CIAA Hall of Fame Members
After serving as a standout quarterback at Winston-Salem State University, Kermit Blount returned to his alma mater as the head football coach in 1993. During his tenure, Blount led his Rams to two CIAA Championship titles (1999, 2000) in three post-season appearances. Under his leadership, the Rams went on to compete in the Pioneer Bowl both seasons, winning in 1999. Blount was honored as CIAA Coach of the Year, Washington D.C. Pigskin Coach of the Year, and 100% Wrong Club Coach of the Year in both 1999 and 2000.
In 12 years, Blount marked a 76-53-3 CIAA career record before the University’s transition to NCAA Division I – AA (now FCS). He continued as head coach throughout the 3-year transition, earning a 91-87-3 coaching record which earns him the winningest coach in WSSU history. Blount assisted several former Rams football players such as Richard Huntley, Oronde Gadsden, Tory Woodbury, and William Hayes reach the National Football League (NFL) as either late round draft picks or free agents. In 2011, he took control of the Delaware State University Hornets football program where he spent four seasons. Most recently, Blount was named head football coach at Johnson C. Smith University where he recently marked his third season.
Blount earned his Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Winston-Salem State University in 1980. While at WSSU, he earned four letters and guided WSSU to the 1977 and 1978 CIAA championship. In 1978, he was named a Black College All-American.