B-CU alum named football coach

By Teray Bembery

Bethune-Cookman University officials are hoping the second time is the charm in selecting a new head football coach.

Raymond Woodie, a Wildcat alum and former player, was named to the job Feb. 6. He is the second person named in connection with the job since Terry Sims left in November 2023 after seven seasons and a 38-39 record.

“A new era at Bethune-Cookman University begins today,” said interim President Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II, in a prepared statement. “Word of our pending new leadership has been hard to contain, so we are thrilled to officially welcome Coach Woodie.---

See Woodie, page 14