2008

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COUNTY WARRIORS

ROBBIE ROBERTSQ 1/THE NEWTON RECORD Newton County members of the 2008 East Central Community College football team nclude (from left) nebacker Quadanus Wallace (15) of Umon, runnmg back Duke Hudnall 125) and I nebacker Guy Holden (35), both of Newton County H1gh School, and offensive lineman Chuckie Curry (54) of New– ton. The Wamors beginseason actiOn Thursday, August 28 at Coahoma Community College. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on the Clarksdale campus. ECCC1s led by first-year head coach SteveCheatham. Another 'Coach Poun ey' joins ECCC football staff

A familiar name to followers of East Central Community College ath– letics has joined the Warrior football coaching staff for the 2008 campaign. Derek Pouncey. nephew of former ECCC head football coach Ken Pouncey, has joined Steve Cheatham's staff and will serve as wide receivers coach. "Derek is a huge asset to our foot– ball program," Cheatham said. '.'He s a great coach who not only' has knowledge of the game but also has experience with computers and video equipment. We're just very glad to

talking with his uncle and receiving advice. "I've been told I need get out to his house and do a sit-down with him over coffee,'' Derek said. "I know it's coming...it's just a matter of getting the time to go out there. Ken Pouncey led the Warrior foot– ball program from 1967-81 and won several division titles. He was induct– ed into the College's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. Derek Pouncey's father is also a for– mercoach. "Dad coached a long time at North-

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west Junior High School in Meridian - and in Alabama. He coached football. b.tsketball. bascball....he did it all." -– snid the new Warrior assistar~. '"We're j ust a family full of coaches." --

have him as a member of our staff.'' ------ The younger Potmcey said follow-

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"To be on the same field as mv uncle coached for those many years is a great thrill fo r me," Derek stated. 'It's ju:st pretty awesome bern here. · f).A.~t.. _ ..,,;..I L ' "

Prior to joining the ECCC staff, Derek Pouncey served from 2006-08 as a sistant head coach, line coach and teacher at KAmn~:>•· c. ........ 1 '-