Semifinals: (2) Henry Frazier vs. (3) D. Asberry

[Bornthrilla]

Henry Frazier III


Head coach, Prairie View A&M


Henry Frazier III is in his fifth season as head coach of the Prairie View A&M University Panthers. He became the 22nd head football coach in PVAMU athletic history on Dec. 22, 2003. Last season Frazier and staff led the Panthers to their first winning season in thirty years and most wins in over four decades.

A native of Washington D.C. and a 1993 graduate of Bowie State University, Frazier played quarterback for BSU and went 18-3-1 as a starter. He guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA playoffs in 1988 and a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1989. Upon graduating from Bowie State, Frazier entered the coaching ranks and had tremendous success as a head coach on the high school level in Maryland. Frazier continued to climb the coaching ladder and was named the head football coach at Bowie State in 1999. He quickly turned his alma mater into one of the CIAA’s best.

In 2001, Frazier led Bowie State to its best season since 1989 with a 7-3 record. For his success on the field, he was selected as the Coach of the Year by the CIAA and 100 percent Wrong Club in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, the 2001 Bulldogs also fielded the number one ranked pass defense and number seven ranked defense in NCAA Division II.

After an impressive 2001 season, Frazier moved the BSU program to another level during the 2002 season with their first-ever CIAA Eastern Division title and CIAA championship game appearance. Continuing the winning tradition in 2003, he guided the Bulldogs to their third consecutive winning season with a second place finish in the CIAA Eastern Division. Frazier’s 26-24 career record at Bowie State currently stands as the most victories by any football coach at BSU.

Prior to his arrival, Prairie View had posted two consecutive one win seasons in 2002 and 2003. In his first season at PVAMU, Frazier and staff led the Panthers to their most wins since 2001 by winning a total of three games. Prairie View also defeated arch rival Texas Southern for the first time in 15 years, beating the Tigers 25-7 in the 20th annual Labor Day Classic. In doing so, he led the Panthers to their first 2-0 start since 1964.

In 2005, Frazier continued Prairie View’s upward swing and guided the Panthers to their best season since 1988 with a 5-6 record. Included among the highlights last season was the Panthers’ first victory over Jackson State since 1971 and the team’s first SWAC road win in 17 years. In addition, Frazier moved into some elite company and joined PVAMU legendary head football coach William “Billy” Nicks as the only other coach in Prairie View history to beat Texas Southern in consecutive seasons.

In 2007 Frazier after leading the Panthers to their first winning season since 1976 and most wins since 1964 he was selected as Coach of the Year by the College Sporting News and the Black Sports Page.

When comparing Frazier’s current win totals he has already eclipsed the win marks of the last ten coaches at PVAMU. Frazier’s coaching philosophy centers around the belief that for a program to become successful, its players need to have fun on the field.

"In order to run a successful program you must provide your student-athletes with structure and discipline," said Frazier. "Whenever you are able to create that type of atmosphere for your players as well as making it fun for them, you have the basic elements needed for success."

Frazier is married to the former LaNier Turner of Washington, D.C. They have three children, Brijan (17), Brinia (8) and Henry IV (6).

[Bornthrilla]

Darrell Asberry


Head Coach


Darrell Asberry is in his third season at the helm of the Shaw University Bears. He is definitely bringing gridiron success to the SU program with a stellar background as a player and coach. He joined the SU Bears after a two year stint as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Carolina Central University. After a successful first season with the NCCU, he was promoted to assistant head coach.

In 2004, Asberry engineered the top-ranked offense in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as the Eagles were number one in total offense (359.3 ypg), passing offense (176.1 ypg) and scoring offense (29.8 ppg) and were number two in rushing offense (247.2 ypg). As quarterback coach, his starting QB was voted 2004 CIAA Offensive Player of the Year.

Prior to joining the NCCU staff, Asberry served as offensive coordinator at Albany State, Jackson State and Coahoma Community College.

The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native is a 1994 graduate of Jackson State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He lettered two seasons at the quarterback position, earning team MVP honors as a senior.

After his collegiate career he went on to play professionally as a wide receiver and quarterback with the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League in 1994-95 and was a wide receiver with the Amsterdam Admirals of the World Football League in 1995-96.

Asberry began his coaching career as offensive coordinator, wide receivers and quarterbacks coach at Albany State (1997-1998). He returned to his alma mater in 1999 and became running backs coach, before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2000. In 2001 JSU led the NCAA D-IAA ranks in passing with a 344 yards per game average and in 2002 they led the nation in total offensive yards with a 485 yards per game average.

In 2003 he joined the staff at Coahoma Community College (Clarksdale, MS) as offensive coordinator.

Asberry is taking over the SU program that has seen success with a four year 29-13 (.690) record since it was reinstated in 2002.

Asberry is married to the former Tiffany Rutledge of Baton Rouge, LA and they are the proud parents of Arabria (13 yrs.) and Armarni (10 yrs.).

[Bornthrilla]

I was just wondering what ever happened to Asberry:

www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/article_118ec80e-8944-11e7-8f2e-279208fc0fea.html

[4XLAGGIE]

He also does play by play for Jackson State football broadcasts. He's an alum. Definitely looking to get back on the college level.

[Bornthrilla]

Always thought he was one of the few HBCU offensive coordinators who had a good grasp of modern passing game concepts. Had a real innovative playbook.


Texas Southern is where good coaches go to die, but I thought he would have been able to at least bounce back to the college level.

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I wonder if we could bring Asberry on the staff in some sort of a capacity during the off-season?

[Bornthrilla]

Man, I dont how I just stumbled upon this:

www.change.org/p/dr-charles-mcclelland-dr-john-m-rudley-fire-darrell-asberry