Southern safeties coach leans on his faith, family after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Published on December 12, 2024

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Sean Wallace, a Southern University and A&M College alum and safeties coach for the Jaguars, is the epitome of “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up” speech delivered by coach Jim Valvano during the 1993 ESPYs, which ultimately became the motto for the V Foundation.

Wallace spoke with Rhoden Fellow Sydney Cuillier, a student at Southern, about being diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, coaching the Division I program while undergoing treatment, being inspired to launch the Wallace Foundation, and the meaning of the #SeanStrong hashtag.

Videographer: Garrett Edgerson of Southern University and A&M College

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