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Ray Pickering Joins UTEP as New Running Backs Coach

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UTEP's head football coach, Scotty Walden, has appointed Ray Pickering as the new running backs coach for the Miners. Pickering brings a wealth of experience from various coaching positions, including his recent role at Oregon State, where he helped running back Anthony Hankerson achieve over 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. His coaching career spans high school and collegiate levels, with notable achievements at Buffalo and Norfolk State, where he set school records for rushing yards. This hiring is significant as UTEP aims to enhance its offensive performance in the upcoming season.

Key Details: • Ray Pickering has been hired as UTEP's running backs coach. • He previously coached at Oregon State, where his running back achieved 1,086 rushing yards. • Pickering has experience at multiple colleges and high schools, contributing to significant offensive improvements. • He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.

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