Newberry College Athletics

Dexter Odom lettered in football for four years, starting at center for his last three and also specializing as a long snapper during his time with the Indians. A two time NAIA All-District 6 honoree, Odom completed his career in 1973. He was a part of the famed 1971 team that went 8-2-1, tying with the Little Four championship-winning team of 1924 for most wins in program history at the time. He is the eighth player or coach from the 1971 Indians to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
 
After graduation, Odom worked as a high school referee in both South Carolina and Georgia for the next 34 years, garnering the Georgia High School Association Referee of the Year award in 1992 and the Georgia Football Officials Association Official of the Year award in 1998. He later served as president of the GFOA in 2005.
 
He returned to Newberry in 2008, and has since served in several roles, including Director of the Athletic Club, Vice President for Business Affairs, Senior Vice President for Operations and Campus Planning, President of the Newberry College Foundation, Newberry College Board of Trustees, and Director of Campus Operations and Services. He currently serves as Associate Athletic Director for Business and Operations.
 
Dexter married the former Kitty Edwards in Wiles Chapel. She serves as the Athletic Department's Executive Assistant. The couple resides in Newberry.