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Morehouse, Clark Atlanta coaches named Bill Walsh coaching fellows for Falcons

Morehouse head coach Rich Freeman on the sideline with the Maroon Tigers during the 2017 game against AU Center rival Clark Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)
Morehouse head coach Rich Freeman on the sideline with the Maroon Tigers during the 2017 game against AU Center rival Clark Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)
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June 6, 2019

Morehouse coach Rich Freeman, Akron assistant coach Chris Cook, Virginia State coach Reggie Barlow, Clark Atlanta coach Tim Bowens, former Oregon player Will Tukuafu and Dartmouth assistant Callie Brownson will join the Falcons for their veteran minicamp Tuesday through Thursday as the team’s 2019 Bill Walsh coaching fellows.

Freeman is entering his 13th season as head coach at Morehouse. During his 12 years at the college, Freeman has racked up the most wins in school history, while keeping an 85-percent graduation rate.

Cook is currently the tight ends/offensive tackles coach at the University of Akron.

Barlow, a former NFL receiver, was named the CIAA coach of the year in 2017.

Bowens is in his first season at Clark Atlanta.

Brownson is the recruiting coordinator for Dartmouth.

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