Quotes from other coaches
At the introductory press conference, the handout had some pretty solid quotes from other coaches on the hiring of Coach Steve Campbell.
Steve Campbell is one of the true professionals in our business. he’s not only a big-time football coach, but an even better person. The future of Central Arkansas football will be extremely bright under his leadership.
— Auburn coach Gus Malzahn
Great hire. One of the best head coaches I have ever been around. I know UCA is a great place because I have coached there on staff twice and against while at UNA. I know the success of UCA football. But you think UCA has won before, just wait until Coach Campbell arrives.
— Louisiana-Lafayette coach Mark Hudspeth
I know this, you are getting a great coach. He has not only the knowledge of the game, but the whole process of coaching, from A to Z. He has a unique ability to evaluate players and find the talent in the ones that are maybe overlooked. And he is great at developing players. I’ve always said, you don’t recruit stars, you recruit players, and that’s what he does. He recruits players.
He’s at the perfect place because you’re not going to get the 4-5 star players. They are going to go somewhere else. But he will find the guys who can play football. He can evaluate talent as good as anyone out there.
— Retired longtime Texas A&M and Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill.
It’s Steve Campbell
Steve Campbell
Age: 47
Coaching career
| 1988-1989 | Auburn (GA) | |
| 1990-1992 | Delta State (OL/Strength) | |
| 1993-1995 | Nicholls State (OC/Backfield) | |
| 1996 | Southwest MS (RB) | |
| 1997-1998 | Southwest MS (HC) | 12-8[1] |
| 1999-2001 | Delta State (HC) | 27-8[2] |
| 2002 | Middle Tennessee (OC/OL) | |
| 2003 | Mississippi State (OL) | |
| 2004–present | MS Gulf Coast (HC) | 87-22[3] |
| [1] including first winning season in 12 years [2] including D2 national championship in 2000; highest win percentage in school history [3] including JUCO Co-National Championship in 2007, three state titles and six MACJC South Division crowns. |
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After growing up in Pensacola, Florida, Campbell attended Southeastern Louisiana for two years before they ended their program and he transferred to Troy (State). He won a national championship at Troy at a player in 1987. He was a four-year starter at center for both teams. He immediately began his coaching career after graduation(see above). He’s turned down two other Southland jobs in the past.
- His no-huddle offense shattered 12 Gulf South Conference Records and six NCAA Division II records.
- National D2 Coach of the Year honors by three different organizations in 2000.
- Under Campbell’s leadership, Gulf Coast has consistently ranked in the NJCAA National Poll, finishing #13 in 2005, #8 in 2006, #1 in 2007, #4 in 2008, #8 in 2009,#3 in 2010, and #6 in 2011.
- His predecessor at MGCCC had a 6-12 record.
Wikipedia link
Widely regarded for his offensive insights, his offenses have always been among the best in the NJCAA and the NCAA Division 2 in both rushing and total yards. One of his juco teams scored 63 points and had over 600 total yards in the NJCAA championship game. Another of his teams broke the NCAA Division 2 national championship game record for points (63), yards (649), and first downs (36). link
Honors and AwardsNCAA Division II National Coach of the Year | Chevrolet | January 2000 |
More Links
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MGCCC Bio
Photo above from here