GRAMBLING, La. -- Grambling State welcomes one of the most accomplished and legendary quarterbacks in program history back home to patrol the sideline this season.

Head coach Mickey Joseph announced the addition of former Tigers standout Bruce Eugene to the coaching staff as quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator. Eugene returns to his alma mater with a record-setting playing career at Grambling State and more than a decade of experience coaching quarterbacks at the college and high school levels.

"Bruce is a special addition to our coaching staff because he understands what it means to be a quarterback at Grambling State," Joseph said. "He has been in that position, he has had tremendous success at this level, and he understands the expectations that come with playing quarterback at Grambling. His knowledge of the position, his experience and his passion for this university will be tremendous assets for us. We are excited to welcome Bruce back home."

One of the FCS's Most Productive Passers

A New Orleans native, Eugene played at Grambling State from 2001-05 and established himself as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in Football Championship Subdivision history.