IU running backs coach Deland McCullough was selected as one of nine minority coaches to participate in the 2016 NCAA Champion Forum.
The forum ran Monday to Wednesday in Dallas in conjunction with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics convention.
This forum is a “unique professional development opportunity where attendees gain a realistic view of the role of a successful college head football coach and the preparation necessary to become one,” according to a press release.
The Big Ten, ACC, Big East, Big 12 and SEC conferences host the forum and select the minority coaches.
McCullough is in his sixth season as IU’s running backs coach. The running backs have thrived with McCullough as their coach and went on to break 19 school rushing records under his tenure.
Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard became the first Hoosier running backs to be drafted in consecutive years since 1990 to 1992. The Chicago Bears selected Howard in the fifth round of the NFL Draft this year. The Atlanta Falcons selected Coleman in the third round in 2015.
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