Maynor reflects on Hayes’ retirement

WILLIAM "Bill" HAYES

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- Connell Maynor, football coach at Hampton University, has a long history with Bill Hayes.

Maynor, who first arrived at Winston-Salem State as skinny 18-year-old freshman in 1987, couldn’t have imagined the impact Hayes would have on him.
“He’s been a father figure, a best friend and a mentor to me,” Maynor said when told about Hayes’ retirement. “It’s a sad, sad day for Winston-Salem State and for HBCUs in general because the man is a living legend.”

Maynor, a quarterback, helped the Rams win the CIAA title his freshman year. After that, Maynor left WSSU to go with Hayes to N.C. A&T.

Maynor also helped Hayes win a MEAC title at N.C. A&T.

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