Oliver 'Buddy' Pough, former head football coach, returns to lead South Carolina State University's athletics department as interim director.
South Carolina State University and President Alexander Conyers have again appointed former head football coach Oliver 'Buddy' Pough as the interim director of athletics. Pough briefly served as the interim athletics director in late 2023 before selecting Chennis Berry to succeed him as head football coach of the Bulldogs. Pough is recognized as one of the top collegiate football coaches in the 53-year history of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and a well-respected voice of the university.
Pough's appointment comes as the university embarks on a national search for a new director of athletics. He is following Dr. Nathan Cochran, who left the university to pursue new opportunities. Cochran was appointed vice president and director of athletics in December 2023. President Conyers expressed gratitude for Dr. Cochran's service, stating, 'On behalf of the Bulldog family, I thank Dr. Cochran for his service and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
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