Former FVSU, Howard, MVSU head coach picked for Hall of Fame

Former Fort Valley State head football coach Doug Porter is one of six coaches and players who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this summer.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame made the announcement Wednesday about the inductees, who represent the FCS, Divisions II and III in the NCAA and the NAIA.

"I am very grateful to all of the coaches and players that helped me receive this honor, because without them, this could not have happened," Porter said in a statement. "I also want to thank all of the various administrations that have been supportive of our athletic program."

Porter is joined by coaching colleague W.C. Gorden of Jackson (Miss.) State and former players Jim Ballard (Mount Union, Ohio, 1991-93), Ronald McKinnon (North Alabama, 1992-95), John Randle (Texas A&M-Kingsville, 1988-89) and Brad Rowland (McMurry, Texas, College, 1947-50).

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