Greg Ruffin chosen as new leader of Shaw University, two decades after reviving their football team.

After a brief period of uncertainty, Shaw University has announced that Greg Ruffin will be returning to the sidelines as the head football coach for the Bears. This news comes after the university parted ways with their former coach, Adrian Jones, earlier this month.

According to an article from HBCU GameDay, Ruffin has a history with Shaw University, having led the team back in 2002. During his previous stint, he helped guide the Bears to a successful 7-3 record in their first season of competition. Most recently, Ruffin has been serving as the running backs coach and recruitment coordinator at Alabama State.

Excited to take on the role of head coach once again, Ruffin expressed his gratitude in a statement. "I am honored to return to Shaw University and lead the Bears football program," he said. "This is a special place with a rich history, and I look forward to building upon its legacy. Together, we will strive for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and within the community."

George Knox, the athletic director at Shaw University, also shared his enthusiasm for Ruffin's return. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ruffin back to Shaw University," he stated. "His energy, experience, and vision for the future of our football program align perfectly with our mission. Coach Ruffin's commitment to developing student-athletes and building a championship culture makes him the ideal leader for the Bears."

Ruffin will officially be introduced as the head coach on January 7th, and he comes with a track record of turning football programs around. Prior to his time at Alabama State, he coached at Edward Waters College from 2017-2022 and led Paine College to success in 2013, reviving the program after it had been dormant for over 50 years.

In light of the exciting news, Shaw University has extended an invitation to the entire community, alumni, and media to attend the introductory press conference. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get to know Ruffin and his plans for the future of the Bears football program.

On a similar note, NC A&T recently announced the hiring of Shawn Gibbs as their new head football coach, following their departure from Vincent Brown. It seems that many universities are making changes and bringing in fresh talent to take their football programs to the next level.

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