Playing career Lemon was a four-year starter at
defensive back at
Ohio University.
Coaching career His previous head coaching experiences include
Kentucky State University (1984), the
College of DuPage (2001–2004)
Central State University (2003–2006) and
Savannah State University (2006–2007). He has served as an assistant coach at Kentucky State, Central State,
Northeastern University,
East Carolina University,
Rutgers University and
Wake Forest University.
Savannah State Lemon entered his first season as head football coach at
Savannah State University in 2006 moving from the head coaching position at
Central State University. He was relieved of his duties on after compiling a 3–18 record in his two seasons as head coach. Lemon was the 20th head football coach at Savannah State University. His annual salary at Savannah State was $65,000. ==Head coaching record==