Southern's New Offensive Coordinator: A Fresh Start with Ken Merchant

Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans change, and now Merchant is stepping in. Merchant isn't new to the coaching scene. He's been around, working at places like UNLV and Monroe College. His most recent gig was at Sacramento State, where he spent one season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Not too shabby, considering the team ranked third in points per game and fourth in total yards in the Big Sky Conference.Speaking of Sacramento State, they had a pretty solid rushing game last season. They led the conference in total rushing yards, thanks in part to Rodney Hammond, who had a standout year. Hammond racked up 1, 058 yards, which was 260 more than the second-leading rusher. He averaged 6. 9 yards per carry and scored 11 touchdowns. Not bad for a senior. Before Sacramento State, Merchant was an offensive analyst at UNLV. He also spent time at Monroe College as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. It's clear he has a knack for developing talent and running a solid offense. This move by Southern University shows they're serious about building a strong team. With Merchant's experience and track record, fans can expect some exciting changes on the offensive side of the ball. It's a fresh start, and everyone's eyes are on how this will play out.