Kermit Blount facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1958 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1976–1979 | Winston-Salem State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1993–2009 | Winston-Salem State |
| 2011–2014 | Delaware State |
| 2015–2021 | Johnson C. Smith |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 123–158–3 |
| Bowls | 1–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3 CIAA (1998–2000) 2 CIAA Western Division (2000–2001) |
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| Awards | |
| 2× CIAA Coach of the Year (1999–2000) | |
Kermit Blount (born May 16, 1958) is a well-known American football coach. He has led college football teams at Winston-Salem State University, Delaware State University, and Johnson C. Smith University. Blount also played football as a quarterback for Winston-Salem State from 1976 to 1979.
Playing Days and Early Coaching
Kermit Blount played quarterback for the Winston-Salem State Rams from 1976 to 1979. During his time as a player, he was teammates with Timmy Newsome, who later played in the National Football League (NFL).
After his playing career, Blount became a coach. He returned to his old school, Winston-Salem State University, as the head football coach in 1993. He stayed there until 2009.
Coaching Success at Winston-Salem State
During his time as head coach at Winston-Salem State, Blount's teams were very successful. They won two championships in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in 1999 and 2000. His teams also played in the Pioneer Bowl in 1999 and 2000.
Blount holds the record for the most wins as a coach in Winston-Salem State football history, with a record of 91 wins, 87 losses, and 3 ties. He also helped several players from the Rams team reach the NFL. These players included Richard Huntley, Oronde Gadsden, Tory Woodbury, and William Hayes.
Coaching Other Teams
After leaving Winston-Salem State in 2009, Blount worked as a special assistant for the athletic director at the university.
On February 3, 2011, Kermit Blount became the head coach at Delaware State University. He coached the Delaware State Hornets until 2014.
From 2015 to 2021, Blount was the head coach for the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in Charlotte, North Carolina. After the 2021 season, his contract with Johnson C. Smith was not renewed.
Overall, Kermit Blount's coaching career includes a total record of 123 wins, 158 losses, and 3 ties.
