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Rahne Adds Greg Jones to Coaching Staff. Restructures Offensive Side of the Ball

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NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion University Football Head Coach Ricky Rahne has hired Greg Jones and restructured his offensive staff, Rahne announced on Sunday.
 
"We are excited to add Coach Jones to our program," Rahne said. He has a wide array of experience and expertise that will be extremely valuable, and his proven track record of recruiting will also be a tremendous asset.'
 
Jones joins the staff as an assistant offensive line coach after spending the previous six seasons at Wake Forest. At Wake Forest, Jones worked as an offensive analyst, director of player personnel, defensive assistant and defensive analyst. 
 
Prior to joining the Demon Deacons, he spent three seasons at Cornell (2013-15) coaching the secondary.
 
He spent a year each at Kenyon College (Ohio), Rhode Island and Wilkes (Pa.) coaching the defense and special teams.
 
In addition to hiring Jones, Rahne promoted four of his offensive assistant coaches.
 
Kevin Reihner, in his third season at ODU, will take over as the offensive coordinator and continue as the offensive line coach.
 
Mark Dupuis is in his third season as wide receivers coach and will now add pass game coordinator to his duties.
 
Tony Lucas has been promoted to assistant head coach and will continue to coach the running backs. Lucas is in his third season at Old Dominion.
 
Justin Harper has been promoted to offensive recruiting coordinator and is in his first season coaching the tight ends.
 
ODU opens the 2022 slate at home against Virginia Tech on Friday, Sept. 2. Season tickets for the 2022 football season can still be purchased by going to YNotTix.com or calling 757-683-3360.