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Texas Southern University Names Former NFL Star And Houston Oiler Cris Dishman As New Head Football Coach

The Texas Southern University's Board of Regents approved the contract to hire its new head football coach.

Kyle T. Mosley

The Texas Southern University's Board of Regents approved hiring Cris Dishman as its new head football coach.  The appointment was confirmed by Dr. Kevin Granger, Vice President of Athletics, with HBCU Legends.

New Head Coach Cris Dishman Accepts The 'Huge Responsibility' To Mentor Young Men And Win At Texas Southern

"I would like to thank Dr. Granger, his staff, the committee, and everyone for making a decision to bring me on as head coach," Cris Dishman told HBCU Legends following the news of his appointment. "I don't take what they did lightly. I think it's a huge responsibility, where I'm in a position to mentor young men."

Dishman, 58, was drafted as the 125th overall draft choice of the Houston Oilers in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL Draft. 

CRIS DISHMAN'S CAREER IN FOOTBALL

NFL Player

  • Houston Oilers (1988–1996)
  • Washington Redskins (1997–1998)
  • Kansas City Chiefs (1999)
  • Minnesota Vikings (2000)
Cris Dishman and Bubba McDowell as Houston Oilers
Cris Dishman and Bubba McDowell as Houston Oilers; Credit: Dishman / Cris Dishman and Bubba McDowell as Houston Oilers; Credit: Dishman

Coaching Experience

  • Berlin Thunder (2004) - Defensive backs coach
  • Menlo College (2005) - Defensive backs coach
  • Menlo College (2006–2007) - Defensive coordinator
  • San Diego Chargers (2008–2012)- Assistant defensive backs coach
  • Baylor (2015–2016) - Defensive backs coach
  • Arizona Cardinals (2017) - Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellowship
  • Montreal Alouettes (2018) - Defensive backs coach
  • New York Guardians (2020) - Defensive backs coach
  • IMG Academy (2021) - Defensive backs coach
  • New Jersey Generals (2022) - Defensive coordinator
  • Vegas Vipers (2023) - Defensive coordinator
  • Texas Southern (2024–present) - Head coach
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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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