Tuesday, September 27, 2011

B-CU Coach Denson helps mold running backs

Bethune-Cookman at Miami
WHERE: Sun Life Stadium, Miami
WHEN: 3:30 Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011
RECORDS: B-CU 2-1, Miami 1-2
TV: ESPNU
RADIO: WELE 1380AM

Daytona Beach, FL - Autry Denson Jr.'s playing resume gave him instant credibility when he arrived at Bethune-Cookman as the Wildcats' running backs coach. His character away from the field also paid immediate dividends.

"Autry is a great example as a father, as a man, for our players to follow," B-CU coach Brian Jenkins said. "I think he's made a big impression on our players being good decision-makers off the field."

Denson a South Florida native is Notre Dame's all-time leading rusher and played four seasons in the NFL. He earned a business degree at Notre Dame and put it to use as a financial adviser to pro athletes before he retired from playing football. He also spent some time in the corporate world and focused on charities to help inner-city youth.

Denson, who played two seasons for the Miami Dolphins ...

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