Time to remove Savannah State Dixon's interim label

It's time for Savannah State University to remove the interim label from interim football head coach Julius Dixon's title. Dixon has been serving in that capacity since Jan. 28, when he was named interim head coach by interim athletic director Marilynn Suggs to replace Robby Wells. Dixon is a good man. He has the character, integrity, experience and leadership skills SSU needs. He also has the respect of SSU's players and administration. He reminds me of former SSU head coach Theo Lemon. I have tremendous respect for both men.

College football, at least at this level, is not exclusively about winning games. It's about helping young men mature and maximize their potential en route to earning bachelor's degrees via the opportunity that fooball provides. Dixon truly cares about his players. He is a hard-working, humble family man. He is honest. Dixon, who was SSU's defensive coordinator the past two seasons, and his assistants (Eddie Johnson, Alan Hall, Barry Casterlin and Hans Batichon) are a close-knit staff. They work well together. Their focus is on the team, not on themselves. And they're hungry to win while doing things the right way.

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