2008 Savannah State Tigers football team

2008 Savannah State Tigers football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–7
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorEddie Johnson (1st season)
Offensive schemeSmashmouth
Defensive coordinatorJulius Dixon (3rd season)
Base defense4–4
Home stadiumTed Wright Stadium
Seasons
← 2007
2009 →
2008 NCAA Division I FCS independents football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Bryant       7 4  
Savannah State       5 7  
Marist       4 7  
North Carolina Central       4 7  
Iona       3 8  

The 2008 Savannah State Tigers football team competed in college football on behalf of the Savannah State University. The Tigers competed an independent as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level. This was the first season under the guidance of head coach Robby Wells.[1]

The Tigers entered the 2008 season seeking its first winning season since joining Division I-AA in 2000, but compiled a 5–7 record. The season did mark the most wins since 1999, when the Tigers finished with a 5–6 as a member of the NCAA Division II.[2] The Tigers last winning season was in 1998.

  1. ^ "SSU names Robby Wells head football coach". December 22, 2007. Archived from the original on January 11, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
  2. ^ "SSU fails to finish .500, falls 10–7 at NCCU (Football)". SavannahNow.com. Savannah Morning News and Evening Press. 22 November 2008. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.