Cochran Appointed West Alabama Football Head Coach

Scott Cochran has been appointed as the head football coach of the University of West Alabama, following a distinguished career in college football, including roles as strength and conditioning coach at LSU and Alabama, and special teams coordinator at Georgia. Cochran has been part of eight national championship teams and is known for his dynamic coaching and mentoring style. He takes over from Brett Gilliland, who has moved to a new role as UWA's athletic director. Cochran's personal journey includes overcoming an addiction to painkillers, which he has openly discussed, and establishing the American Addiction Recovery Association to help others through similar struggles. His hiring aligns with UWA's values of fostering both athletic and academic excellence, and he is committed to continuing the program's legacy of success. Cochran views this position as a calling, focusing on developing young athletes both on and off the field.