EDDIE C. MCGIRT ANNUAL FOOTBALL KICKOFF CLASSIC
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The first home game of the JCSU football season has traditionally been marked as the "Eddie C. McGirt Classic" in honor and recognition of legendary coach
Eddie 'Cut' McGirt.
McGirt served as head football coach at JCSU from 1959-77 and led the Golden Bulls to their lone CIAA Football Championship in 1969. In addition, McGirt also served as the University's head basketball coach (1959-62), Director of Athletics, and Chair of the Department of Health and Physical Education (1978-85). He was inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame in 1977. McGirt retired with an overall football coaching record of 118-73.
Each year, JCSU will extend a special invitation to members of the "Block S Club" (former JCSU lettermen athletes) and all Hall of Fame inductees for a return to campus to join in the weekend activities and celebrate the legacy of Coach Eddie C. McGirt.
"I'm delighted that the JCSU 100 Club, alumni, and the neighboring community will have an event to celebrate the life and contributions of Coach McGirt with Johnson C. Smith University," said Director of Athletics Stephen Joyner, Sr. "Eddie McGirt is certainly a deserving individual to be honored and have our Kickoff Classic carry his legendary name."
During the classic luncheon; the JCSU Department of Athletics will further promote the 1,000 Golden Bulls Campaign. The 1,000 Golden Bulls is a campaign designed to raise at least $1 million annually for assistance with student-athlete scholarships and to support the operating budget of JCSU's sport programs. With the initiative, the department of athletics can ensure that student-athletes receive a transformational education.
