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VSU football coach Faison loses job

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ETTRICK, VA (WWBT) -

Virginia State University has reassigned Head Football Coach Andrew Faison to other duties within the University. In 11 years at VSU, Faison compiled a 58-53 record and did not win a CIAA championship. In Fiason's final season, the Trojans finished 4-6.

"We thank Coach Faison for his dedicated loyalty to Virginia State University and our student-athletes," said VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis in a media release.

According to Davis, VSU will appoint a new head coach.

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