Legendary NFL running back Marshall Faulk will be the next coach at Southern University , according to Jordan Schultz . Faulk and the school have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with an option. An official announcement is slated for Monday.

Southern University officials recently flew out to Boulder to interview Faulk, a New Orleans native. One prominent university donor had reportedly been spearheading the move to hiring Faulk.

Faulk, 52, was in the midst of his first season as Colorado's running backs coach under fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame icon Deion Sanders. Through 11 games, the Buffaloes are averaging just 3.6 yards per carry. Their top two rushers, however, are averaging 4.7 and 4.2 yards per carry, respectively.

One of the most versatile running backs in N

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