Dover, Del. (Dec. 20, 2022) --- Delaware State University President Dr. Tony Allen and Director of Athletics Alecia Shields-Gadson were joined by University administrators and athletics staff in welcoming Lee Hull as the new head football coach of the Hornets. Hull, most recently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at MEAC rival Howard University since 2020, brings more than 25 years of coaching experience at the professional and NCAA Division I levels to the position.
"Coach Hull fits in perfectly with the renaissance the University is experiencing at this time," Dr. Allen said. "During my conversations with him, our talks were less about football and more about leadership, and creating a culture of positive growth within the program. I am convinced he is the right man to lead our Hornets to a successful future."  

This past season at Howard, Hull helped lead the Bison to a share of the MEAC championship for the first time since 1993, posting a 4-1 league record during the 2022 season to share the title with North Carolina Central. Nine Bison offensive players earned All-MEAC honors last season.

Hull's MEAC experience also includes a two-year stint as head coach at Morgan State during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. In 2014, he led the Bears to a share of the conference championship with a 6-2 league record and a berth in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs for the first time in team history. The MEAC title was Morgan State's first since 1979. Hull was selected as the MEAC Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award as the top FCS coach during the 2014 season.

Following his two years at Morgan State, Hull joined the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League as wide receivers coach before the 2016 season. That year, Colts' receiver T.Y. Hilton led the NFL with 1,448 receiving yards and was selected to the Pro Bowl team and named All-Pro by Pro Football Focus.

"I, too, discussed with coach Hull the mission and vision we share for Delaware State University and our football program, " said Shields-Gadson. "I am certain that Lee possesses the leadership, character and ability to take our football program to new heights."  

Hull told the assembled audience that he is grateful to President Allen and A-D Shields-Gadson for the trust that's been placed in him.
"I am excited to join in the tremendous growth at Delaware State University, and look forward to leading a team that's close to turning the corner," he said. "I was eager to serve as a head coach again and direct a program that we can help build and grow for lasting success."      
A native of Vineland, N.J., Hull earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Holy Cross in 1988 and a master's in Secondary Education from Worcester State College (Mass.) in 1995.
Lee and his wife Stacey are the parents of son Jordan, a four-year football letter winner as a wide receiver at Lafayette College (Pa.), and daughter Laila, who has committed to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill on a full basketball scholarship.

Video: Lee Hull introduction to Delaware State University staff and media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBMnmeB1qUw