A Message to the Alcorn Community from Fred McNair
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A Message to the Alcorn Community from Fred McNair

LORMAN, Miss. – Over the past week, Alcorn State University, the state of Mississippi and the entire country has faced the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Through these unconventional times, my message to the team has been to adapt. As with the case with every student-athlete and team across the nation, we are learning to better ourselves in spite of the circumstances.
 
Social distancing has not only wiped out our spring season on the practice field, but it's also eliminated our ability to have face-to-face, in-person communication with student-athletes. That goes for current players, incoming players, and recruits.
 
However, we cannot and will not let this new challenge hold us back or stop us from becoming better as a program. Our motto has been 'No Distractions'. We are becoming more creative in our communication with text messages, FaceTime, phone calls, Zoom, etc. We have workout plans in-place for our team, and are still meeting together as coaches in small groups.
 
Now more than ever we need each other. We need each other as an Alcorn community. I am grateful for our fans and supporters who are committed to the University and for backing our student-athletes. Right now, with what we're facing with the novel coronavirus, the Alcorn family must remain intact as one. Together, we will beat this.
 
The biggest thing is my family and I are very grateful for the many people putting themselves on the front line to allow our community to function. To those in the medical professions, first responders, law enforcement, government workers, grocery workers, delivery services, janitorial services, and so many more – I sincerely say thank you. 
 
I don't have the answers to the issues that challenge us as a country, but I do know that our football program and our University will emerge with an even greater determination and drive for success. I wish good health on everyone and I thank you again for supporting Alcorn State University.
 
We can't wait for what lies ahead.
 
Fear The Brave!
 
Fred McNair
Head Football Coach
Alcorn State University

#FearTheBrave | #UnitedAsOne
 
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