FORT VALLEY, Ga. – Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the Wildcats athletics department welcomes new football head coach Marlon Watson in a formal press conference this Friday, February 14.

The FVSU press conference for Coach Watson will begin at 11 a.m. Friday morning at the Christine and Willie C. Jones Amphitheater. All media, fans and members of the Wildcat community are invited to attend.

Watson, who is a seasoned coach with a track record of success at multiple collegiate levels, brings a wealth of experience in player development, defensive strategy and special teams excellence.

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Over the past two seasons, Watson was a key member of the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) coaching staff, serving as the special teams coordinator and defensive ends coach. During his tenure, he played an instrumental role in PVAMU's 2023 SWAC Western Division Championship and led improvements in multiple statistical categories, including PATs, field goals and net punting. He also helped mentor top athletes, including All-SWAC honorees and future professional players.

Come help welcome Coach Watson to The Valley on Friday morning.

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