2009

WEEK OF cr ~· k 1 .lOQ~

ns as EC football coach a different level. He will sene as a physical education instructor for K-8 grades at Conehatta Elemental) School, a division of the Mississippi. Band of Choctaw Indian'>, beginning in August. also includes stints as an assistant at Dothan (Ala.) and Neshoba Central high schools, and as a graduate assis– tant at Clemson University. In addi– tion, Cheatham served two season as director of football operations at the University of Mississippi under Rebel head coach David Cutcliff.

Cheatham is a former head foot– ball coach at Neshoba Central and Philadelphia high schools. He owns a 46-20 record during his six years as a high school head coach. He led East Central to a 4-5 record in the 2008 season,

Dr. Sutphin, who reluctantly ac– cepted Cheatham's resignation, said East Central ··will definite!) miss Coach Cheatham ... he added tremen– dously to the football program:· Prior to being named Warrior head football coach, Cheatham served as defensive coordinator for former head coach Terry Underwood during the 2007 campaign. He also served as a Warrior assistant during the 2001-03 seasons. A 31-ycar coaching veteran,

A 1974 graduate of Neshoba Cen– tral High School, Cheatham attended East Central from 1974-76 and re– ceived a bachelor's degree in health, physical education and recreation from Mississippi State University in 1978. He earned a ma~ter's degree in secondary guidance and counseling from Clemson University in 1995. Or. Sutphin said the search "is un– dcJway" for Cheatham's successor.

Steve Cheatham

capped off by a stunning 44-38 dou– ble-overtime win over the playoff– bound Pearl River Community Col– lege Wildcats. Cheatham's coaching experience

APPEARED IN:

NESHOBADEMOCRAT~~--- NEWTON COUNTY APPEAL ___ WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL __ CLARION-LEDGER------

CARTHAGINIAN - - ----- SCOTT COUNTY TIMES _ ___ SPIRIT OF MORTON-- ---– MERIDIAN STAR - - -----