MS SC579

Commends and congratulates the Alcorn State University "Braves" football team and Head Coach Fred McNair (2018 SWAC Coach of the Year) for winning the 2018 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship on December 1, 2018, defeating Southern University 37-28.

Recognizes this as the 16th conference championship in Alcorn State's school history and the third championship in the last five years, with the team making five consecutive SWAC title game appearances.

Highlights individual achievements including Junior Quarterback Noah Johnson as 2018 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and Championship Offensive MVP, and Junior De'Shawn Waller as SWAC Newcomer of the Year with three touchdowns in the championship game.

Notes the team's defensive performance with six sacks and led the FCS in sacks per game (4.09) and tackles for loss per game (9.2), with Junior Brelion Hollis named Championship Defensive MVP.

Lists the complete 2018 roster of 81 players and coaching staff, and directs the resolution be presented to Coach McNair, Alcorn State's Interim President Dr. Donzell Lee, and the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.