Will Hall Formally Introduced as Southern Miss Football Coach
12/7/2020 8:21:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain formally announced Will Hall as the school's 22nd football coach Monday morning at an introductory press conference in Reed Green Coliseum.
"We are excited to welcome Will and his family to Southern Miss," said McClain. "Will brings great energy, an innovative offensive mind, and the ability to build relationships and bring people together. Combine these qualities with his leadership skills and extensive relationships in the State of Mississippi, and we have the right leader at the right time for our football program. There are great days ahead for the Southern Miss family."
Hall, a native of Amory, Miss., heads to Southern Miss after serving the last two years as offensive coordinator at Tulane, where he helped the Green Wave average 396.4 yards per game this season and his offense scored 30-or-more points in eight of its final nine regular-season games.
As a player, Hall was a two-time Junior College All-American quarterback at Northwest Mississippi Community College before playing his two final seasons at North Alabama, where he earned the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2003 for top player in Division II.
His assistant coaching stops included Presbyterian (2004/quarterbacks), Henderson State (2005/quarterbacks), Southwest Baptist (2006/offensive coordinator), Arkansas-Monticello (2007/offensive coordinator), West Alabama (2008-10/offensive coordinator), Louisiana-Lafayette (2017/offensive coordinator and quarterbacks) and Memphis (2018/associate head coach and tight ends).
As a collegiate head coach that included Gulf South Conference (GSC) schools West Alabama (2011-13) and West Georgia (2014-16), Hall produced a combined record of 56-21. He oversaw three GSC championship squads as well as earning two GSC coach of the year accolades. His teams played in four Division II playoffs and his UWG squads of 2014 and 2015 reached the semifinals.
Hall's players also have had success at the next level, and among that group of honored athletes is 2015 Super Bowl hero and current Tennessee Titan Malcolm Butler, who was a two-time All-GSC performer for Hall at West Alabama. In the spring of 2016, offensive tackle Dominique Robertson became the first UWG player in school history to receive an invitation to the NFL Draft Combine.
A 2003 graduate of North Alabama, Hall, and wife Rebecca, have two sons – Tripp and Pete. He also is the son of long-time Mississippi High School coach Bobby Hall.
What they are saying about Will Hall:
Willie Fritz, Tulane Football Coach:
"Will Hall has done a fabulous job as our offensive coordinator here at Tulane University the past two seasons. Will has been a great asset to our football program and will be missed. Our players, coaches and staff are all thrilled for him and this incredible opportunity he has as the head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. We wish him and his family all the best as returns to his home state of Mississippi."
Jim Nagy, Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director:
"Excellent hire by Southern Miss. Known Will Hall since his days at West Alabama and I've always been impressed with his ability to recruit, develop and connect with players. There are usually only a couple D-II players drafted every year and Coach Hall always had NFL players at West Alabama and West Georgia. Always thought a smart FBS school would go after him and Southern Miss is that school. Actually thought it might happen sooner. Excited to see where Coach Hall can take the Southern Miss program."
Mike Norvell, Florida State Football Coach:
"Congratulations to Coach Hall and the family on this tremendous opportunity. Southern Miss football just hired a great coach and a wonderful man, he will do big things for the program!"
Phil Savage, New York Jets Senior Football Advisor:
"After meeting Will Hall at West Alabama almost a decade ago, I knew he was destined to become an FBS head coach. A tremendous hire by Southern Miss, this is truly a perfect match between school and coach. With his innovative offensive mind and inspirational leadership, exceptional days are ahead for USM."
Will Hall Year-by-Year Head Coach Chart
Head Coaching Record – West Alabama: 25-11 (.694)
Head Coaching Record – West Georgia: 31-9 (.775)
Head Coaching Record: 56-20 (.737)
"We are excited to welcome Will and his family to Southern Miss," said McClain. "Will brings great energy, an innovative offensive mind, and the ability to build relationships and bring people together. Combine these qualities with his leadership skills and extensive relationships in the State of Mississippi, and we have the right leader at the right time for our football program. There are great days ahead for the Southern Miss family."
Hall, a native of Amory, Miss., heads to Southern Miss after serving the last two years as offensive coordinator at Tulane, where he helped the Green Wave average 396.4 yards per game this season and his offense scored 30-or-more points in eight of its final nine regular-season games.
As a player, Hall was a two-time Junior College All-American quarterback at Northwest Mississippi Community College before playing his two final seasons at North Alabama, where he earned the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2003 for top player in Division II.
His assistant coaching stops included Presbyterian (2004/quarterbacks), Henderson State (2005/quarterbacks), Southwest Baptist (2006/offensive coordinator), Arkansas-Monticello (2007/offensive coordinator), West Alabama (2008-10/offensive coordinator), Louisiana-Lafayette (2017/offensive coordinator and quarterbacks) and Memphis (2018/associate head coach and tight ends).
As a collegiate head coach that included Gulf South Conference (GSC) schools West Alabama (2011-13) and West Georgia (2014-16), Hall produced a combined record of 56-21. He oversaw three GSC championship squads as well as earning two GSC coach of the year accolades. His teams played in four Division II playoffs and his UWG squads of 2014 and 2015 reached the semifinals.
Hall's players also have had success at the next level, and among that group of honored athletes is 2015 Super Bowl hero and current Tennessee Titan Malcolm Butler, who was a two-time All-GSC performer for Hall at West Alabama. In the spring of 2016, offensive tackle Dominique Robertson became the first UWG player in school history to receive an invitation to the NFL Draft Combine.
A 2003 graduate of North Alabama, Hall, and wife Rebecca, have two sons – Tripp and Pete. He also is the son of long-time Mississippi High School coach Bobby Hall.
What they are saying about Will Hall:
Willie Fritz, Tulane Football Coach:
"Will Hall has done a fabulous job as our offensive coordinator here at Tulane University the past two seasons. Will has been a great asset to our football program and will be missed. Our players, coaches and staff are all thrilled for him and this incredible opportunity he has as the head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. We wish him and his family all the best as returns to his home state of Mississippi."
Jim Nagy, Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director:
"Excellent hire by Southern Miss. Known Will Hall since his days at West Alabama and I've always been impressed with his ability to recruit, develop and connect with players. There are usually only a couple D-II players drafted every year and Coach Hall always had NFL players at West Alabama and West Georgia. Always thought a smart FBS school would go after him and Southern Miss is that school. Actually thought it might happen sooner. Excited to see where Coach Hall can take the Southern Miss program."
Mike Norvell, Florida State Football Coach:
"Congratulations to Coach Hall and the family on this tremendous opportunity. Southern Miss football just hired a great coach and a wonderful man, he will do big things for the program!"
Phil Savage, New York Jets Senior Football Advisor:
"After meeting Will Hall at West Alabama almost a decade ago, I knew he was destined to become an FBS head coach. A tremendous hire by Southern Miss, this is truly a perfect match between school and coach. With his innovative offensive mind and inspirational leadership, exceptional days are ahead for USM."
Will Hall Year-by-Year Head Coach Chart
| Year | School | Record | Other Accomplishments |
| 2011 | West Alabama | 8-4 | GSC Co-COY; Division II Playoffs – 1st Round |
| 2012 | West Alabama | 9-4 | GSC Champions and COY; Division II Playoffs-2nd |
| 2013 | West Alabama | 8-3 | GSC Co-Champions |
| 2014 | West Georgia | 12-3 | Division II Playoffs - Semifinals |
| 2015 | West Georgia | 12-3 | GSC Co-Champions; Division II Playoffs - Semifinals |
| 2016 | West Georgia | 7-4 |
Head Coaching Record – West Alabama: 25-11 (.694)
Head Coaching Record – West Georgia: 31-9 (.775)
Head Coaching Record: 56-20 (.737)
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