Kenneth Pettiford facts for kids
Pettiford in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 15, 2015
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | July 9, 1950 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1970–1973 | Tennessee State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1984 | Alcorn State (QB) |
| 1986 | Jackson State (assistant) |
| 1987–1989 | Mississippi Valley State |
| 1991–1994 | Albany State (OC) |
| 1995–1997 | Alabama A&M |
| 2002–2003 | Savannah State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 25–54 |
Kenneth Pettiford (born July 9, 1950) is a former American college football player and coach. He was a head coach for college football teams for many years. He coached at Mississippi Valley State University, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, and Savannah State University. Throughout his coaching career, his teams won 25 games and lost 54. Today, he works with the Tennessee Titans football team, helping with video production during their games.
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Coaching Career Highlights
Kenneth Pettiford had a long career coaching college football. A head coach is like the main leader of a sports team. They make important decisions about how the team plays and trains.
Coaching at Mississippi Valley State
Pettiford became the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He coached there for three seasons, from 1987 to 1989. During his time at Mississippi Valley State, his team had a record of 5 wins and 27 losses.
Coaching at Alabama A&M
After that, Pettiford coached the Alabama A&M Bulldogs from 1995 to 1997. This was a successful period for him. His teams at Alabama A&M won 19 games and lost 14.
Coaching at Savannah State
Later, Pettiford became the head coach for the Savannah State Tigers in 2002. In his first year, the team won 1 game and lost 9. He coached for part of the 2003 season, but was let go after the team started with 0 wins and 5 losses.
