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Willie Simmons Named FIU Head Football Coach
Willie Simmons has been appointed as the seventh head coach of Florida International University (FIU) football, following a successful tenure at Florida A&M where he led the team to a 45-13 record and two HBCU National Championships. Simmons, who previously coached at Duke as a running backs coach, signed a four-year deal with FIU after Mike MacIntyre was fired due to three consecutive 4-8 seasons. His experience includes transforming football programs at the HBCU level, and he aims to bring that success to FIU, leveraging his strong recruiting ties in Florida. The hiring reflects FIU's commitment to improving its football program, which has struggled historically, with losing records in 17 of its 21 seasons. Simmons expressed excitement about leading the team and hopes to match the athletic prowess with the academic reputation of the university. His appointment signals a new era for FIU football, with expectations for significant growth and improvement.
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