CHESTERFIELD, Virginia — Returning for the first day of practice last Monday, the Virginia State University football Trojans possess a keen determination for the pursuit of a repeat Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship and beyond.Boasting the number two slot in the CIAA preseason rankings, out of 12, VSU jumped into the preseason with a bang this week under the newfound leadership of head coach Byron Thweatt.
Formerly an assistant coach at the University of Richmond, and a Matoaca High School graduate, Thweatt said that he has transitioned smoothly and comfortably into the role after previous head coach Latrell Scott took his talents to Norfolk State University.
In just two seasons, Scott helped the Trojans to grab their first CIAA title since 1996 with a win over Winston-Salem State in 2014, and Thweatt intends to elevate the team on a national scale.
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