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Dawson Odums Takes Helm at Bowie State Football
11 Feb
Summary
- Dawson Odums, formerly of Southern University, is the new head football coach at Bowie State.
- Odums brings a history of success, including a SWAC championship and multiple division titles.
- Bowie State aims for championships with Odums, hoping to recapture past success after a coaching change.
Dawson Odums has officially accepted the position of head football coach at Bowie State University. The athletic department announced the hire on Monday morning, marking a new chapter for the Bulldogs' football program. Odums expressed his honor and gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing his belief in discipline, character, and leadership as foundational to sustained success and a winning culture.
Odums arrives at Bowie State with a significant coaching background, most recently serving as head coach at Norfolk State. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Southern University, where he achieved considerable success, including a SWAC championship in 2013 and four SWAC West Division titles. Bowie State, a program with a strong Division II history, hopes Odums can replicate his past achievements and guide them back to championship contention following the departure of their previous coach.
