Reggie Barlow Out as ASU Head Football Coach

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alabama State University has announced the school's board of trustees voted not to renew Head Football Coach Reggie Barlow's contract.

A nationwide search will begin immediately according to the school. Barlow compiled a 49-42 record in eight seasons as head coach, leading the Hornets to the 2010 SWAC Eastern Division title. The Hornets posted a 7-5 record in 2014.

"We thank Coach Barlow for his contributions to Alabama State University, as a student-athlete, assistant coach, and head coach," Alabama State University President Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd said. Antonio Bradford has been named interim head coach.

Reggie Barlow's attorney Don Jackson released this statement in response to Alabama State's decision:

"This afternoon Coach Barlow was notified by Human Resources at Alabama State University that the Board of Trustees voted not to renew his contract this past Friday. This has been widely reported in the news media. Today, he was advised that his final work day at Alabama State University would be December 31, 2014.

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