Grimes expected to coach KU O-line

Former Mississippi State assistant J.B. Grimes is expected to join new Kansas University football coach Turner Gill’s staff, according to Rivals.com.

Grimes, who is expected to be named the Jayhawks’ offensive line coach, has served as the offensive line coach at Arkansas, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, East Carolina and, most recently, Mississippi State, where he served for four seasons.

In addition to Grimes, Gill’s staff is expected to include offensive coordinator Chuck Long, defensive coordinator Carl Torbush, special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Aaron Stamn, running backs coach Reggie Mitchell and wide receivers coach Darrell Wyatt.