Hampton fires HC Robert Prunty

[Libertine]

Hampton has parted ways with their head football coach, Robert Prunty, according to a very brief statement on the Pirates' website (https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2024/4/30/change-in-leadership-for-hampton-pirates-football.aspx). No explanation given.

Running backs coach Trent Boykin takes over in the interim.

[WestCoastAggie]

Yikes!

[KPSUL]

Wow! Terrible timing. Tough time to look for a HC. You'd have to think that the interim guy will be in charge into the season.

[Paladin1aa]

Hampton has parted ways with their head football coach, Robert Prunty, according to a very brief statement on the Pirates' website (https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2024/4/30/change-in-leadership-for-hampton-pirates-football.aspx). No explanation given.

Running backs coach Trent Boykin takes over in the interim.


Trent was an all star WR at YSU and lead them to 3 National Championships in 91, 93 and 94. Stud athlete.

[DFW HOYA]

With a unexpected dismissal, a terse quote that "he is no longer with" Hampton and a 404 error on his web page bio, this isn't a mutual agreement to move on.

[bonarae]

Is there anything more secretive than that article? Any local media sources?

[Libertine]

Is there anything more secretive than that article? Any local media sources?


Not really. Local outlets didn't seem to get better information.

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/04/30/robert-prunty-no-longer-head-football-coach-at-hampton-university/ (paywall)

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/sports/hampton-parts-ways-with-head-football-coach-robert-prunty/291-8eaed7c4-cf22-4a78-bbed-05cd6679f954