STANFORD, CALIF. ? Former Kansas University assistant football coach Tom Hayes officially was added to Stanford’s staff as defensive coordinator and secondary coach Monday.

“This is a great opportunity and a tremendous challenge,” Hayes said, “and I am looking forward to working with coach (Walt) Harris, his staff and the Stanford football program. After coaching in the Pac-10 at UCLA for nine years, I have an unbelievable respect for the Stanford athletic program.

“I’m excited to be part of the Stanford community.”

Hayes, a 1971 graduate of Iowa, was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach for the Jayhawks in 2001 and was named interim head coach for the final three games after Terry Allen was fired.