Grambling State's Broderick Fobbs signs contract extension

The four-year, $1.28 million extension is effective July 1, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2022.

GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- Grambling State and Broderick Fobbs made his four year contract extension official Thursday, as the head G-man signed the deal to keep him in Grambling through the 2022 season.

Fobbs says he's glad to have this process behind him, and his excited for the future of his Tigers, "To know that, not only the university, but the foundation is really, really thinking about our family, coaches, and players. The mark of a great program is to have great stability. In order to do that, you have to have people in place. The university and the foundation is doing a really good job in trying to make sure everything stays intact and comfortable so we can continue moving the needle forward."

Fobbs returned to his alma mater in December 2013 and has led the Tigers to a 39-11 overall record in four seasons. Those wins include the University’s first HBCU National Championship since 2008. Under Fobbs, the team is 32-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play and has won back-to-back conference championships in 2016 and 2017. These achievements have contributed to Fobbs winning the SWAC Coach of the Year honor for four consecutive years.

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