Alcorn State, MS -- (Sports Network) - Alcorn State head football coach Dr. Johnny Thomas was fired from the position on Monday after a 10-year career.

Thomas led Alcorn State to an overall record of 48-61, with a 2-8 overall record in 2007.

Playing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (part of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision) the Braves went 2-7 this season in conference and finished in a tie for last in the SWAC East.

Thomas is a 1977 graduate of Alcorn State.