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Art Briles will no longer be the offensive coordinator at Grambling State, according to a statement obtained by Sports Illustrated.
“Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be part of your coaching staff at Grambling State University,” Briles said in the statement. “Unfortunately, I feel that my continued presence will be a distraction to you and your team, which is the last thing that I want. I have the utmost respect [for] the university and your players.”
