Troy L. Garner, pastor at Fellowship of Faith Church in Huntsville, Ala. has pledged $10,000 to the Central State University Football program.  "We love and believe in Coach Pearl, and we want to sow into Coach Pearl and the Central State University Football Program because we want him to be successful."
 
Coach Cedric Pearl, head football coach for the Central State University Marauders football team said, "We would like to thank Pastor Troy and the Fellowship of Faith Baptist Church.  The funds will be used to enhance the team locker room and to purchase new equipment."