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Golden Lions Chat with Football Coach Cedric Thomas

6/23/2019 10:00:00 AM

By: UAPB Sports Information

Uapblionsroar.com is taking some time out this summer to speak with all 10 of UAPB's head coaches.

Coach Thomas is entering his second year as the head coach for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football program.

Thomas returned home after spending six seasons at Alcorn State, initially coaching defensive backs (2012-15), before spending the last two seasons as defensive coordinator (2016-17). Thomas played a big part in helping the Braves win four straight SWAC Eastern Division titles, including back-to-back SWAC titles in 2014 and 2015 and played in the inaugural Celebration Bowl.

Q: How does it feel to come back and coach at your Alma Mater?
A: It feels amazing to be back at UAPB, a place that has made a significant impact on my life.

Q: Where are you from?
A: Cleveland, Mississippi

Q: What do you do in the offseason?
A: I love to spend a lot of time with my family and get ready for the upcoming football season.

Q: If you can play another sport, what would it be?
A: Basketball, I played at Mississippi Delta junior college

Q: What's your favorite food to eat the night before a game?
A: Shrimp

Q: How does it feel running through the tunnel on game day, hearing the crowd roaring and the band playing?
A: It feels surreal and truly a blessing to run through the tunnel on game day with our amazing fans on their feet, and the band is playing.

Q: Who inspired you to go into coaching?
A: Every coach that came across my life from all sports I've ever been associated with, including Ms. Seaberry and Ms. Davis., who also played a significant role in inspiring me.

Q: What does it mean to be a Golden Lion?
A: It means to be "PRIDEFUL" and not make excuses.

Q: In three words, what describes Coach Cedric Thomas?
A: UNSELFISH, UPLIFTING, and UNIQUE

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