The University of Hawai'i football team will be without its receivers coach and a versatile offensive lineman when it opens training camp Wednesday.

Craig Stutzmann, a former standout UH slotback who was in charge of the receivers, accepted an assistant coaching job at Portland State yesterday.

And Brysen Ginlack, who started five games last season at guard and tackle, will redshirt this season to focus on personal matters. After that, he will have one season of eligibility remaining.

"It's bittersweet," said Stutzmann, who was eighth on the UH career list with 177 receptions. "I really love Hawai'i, and I love UH, but this is a good opportunity for me."

Although he was responsible for the receivers and assisted in scouting opponents, Stutzmann was classified as a graduate assistant. He received tuition and a small monthly stipend, but no medical benefits. Stutzmann and his wife, Briana, have a 2-month-old son.

"I'm excited about working with Jerry, and the quarterbacks and receivers," Stutzmann said. Jerry Glanville, who was UH's defensive coordinator in 2005 and 2006, is Portland State's head coach.

Glanville said he cannot comment until the school's president approves the hiring. An announcement is expected today.

"We're going to miss Craig," UH offensive coordinator Ron Lee said. "He worked his tail off for us. He did a lot of things. He's going to be a great coach."

PSU uses an offense that is similar to the one-back spread offense Glanville ran with the Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons.

"The run-and-shoot (offense) is the run-and-shoot," Stutzmann said. "We're going back to basics."

UH must advertise the position that Stutzmann is vacating. A successor must have a bachelor's degree.