Thursday January 13, 2011

Vandy:  As previously reported, Michael Hazel has been retained and is keeping the DFO title.  Additionally, Jemal Griffin has come with head coach James Franklin from Maryland and will serve as the program's Chief of Staff. 

Notes from the AFCA:  Three of the smartest companies around (i.e. those that advertise with FootballScoop) Jump Forward, Collegiate Sports Travel and Thimbleweed Consulting made very impressive showings at the AFCA.  We can't imagine you missed them; but if so, follow up with them and see how they can make your life easier. 

From an Ops perspective, there was one non-advertiser (hard to imagine, isn't it) that really impressed us with their product.  Zach Maurides with Logistical Athletic Solutions (LAS) has something special coming together.  He has spent years designing this software package, with the input of some of your favorite colleagues, and what he has come up with needs to be seen.  Trust us on this, find 5 minutes, call Zach (847.372.9889) and get the overview from him.  Then speak with the Ops guys who are already using LAS (as we did).  We're pretty sure you'll then call him back to schedule a demo.

Thursday January 6, 2010

Colorado: We have learned that Colorado director of football administration Chip Marks has been retained by head coach Jon Embree.  

Collegiate Sports Travel: Remember to contact the best travel professional service for your recruiting trips and team travel.  Collegiate Sports Travel save coaches more money than any other travel service.  See more at www.collegiatesportstrav.com 

Tuesday January 4, 2011

Vanderbilt:  DFO Michael Hazel has been retained by new head coach James Franklin.  Andy Frank (asst. Ops) and Norval McKenzie (recruiting) have both been retained as well.

FootballScoop Happy Hour:  Please join us Monday night at the AFCA at 5PM as we recognize Mike Kerin (West Virginia) as our DFO of the Year.  Ice cold beverages will be supplied. 

Monday January 3, 2011

Florida State:  Our sources tell us Georgia's DFO Josh Brooks has accepted the same position at Florida State.

Florida:  Will Muschamp is bringing George Wynn (DFO - Texas) with him to Florida.

AFCA:  The AFCA and the Football Ops committe have asked us to alert everyone that this year, the Football Ops agenda focuses more on Tuesday than in prior years.  The National Committee meeting and the General meeting are scheduled for Monday morning and there are a few breakout sessions thereafter; but there will significant additional meetings on Tuesday covering topics such as Regulation, Registration and Enforcement of Agents, Universal Recruiting Calendar, Essentials of Agent - Athlete Representation, Sports Counseling Panel and much more. 

Jump Forward Social:  Just another reason to stay Tuesday.  Our friends at Jump Forward are hosting, and would like to invite everyone, to a social to be held at the end of the last breakout session of the day on Tuesday. 

Thursday December 30, 2010

Florida State: DFO Andy Urbanic is retiring.

Boise State: We hear DFO Viliami Tuivai has left the staff.

Tuesday December 21, 2010

FIU:  We hear the DFO position is open. 

2010 DFO of the Year:  Mike Kerin of West Virginia has been named the 2010 DFO of the Year.  Read the full announcement here. 

Wednesday December 15, 2010

Minnesota:  Dan O'Brien has been retained.

Colorado: We hear Jashon Sykes will serve as the director of football operations.

Tuesday November 23, 2010

Samford University: DFO Joe Sicola will not return.