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Former University of Miami safety Earl Little hired by FIU

Earl Little is about to be reunited with his former college and NFL coach Butch Davis.

Little told The Miami Herald on Wednesday he has stepped down from his coaching position at Westminster Christian to accept a job as Director of Player Development at FIU.

The hiring reunites Little, a former star safety with the University of Miami and Cleveland Browns with Davis, who coached him on both teams.

Davis is entering his first season as FIU’s head football coach.

"I’m extremely excited to take on this challenge," Little said. "If there’s anyone that can make FIU a winner it’s my old coach Butch.