Former NFL coach tackles VSU defensive line

ETTRICK, Virginia --  Coaches in the National Football League often lead transient lifestyles as they travel from team to team. Such was the life of Larry Brooks, a former football standout at Prince George High School and Virginia State University.

But, after an NFL playing and coaching career that spanned four decades, Brooks retired and returned to his hometown. The 61-year-old now lives in Dinwiddie and coaches the defensive line at his alma mater.

"This is home," Brooks said. "And every time I'm out of work in the NFL I come home."

While the right offer might coax him out of retirement, Brooks said he is happy to be back in the Tri-Cities area and content to remain on the VSU coaching staff.

One thing is for sure, the Trojans are happy to have him back.

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