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SportsWeek Also Religion and Classifieds august 13, 2015 FOOTBALL Chip Vaughn joins WSSU football coaching staff through NFLPA Coaching Internship SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Chip Vaughn has joined the coaching staff of the Winston-Salem State University football program through the NFLPA Coaching Internship program. The NFLPA Coaching Internship, built in collabora tion with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), provides transitioning and former NFL players an in-depth, foundational coaching experience. Selected interns will be able to spend an entire season coaching on the sidelines of an NCAA Division II, Division HI, or NAIA institution. Chip Vaughn will be coaching the safeties on defense, and helping out with special teams. "We are very excited to have Chip as part of our coaching staff for this season", said Kienus Boulware, WSSU's head football coach. "I am very appreciative of the NFLPA to select Winston-Salem State University football to be a part of their coaching internship program," added Boulware. "Not only does his playing career speak for itself, but Chip is a tremendous person. He will be a great asset to our coaching staff and our players." Chip Vaughn is a native of Fairfax, Virginia, where he starred at Robinson Secondary School, before taking his talents to the ACC and Wake Forest. Vaughn had a stellar career at Wake Forest, where he ? See Vaughn on B2 |j Affu / Glenn High's Hawkins joins older brother at East Carolina BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE On recruiting visits, an athlete's perception of a school's environment plays a vital role on which school the athlete will choose. Such was the case for Glenn defensive back Dedrick Hawkins, a three-time All Piedmont Triad Conference pick. Hawkins entertained offers from Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill and The Citadel, but opted to look elsewhere. Eventually, he narrowed his choices to UNC Charlotte and East Carolina, two schools that didn't offer scholarships. It didn't matter to him that he would have to try-out as a walk-on. "For me, the atmosphere is so important," said Hawkins, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound safety. "I chose East Photos by Ttrin Stinson Germane Crowell Jr. drops back for a pass during the first official practice of the season. Crowell, a senior, is expected to start at quarterback for the Yellow Jackets. Yellow Jackets set sights on state title Carver head coach Germane Crowell Sr. is confident his team can win it all BY TEVIN STDMSON THE CHRONICLE For most teams,' a 9-2 record would be a big accomplishment, but for head coach Germane Crowell Sr. and Carver Nation, anything less than a state championship is unacceptable. Last season, the Yellow Jackets lost to Shelby High School, 14-31, in the second round of the state playoffs. Crowell said coming into the 2015 season, the expectations are the same as any other year at Carver High School what it comes to football: a state championship. From 1988 to 2005, the Yellow Jackets managed to bring home 11 conference tides, establishing them selves as one of the states best foot ball programs in the '90s and early 2000s. Carver also won two NCH SAA 3-A Football State Championships in 1998 and 2000. "Our mindset never changes," said Crowell. "Every year, our expec tation is to win a state championship." Coming into the season, Crowell said he wanted the team to focus on getting stronger. The Yellow Jackets will return a number of players on both offense and defense, which is always a plus in high school football. "We feel very confident coming into this year," Crowell said. "We have pretty much our entire defense coming back and a number of players on offense as well." Seniors Jason Walker, De'quan Napper and Tirek Vance are all expected to anchor a defense that will rely on strength, experience and speedy defensive backs. Richard Huntley and Brandon Sessoms will also play a major roll in the Yellow Jackets' defense. On offense, the Yellow Jackets will look to seniors Rashad Butler and Tyquan Watson. Last season, Butler and Watson accumulated over 1,000 all-purpose yards a piece. When asked about the upcoming season, Watson seemed confident in his teams' chances of having a suc cessful season. "This is my senior year, so 1 am defiantly ready," Watson said. Last season, Watson played both running back and wide receiver for the Yellow Jackets. Germane Crowell Jr. will start at quarterback. Last season, Crowell Jr. shared duties early in the season before taking over permanently as the starter late in the season. Crowell Sr. said he has really seen his son grow as a quarterback and is confident he has what it takes to lead Carver to its goal. "He's really starting to understand what it takes to be a quarterback at the next level," coach Crowell said. "He has really grown, not just as a quarter back but as a leader as well." See Carveron B2 s r c n a u l i rt h Carolina because of the high level of competition. Being in that kind environment will help to bring out the very best in me." "We've never played on the same team before, so I'm looking forward to having a great experience." East Carolina has played in eight bowl games over the last nine seasons. Another plus is that Hawkins has an older brother, Josh, who plays for the Pirates. The elder Hawkins is a senior and two-year starter who ranks among the top cornerbacks in the country. A year ago. Josh Hawkins, also a Glenn graduate, was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, the Heisman Trophy equivalent for defensive backs. Four years ago, Josh Hawkins made East Carolina's roster as a walk-on. This year, he's listed by several national publications as a pre-season all-league pick for the American Athletic Conference. "We've never played on the same team before, so I'm looking forward to having a great experience," said the younger Hawkins, who recorded six tackles in the East West AU-Star Game. "I look at what Josh did and realize that we both come from the same background. "So, I feel like I can make it just like he did. Josh has always told me to follow in his steps, but in doing so, to leave a bigger footprint." Given the family connection, one might assume that See Hawkins on B2 ? ? I 336-750-3220
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