Ron Dickerson Jr.

Ron Dickerson Jr.
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamBenedict
ConferenceSIAC
Record4–6
Biographical details
Born (1971-08-31) August 31, 1971 (age 53)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
1989–1992Arkansas
1993–1994Kansas City Chiefs
1995[1]Philadelphia Eagles
1996–1997Scottish Claymores
1997London Monarchs
Position(s)Running back, wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1996–1997Temple (assistant)
1998–1999Alabama State (WR)
2001Las Vegas Outlaws (RB)
2001Tampa Bay Buccaneers (intern)
2002–2004Missouri State (WR)
2005–2007Louisiana–Monroe (WR)
2008–2010Ole Miss (WR)
2011–2012Gardner–Webb
2017–2018Morgan State (WR/ST)
2019Jackson State (OC)
2020Jackson State (ST)
2021–2022West Florida (DFO/WR)
2023West Florida (OC/WR)
2024–presentBenedict
Head coaching record
Overall11–21

Ronald Lee Dickerson Jr. (born August 31, 1971) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for Benedict College, a position he has held since 2024.[2] He was the head football coach at Gardner–Webb University, a position he held from January 2011 to January 2013. Dickerson was the first African-American head football coach in the history of the Big South Conference. He resigned from Gardner–Webb on January 18, 2013 to pursue other opportunities. He is the son of Ron Dickerson.

College career

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Dickerson Jr. was recruited by Ken Hatfield to play running back at the University of Arkansas, where he went to school from 1989 to 1992. His freshman year he helped Arkansas win the Southwest Conference (SWC) championship and play in the 1990 Cotton Bowl Classic, finishing 10–2. Hatfield left Arkansas after the 1989 season and he was replaced by offensive coordinator Jack Crowe. After a dismal 3–8 season in 1990 that saw Dickerson Jr. gain 362 yards rushing, he was moved to wide receiver for his junior season in 1991. That year he caught 25 passes for 372 yards and 3 touchdowns, helping the Razorbacks to a 6–6 record and an appearance in the 1991 Independence Bowl. During his senior season of 1992, Arkansas would leave the Southwest Conference to their new home in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). His head coach, Crowe, was fired by then Arkansas athletics director Frank Broyles after losing the season opener at home to Division I-AA The Citadel, 10–3. Joe Kines, the defensive coordinator of the team, took over as interim head coach, and Arkansas would finish their first, and very tumultuous, season in the SEC with a 3–7–1 record. The highlight of the season was an upset victory in Knoxville over then-No. 4 Tennessee 25–24, where Dickerson Jr. would have his best season statistically in 1992, catching 32 passes for 437 yards and 4 TDs.

Professional playing career

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Dickerson played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1993 to 1994 as a kick returner. He also played two seasons in the World League for the Scottish Claymores and the London Monarchs.

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Big South Conference) (2011–2012)
2011 Gardner–Webb 4–7 2–4 T–5th
2012 Gardner–Webb 3–8 2–4 5th
Gardner–Webb: 7–15 4–8
Benedict Tigers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2024–present)
2024 Benedict 4–6 4–4 T–6th
Benedict: 4–6 4–4
Total: 11–21

References

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  1. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Benedict Names Ron Dickerson Jr. As Head Football Coach". Benedict College Athletics. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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