The legendary head coach retired a few weeks out from the start of Lamar's season.
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At 72 years old and after more than 350 career wins, Coach is leaving the team in good hands.
One of Nolen's former assistants, Michael Lindsey, has brought in high energy and a fresh approach as the new head coach heading into the 2018 campaign.
"(I'm) trying to get practice going a little quicker, more game-like. We got more of a blue collar team so we got to be there. We got to get more reps in," said Lindsey during a recent practice.
The players are certainly noticing the differences between the two coaches.
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"Coach Nolen was the quiet type. Coach Lindsey, more interactive," said defensive back Joe Wilson.
Coach Nolen is missed, but he's around. Coach Lindsey leans on his predecessor's 40-plus years of experience.
"Coach Nolen mentoring me, he still wants to do that. He's still in my ear encouraging me," said Lindsey.
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