Mark Hudspeth was suspended for 'unacceptable conduct' before he resigned as APSU football coachRaiders GM: Derek Carr is taking the 'next step' as a leaderLas Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock discusses the Raiders' quarterback situation.Two people are recovering from the crash on West Gulf Bank at Antoine Dr. Sacramento State quarterback Kevin Thomson (5) rushes in for a touchdown in the third quarter against Austin Peay at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay wide receiver Baniko Harley (2) is congratulated after his touchdown against Sacramento State during the first quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
The email and other documents related to Hudspeth's sudden departure were obtained by The Leaf-Chronicle through an open records request.
Sacramento State wide receiver Parker Clayton (9) pulls in a first-down catch over Austin Peay defensive back Erskine Francis (1) during the third quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay fans cheer for their team against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. "I'm not going to get into it anymore than that.
Austin Peay wide receiver Baniko Harley (2) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay takes the field for the game against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. In an email dated June 28, Harrison corresponded with associate vice president for student affairs Greg Singleton about a player's possible violation of quarantine.Harrison sent an email to the university's coaches and athletic staff June 27, writing that he was "suspending all voluntary and involuntary student-athlete workouts" after 11 football players tested positive for COVID-19.News of that decision was released June 29 through a university release.Harrison told The Leaf-Chronicle two weeks ago that one player had tested positive for COVID-19 when workouts resumed June 13. Austin Peay running back Rodney Saulsberry Jr. (5) is stopped short of a first down in the first quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. "In regards to Coach Hudspeth's suspension, I'll refer to that email," Harrison told The Leaf-Chronicle Thursday. Austin Peay players warm up before the game at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
Austin Peay wide receiver Josh Alexander (17) tries to recover a Sacramento State onside kick in the fourth quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay defensive lineman Shaun Whittinghill (48) kisses his fiancee McKenzie Dixon after the win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
He played college football at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, where he was a four-year letterman. Sacramento State place kicker Devon Medeiros (92) misses a field goal attempt during the third quarter against Austin Peay at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
Precautions were taken at the time.Marquase Lovings will remain interim football coach at Austin Peay through season Austin Peay players celebrate the 42-28 win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay wide receiver Baniko Harley (2) follows a block into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay head coach Mark Hudspeth calls a timeout in the second quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
Austin Peay wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson (11) is congratulated after his touchdown catch in the first quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.
Sacramento State wide receiver Tao McClinton (81) pulls in a catch over an Austin Peay defender in the third quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. "After Hudspeth's announcement, Harrison wouldn't say if he resigned on his own or if he was asked to resign, adding "In all of our coaches' contracts there is a level of personal expectations that we have as a school policy.
In 2002, Hudspeth was hired for his first head coaching position at the From 2009 to 2010, he was wide receivers coach/passing game coordinator at On December 13, 2010, Hudspeth was named the 26th head football coach at He added three more 9–4 seasons under his belt, playing in the In 2018, Hudspeth returned to Mississippi State as assistant head coach/tight ends coach.Hudspeth is married to Tyla McConnell and has four sons and one daughter. Austin Peay offensive lineman Bucky Williams (63) celebrates on the sideline at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay punter Devin Stuart (39) and teammates slap hands with fans after the win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.