MS SC583

Commends Northwest Mississippi Community College Football Head Coach Jack Wright for winning the 2015 NJCAA Football Coaches Association "Coach of the Year" Award.

Wright led the Rangers to an 11-1 record and the program's first National Championship since 1992 in his second season as head coach, defeating six ranked opponents.

The Rangers' offense averaged 38.7 points per game and 480.8 yards per game in 2015, ranking in the top ten nationally with 209.7 passing yards and 30 touchdown passes per game.

Wright previously served as the Rangers' Offensive Coordinator from 2008-2012 and has coaching experience at NCAA Division III Millsaps College and multiple high schools before his head coaching appointment.

Directs presentation of the resolution to Coach Wright, NMCC President Dr. Gary Lee Spears, the NMCC Board of Trustees, and the State Community College Board.