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Rice Green Knights Hire New Wide Receivers Coach
📍 Rice Green Knights·Tuesday, July 7, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
The Rice Green Knights, a Division II program from South Burlington, have announced the hiring of Alex Johnson as their new wide receivers coach. Johnson, a Vermont native and former college player, brings 10 years of coaching experience to the position. The Green Knights are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2025, and Johnson's expertise is expected to help improve their passing game. With a strong recruiting class on the horizon, Johnson will be tasked with developing the team's young receivers and helping them compete with top programs in the division. The Green Knights' August camp is just around the corner, and Johnson's arrival is seen as a key factor in their pre-season preparations.