DOVER, Delaware — When Rod Milstead was a freshman at Delaware State University, his dorm room was in Conwell Hall.Now that is where Milstead’s office will be.
Delaware State officially announced Milstead, 48, as its new head football coach on Tuesday afternoon. Milstead is one of the most decorated Hornet alums and played eight seasons in the NFL.
Milstead’s hiring ends a nearly three-month search after DSU decided on Nov. 20 to not renew the contract of coach Kenny Carter, who went 3-30 across three seasons.
Milstead comes to Delaware State from La Plata High in Maryland, where he has been the head coach since 2015. He will move into the football coaching offices on the campus of DSU — located in Conwell Hall.
“This is very personal for me,” Milstead said. “Rejuvenating the football program and making winners of our student-athletes in the classroom, in the community, as well as on the field, is my top priority.”
Milstead is a member of the Delaware State Athletics Hall of Fame after a storied playing career. The Hornets won at least a share of the MEAC three out of four years while Milstead was a starter on the offensive line.
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