Memphis football hires special teams coordinator, loses Will Friend
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Memphis football hires special teams coordinator Chris White. Will Friend will not be hired as the next offensive line coach. Mississippi State hired him instead. Memphis ranked 121st in the country in kickoff return defense and 122nd in punt return defence last season. Ryan Silverfield previously announced the hiring of new wide receivers coach Larry Smith from UAB. He also hired tight ends coach for the Detroit Lions. Charles Bankins was fired after the First Responders Bowl. Memphis won the game.