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🌱 How Martin’s own Simpson family balances UT‑Martin duties and SEC stardom

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  • How Martin’s own Simpson family balances UT‑Martin duties and SEC stardom

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• Who Are Ty Simpson's Parents? Meet Alabama QB's Head Coach Father and Supportive Mother (totalprosports.com) — Martin residents will recognize UT‑Martin head coach Jason Simpson as the father behind Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson’s rise, with the family still based in Martin and deeply tied to Skyhawks football. The story details how Jason’s long UT‑Martin tenure and constant game-day conflicts shape the family’s travel, while Ty’s mom Julie juggles Saturdays between Martin and SEC stadiums.
   

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