Legendary Coach and NFL Star’s Sudden Death Leaves Sports World in Shock

Former Washington Commanders linebacker and HBCU coach Monte Coleman has passed away. The news was shared by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he served as a head coach. Coleman was 68.

“Coach Coleman embodied excellence and integrity in everything he did,” said UAPB Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Chris Robinson in a statement. “His legacy lives on not just in football, but in the countless young men he helped guide.”

Coleman led the Golden Lions to success during his tenure with the program. He eventually led the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions football to an HBCU National Championship in 2012. He served as head coach from 2008-2017, previously working as a linebackers coach and defensive coordinator for the team from 2003-2007.

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