LUBBOCK,
Texas – Texas
Tech Football officially announced Wednesday several changes within its staff as
the program prepares for spring workouts at the end of the month. The changes
are effective immediately and involve seven positions.
“We are
fortunate to have good people within our program, which made these coaches
obvious choices,” Texas Tech Head Coach Mike Leach said. “These coaches know our
program, have been around it a long time and have represented Texas Tech well
throughout their careers here.
“I also
am proud to have former players join our staff,” Leach added. “Antonio and Ty
will be great additions to the program as both were model student-athletes
during their careers.”
Second-year
coach Lincoln Riley will move from wide receivers to inside receivers, filling
the spot vacated by the departure of Dana Holgorsen. Dennis Simmons, a charter
member of Leach’s staff, will assume wide receiver coaching duties, while Dave
Emerick moves over from player personnel to take Simmons’ former position of
assistant athletic director and chief of staff. Former Red Raider player Clay
McGuire, the offensive graduate assistant last season, is the new assistant
coach overseeing the special teams.
Returning
to the program is former Red Raider defensive back Antonio Huffman. Huffman
slides into Emerick’s former position as manager of player personnel. Former
Tech center Brandon Jones moves from video graduate assistant to the offensive
GA position, while recently graduated Red Raider Ty Linder assumes Jones’ former
position.
The Red
Raiders begin spring workouts March 26 and conclude with the annual Red-Black
Game on April 19 at Jones AT&T Stadium.
