The Laney College community was shaken on Thursday after reports emerged that former AD and head football coach John Beam had been shot near campus. With no confirmation yet on his condition, many are anxiously awaiting updates on the coach who helped define the program.

After an impressive 45-year run at Laney College as both athletic director and head football coach, John Beam recently stepped away from the program. He began his journey in 2004 as a running backs coach, moved to offensive coordinator the following year, and played a key role in guiding the Eagles to three conference titles. In 2012, he took over as head coach, and six years later, Laney captured the state championship. Beam built his reputation on one thing: winning, the reason, he is widely regarded as the godfather

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