UT hires Porter to coach running backs

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas has hired former Memphis head coach Larry Porter as its running backs coach.

Porter spent the last season in the same position at Arizona State. He replaces Major Applewhite, who was elevated to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Bryan Harsin.

Porter was head coach at Memphis for two seasons. He’s coached the running backs at LSU and Oklahoma State.

“We are very excited to have Larry Porter joining our staff,” said Mack Brown through a statement released by the university. “He brings a wealth of experience and has a reputation as one of the best coaches and recruiters in our game.

“Larry has spent a great deal of time in the Big 12 and SEC and has a strong familiarity with our state and staff. During his time at Oklahoma State and LSU, he did a tremendous job recruiting Dallas and Houston. He also has worked with two of our current coaches in Bo Davis and Stacy Searels in previous positions and has been friends with [co-offensive coordinator] Darrell Wyatt for a number of years, so that should make for a smooth transition. We’re really looking forward to having him in our program.”