Fired Grambling Volleyball Coach Chelsy Lucas Says She Was 'Directed' To 'Get Rid' Of Team

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Fired Grambling Volleyball Coach Chelsy Lucas Says She Was 'Directed' To 'Get Rid' Of Team

Fired Grambling State volleyball coach Chelsy Lucas says she was just following orders from the athletic director when she cut the entire team's players.

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