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GA SR1135
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Tippins
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends the students, coaches, and staff of the Kennesaw State University Owls football team for their inaugural football season, in which they posted a 6-5 record (5-1 at home) as an associate member of the Big South Conference
- The football program was announced on February 14, 2013, by University President Dr. Dan Papp, following a feasibility study begun in 2009 and chaired by former Georgia head coach Vince Dooley, with Board of Regents approval on February 13, 2013
- Head Coach Brian Bohannon, hired on March 22, 2013, after five seasons as quarterbacks/B-backs coach at Georgia Tech, made his head coaching debut on September 3 at the 8,300-seat Fifth Third Bank Stadium
- Honors four graduating senior student-athletes: Ryan Godhigh (running back), Prentice Stone (wide receiver, named to all-academic team in 2015), Brett Gillespie (offensive lineman), and Mason Harris (defensive end, SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2012)
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Kennesaw State University football team
Legislative Description
Kennesaw State University; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/10/2016
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