He becomes the 30th head coach in program history and returns to a place he served as defensive coordinator from 1994-1998.
Jon Johnson Jacksonville State made it official on Saturday in naming Wiregrass native and former Auburn co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Charles Kelly as its new head football coach.
Prior to that, Kelly served as an assistant a Alabama, Florida State, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Nicholls State and Henderson State in the college ranks, and at Central-Phenix City and Eufaula in the high school ranks. "We are beyond excited to welcome Charles Kelly back to Jacksonville State," Jacksonville State Vice President of Athletics Greg Seitz said."Coach Kelly's extensive experience, championship pedigree, and strong ties to Alabama make him the ideal leader for our program. His vision and passion will help us continue the success we've enjoyed in our first two years in Conference USA and build on our tradition of excellence.
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