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Video: Introducing Duane Coston – the new Peppas director [INSIDER]

There were many changes this off season. Most of the changes took place on the court but there is a big change off the court that left Ram fans with more questions than answers.

This summer, after 18 years, Ryan Kopacsi stepped down as The Peppas band director. Without a doubt, this took many fans by surprise and, justifiably, had many hoping it wasn’t true.

After searching for a replacement, VCU Athletics found their guy.

Duane Coston actually spent last year as Ryan’s assistant, so they didn’t have to look far.

Despite being with the band for a full year, to most Ram fans, Coston is kind of a mystery.

In his first interview after taking the reigns, the VCU alumni tells us more about him and what changes, if any, can we anticipate from the band this year.

Michael Hagan is a '04 VCU Graduate (Mass Comm) and a lifelong Richmonder. He also is a full time commercial & video producer. His favorite VCU ...