Thomas Hammock has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator. Hammock is currently the running backs coach and one of the staff's best recruiters.  Here are the recruits that Hammock has been credited as being the primary recruiter for...

• 2010 - Lamonte Edwards, Donnell Kirkwood, Tryone Bouie, Devron Wright and Johnathan Ragoo.
• 2009 - Brooks Michel, Bryant Allen and Dan Orseske
• 2008 - MarQueise Gray, Brandon Green, Brandon Kirksey, Deleon Eskridge and others
  

Richard Hightower was the wide receivers coach and will not be returning.

the official press release

University of Minnesota head football coach Tim Brewster announced Friday that running backs coach Thomas Hammock has being promoted to the position of co-offensive coordinator.

Hammock, regarded as one of the Gophers’ top recruiters and a rising star in the coaching profession, has played an increasing roll in all aspects of the Minnesota offense since his arrival, according to Brewster.

“This promotion is a reward for the tireless work that Thomas has done as both a coach and a recruiter,” Brewster said. “He has done an outstanding job with our running backs and has been a huge asset to our staff. Thomas is one of the outstanding your coaches in America and I could not be more please to reward him with the title of co-offensive coordinator. He and Jeff (Horton) will do a great job coordinating our offense.”

Brewster also announced Friday that wide receivers coach Richard Hightower has decided to resign his position on the Gophers’ staff to pursue another coaching opportunity. According to Brewster, a national search for Hightower’s replacement is already underway and is expected to be completed soon.

“Richard is an excellent young coach,” said Brewster. “I appreciate all the contributions he made to our program and I wish him continued success.”