Tuskegee University Men's Football

Robinson, a native of Tuskegee, returns for another season at Tuskegee University coaching tight ends for the Golden Tigers. Last season, Robinson coached Leo Gilbert who fourth on the team in receptions with 11 for 201 yards. The junior averaged 18.27 yards per reception and led the team with six touchdown receptions.The Golden Tigers finished the year averaging 28.5 points per game, while piling up 321.8 yards per game on offense that included 158.6 yards per game on the ground. The team finished with 88 first downs passing and finished the year averaging 163.15 yards per game through the air. Kirby coached starting quarterback Kevin Lacy to a nation-leading 16.70 yards per completion throughout the year, and 16 touchdowns. The Golden Tigers also finished the season by averaging 321.8 yards of total offense on 757 plays - 25 yards more than their opponents on 105 less plays.   Robinson was instrumental in coaching a position that helped the Golden Tigers finish as one of the most prolific offenses in the conference during the 2014 season. Tuskegee led the conference in scoring by averaging 34.8 points per game which was seven points higher than the next closest team in Stillman (27.9 ppg). They also finished top in the conference in total offense (385.8 ypg), pass efficiency (143.6), first downs per game (19.0) and third down efficiency (41.7%). The team also finished in the top three in the conference in passing offense (212.6 ypg). The Golden Tigers also finished 36th nationally in team passing efficiency (143.49). Tight end Tahj Dent earned All-Conference honors for the Golden Tigers at tight end, one of four players along the offensive front to earn first team honors. Robinson was initially hired as the tight ends coach after serving as a student-assistant coach for the 2012 season.   Robinson is a graduate of both Booker T. Washington High School and Tuskegee University, and is a second generation Golden Tiger, as both his parents graduated from the Pride of the Swift Growing South.   Robinson is 2006 graduate of Booker T., where he earned All-Region honors and Super Senior #10 linebacker in Class 5A during his final year as a prep athlete. He also lettered four years in the varsity basketball, was a state champion in the shot put for track and field, and finished as a runner-up in the discus.   After his prep career, Robinson was a two-sport athlete at Tuskegee, playing in several games as a freshman in football before taking a two-year leave of absence in 2007. He returned in 2009 and earned team captain for three seasons; 2009-2011. He played both first and third for the Tuskegee baseball team before leaving after his freshman season.   Robinson is a summer 2013 graduate of Tuskegee University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He is married to the former Dinah Wimbish of Tuskegee. The couple was married June 13, 2015.  

Carter begins his 11th season at Tuskegee University where he serves as the defensive coordinator. Last season, the Golden Tigers were one of the best in the conference and in the country on the defensive side of the football as they led the nation with eight defensive touchdowns throughout the year. Carter helped coach players who were selected to nine different All-American teams (three different players), three All-Region selections and five All-Conference selections. Michael Robinson and Jonah McCutcheon - both starting safeties - were selected All-Conference, All-Region and were each selected to different All-American teams. The Golden Tigers allowed just 18.46 points per game throughout the season in which they finished 10-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The defense allowed just 112.2 yards per game rushing and 184.54 yards passing per game. The team tied the school record for interceptions in a game with five against Morehouse in October during the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic in Columbus. In 2014, the Golden Tigers ranked near the top of the SIAC in every major statistical category; finishing near the top in the conference in scoring defense (20.3 ppg), total defense (306.2 ypg), rushing defense (212.6 ypg), interceptions (14) and sacks (37). Tuskegee had three of the top 20 leaders in tackling in the SIAC in 2014, led ElMalik Chinn who finished fourth overall averaging 8.4 tackles per game and third overall in total tackles with 101. The Golden Tigers also had three players in the top 10 in sacks in the conference, led by Julian Morgan at 9.5 sacks good for second overall in the conference. The Golden Tigers also had league leaders in tackles for loss. The Golden Tigers also finished in the top 20 nationally and top 40 nationally in statistics during the 2014 season. Tuskegee finished 17th in total defense (306.2 ypg) to finish in the top 20. They also finished 28th in passing yards allowed (185.3 ypg), 29th in fourth-down conversion percentage defense (0.346), 30th in rushing defense (120.9 ypg), 34th in scoring defense (20.3 ppg), and 35th in team passing efficiency defense (111.31). The Golden Tigers also finished in the top 20 nationally and top 40 nationally in statistics during the 2014 season. Tuskegee finished 17th in total defense (306.2 ypg) to finish in the top 20. They also finished 28th in passing yards allowed (185.3 ypg), 29th in fourth-down conversion percentage defense (0.346), 30th in rushing defense (120.9 ypg), 34th in scoring defense (20.3 ppg), and 35th in team passing efficiency defense (111.31). Tuskegee had multiple members of its defense selected for postseason honors, led by SIAC Co-Freshman of the Year Osband Thompson. He was joined in the SIAC honors by defensive back Miles Robinson (first team), ElMalik Chinn (second team) and Jewell Ratliff (second team). Robinson also earned a selection to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Third Team. Carter came to Tuskegee after serving six years as the defensive backs coach and head strength and conditioning coach at Southern Arkansas from 2001 until 2006. He has 15-plus years of coaching during his career which include stops at the University of West Alabama  as the linebackers coach (one year), Cumberland College (Ky.) where he served as the defensive coordinator, defensive line and strength coach (three years), and Eastern New Mexico State where he served as a graduate assistant and defensive line coach (four years) before his stint at Tuskegee. He lettered in football at Eastern New Mexico, where he was named the Best Blocking Back as a senior. Prior to college, Carter was a prep All-Star at South Pike High School in Mississippi. Carter is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He earned his Bachelor and Masters in Sports Administration from Eastern New Mexico University. Carter is the father of one beautiful daughter, Allesha.