Five assistant coaches have begun their duties for the Delta Devil program, including three who arrive in the Mississippi delta from Comegy's old stomping grounds, Jackson State.
The new additions include: Jack Bush (Recruiting Coordinator/Strength Coach), James "Jimmy" Joe (Wide Receivers), Jonathan Thompson (Defensive Line), Gregory Black (Offensive Line) and Darrin Hayes (Defensive Coordinator).
Hayes previously spent the last eight seasons as defensive coordinator at JSU under Comegy. Last season, the Tigers finished third in the SWAC in total defense, allowing 365.6 yards per game. In 2009 the "Dark Side Defense" was ranked first in the SWAC for the third consecutive season. The Tigers were ranked first in total defense, pass defense, and red zone defense. Before JSU, Hayes served at Tuskegee University as defensive coordinator and Lane College. He was the defensive coordinator from 2000-02 before being elevated to head coach at Lane in 2003. His career began as defensive backs coach at Knoxville College in 1994. The Cleveland, Ohio native is a 1993 graduate of Knoxville College where he received his bachelor's degree in business management before earning his master's in Sports Administration.
Black most recently served as the offensive line coach at JSU, where he worked for the past three seasons. Last season, the Tigers finished fourth in the SWAC in rushing offense and fifth in pass offense. Following the season, three JSU offensive linemen were tabbed All-SWAC, including two on the First Team. Prior to his time in Jackson, he spent five seasons as the offensive line coach at Tuskegee University. Black is a 1988 Central State graduate, where he earned a bachelor's degree in education.
Thompson previously spent the last six seasons as the defensive line coach at JSU. Last season, two JSU defensive linemen were named All-SWAC, including Javancy Jones who was named First Team and Freshman of the Year. Under Thompson's leadership, former JSU standout Marcus Benard set JSU's single season sack record in 2008. Thompson joined the JSU staff after spending one season as defensive line coach at Savannah State. Prior to his stint at Savannah State, he was the defensive line coach at Central State from 2004-05. From 2001-02, he served as the defensive line coach with the Dayton Skyhawks of the Indoor Arena Football League. The Miami native is a 2000 graduate of Central State where he earned a bachelor's degree in health and recreation.
Joe arrives at MVSU after spending three seasons as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Miles College, where he introduced the Gulf Coast and No Huddle Offense. He, however, made a name for himself at Florida A&M, where he began as Recruiting Coordinator before working his way up to Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. In his 11-year tenure at FAMU from 1994-2005, Joe helped lead the Rattlers to four MEAC championships (1995-96, 1998, 2000), a Black National Championship (1998) and seven straight playoff appearances. During Joe's tenure at FAMU, he helped produce 11 All-Americans and 10 NFL players, including Earl Holmes. Prior to his time at FAMU, he served at Central State University from 1981-1993 as Assistant Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director. While at CSU, he helped produce two NAIA national championship teams (1990, 1992) and six Black College championships (1986-90, 1993). While at CSU, seven players were named All-Americans and 15 played in the NFL, including former Philadelphia Eagle defensive lineman Hugh Douglas. Joe earned his bachelor's degree in Recreation and Rehabilitation Theory from Morgan State University.
After serving as defensive backs coach at Avila University in Kansas City, Mo., Bush has agreed to become to the Recruiting Coordinator and Strength Coach for the Delta Devils. Bush also previously worked as the Director of Football Operations at Jackson State under Comegy in 2007. He served as the defensive line/special teams coach at JSU in 2006. In 1995, Bush served as Comegy's defensive coordinator at Central State University. His first collegiate stint was at Johnson C. Smith University, where he served as defensive coordinator from 1988-89 before working as defensive line coach at Central State from 1989-90, helping the Marauders to a No.1 finish in total defense and a Black College National Championship. He was the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Bowling Green State University, 1991-93; an NFL scout for the New England Patriots, East Coast Region, 1993-94; and head football coach and Physical Education Department Chair at Randallstown High School in Maryland from 1994-95. In 1995, Bush returned to Central State and served as defensive coordinator in 1995 and head coach in 1996. Central State went 10-1 and was named NAIA National Champions. From 1997-98, Bush worked as Assistant to the President for Football Development at Lincoln University (Mo.). Then, in 1998, he was appointed head football coach at Lincoln University (Mo.). He later accepted the position as tight ends coach at Alabama State University (2003-04). Bush is a 1971 Lincoln University alumni, with a bachelor's degree in physical education.
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