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Randy Grierson
• Defensive Line
• 5th Year at DSU
• Delta State, 2000
The Grierson File Continued...
Born: Born: September 30, 1977 - Pascagoula, Miss.
Hometown: Hometown: Pascagoula, Miss.
Family: Family: Married to the former Jennifer Hengst
High High School: School: Pascagoula High School
College: College: Delta State University, 2000
Post-Graduate: Post-Graduate: Delta State University Master’s in Education
(2001), Education Administration Specialist (2003),
Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2005)
Randy Grierson enters his fifth season as an assistant
coach at his alma mater Delta State University. Grierson
will serve as the defensive line coach in 2005 and will also
serve as the Academic Coordinator for all DSU athletes.
The Pascagoula native spent four seasons as an
offensive lineman on DSU’s squad from 1997-2000. In
2000, Grierson anchored the NCAA DII National Championship
offensive line for DSU. Grierson was a starter for two
and a half years and was a First Team All-Gulf South
Conference selection at center in 2000, as well as a twotime
Academic All-GSC selection.
Grierson began his coaching career as a graduate
assistant on former head coach Steve Campbell’s staff in
2001. Since that time Grierson has worked with the
offensive line, running backs and now defensive linemen.
In May 2005, Grierson became the first “Doctor” coach
on staff as he earned his Doctorate in Educational
Leadership.
Grierson is married to the former Jennifer Hengst of
Rolling Fork, Miss. and they currently reside in Cleveland.
Randy and Jennifer
Randy Grierson - Billy Knight
Billy Knight
• Offensive Line
• 1st Year at DSU
• Delta State 2004
The Knight File Continued...
Born: Born: February 28, 1982 - Hattiesburg, Miss.
Hometown: Hometown: Laurel, Miss.
Family: Family: Single
High High School: School: Northeast Jones High School
College: College: Delta State University, 2004
Billy Knight enters his first season as a graduate
assistant coach at Delta State University. Knight will assist
with the offensive line and Coach Mike Bloomgren’s
offensive scheme.
A former standout tackle for the Statesmen, Knight was
selected First Team All-GSC offensive line and was a twotime
All-South Region selection. His blocking skills
helped to produce two of the most prolific offenses in
America over the past two seasons.
Knight played two seasons at Samford University
before transfering to Delta State. The 6-6 Knight received
his Bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education in
2004. The Laurel native is currently pursuing a Master’s
degree in Education.
Knight (76) prepares to block an opponent in 2004.
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