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Fort Valley State Names Marlon Watson Head Football Coach

2/5/2025

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Fort Valley State University has welcomed Marlon Watson as its new head football coach, taking over from Shawn Gibbs. With a wealth of coaching experience from Prairie View A&M, Watson is poised to uplift the football program. Interim Athletic Director Daphnie Johnson believes his leadership will inspire and develop the student-athletes to new heights.

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Fort Valley State University has welcomed Marlon Watson as its new head football coach, taking over from Shawn Gibbs. With a wealth of coaching experience from Prairie View A&M, Watson is poised to uplift the football program. Interim Athletic Director Daphnie Johnson believes his leadership will inspire and develop the student-athletes to new heights.