EXCLUSIVE — Miles College Names Former Alabama Star Chris Goode as New Head Football Coach

By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times Miles College has named former University of Alabama football star Chris Goode as its new head football coach, effective immediately. Goode replaces Sam Shade who left for Alabama A&M last week. Goode will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 11:30 a.m., at the Williams Welcome and Admissions Center, located on 59th Street on the campus of Miles College. After years of high school, college and pro playing experience, this will be Goode’s first head coaching stint on the collegiate level. “We are excited for the future of Miles College football under the direction of Coach Chris Goode and are confident that Coach Goode’s leadership will bring continued success to Miles College football,” said Fred Watson, Miles Director of Athletics. “Chris Goode’s leadership and dedication to student development makes him the ideal choice to guide our football program forward,” said Miles President Bobbie Knight. “We are excited to see how his guidance and vision will propel our student-athletes to continued success both on the field and in the classroom.” Goode was drafted in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts after a standout career at...