Football: Emory & Henry coach steps down

of the Year in 1998.

"Curt has been a formidable coach to generations of football players who have graduated and moved on to successful careers and growing families," said Emory & Henry President John W. Wells.

"His influence throughout the region to those he worked with including coaches, referees, athletic and training staff I'm sure is immeasurable. We wish him all the best toward gaining positive health outcomes."

Quintin Hunter assumes the role of interim head coach for the 2024 season. This will be the third year of his second stint on staff and eighth overall at Emory & Henry. Hunter's first season in Southwest Virginia was in 2014 after playing for Newsome as a senior at James Madison in 2013. In addition to his interim head coach duties, Hunter will continue to serve as offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.

"Having coached Quintin at JMU and having him on staff here at E&H, he has my full endorsement and support to lead our football team forward," added Newsome. "He will serve our program well."

"We're grateful for all Curt has brought to the Emory & Henry Football during his tenure and transitioning the program from Division III to Division II and the SAC," said Kyle Sensabaugh, Director of Athletics. "He's illustrated the Blue Col- lar, Gold Standard motto throughout his teams' successes. We are excited for Quintin to take the helm this fall with the incoming team. We all wish Curt successful health outcomes as he moves through this challenging time."

Emory & Henry was recently accepted into full membership as a NCAA Division II institution and is now eligible to play in the NCAA Tournament.

The Wasps will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday, August 31, hosting Glenville State College at 1:00 p.m.

Crossword by Margie E. Burke

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