South Alabama
Ellis was head coach at the University of South Alabama from 1975 to 1984. He is the all-time winningest coach in South Alabama history with a 171–84 during nine seasons. When Ellis became head coach, the administrators at South Alabama were thinking of dropping to Division II. Four years later, he had the Jaguars in the NCAA Tournament and six seasons later, they were ranked in the nation's top 10.
Ellis, also was the athletic director during part of his tenure, led the Jaguars to three Sun Belt titles, two NCAA Tournament appearances and two NITs.
Read more about this topic: Cliff Ellis, Coaching Career, College
Famous quotes containing the words south and/or alabama:
“While the South is hardly Christ-centered, it is most certainly Christ-haunted.”
—Flannery O’Connor (1925–1964)
“While over Alabama earth
These words are gently spoken:
Serve—and hate will die unborn.
Love—and chains are broken.”
—Langston Hughes (20th century)