2009

Cheatham resig Steve Cheatham has resigned as head football coach at East Central Community College in Decatur. an– nounced ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin. Cheatham's resignation is ef– fective July 31,2009. Chris Harris. "Although the surgery was termed successful, there's still a six-week period where I'm limited to what I can do. J just don't have the strength l need to do the job."

Cheatham said having cancer also changed his priorities. He wants to spend more time with his family and is looking forward to being a grandfa– ther. "My daughter Lindsey and her hus– band (Bo Burkes) are expecting their first child in February. Brenda and I want to be able to spend as much time as possible with our new grandchild," be stated. Cheatham, who plans to retire from the state system following 28 years of service, will continue coaching but on

Cheatham, who took over the War– rior program following the 2007 cam– paign, underwent surgery for prostate cancer on June 22. He cited health concerns as a reason for bis resigna– tion. "I just don't think I can give East Central and the young men what they need going into the upcoming season," said the 52-year-old Philadelphia na– tive when announcing his resignation in a Thesday afternoon meeting with Or. Sutphin and Athletic Director