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The University Of The South Staff Changes Announced for the University of the South Football Program

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John Shackelford/Director of Athletics | The University Of The South

John Shackelford/Director of Athletics | The University Of The South

The University of the South Director of Athletics John Shackelford has announced that head football coach Travis Rundle will step down from his post to accept a similar role at Albion College. 

Defensive Coordinator Joe Rodgers will serve as interim head coach during the transition process. 

"Coach Rundle is a man of strong character, a family man that always puts his student-athletes above himself, a team player within our department that prioritized the academic experience of his program. He will be missed as a leader, a community member and an educator. We wish Coach Rundle and his family all the best in their next endeavor," said Shackelford. 

Rundle spent the last six seasons at the University of the South, as he coached 28 to All-Southern Athletic Association selections. 

In the classroom, Rundle saw 147 selections to the SAA Academic Honor Roll, and 13 student-athletes were named to the National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society. 

During the 2020-21 season, Rundle was a part of a first from historic Hardee-McGee Field at Harris Stadium: a countable football game played in the spring. The Tigers hosted the Pride of Greensboro (N.C.) College in April of 2021 on the fourth-oldest field in the nation and the oldest in the south.

During his career on the Domain, Rundle picked up victories over Kenyon (Ohio), Austin (Texas), Birmingham-Southern (Ala.), Rhodes (Tenn.) and St. Scholastica (Minn.). 

A national search will begin immediately for the University of the South's 32nd head football coach.

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