Six TSU coaches express no confidence in athletic director Mikki Allen
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
On June 1, six Tennessee State University coaches voted no confidence in athletic director Mikki Allen. The coaches, including men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith and football coach Reggie Barlow, cited inconsistent communication and declining trust as key issues. This turmoil comes amidst the NAACP’s Out of Bounds campaign, which encourages top recruits to consider HBCUs over universities in states engaged in gerrymandering. The situation may prompt a reassessment of leadership within TSU's athletic department.
- •Coaches claim operational issues and lack of departmental transparency.
- •NAACP’s campaign aims to redirect recruits to HBCUs.
- •The vote arises in a politically charged climate impacting recruitment.
- •Potential leadership changes at TSU may follow this incident.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Why TSU can’t waste this athletic director crisis | Opinion
"Six TSU coaches submitted a vote of no confidence against AD Mikki Allen, sparking debate on the program's future.
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