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Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Chops


Let's hope Florida A&M isn’t as good as its head coach. Florida A&M football coach Willie Simmons is as balanced as any athlete and coach you will ever find. He was an All-American high school player ranked No. 10 in the country, played three seasons at quarterback for the Clemson Tigers and was the fastest athlete ever to graduate from Death Valley. (Chapelboro.com)

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Chansky’s Notebook: Coaching Chops