Lyvonia Mitchell returns to The Citadel as assistant coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:47 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

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Summary

Lyvonia "Stump" Mitchell has rejoined The Citadel as an assistant football coach, serving as a senior advisor to head coach Maurice Drayton. Mitchell, an All-American running back who holds the school's all-time rushing record, expressed his gratitude for the chance to give back to the institution that shaped his career. He has committed to the role as a volunteer, emphasizing the importance of mentoring current players. Mitchell's expertise is expected to enhance the Bulldogs' running game, which is performing well this season.

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•Lyvonia Mitchell is a former All-American at The Citadel.
•He has taken the role of senior advisor to the coaching staff.
•Mitchell averages over 4,000 rushing yards during his college career.
•He previously coached running backs in the NFL for 10 seasons.
•The Citadel is averaging 192 rushing yards per game this season.

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10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Former The Citadel great returns to the military school as assistant football coach

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Nov. 6—When The Citadel running backs coach Everette Sands left the school at the end of last season to take a job closer to his hometown in Conway, Bulldogs head coach Maurice Drayton knew the next coach would have some very big shoes to fill. After all, Sands was a former All-American running back who led the Bulldogs to a Southern Conference championship in 1992 and finished his career ...
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