The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, at its monthly meeting this morning in Baton Rouge, approved the three-year contract for Grambling State University’s (GSU) Head Football Coach, Doug Williams.Williams

“The University is delighted that Coach Williams successfully led the Tiger Football team to an astounding 2011 football season that culminated in winning the 2011 SWAC Championship.

Having received all appropriate signatures and board approval on the contract, the university will continue to move forward in preparation for another victorious season this fall,” stated GSU President, Frank Pogue. “On behalf of the Grambling State University family, we express our appreciation to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors for their support.”

Williams sued the school back in April claiming that it had reneged on contract promises.  The suit stated that Williams agreed to a contract in February, 2011 that included guaranteed salary and performance bonuses, but the UL System Board never voted on the contract as required by law.  The main point of contention was that Williams and his staff were not paid bonuses promised for winning the 2011 SWAC championship.