The 2009 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team represented

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in the

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. The team was led by

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, the 2008

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(OVC) Roy Kidd Coach of the Year. Hood was in his second season as head coach. The season marked the Colonels' 100th season of play. The Colonels played their home games at

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. The team finished the season with a record of 5–6 overall and 5–3 in OVC play.

Schedule

Coaching staff

References

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Eastern Kentucky Colonels football seasons

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