The HBCU football coaching carousel is closed for the off-season as Lane College has hired a new leader that has familiarity with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Stanley Conner, who previously served eight seasons as an assistant coach at Miles College in various capacities was named the Dragons’ head coach Thursday. Conner was running backs’ coach and recruiting coordinator at Miles, helping bring in talented players that helped the Golden Bears win three SIAC championships (2018, 2019, 2024), including the first NCAA Division II playoff win in school history this past November.
“Stanley Conner is a proven winner, and his depth of experience will be an invaluable asset to our football program,” Lane athletic director Derrick Burroughs said in a statement released by the university. “We are excited to welcome Coach Conner to the Lane College family. His leadership and passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field align perfectly with our mission to build a competitive, disciplined, and successful football program.”
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Lane College football program,” said Conner, whose playing career featured two FCS playoff appearances at Jackson State. “I look forward to building a winning culture and mentoring young men to succeed both on the field and in life. I am thankful for the trust that Dr. Donald Comer and the administration as well as Athletic Director Burroughs have placed in me, and I am ready to get started.”
Conner replaces Vyron Brown, who went 11-19 in three seasons at the helm.