Stacey Solomon's children: Zachary Solomon, born 21 March 2008. Zac Selmon was named Mississippi State’s new athletic director on Jan. Mississippi State has hired Zac Selmon to replace John Cohen as its new director of athletics, the school announced on Friday. The Beamer family helped give their friends comfort when Selmon was interviewing for his role at Mississippi State last year. Following a national search, Zac Selmon—the scion of a legendary college football family and a. "I have. " Also mentioned the needs in recruiting and trusts Greg Knox to do a good job on that front until someone is hired. Mississippi State named Zac Selmon its new AD on Friday, and he becomes the “first Black AD in school history,” according to Stefan Krajisnik of the MISSISSIPPI CLARION-LEDGER. Norman,. November 13, 2023. msstate. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. “After an extensive review of those outstanding candidates, I am convinced that in Zac Selmon. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. In his first. But after Arnett compiled a 4-6 record -- which included a disappointing 1-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference -- in his first season as a head coach, athletic director Zac Selmon made the change. Selmon. Said Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon of Arnett's firing:. Mississippi State has hired former Oklahoma deputy AD Zac Selmon as its new athletics director. The timing seemed strange to many people. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. ”Zac Selmon ’s first football coaching search as MSU athletics director could be as simple as bringing Mullen home. "I have. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was. Now former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett will be well compensated for the ten games he served as the Bulldog head football coach. Zac eventually traveled to Prosper, Texas, where Lee Roy once lived, for his uncle’s counsel. looked on from the front row. The Mississippi State athletic director, who is acclimating after being a fixture in Oklahoma’s athletic department for years, believes he’s had a smooth transition to his new job in the South. . Zachary Selmon, 3, took the task in stride. 0. Now former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett will be well compensated for the ten games he served as the Bulldog head football coach. However, the decision wasn't noteworthy only because a first-year coach of a team fresh off a 41-point loss at Texas A&M was fired. One name that could come up in that conversation could be Shane Beamer considering his connections to MSU — from his wife, to his time there as an assistant, to the athletic director, Zac Selmon. had two catches each against Connecticut, Liberty and NC State. He worked as deputy athletic director for longtime AD Joe Castiglione, and to many appeared to be the. Before Damon and Lucy came together, however, he wasn’t his wife’s number one choice. in leadership is necessary to move our football program forward and position it for the highest level of success. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. 11. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. But Lucious Selmon was an OU nose guard from 1971-73. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Mississippi State relieved head football coach Zach Arnett of his duties Monday morning. Following a national search, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum names Zac Selmon MSU Director of Athletics. " It was on display at Selmon's introductory press conference. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. 0:03. , intercollegiate athletics, administration emphasis Family: Spouse, Rachel; children, Shayne (12) and Rylee “Meatball” (8) Best “backyard BBQ” job. Club in Vicksburg on Tuesday. Related stories from. Apr 14, 2023. Keenum today [Jan. The appointment follows a national search. He was let go after a 51-10 loss at the hands of Texas A&M. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. The Bulldogs have been on the hunt to find a replacement for former head man Zach Arnett who was relieved of his coaching. ) The solution here is simple. He discussed NIL. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Arnett was promoted from defensive coordinator in December after the death of Mike Leach. The Bulldogs posted a 4-6 record under Arnett during the 2023 season. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. If the Bulldogs indeed hire Selmon as their new AD, he'll make history as the first Black AD in school history. mississippi state university president mark e. But the Selmon way helps even more. . Zach Arnett was fired as head football coach by Mississippi State Monday morning. "Chris is a dynamic recruiter and a proven winner in the Southeastern Conference," MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. Compliance director Bracky Brett has been the Bulldogs. We need to hire Zac Selmon. FROM THE TOP:What AD Zac Selmon said about Mississippi State baseball, extending basketball coaches. Mississippi State has hired former Oklahoma assistant athletic director Zac Selmon as its athletic director Mississippi St hires Oklahoma's Selmon as athletic director - The San Diego Union-TribuneFamily Trophy Graces Dewey Selmon's Mantel. Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon announced Monday morning that Zach Arnett has been "relieved of his duties" as head football coach effective immediately. Selmon is OU’s Deputy AD for External Engagement and Advancement. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. It's a hiring that would make sense for the university's athletic director, Zac Selmon, who worked in OU's athletic department from 2009-23. That came before he finished his first full season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. Selmon would replace John Cohen, Mississippi State’s most recent permanent AD, who left for the same position at Auburn on Oct. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. The timing seemed strange to many people. Items that will be taken to Africa are organized by Zac and Shannon Selmon who started a non-profit foundation called The Shine Foundation. Rachel Abreu. YDS. — Winning and winning the right way is in Zac Selmon's DNA. Selmon will be returning to Oklahoma as his daughters, Shayne. Keenum today [Jan. ”. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Zac Selmon discover inside connections to recommended job. 13, 2023. We are thrilled to welcome Chris, his wife Meagan and their. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "This will also allow our tremendous. STARKVILLE — New Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon is taking over a department that found financial success in the previous fiscal year (July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. Arnett is currently on the road recruiting and filling out his staff. 1. . This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. ”. Keenum announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. I spent three years there. Compliance director Bracky Brett has been the Bulldogs. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. Tom Ford. Mississippi State. Engagement: Saffa-Selmon. The 37-year-old was relieved of duty following. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. . Lebby has been connected to openings in the past. Related posts. By Staff Reports. 1. Ed. D. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Winning and winning the right. Zac Selmon, Norman high school football player. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Selmon and his wife Rachel have two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Mississippi State’s Zac Selmon has been athletic director for less than 11 months. Mississippi State held a press conference Friday morning announcing their choice for the new athletic director. Selmon moved from defensive end/tackle to linebacker and started there during the 1979 NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he was also named the. 31. Athletics January 13, 2023. To maintain trust from new AD Zac Selmon, exceeding preseason expectations could prove paramount. STARKVILLE, Miss. “I think it’s a respect,” said OU associate athletic director Zac Selmon, son of former Sooner all-American Dewey Selmon, who missed the game by a year, having played at OU from 1972-75. Oklahoma was 54-3-1 with two national championships with at least one of them on the field from 1971. The Bulldogs hired Selmon, 37, in January. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Selmon was anchored by his wife, Rachel, and daughters Rylee and Shayne, as well as his father Dewey and mother Kathryn. Track and Field. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. edu. SUBSCRIBE NOW. Selmon started four years at tight end for Wake Forest. 13, 2023. Plus, one of his “best friends in the entire world” is Bulldogs athletic director Zac Selmon. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. He was promoted from defensive coordinator last year after the death of former coach Mike Leach. D. Blessed to be around Coach (Barry) Switzer and his players. New Mississippi State University Director of Athletics, Zac Selmon, right holds hands with his family including from left, daughter Shayne, wife Rachel, and youngest daughter Rylee during the. Selmon and his wife Rachel have two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Hooshyar was blown away by the vision of Selmon and his executive team. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and "position it for the highest level of success. Daily Lines. Mississippi State football: Should Zac Selmon and the Bulldogs look for a new head coach to replace Zach Arnett? One of the biggest arguments in favor for hiring Arnett following Leach’s death was how he could keep an established sense of continuity with this program. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. Shane and Selmon continue to talk every other week, Selmon estimates. • Lucious, II, was All-America in 1973, and Dewey and Lee Roy were All-Americans in 1974 and '75. Less than a month after Arnett’s promotion, Zac Selmon was hired as athletic director. Aug 2017 - Aug 20214 years 1 month. ” When everyone is committed, he said, good things happen. 13 at a university press conference. S. Selmon, who previously served as deputy AD under Joe Castiglione at Oklahoma, did choose Mississippi State. Thanks for submitting! Women's Fashion, Women's Clothes, Fashion and Apparel, Online Fashion, The Brand of Style, Zac Selmon has got ‘It’. “I think it’s a respect,” said OU associate athletic director Zac Selmon, son of former Sooner all-American Dewey Selmon, who missed the game by a year, having played at OU from 1972-75. Selmon is the fourth straight first time A. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. "We are thrilled to. “When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach’s passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent,” Keenum said. To reach and sustain the standard of excellence that is here at Oklahoma, it takes all of us. C. Money raised will build schools. Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selmon speaks during a press conference Monday afternoon. Selmon was hired as AD in January. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious Selmon are among the most decorated players in OU football history. Former Mississippi State assistant coach Shane Beamer is in his third season as the South Carolina head coach. Selmon played an. Selmon graduated from OU in 2010 with a master’s degree in education and has family ties to the university as his. Title. "I have the utmost respect for Zach Arnett and am incredibly appreciative of the effort he put forth in leading our football program," Selmon said. I like having a job. Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious Selmon are among the most decorated players in OU football history. Keenum remarked about how Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning. He remembers what it was like to grow up a Selmon. Following the first quarter, members of the Leach family — his wife, Sharon; his son, Cody, Cody's wife and Cody's son — were honored on the field. Zac Selmon, despite playing football at Wake Forest, also was destined for success in Norman. 13, 2023. outside of area high schools before high-tailing it to some Mississippi State booster's house to meet discreetly with Zac Selmon,. Zac Selmon (born November 23, 1985) is the current athletic director for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. Selmon, 37, grew up in Norman. edu. msstate. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. The appointment follows a national search. Keenum said Selmon will move effectively in the search process. ( WJTV) – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced Monday that Zach Arnett has been fired as head football coach effective immediately. Chuck Saffa, Lawton. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star inMississippi State University President Mark E. Following the first quarter, members of the Leach family — his wife, Sharon; his son, Cody, Cody's wife and Cody's son — were honored on the field. He discussed NIL. Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore, left, is congratulated by the student section following the team's win over TCU in an NCAA college basketball game. He worked as deputy athletic director for longtime AD Joe Castiglione, and to many appeared to be the. “I think it offers some stability to the athletic department here. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was purpose with two games left in the. ”. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. (WBRC) - Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett was fired Monday morning, Athletic Director Zac Selmon announced Monday. Rittenberg pointed out that Beamer, who was an assistant coach at Mississippi State from 2004 to 2006, has connections to Bulldogs athletic director Zac Selmon. Mississippi State has hired Zac Selmon as its new director of athletics, the school announced on Friday. "When Zac Selmon was hired after coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," Keenum said. He played college football as a defensive tackle at the University of Oklahoma, the youngest of three brothers to play football there. Emotional Steve Forbes, whose wife suffered a. Zac Selmon, Dewey’s son, works as a deputy athletic director at OU. Standings. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Mississippi State’s redirect under Zach Arnett plus Zac Selmon. Mississippi State struggled throughout the 2023 college football season, going 4-6 and 1-6 in SEC play before Arnett's firing on Monday. I’ve got a wife and two kids, so I got to have a job. A couple of hours after announcing the dismissal of head coach Zach Arnett, Selmon met with the media to share his thoughts on Arnett along. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Sherwood Taylor, an OU football alum, and his wife, Julie, lived with their four kids in The Trails, the neighborhood just south of Highway 9 to the west of OU’s Lloyd Noble Center. As we embark on the holiday season. Then he'd make a showing with a photo or two outside of area high schools before high-tailing it to some Mississippi State booster's house to meet discreetly with Zac Selmon, and then, say he'll. The groom’s parents are Mr. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Rylee Selmon, 8, laughs alongside her father Zac before his introduction as Mississippi State’s new athletic director Friday morning at the Bryan Athletic Administration Building in Starkville. Arnett coached three seasons under Leach as defensive coordinator. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was purpose with two games left. 13] prior to the press conference naming Selmon as the university’s 18th director of athletics. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. TD. STARKVILLE — In the eyes of first-year athletics director Zac Selmon, the best way for Mississippi State baseball to return to fulfilling expectations is by retaining the coach who brought the. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "We thought at this point of the season, we needed just a jolt. — Stefan. Zac Selmon net worth is $950,000. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Athletic director Zac Selmon hasn't been on the job even a year, but will now have to make maybe the most important decision of of his career with the hiring of a new football coach for the. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. ” Selmon added that he had the utmost respect for Arnett, 37, and appreciated his effort but the on-field results weren’t at the expected level. Beamer worked at Mississippi State from 2004-06 as cornerbacks coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator before his first stint at South. Joining the Bulldog Family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. "What you look for is someone who has winning traits. The ex-wife of country music superstar Zac Brown, Shelly Brown, is one woman with an interesting and ambitious life. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Selmon is the son of former OU football great Dewey Selmon and nephew of fellow Sooner legends Lucious and Lee Roy Selmon, the latter a Pro Football Hall of Famer. "I have. He talked about athletes excelling in the. Brian lives in Starkville with his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Aislinn and Emily. D. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and University of Oklahoma. More than two months after John Cohen left for Auburn, Mississippi State has found his replacement as athletics director. Former Dispatch sports editor Theo DeRosa sat down with Selmon at the end of February to discuss his transition to the new position. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and University of Oklahoma. Greg Knox, Mississippi State assistant football coach. Scott Weinger's Net Worth, Wife Rina Mimoun, Heigh. Selmon is the school’s first AD hire with no ties to the school since Charlie Carr in the mid-1980s. Arnett compiled a 4-6 record (1-6 SEC) in the 2023 season through 10 games in his first year as full-time. "I have. Just brilliant leadership and execution on his part. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 418. Selmon is the fourth straight first time A. . 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. His childhood friend, Zac Taylor, is the Bengals coach. The meeting gave the up-and. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. “In seeking a new Director of Athletics, we talked with some of the nation’s very best athletics department administrators. Mississippi State also announced another key hire this week. In fact. MSU athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. Beamer was a part of Coach Sylvester Croom's staff from 2004 to 2006. The Beamer family won’t be able to convince all their friends and family to root. He was a consensus All. selmon holds degrees from wake forest and university of oklahoma STARKVILLE, Miss. edu. Selmon, his wife and their seven kids received the Oklahoma Human Rights Award at the Capitol Friday. After spending the past eight years at Oklahoma, including the past year as deputy athletic director, Selmon accepted the head athletics director job for the Bulldogs this past week. STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and "position it for the highest level of success. Arnett, who replaced former Head Coach Mike Leach after his death, is building. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. SOURCE: Penn State football transfer running back Keyvone Lee enrolled. Smith. 2022. Mississippi State has named Oklahoma's Zac Selmon as its new athletic director. AVG. the Bulldogs have hired. Zac Selmon, the new Mississippi State University Director of Athletics listens to a question from the media during the press conference introducing him to the MSU. Zac Selmon, a son and nephew of the famed “Selmon Brothers” who starred in football at the University of Oklahoma and in the NFL, was introduced as the next leader of Mississippi State’s. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. ”. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. Mark Keenum says Zac Selmon will serve as the Bulldogs’ 18th athletic director. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. msstate. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. New Head Football Coach Zac Arnett has named Kevin Barbay as the team’s Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach. Zac Selmon, 31, grew up on OU football, graduated from Norman High School in 2003, went to Wake Forest and started 13 games on the Deacons' 2006 Orange Bowl team, then entered college administration. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. ESPN. He's previously been the head. com, Oklahoma deputy athletics director Zac Selmon has emerged as a priority candidate to replace former Bulldog A. Email. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. 36. U. Former Oklahoma Deputy A. President Mark E. STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State University President Mark E. Kathryn and Dewey Selmon, along with their children Megan, Shannon, Lauren, Zac, Adam. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and is pursuing a master’s degree in intercollegiate sports. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Being committed to a sport. msstate. STARKVILLE — When Zac Selmon was introduced in January as Mississippi State’s athletic director, the talking points were vast. Oklahoma was 54-3-1 with two national championships with at least one of them on the field from 1971. The appointment follows a national search. He was a popular name back in January when Alabama was searching for its next offensive coordinator. feeling of Starkville whenever people said, “Mississippi State. Deal not finalized, but Selmon is set to visit campus Thursday. "I have. Greg Byrne at Alabama didn't play shite. Upon speaking with Brown and updating Burrow, Taylor reached out to mutual friend Zac Selmon, now athletic director at Mississippi State, who served as associate athletic director during Brown’s. The appointment follows a national s…View Zac Selmon’s professional profile on LinkedIn. 2 days ago · Maybe Selmon likes eating midnight snacks. Shawlatt. Selmon is the son of Dewey, and nephew of Lee Roy and Lucious, who were each named All-Americans for OU in the 1970s. "I have. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. "In seeking a new Director of Athletics, we talked with some of. State. Selmon was anchored by his wife, Rachel, and daughters Rylee and Shayne, as well as his father Dewey and mother Kathryn sitting front row to watch as he became the first black Director of. edu. Beamer worked at Mississippi State from 2004-06 as cornerbacks coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator before his first stint. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. 1:20. SHARE. " It was on display at Selmon's introductory press conference. That much was obvious Friday as the now-former University of Oklahoma deputy athletics director stood in front of the Maroon and White family for the first time. — Zac Selmon (@zacselmon) June 27, 2023. Story Links STARKVILLE – After winning more games in his first season than any other head women's basketball coach in Mississippi State history and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. ) Keenum said Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning at the highest levels and doing so with a deep commitment to sportsmanship and scholarship. By Magnolia State Live. Zac Selmon Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. Three members from the Selmon family, his father Dewey and his uncles Lucious and Lee Roy, all played football at Oklahoma. SHARE NOW. By Benjy P. Keenum announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. -She has a net worth estimated to be over $5 million. mississippi state university president mark e. Zac Selmon named MSU’s new Athletic Director. MSU FOOTBALL:How Zach Arnett is faring as new face of Mississippi State football on Road Dawgs TourAlso giving some credence to the rumors: Beamer said Tuesday that Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon — who was hired at MSU back in January — is “one of my best friends in the. . Rankings. After his football playing career at Wake Forest, where he was a four-year starter, was done and Selmon had graduated, he went to work in the Sooners’ athletic department. I'd like to thank Coach Arnett, who gave me an opportunity to come back to what me and my family have always called our second home.