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On Wednesday morning, Alpe honored the commitment made last December and signed with Millsaps College in front of family, friends, coaches and administration in the gym where she spent many hours of practice and playing games. The Majors finished 5-5 each of the past two years. After searching, Millsaps … Millsaps College released the following statement on the passing of former Head Football Coach Harper Davis: No history of athletics at Millsaps College can ever be complete without a full chapter on the impact of Harper Davis, who passed away on Saturday, December 26. The Official Website of Millsaps College Athletics. 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Harper Davis, who was the football coach at Millsaps College for 25 seasons, died Saturday. Millsaps College has hired Isaac Carter as its new head football coach. No history of athletics at Millsaps College can ever be complete without a full chapter on the impact of Harper Davis, who passed away on Saturday, December 26. LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – A pair of former Millsaps College All-Americans and multi-time conference Players-of-the-Year – quarterback Juan Joseph and linebacker Will Hawkins – highlight an impressive list of past standouts named to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference’s 30th Anniversary football team. Football Guy U: Miami (OH) is home to the Cradle of Coaches. The 2006 football media guide is a publication of the Millsaps sports information department. Read more 4 years 4 months. 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