Broderick Fobbs

Last updated
Broderick Fobbs
Current position
TitleRunning backs coach
TeamRuston Bearcats
Biographical details
Born (1974-08-02) August 2, 1974 (age 48)
Monroe, Louisiana
Playing career
1992–1996 Grambling State
Position(s) Running back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2000–2002 Louisiana–Lafayette (GA)
2003–2004 Northwestern State (TE)
2005–2006Northwestern State (co-OC/WR)
2007–2011 McNeese State (co-OC/WR)
2012 Southern Miss (WR)
2013McNeese State (TE)
2014–2021 Grambling State
2022-present Ruston HS (LA) (RB)
Head coaching record
Overall54–32
Bowls1–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Black college national (2016)
2 SWAC (2016-2017)
3 SWAC West Division (2015–2017)

Broderick Lee Fobbs (born August 2, 1974) is the former head football coach at Grambling State University. After having served as an assistant coach at several other schools, on December 4, 2013, Fobbs was introduced as head coach of the Tigers. [1] [2]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs Media#Coaches°
Grambling State Tigers (Southwestern Athletic Conference)(2014–present)
2014 Grambling State 7–57–22nd (West)
2015 Grambling State 9–39–01st (West)24
2016 Grambling State 12–19–01st (West)W Celebration 1615
2017 Grambling State 11–27–01st (West)L Celebration 1614
2018 Grambling State 6–54–3T–2nd (West)
2019 Grambling State 6–54–3T–2nd (West)
2020 Grambling State 0–40–45th (West)
2021 Grambling State 3–72–5
Grambling State:54–3242–17
Total:54–32
      National championship        Conference title        Conference division title or championship game berth

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References

  1. "Broderick Fobbs to coach Grambling". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 4, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
  2. Iles, Trey (December 4, 2013). "Grambling State University football hires former player Broderick Fobbs as head coach". The Times-Picayune. NOLA.com. Retrieved December 4, 2013.