17-05-2025
Albany State names Nescotia Harrison director of football operations
Staff Reports
ALBANY — Albany State University has announced the hiring of Nescotia 'Scotty' Harrison as the new Director of Football Operations, effective May 12. Harrison, a rising star in football administration, brings a wealth of experience in collegiate football logistics, NCAA compliance, and student-athlete support to the Golden Rams program.
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'Joining the Albany State RAMily is an incredible honor,' Harrison said. 'I look forward to contributing to the HBCU legacy of excellence and supporting our student-athletes both on and off the field. This program holds something truly special, and I'm proud to be involved.'
Harrison arrives at Albany State following a successful tenure as the Director of Football Operations and NFL Liaison at North Carolina A&T State University, where she managed team travel, recruitment logistics, budgets, and compliance efforts. A recent graduate of Wingate University with a Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics, Harrison also has experience in operational leadership at both NCAA Division I and II institutions.
Her resume includes key roles at Wingate University and participation in high-profile events such as the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Las Vegas Bowl through the Dream Foundation.
Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. expressed confidence in Harrison's ability to make an immediate impact.'We are excited to welcome 'Scotty' as our Director of Football Operations,' Gray said. 'Her experience in the Division II landscape and her passion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will empower her to accomplish great things in this role. We are looking forward to having her on the team and can't wait for her to get started!'
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Harrison's commitment to leadership within football administration is evident through her involvement in forums such as the NFL Women's Forum, NCAA Career in Sports Forum, and various operations shadowing opportunities with NFL franchises. Her hands-on experience and passion for HBCUs make her a valuable addition to the Albany State athletics department.
Harrison is no stranger to the SIAC. A 2022 graduate of Allen University, she was a dual scholar-athlete, excelling in volleyball and track and field while also serving as the football team manager. Harrison demonstrated leadership on campus as the founding president of the Sports Management Society and represented her HBCU proudly as the 89th Miss Allen University.
With her extensive background in operations and student-athlete support, Harrison's appointment marks a significant step for Albany State football as the Golden Rams continue to build a program rooted in excellence and community engagement.
