Grambling’s Dooley makes case for top UAPB job

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff took another step in their head football coaching search on Tuesday morning as Grambling State University offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Eric Dooley addressed a crowd of Golden Lions faithful during his meet and greet session.

Dooley followed Henderson State University head coach Scott Maxfield and Alcorn State University defensive coordinator Cedric Thomas, both of whom spoke at UAPB last week. Maxfield has since bowed out of consideration after HSU offered him a contract extension to stay in Arkadelphia. UAPB began its coaching search a few weeks ago after firing Monte Coleman following a string of losing seasons.

As a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dooley is highly familiar with the Southwestern Athletic Conference due to the fact that he’s been coaching in the league since 1997.

Dooley earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern University, and he later earned a master’s degree from Grambling.

Dooley said that football has always been a part of his life, and he has had a long-time passion for the game. Getting to play on the highest level of football was Dooley’s goal as young high school, college, and professional wide-receiver. After his high school playing career, Dooley went on to play at Grambling.

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