homecoming opponent. And Hampton’s point wasn’t simply about using homecoming as motivation. It was about what being selected as someone else’s homecoming opponent says about how that program views UAPB. Hampton pointed to UAPB repeatedly being picked near the bottom of the SWAC preseason projections and the Golden Lions’ history of appearing on opponents’ homecoming schedules. “When you sign up people for homecoming, I think you probably got…

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Marshall Faulk Says Southern Is Forming the Wrong Kind of Identity After Jackson State Loss

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk isn’t just concerned about Southern’s latest loss — he’s concerned about what the Jaguars are becoming. After Southern fell 35-17 to Jackson State in Saturday’s BoomBox Classic, first-year head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk said his team is beginning to form the wrong kind of identity. Jackson State jumped out to a 28-9 halftime lead and ultimately extended its winning streak over Southern to eight consecutive games. The Tigers finished with 355 total yards, while Nate Blount IV rushed for 135 yards and two…

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