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About Mark Hudspeth

It has recently been reported that UNA Head Coach Mark Hudspeth will be joining Coach Mullen’s staff at Mississippi State and resigning his position at UNA. Hudspeth’s name has been known to many State fans for a while now and he will be a welcome addition to the Bulldog family.

Here are some coaching highlights from Hudpseth’s career:

  • In his first six seasons at UNA, Hudspeth has posted the best record of any previous Lion head coach in their first seven years – leading the Lions to a 66-20 mark, two Gulf South Conference titles and five NCAA Division II playoff appearances, including the Division II Semi-Finals three times.
  • Hudspeth served as the head coach at Winston Academy in Louisville, Mississippi from 1996 to 1998. He led Winston Academy to a 25-1 record over two seasons including an undefeated record in the regular season (20-0) and the conference (12-0). In 1997 he won the state championship with a perfect 14-0 record and his team led the state in scoring that year. He was named Mississippi Coach of the Year in 1997. He won conference championships in 1996 and 1997.
  • Hudspeth was named Mississippi Coach of the Year in 1997 while coaching Winston Academy in Louisville, MS. He led Winston Academy to a 25-1 record over two seasons including an undefeated record in the regular season (20-0) and the conference (12-0). In 1997 he won the state championship with a perfect 14-0 record and his team led the state in scoring that year. He was named Mississippi Coach of the Year in 1997. He won conference championships in 1996 and 1997.
  • He served as the offensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach at Delta State University from 1999-2000. He helped lead the Statesmen to a Gulf South Conference Championship as well as an NCAA Division II National Championship in 2000. His offense broke 21 school records, 12 Gulf South Conference records, and six NCAA Division II records that year. The offense was led by Conerly Trophy winner Josh Bright.

You can get a more in-depth look at the newest member of the Bulldog staff at CoachHud.com.

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