SALISBURY, Md. – The Sea Gulls are partnering with another winged friend who is new in town, as Crimson Coward, Nashville Hot Chicken, will begin supporting both Sea Gull Athletics as well as new enrollment management programs as an official "Welcome to the Flock" partner.
"Enrollment Management is thrilled to partner with Crimson Coward," said
Joe Benyish, Director of Orientation, Transition and Family Programs for SU. "This partnership brings something fresh and fun to the way we introduce students and families to campus from day one—bringing bold energy, flavor, and a memorable welcome to all incoming Sea Gulls. We're excited to see the impact of this partnership throughout our admissions events, orientation, and beyond."
In addition to enrollment management, Crimson Coward will also be supporting student-athletes. With fun promotions, recognition and engagement opportunities, Sea Gull Athletics is thrilled to promote Crimson Coward to the SU Community, parents, friends and alumni, and of course their Sea Gull student-athletes and coaches.
"This partnership is a great example of how the local business community recognizes the value of Salisbury University and the opportunities we have to work together to enhance the experience for our students, fans, and friends," said
Monica Polizzi, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation at Salisbury University. "We want to see Maroon and Gold represented throughout our local businesses. It's a fun coincidence that Crimson Coward's colors match ours! This kind of support reflects our goal to make Salisbury feel like home for every SU student, fan, family member, faculty, and staff member. Moe at Crimson Coward shares that vision, and I hope everyone will show him the support and love of Sea Gull Nation."
Morad "Moe" Ramadan, franchisee for the restaurant shared, "We're excited to join the Crimson Coward family and announce the opening of our Salisbury store, located directly across the street from Salisbury University. We invite everyone to stop by, check out our open kitchen, and enjoy our Nashville hot chicken. We are excited to partner with SU and begin a new chapter of community involvement, sponsorship, and fundraising." This is Morad's second restaurant location, with his first opening in May 2025 in Berlin, Md.
This is Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken's twelfth location in the DMV. The Salisbury location is in the Salisbury Shopping Center (directly across from Salisbury University) at 1315 S. Salisbury Blvd Unit #4, Salisbury, Md. 21801. In addition to Maryland, the Los Angeles-based chicken joint has stores in Virginia, California, Michigan, Texas and Washington.
Every Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken joint offers a variety of hand cut, marinated chicken meals and tempting homemade sides and is dedicated to creating a unique dining experience with an open kitchen design. It begins with fresh food cooked in front of guests and made to order so every meal is hot and tender. Each piece of the freshly prepared chicken is hand breaded and finished with the heat level of the guest's choice: country, which has no heat, mild, medium, Crimson-hot, and Burrrrn Baby Burn for those looking to fire up their taste buds.
"We're thrilled to continue to grow Crimson Coward in the DMV area, and beyond. We look forward to being a part of the Salisbury community as locals have really embraced the fresh Nashville hot chicken flavors and our unique open kitchen setup," shared John Filipiak of RMG-MA, local area representative partner for the chain's franchise expansion.
The Crimson Coward team in Salisbury will hold a customer appreciation event at a later date. The normal store hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Customers can also download the Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken app or
order online.
About Crimson Coward:
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken has been a destination for Nashville hot chicken fans since 2019. Launched in California, Crimson Coward is quickly living up to the hype and bringing quality hot flavor to fried chicken connoisseurs everywhere. Only premium, all-natural, non-GMO chicken free of hormones and antibiotics from the most reputable farms is served with daily made fresh signature sides. Visit www.CrimsonCoward.com.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have won a combined 23 team national championships, 24 individual national championships, and 205 conference championships, and have produced 53 Academic All-Americans.
To Make Tomorrow Yours at Salisbury University, and learn more about Sea Gull Athletics' tradition of excellence, visit SUSeaGulls.com or follow on social media @SUSeaGulls.
