Former Hoover head football coach Rush Propst suspended in Georgia

Moultrie, GA – Colquitt County head football coach Rush Prost has been suspended pending an investigation into personnel issues.

According to Albany, GA media outlet WALB 10 News, the former Hoover High head coach was placed on paid administrative leave by Colquitt County Schools Superintendent Doug Howell at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

The Ohatchee native previously faced a one year suspension by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for head-butting a Colquitt County player during a playoff contest in 2016. The suspension was later reduced to a reprimand.

Propst took over the Colquitt County Packers football program in 2008 after resigning from Hoover following the 2007 season. Before his controversial exit, he lead the Bucs to 110-16 record including five AHSAA 6A state titles over nine seasons.

He has lead the Packers to a 119-35 mark including a pair of Georgia state titles during his 10 year tenure.

Propst’s career head coaching record currently stands at 295-96.