Hayes impressed by Maynor’s work

WSSU’s AD calls 10-2 finish in rebuilding year a great accomplishment

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina  -- Bill Hayes admits to getting a queasy feeling in his stomach when his cell phone rings and he sees Connell Maynor’s name on the caller ID.

Winston-Salem State’s football season ended last weekend with a second-round loss to Shepherd in the NCAA Division II playoffs, leaving the Rams with a 10-2 record. Now it’s open season on Maynor, the Rams’ coach.
There are plenty of job openings at Division I schools, and Maynor’s name certainly will be mentioned in connection with some. Maynor said Tuesday that N.C. Central has contacted him, but that’s all he would say.

Hayes, WSSU’s athletics director and a former football coach, knows the drill. Maynor, 44, has a 45-6 in four seasons at WSSU, and he has explored Division I jobs after every season.



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