Saturday, July 21, 2012

In the FCS Huddle: Taylor's influence all over the MEAC

NORFOLK, Virginia – Over the years, it's become almost impossible to keep track of the amount of players, coaches and individuals impacted by Florida A&M head football coach Joe Taylor. Not to mention, the influence he's had on the football conference he has been in for 20 years.

On Friday, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference held its annual preseason football media day and for many it was no surprise six teams received first-place votes.



"This is probably going to be the strongest competitive conference in football that I've seen," Taylor said. "And I've been in this game a long time."

For Hill-Eley and the other coaches who have spent time with Taylor, words can't express the respect and admiration they have for him.

"Nobody calls him friend because most of us call him our father and he has always acted that way towards us," Hill-Eley said. "The type of leadership and character he displays is amazing, and he consistently raises the bar for fellow coaches."

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