Alabama A&M University announced on Monday the dismissal of head football coach Connell Maynor, effective immediately. The decision was made public by Paul A. Bryant, the university’s Director of Athletics, who expressed gratitude for Maynor’s contributions over his seven seasons with the Bulldogs.
“We want to thank Connell Maynor for his seven seasons at Alabama A&M University,” said Bryant. “We wish him well in all his future endeavors.”
Maynor leaves the program with a 40-32 overall record, including a 6-6 mark and a 4-4 showing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference this season. A SWAC championship highlighted his tenure during the abbreviated 2020-21 spring season, during which the Bulldogs achieved an impressive 5-0 record.
Maynor’s coaching career at Alabama A&M began on Jan. 16, 2018, after a successful run as a head coach at several institutions, including Hampton and Winston-Salem State. In his first season, Maynor led the Bulldogs to their first winning season since 2012, finishing with a 6-5 record. Under his leadership, the program celebrated significant milestones, including the 2021 SWAC title and recognition for numerous player achievements, such as quarterback Aqeel Glass earning Player of the Year accolades.
Despite the successful spring campaign, the Bulldogs faced challenges in the past two seasons. This included a rebuilding year in 2022 that saw them start 0-3. Maynor concluded his time with a narrow 28-20 loss against Florida A&M on Nov. 29. A national search for Alabama A&M’s next head coach will commence immediately as the university looks to revitalize its football program.
