On January 3, Chris Goode, a former exceptional cornerback for the University of Alabama during the mid-1980s, was appointed as the head coach of the Miles College Golden Bears.
As stated in a press release from Miles College, Goode is set to be officially presented as the university’s head football coach at a press conference on Jan. 7.
Fred Watson, the Athletics director at Miles College, stated that he anticipates Goode to sustain the positive progress made by the Miles College football program.
“We look forward to the future of Miles College football with Coach Chris Goode at the helm and believe that his guidance will ensure ongoing success for the program,” Watson stated.
Previously, Goode was a coach in the Arena Football League, acting as the defensive coordinator for the Birmingham Steeldogs, but he has never held a head coaching position at the college level. Nonetheless, Miles College President Bobbie Knight remains hopeful about Goode’s potential achievements.
“Chris Goode’s commitment and leadership in student development position him as the perfect candidate to advance our football program,” Knight stated. “We’re thrilled to witness how his leadership and foresight will drive our student-athletes to ongoing achievement both in sports and academics.”
Goode played as a cornerback in the NFL, yet throughout his seven-year tenure with the Indianapolis Colts, he did not excel according to his career statistics.
Goode recorded seven interceptions, six fumble recoveries, two sacks, and one touchdown over the course of 96 regular season games in his career.
After retirement, Goode took on the role of president for the Birmingham chapter of the National Football League Player Association and engaged in various business and sports ventures, such as Goode Elite Prep, a post-graduate institution for student-athletes.
As reported by Sports Illustrated, Goode is set to replace Sam Shade, who guided the Golden Bears to a 10-3 record, clinched a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in 2024, progressed to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs, and achieved their first-ever national ranking to conclude the season.
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