John McKenzie is leaving Murphy after one season to become head coach at Paul Bryant High School.

McKenzie was approved by the Tuscaloosa City School Board of Education on Tuesday night.

He replaces Eldrick Hill, who went 36-55 in nine years with the Stampede.

McKenzie went 2-7 in his only season at Murphy. He did not immediately return a phone or text message from AL.com.

McKenzie spent the previous two seasons at Vigor, leading the Wolves to the Class 4A state title with a 14-1 record in 2021. In a strange twist, he was placed on administrative leave at Vigor last February before being named head coach at Murphy last summer.

He has a three-year record of 21-13 in the state of Alabama.

A native of Miami, McKenzie played football at one of the nation’s most recognized high schools, Miami Central. He went on to play quarterback at Jackson State and has spent most of his coaching career in the college ranks. His experience includes a two-year stint as head coach at Delaware State.

Paul Bryant went just 1-9 in 2022 and hasn’t had a winning season or made the playoffs since 2019.

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