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Media Coverage: The University of Richmond introduced Latrell Scott as its 34th head football coach on December 15, 2009. A highly-regarded recruiter and graduate of nearby Lee-Davis High School, Scott brings 11 years of coaching experience back to the Spiders after spending the last two seasons as the wide receivers coach at the University of Tennessee and the University of Virginia, respectively. "Coach Scott will provide great leadership for our football program," said Miller. "He is an energetic young coach and proven recruiter who many of our players know and respect. He is a Richmond native, former assistant head coach here, and a great fit for the University. Latrell Scott will continue the Richmond tradition of attracting student-athletes of high-character who are champions on and off the field." Then at 34 years old, Scott was the youngest head coach in Division-I football, surpassing Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin by two months. "Growing up in Richmond, and having the experience of coaching at the University of Richmond previously, the opportunity to be the head coach is incredible," said Scott. "The students, faculty, staff, and administration of this University are second-to-none, and with their continued support, we will continue the success that we have come to expect from the Richmond Football program." Prior to joining the Volunteers' staff in 2008, Scott, served for three years at Richmond under former head coach Dave Clawson as the wide receivers coach. He was promoted to assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator before the 2007 campaign. Richmond was 26-12, made two NCAA Playoff appearances and beat a BCS team (Duke) with Scott on staff. The Spiders shattered the offensive record books in 2007, which ended with a then-school record 11 wins and the school's first-ever appearance in the National Semifinals. Richmond's leading pass-catcher was former Spider Kevin Grayson with a school-record 68 receptions for a freshman-record 970 yards and seven TDs. Then-senior Arman Shields began 2007 with a monster effort against Vanderbilt, catching 12 balls for 107 yards, before an injury limited him to just two more brief appearances. His skills and development under Scott, however, were enough to earn him a spot in the NFL Combine and a fourth-round NFL Draft selection by Oakland. Of the 10 team records eclipsed in that season, Scott's wide receivers helped the Spiders set new standards for scoring average (34.9), touchdowns (63) and total offense (5,675). In his rookie season as head coach, Scott inherited a Richmond team that went 11-2 in 2009, won the CAA Football Championship and reached the Quarterfinals of the NCAA Playoffs - the program's third-consecutive postseason appearance and 10th in school history. Battling through a rash of injuries -- including significant time missed to three different QBs -- Scott kept Richmond in the playoff hunt until the final week of the season. Entering his second year, Scott returns 13 starters, which includes one of the league's top receivers in senior Tre Gray and a Preseason All-America in the backfield in junior FB Kendall Gaskins. Scott arrived in Richmond after spending three seasons as wide receivers coach at VMI. During his tenure in Lexington, the Keydets led the Big South Conference in passing in 2003. His first coaching assignment was at Fork Union Military Academy, where he spent two seasons before being named an assistant at Western Carolina in 2001. A three-year starter at tight end during his playing days at Hampton, Scott earned All-America honors following his senior season. He played on two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and NCAA playoff teams and also competed in the Gridiron All-Star Classic in Orlando, Fla. Scott graduated with a sport management degree in 1999. Scott is married to the former Brandi Bradby of New Kent, Va.
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What They're Saying About Latrell Scott "Latrell Scott is an outstanding young coach. He brings great energy to recruiting and is dynamic on the field working with players. Latrell is trustworthy and engaged very well with families, prospects and staff. Richmond has made a great choice and I wish him very well." "I'm very excited for Latrell to have a great opportunity at a wonderful institution." "I'm very excited for Latrell. He is well-known in the coaching fraternity for his communication and recruiting ability. With him being at Richmond previously, he understands the academic requirements it takes to be successful. He's a good football coach and I'm confident he'll continue the championship tradition at my alma mater." "This is a great hire by the University of Richmond. Latrell will do a great job. He knows the school, he knows Virginia and
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Latrell Scott's Introductory Press Conference
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The Latrell Scott File
