Furman tabs Hendrix as football coach

(STATS) - Furman named Air Force offensive coordinator Clay Hendrix, a former Paladins' player and assistant coach, as its coach Monday. The 23rd head coach in

(STATS) - Furman named Air Force offensive coordinator Clay Hendrix, a former Paladins' player and assistant coach, as its coach Monday.

The 23rd head coach in Furman history succeeds Bruce Fowler, who resigned on Dec. 2 after six seasons, including a 3-8 finish this year.

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Buddie has spent the last 10 seasons at Air Force, including the last seven as offensive coordinator. He will remain with the Falcons through the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 30.

A former offensive guard at Furman from 1982-85, Hendrix coached the position with the Paladins for 19 seasons from 1988-2006. During that time, the Paladins posted a 155-77-1 record with six Southern Conference championships, 11 NCAA FCS (formerly I-AA) playoff appearances, the 1988 national title and a national runner-up finish in 2001.

His wife, LeeAnn, is also a Furman graduate.