Posts Tagged ‘trent miles’

USC: Lane Kiffin said earlier today that Ed Orgeron's new title will be assistant head coach / recruiting coordinator / defensive line. 

Auburn: Jay Jacobs (AD) says Gus Malzahn will have a five year agreement at $2.3 million per year. 

Georgia State: Trent Miles will have four Indiana State coaches join him on the staff at Georgia State (reported in the AJC and confirmed by us). Jesse Minter (defensive coordinator), PJ Volker (linebackers), Shannon Jackson (defensive line) and Harold Etheridge (offensive line). Sources tell us there is a good possibility that Jeff Jagodzinski joins the staff as offensive coordinator but that has not been finalized at this time. 

Tulsa: Athletic director Ross Parmley has been fired. 

Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Sources tell us head coach Jed Stugart plans to fill the defensive coordinator position internally. 

Alabama: Sources tell us Kirby Smart agreed to a new agreement today with Alabama after receiving an offer from Auburn. Will update with details once they are made public. 

Purdue: Sources close to the situation tell us that Kent State head coach Darrell Hazell is expected to be the next head coach at Purdue. The deal is expected to be finalized tonight. Update> We've seen a report that the deal has stalled. We have not confirmed. Further Update> Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports is now confirming our original report that Hazell is expected to be named head coach. 

Boston College: SI just reported that Temple head coach Steve Addazio will be named head coach at Boston College. We have now confirmed the hire. Team meetings ongoing now. Here's what you need to know.

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West Virginia State (D-II): West Virginia State has hired Sioux Falls (S.D.) defensive coordinator Jon Anderson as its head coach. 

Auburn: AStateNation is reporting that Gus Malzahn has now accepted the head coaching job at Auburn. We have confirmed. Here's what you need to know.

Arkansas: Yahoo Sports has broken news that Bret Bielema has accepted the head job at Arkansas. We have confirmed the hire. Bielema told his staff about one hour ago and we are told he did not make any promises about going down to Arkansas with him. Here's what you need to know.

UConn: Athletic director Warde Manuel said today that Paul Pasqualoni will return; but added that changes will be made. We'll keep you posted. 

Baylor: Multiple sources are reporting that Art Briles has agreed to an extension at Baylor. ESPN has confirmed. 

Pretty good day for Bob Diaco. This morning he was announced as FootballScoop Defensive Coordinator of the Year, this afternoon he won the Broyles Award. 

Auburn: Sources close to the situation tell us Auburn's interest in Kirby Smart is very sincere. This one could play very soon. Update> Multiple sources tell us Auburn is working on an agreement with Kirby. Will update...

Boston College: Mark Blaudschun reports that BC is down to three finalists: Bob Diaco, New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer and Ball State head coach Pete Lembo. We have not confirmed this report. Update> Sources tell us Pete Lembo should not be considered a finalist. 

Oakland Raiders: Head coach Dennis Allen's father has passed away. Please keep their famiy in your prayers. 

Kentucky: Mark Stoops will meet with Texas Tech offensive coordinator Neal Brown today. 

UCLA: FoxSports has reported what we've been telling you guys all along...that Jim Mora isn't leaving UCLA. Fox says he declined interview requests from both Tennessee and Auburn. 

West Viriginia State (D-II): Look for West Virginia State to announce their new head coach later today. We will update once it's public. 

Colorado: Sources tell us Colorado's offer to Butch Jones was six years, $15 million...fully guaranteed! 

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Butch Jones: Sources close to the situation tell us that Jones was very impressed with the visit he had with Colorado yesterday. However, he remains undecided at this point. Jones will meet with the media for the Belk Bowl press conference at 1pm ET. We believe that it is very possible that Jones could announce his decision at that time.  Update> We are told no "job discussion" at the Bowl presser. Look for a decision later tonight...or possibly tomorrow.

South Florida: Fox Sports is reporting that Houston Nutt will interview for the head coaching job. Sources tell us that there is tremendous interest in this job.

Langston University (NAIA - OK): Langston University is looking to fill 4 football Graduate Assistant positions (receivers, linebackers, defensive backs and film specialist) for the 2013 football season.  Head Coach Dwone Sanders is seeking disciplined and knowledgeable candidates with coaching aspirations.  Those selected for these positions will be working under a dedicated staff with Division I-Football coaching experience.  Included in the Graduate Assistant package are tuition costs, as well as room and board.   Please have a copy of GRE test results, as well as official undergraduate transcripts ready to submit to Coach Sanders. Please email resumes to Sports Information Director Daniel Garrett at: danielmgarrett@gmail.com.  Coach Sanders will contact qualified applicants as resumes are submitted.

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Mass Maritime Academy (D-III): Mass Maritime, located on Cape Cod, is looking for a scrimmage for the upcoming 2013 season. They have a week 1 bye so dates are flexible and are willing to play a D2 or D3 program. If interested, please contact Head Football Coach Jeremy Cameron via email, jcameron@maritime.edu or phone, 508-830-5072.

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Jacksonville State (FCS - AL): Head coach Jack Crowe has been released. Crowe had two years remaining on his contract. "National search" to begin immediately. 

Utah State: Gary Andersen has announced (as we've been telling you guys) that he isn't leaving Utah State. 

Georgia State: We have learned that Indiana State head coach Trent Miles has accpeted the Georgia State head coaching position. Georgia State will compete in FBS this season. Miles had at least two options on the table; but in the end chose Georgia State. Look for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to join Miles. 

Minnesota State-Mankato: The case against Todd Hoffner has been dismissed. 

Purdue: A report out of Cincinnati this afternoon stated that Butch Jones will be named Purdue's head coach as early as Sunday. Our sources call this report "premature". We do expect Jones to meet with Purdue after Cincinnati finishes their season and we believe it is possible that he will be the new head coach; but don't believe that has been agreed to at this time. 

Arkansas: Possibly the least surprising statement we've heard in a long time, Steve Sarkisian just said he's had "zero contact" with Arkansas. 

Tennessee: For your afternoon reading pleasure...here's a quick read from GoVolsExtra in which Gruden's agent says the first time he spoke with Tennessee AD Dave Hart was this morning and that he told Hart, "Thank you but Jon has made it clear he's committed to ESPN." 

Marshall: Tom Bradley informs us that he will not be accepting the defensive coordinator postion at Marhsall. 

Morgan State: We are told the athletic director is meeting with the team today today at 4. Change at the top is coming. 

Tennessee: Jimmy Hyams is reporting that Jon Gruden has informed Tennessee that he is no longer interested in their head coaching position.

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NC State: The Monroe News Star is reporting that Sonny Dykes will interview tomorrow at NC State. 

Luther College (D-III - IA): Head coach Mike Durnin has resigned. 

Riverside City College (CA): Riverside City is looking for a defensive line coach. Please email resumes to associate head coach Darrin Chiaverini at darrin.chiaverini@rcc.edu. Compensation is $3,800 stipend and summer pay. 

LSU: @SportsByBrooks broke news today that Arkansas had presented an offer to Les Miles (5 years / $27.5 million). Multiple sources made it very clear to us today that Les did not initiate this. Sources close to the program informed us that Les would be meeting with his athletic director this week to discuss raises for his staff. Our sources were highly confident Les will remain the head coach of the Tigers. 

Illinois: Athletic director Mike Thomas, speaking on the radio tonight, said that Tim Beckman will be his coach next season. He added however, that the coaches are recruiting and he hasn't had the opportunity to do a comprehensive review of the staff (said that will come "at a later time"). 

Western Michigan: Multiple sources telling us that Indiana State head coach Trent Miles will likely be offered the head coaching position at Western Michigan.  More to come... Update> Sources close to Indiana State head coach tell us this is not finalized. Western Michigan SID Mat Kanan tweeted that Western "has not hired a new football coach". 

Tulsa: Athletic director Ross Parmley has been placed on administrative leave in connection with a "gambling inquiry". 

NC State: Sources tell us NC State is indeed interested in Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes. 

Illinois State University (FCS): Illinois State is seeking a FCS opponent for 2013.  Available dates are 9/7 or 9/21. Guarantees or home and home possible. Contact Executive Associate AD Larry Lyons at lelyons@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-2000 if interested.

NC State: Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris stated this afternoon that he has not spoken with NC State about their opening. 

Penn State: Bill O'Brien reiterated today that he's not leaving Penn State. According to his agent, if he left, the buyout would be $9.2 million. 

Boston College: Adam Schefter tweeted this afternoon that New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is a candidate at BC. 

Kentucky: Multiple sources telling us the Florida State "offensive coordinator" James Coley will join Mark Stoops' staff at Kentucky. We have not confirmed. 

Southern Miss: Sources tell us that North Carolina offensive coordinator Blake Anderson has no plans to "interview" for the head job at Southern Miss; but would accept it if offered. 

Kentucky: It is being reported by Matt Jones that Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops will be named head coach today. Update> Sources have confirmed the hire to us. 

Presbyterian College (FCS - SC): We are told that both the defensive coordinator and defensive backs jobs are open at Presbyterian. 

Southern Miss: We have confirmed that Ellis Johnson will not return as head coach.  

West Hills Community College (CA): West Hills, located in the Central Valley (Coalinga, CA) region of California, has an opening for a part-time defensive coach/assistant resident hall advisor.  The job pays $1000.00 a month (10 Month) with housing and meals. The defensive assistant will help with game planning, recruiting, and coordinate video needs for the staff.  Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Head Football Coach Cal Tincher at caltincher@whccd.edu

UAB: Wide receivers coach Ron Sigler has resigned from the staff. 

West Alabama (D-II): West Alabama is looking for a D2 opponent on September 28th. Contact Head Coach Will Hall at whall@uwa.edu

Purdue: Last night the Purdue Rivals site reported that Dave Doeren is no longer a candidate at Purdue. Sources tell us that Purdue is targeting Butch Jones; but is also having discussions with other candidates. Will keep you posted. 

Blinn College (JC - TX): Blinn College in Brenham, TX is seeking applicants for a Defensive Line or Linebacker coach. This is a full time benefited position.  This position will include a competitive salary. The Defensive Line / Linebacker coach will be responsible for developing players in practice, running position meetings and involved in game planning. The Defensive Line / Linebacker coach will also be involved in all aspects of recruiting – including having a recruiting area, making phone calls and being on the road. Other duties include film breakdown, film exchange and practice organization. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. No phone calls. Fax cover letter and resumes to defensive coordinator Mike Mutz at 979-337-6710 or email to mike.mutz@blinn.edu or Head Football Coach Ronny Feldman at ronny.feldman@blinn.edu   

Missouri: Gary Pinkel stated this morning that he does not plan any staff changes this off-season. 

Livingstone College (D-II - NC): Livingstone is seeking to fill two empty dates for the 2013 season (August 31 and September 14). Looking to play a division II or division III opponent, home or away. Those interested please contact head coach Darryl Williams via email dwilliams@livingstone.edu or 713.291.5040.

Florida: The Gainesville Sun has reported that Will Muschamp received a one-year contract extension back in August, pushing his contract through 2017. 

We have learned that Indiana State head coach Trent Miles will become the next head coach at Georgia State.

Miles, who had other options, steps into interesting times at Georgia State. Program architect Bill Curry retired following the Panthers' 1-10 campaign. Georgia State, which launched its football program in 2010, just completed a three-season stay in the Colonial Athletic Association in FCS, and will move to FBS's Sun Belt Conference in 2013.

Miles took over a moribund Indiana State program in 2008 and led the Sycamores to three consecutive winning seasons from 2010-12. Miles led Indiana State to a 6-5 record in 2010, its first winning season since 1996. He followed that up with another 6-5 record in 2011 and a 7-4 campaign in 2012. FootballScoop highlighted the turnaround effort executed by Miles following last season.  

Miles played wide receiver at Indiana State from 1982-86 and began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the Sycamores in 1987. GA stops at New Mexico and Oklahoma led him to jobs coaching wide receivers at Northern Illinois (1991-94), Hawaii (1995-96) and Fresno State (1997-99) before catching on with the Green Bay Packers as a quality control assistant in 2000. He then coached wide receivers at Stanford and Notre Dame and coached running backs at Washington from 2005-07 before assuming the head coaching position at Indiana State in 2008. 

Below is a video showcasing Miles' coaching philosophy taken at an Indiana State practice.

"You're teaching everyday" Miles explained in the clip. "Whether you're on the field, or in the meeting room, or in and around the office, anytime you can, you're teaching".

On Saturday, Indiana State traveled out to the Fargodome to take on North Dakota State, a conference opponent and the #1 team in the FCS rankings, and put together a very impressive defensive performance to get the win.

Despite scoring no offensive touchdowns against the defending national champions, the Sycamores ended up winning 17-14 because of two interceptions returned for touchdowns by defensive back Johnny Towalid. Indiana State recorded three total interceptions the entire game.

Coming into the game, North Dakota State had not thrown an interception all season.

The Bison were looking really good coming off of a big 48-7 win over #3 Youngstown State last weekend, but couldn't get the momentum to carry over against the Sycamore defense (which ranks 3rd nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 13 points per game) , The Indiana State defense held the Bison to under 200 yards passing with no touchdowns on the day.

“I don’t think anybody thought that we would win other than our players and us as coaches. Anytime you can beat the defending national champion at their place, it says a lot about our team.” said Indiana State head coach Trent Miles.

“This conference, they are all heavyweights,” Miles said of the competition in the Missouri Valley Conference. “Anybody in this conference can play with anybody. It will be just as tough next week going into Western Illinois.”

Obviously the defensive coaching staff put together a great game plan, and if their guys continue to execute as well as they have been, Miles and his guys are going to be tough to beat.