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3 unusual facts about Valdosta State Blazers


Valdosta State Blazers

Charles Cooper became the Lady Blazers coach in 1982 after having served as the girls' basketball coach at nearby Lowndes High School.

Two notable alumni are Jessie Tuggle, National Football League linebacker from 1987-2000 playing his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, and Chris Hatcher was quarterback in the programs first national football tournament in 1994 and was that year's Harlon Hill Trophy winner.

David Dean, former VSU offensive coordinator, is the current football head coach at Valdosta State University and is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season (2007).



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