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• Hemphill returns to Delaware coaching staff

  Newark, DE (Sports Network) - Former University of Delaware football graduate assistant Lyle Hemphill has returned to the staff as its new cornerbacks coach, head coach K.C. Keeler announced today.

  Hemphill, a Delaware native, served on the Blue Hens' staff during the 2004-05 season. He spent the last four seasons as an assistant to head coach, and former UD defensive cooordinator, Dave Cohen, at Hofstra University. Hemphill acted as defensive backs coach and special teams coach for Hofstra before the program was dropped this past December.

  Hemphill played strong safety for Ursinis College while earning his bachelor's degree in politics. He also holds a master's degree in education administration from Delaware.

  Hemphill's father, Joe, is one of the most successful high school coaches in Delaware history, serving at St. Elizabeth for over 35 years.

  07/21 11:49:12 ET