
Rock Perdoni, Georgia Tech Defensive Legend, Dies at 78
A two‑time All‑America at Georgia Tech, Rock Perdoni built a distinguished football career before founding a construction firm and raising a close‑knit family.
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A two‑time All‑America at Georgia Tech, Rock Perdoni built a distinguished football career before founding a construction firm and raising a close‑knit family.

Joe Fielder, a seasoned coach with extensive experience at Martinsville, Chatham and Magna Vista high schools, has been appointed head football coach at Bassett High School, where he aims to leverage his defensive expertise and player-development focus to elevate the program.

Ferrum College announced the hiring of Kevin Paustenbach as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, placing him under Head Coach James Johnson. His extensive background spans multiple institutions and includes family ties to the campus.

The school announces two key leadership changes aimed at strengthening its athletic culture and community ties.

Huntingdon College has appointed Carson Long as its new head coach for the men’s basketball team, a move that brings a proven winning record, a deep connection to the campus, and a commitment to holistic student development.

Huntingdon College announced Carson Long as its new head men's basketball coach, highlighting his ODAC championship pedigree and recent player accolades.

NC State has invested over $1 million in its top three assistant coaches, marking the first time any assistant has earned more than $400,000 annually.

After a distinguished playing and coaching career, James Johnson is back at his alma mater to lead the Panthers, bringing decades of Division I experience and a recent conference seed to the program.

James Johnson, a 1993 Ferrum graduate and former Panthers star, is named head coach, succeeding Patrick Corrigan as the program eyes a move to Division I in 2026.

James Johnson, a Ferrum basketball alum and seasoned coach, is back to lead the struggling program, bringing his playing legacy and recruiting expertise to spark a new era.