New Hampton U. coordinator Henry acclimates, prepares for Thursday night game

COURTESY HAMPTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- Whether it's faith or fortune, Hampton University's football staff overcame a potentially taxing situation and heads into the heart of its conference schedule fully stocked.

Defensive coordinator Kenny Phillips, a longtime friend and mentor to head coach Connell Maynor, was forced to take a leave of absence to address health concerns recently.

Coincidentally, Tremayne Henry, a defensive coach Maynor knows and respects, was available after he and head coach Michael Costa were fired from St. Augustine's following the team's opener last month in a dispute with the administration.

"We needed a coach and he was available," Maynor said. "Everything happens for a reason. It's not easy replacing Coach Phillips and it's a tough situation, but Coach Henry's been very good for us. We're fortunate to have him."

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