FIU coach Simmons knows history has been made

FIU hires Willie Simmons, former head football coach of winning Florida A&M
Simmons went 45-13 as the head coach at Florida A&M between 2018 and 2023, leading the Rattlers to a pair of HBCU national championships. A former Clemson quarterback, Simmons also has coached collegiately at Prairie View A&M, Alcorn State, Middle Tennessee State and his alma mater.
FIU finalizing deal to hire Duke assistant Willie Simmons as next head coach
It appears as though FIU has its new head football coach. The Panthers are finalizing a deal with Duke running backs coach Willie Simmons, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Ross Dellenger was first to report the news.
FIU football coach Mike MacIntyre out after three seasons
Florida International fired coach Mike MacIntyre on Sunday after three seasons, all of which the Panthers finished with 4-8 records.
FIU coach Simmons knows history has been made, but wants to focus on making the Panthers winners
It still shocks me that in 2024 — about to be 2025 — that we’re still saying “first” African-American or Latino doing things. It shows how much more work we have to do collectively as a nation to truly have equality.
FIU has new football coach
Worried loved ones reached out to the Ivy League graduate named as a person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing days before the executive was executed outside of a New York City hotel.
Head Coach Willie Simmons Looks To Win Right Away With FIU Football
MIAMI, FL - Spirits were high on Monday afternoon as FIU introduced Willie Simmons, the seventh head coach in program history. Simmons dove into plenty of topic
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Sources: Willie Simmons makes key defensive staff decisions at FIU
Back as a head coach in the state of Florida, Willie Simmons is advancing in his assembly of his initial staff at Florida ...
FIU firing Mike MacIntyre after third straight 4-8 season
The news comes 10 days after a former player alleged that MacIntyre threw a chair that hit a player during halftime of a 2022 ...
Huskers getting visit from playmaking FIU WR next week
FIU transfer wide receiver Eric Rivers is scheduled to visit Nebraska later this month. He is expected to come to Lincoln ...
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FIU reportedly finalizing deal with ACC assistant as new head coach
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Court: FIU’s medical school didn’t violate ADA when it dismissed student
Florida International University did not violate a federal law meant to protect people with disabilities when it tossed a ...
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Teacher recognizes a need for school psychologists and turns to FIU for a degree
With a scholarship in hand, third-grade teacher Amy Ratigan is prepared to complete her master's so she can help the growing ...
FIU professor speaks out on state law creating uproar, fear among educators at public universities
Florida International University is among the latest battlegrounds in a growing debate over state restrictions on university ...
Michigan Eyeing FIU Standout to Boost Receiving Corps
Michigan's chances of landing Rivers are bolstered by Michigan's recent signing of five-star QB Bryce Underwood and the ...
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Got my first job as a TV reporter
Harris earned a degree in digital journalism and a minor in English. Among the opportunities she took advantage of during her time at FIU: the Caplin News network, which gives students the chance ...