Colzie promotes Henry to assistant head coach
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FAMU’s head football coach James Colzie III didn’t have to look too far to find his assistant head coach. He announced Sunday in a release that Joseph Henry was promoted to the position.
“I’m happy for Coach Henry, who will now get the opportunity to call plays for our nationally-ranked Rattler offense,” said Colzie. “Coach Henry and the staff are working hard to ensure we continue to improve as an offense.
“I’m pleased with everyone’s effort to ensure we don’t miss a step on the offensive side of the ball. We will stand on our offensive principles of using multiple personnel groups and getting the ball to our athletes in space.”
In addition to his new title, Henry will continue as offensive coordinator/offensive line coach. He also will be the one calling offensive plays.
“My family and I are thrilled for the future of FAMU football and to continue our championship trajectory as a part of Head Coach Colzie’s staff,” said Henry. “I am honored Coach Colzie and our administration have trusted me with the added responsibility and new title of Assistant Head Coach in addition to coordinating FAMU’s (newly dubbed “Thunder & Lightning”) offense. We enter 2024 with the continuity of our championship coaching staff, along with a few new high-level additions, to make this season as historic as the last one.
“I am most excited to see our players continue their pursuit of excellence due to the hard work they have put in on and off the field to repeat as Celebration Bowl and SWAC champions. I am grateful to Coach Colzie for his faith in me to help achieve our goals, serve our players, and make Rattler Nation proud.”
Henry was part of an offense that ranked in the top 25 in four offensive categories in 2023. They included first down offense (12th), time of possession (18th), passing yards per completion (19th) and sacks allowed (20th).
Henry also led an offensive line group that ranked in the top 20 in both seasons he oversaw the offensive linemen as they ranked seventh in sacks allowed in 2022. He also helped coach an offense was led by quarterback Jeremy Moussa, who was named Offensive Player of the Year. Ten of his players were also All-SWAC selections, including four offensive linemen in two seasons.
