| Vols Hire Former RB Jay Graham To Coach Backfield | Posted By: themush
12-06-2011
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In the end, there simply were far too many fond memories --- and the belief of more to come --- for Jay Graham to pass up. So on Tuesday, Graham agreed to return to his alma mater as the running backs coach for second-year Tennessee coach Derek Dooley. Graham spent the previous three years on Steve Spurrier's South Carolina coaching staff, where he helped recruit and tutor Marcus Lattimore, who was on pace for a potential Heisman Trophy campaign season this year before an injury derailed his sophomore season. "It's a great opportunity, and I really would like to thank Coach Dooley for giving me the chance to come back," said Graham, the Vols' No. 7 career rusher with 2,609 yards. "There's a lot of football tradition there and a lot of great fan support. I remember my playing days there, and when the opportunity came along, it was good to be in a position to get back." Dooley, in a statement, indicated bringing back Graham was an easy choice. Graham, who got a multi-year deal, becomes the Vols' first full-time running backs coach since Eddie Gran left almost exactly two years ago following a less-than-one-year stay on Lane Kiffin's UT staff.
Source Rivals
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