Rahne Adds Fontel Mines as Tight Ends Coach

NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion head football coach Ricky Rahne has hired Fontel Mines as tight ends coach, Rahne announced on Friday.

"A terrific addition to our program as both a coach and a mentor, Fontel brings a wealth of experience to our staff," Rahne said. "A Virginia native who has proven to be a tremendous recruiter, he has also shown to develop players that have put up elite production over a long period of time."

Mines comes to ODU after spending the previous two seasons as the tight ends and inside receivers coach at East Carolina. Mines coached ECU's top receiver each of the last two seasons, and as the recruiting coordinator for the Pirates corralled the fourth ranked recruiting…