Mon Dec 30 00:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Alabama A&M Names Sam Shade New Head Football Coach

**HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) –** Alabama A&M University has appointed former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Sam Shade as its new head football coach, the school announced Sunday. Shade, who boasts a 30-17 overall head coaching record, joins the Bulldogs after a highly successful season at Miles College, where he led the team to a ten-win season following a 1-9 record in 2022. His extensive coaching resume includes experience at various levels, from high school (Pinson Valley) to the NFL (Cleveland Browns), with stops at Samford and Georgia State along the way. Shade, a former fourth-round NFL draft pick, is expected to bring significant experience and a winning pedigree to Alabama A&M’s football program.

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