Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Micheal Ramseur is beginning his second year as Running Backs Coach for Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2019.

In his first year, the Bears finished ninth in the nation in rushing yards per game, averaging 268 yards per game on the ground. Xzavion Huff earned Second Team All-Conference honors under Ramseur and five different players finished with more than 400 yards rushing. For the season, Lenoir-Rhyne averaged 5.1 yards per carry and 10 different players recorded a rushing touchdown. Ameen Stevens finished second in the league with 11 rushing TD's during his freshman season and two different running backs garnered conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. 

Ramseur comes to Lenoir-Rhyne after four years as Offensive Line Coach, Running Backs Coach and Run Game Coordinator at Hampton University (2014-17), an NCAA Division I FCS School in Hampton, Va.

Prior to Hampton, Ramseur served four years as an Assistant Coach at Winston-Salem State University (2010-13), guiding the Rams to multiple league titles and an NCAA Division II National Championship appearance in 2012.

Ramseur is no stranger to the South Atlantic Conference as he also coached at Mars Hill (2006-09), holding such positions as Offensive Line Coach, Video Coordinator and Football Academic Advisor.

Ramseur also served as a teaching assistant and assistant with the football and men’s basketball teams at Bunker Hill (N.C.), West Charlotte (N.C.) and St. Stephens (N.C.) High Schools.

Ramseur was also a Graduate Assistant for Lenoir-Rhyne (1998-99) and graduated from Mars Hill in 1998 with a bachelor of science degree in physical education.  

Ramseur started his career at the University of North Carolina – leading the Tar Heels to a pair of bowl games – before finishing his career at Mars Hill.  Ramseur was a standout at local Maiden (N.C.) High School, earning all-conference and all-region honors and played in the Shrine Bowl.

Ramseur and his wife, Angie, are the proud parents of two children.

WHAT LR HEAD COACH DREW CRONIC SAYS:
"I am extremely pleased to welcome Mike to the Lenoir-Rhyne family.  He is an outstanding addition to our staff with an impressive background and strong North Carolina roots.  He will do a wonderful job with our running backs."