Saturday May 4, 2013

Kennesaw State: Georgia State equipment manager Jay Bailey has accepted the director of football operations position at Kennesaw State. 

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens added former St. Louis Rams head coach and, most recently, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to be a full-time senior defensive consultant. 

Friday May 3, 2013

Michigan: Sources tell us that director of football operations Bob Lopez will be promoted to associate athletic director for football administration and that Southern Miss director of football operations Nolan Jones will be the new director of football operations. 

Arkansas Tech (D-II): Arkansas Tech University is accepting applications for a full time offensive line coach. The position involves teaching physical education classes and responsibility for football team equipment. The position involves teaching physical education classes and in charge of football team equipment. Required Qualifications: Master's Degree, Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, and experience with Hudl. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Physical Education or related field and experience at the collegiate level. Please send a letter of application, a resume, and at least three personal references to Head Coach, Raymond Monica at monica1@atu.edu. Closing date for accepting applications is May 20, 2013 with anticipated start date of June 1, 2013. 

Texas State: Head coach Dennis Franchione has received a new five-year deal worth $400,000 annually, beginning in 2014.

Montana State - Northern (NAIA): MSU-Northern is looking for an assistant coach for the upcoming 2013 season. This position could be a combination of stipend and graduate studies scholarships. Coaching duties would include: Assisting with DB’s; film study and breakdown; assisting with in-season weightlifting/conditioning. Coach would need to be available by August 1, 2013 or sooner. Contact Head Football Coach Mark Samson (406-265-3746) or at msamson@msun.edu .

St. Olaf (D-III - MN): Former St. Louis Park HS (MN) head coach Vince Varpness has joined the coaching staff at St. Olaf College.

Langston University (NAIA - OK): Langston University is seeking a full time Wide Receivers Coach for the 2013 football season. This assistant will be responsible for coaching their own position group and recruiting both in the state of Oklahoma and around the country. A Bachelor’s degree and three years of college football coaching experience are required. Please send résumé and references to Daniel Garrett at danielmgarrett@gmail.com.

Albany State (D-II - GA): Albany State is in search of a new offensive coordinator after Uyl Joyner resigned Wednesday for a positon on his brother Corey's staff at Dougherty High School. 

Concord (D-II - WV): Head coach Garin Justice announced Thursday that defensive line coach Pat Dawson will also serve as recruiting coordinator in 2013. 

Wheaton College (D-III - IL): Josiah Sears has been named offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach at Wheaton. Sears spent the past five seasons at Franklin College (D-III - IN) in the same capacity.

Wisconsin - Stevens Point (D-III): UWSP, in the WIAC, is looking for a game in 2015, Week 2: Sept. 12th preferred but will consider Week 4: Sept. 26th. We also have one open date in 2016 and 2017 so we will consider 1 year, 2 year or 4 year contract. Please contact Head Coach Tom Journell at Tom.Journell@uwsp.edu. We are full for 2013 and 2014.

Ferris State (D-II - MI): Defensive backs coach Bart Estola has accepted a position coaching the defensive backs at Grand Rapids West Catholic HS (MI).

Michigan: View Michigan's posting for the vacant director of football operations position here.

University of the South – Sewanee (D-III – TN): The Tigers have a full time assistant coaching position opening. The position pays mid 20’s with benefits. Responsibilities include: coaching a defensive position, special teams, recruiting area and assistant track & field coach. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Position begins July 1. Please email resume and references to the Head Coach, Tommy Laurendine - tolauren@sewanee.edu by May 15th.  Please no phone calls or faxes.

St. John Fisher (D-III - NY): St. John Fisher is looking for a defensive coordinator. Key competencies and skills needed are the ability to demonstrate football related skills, interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the College. Basic computer knowledge including video breakdown software. Ability to learn to use the recruiting software system, ACS for communication and tracking progress of recruits. Bachelor's degree required. 1-2 years related collegiate coaching/supervisory experience preferred. Collegiate playing experience desired. To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit our website at: https://jobs.sjfc.edu. Applications accepted online only.

Millersville (D-II - PA): Sources tell us longtime Millersville offensive coordinator Brad Mangle has been relieved of his duties. 

Lake Forest (D-III - IL):  Lake Forest College, 30 miles north of Chicago, Ill., is looking for applicants for the position of quarterback coach. This is a full-time non-tenure track staff appointment with an anticipated start date of June 2013. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated salary range is $25-30,000 annually. Bachelor’s degree and two years of collegiate coaching required; Master’s degree and previous collegiate quarterback coaching experience preferred. Application materials MUST BE received by Friday, May 10th, 2013. Interested applicants should submit a formal letter of application, resume, list of references and a one-page coaching philosophy statement to athleticsearches@mx.lakeforest.edu.  

Mercer: Shelton Stevens has been hired as the assistant director of strength and conditioning at Mercer. 

South Dakota State: Sources tell us Jim Pawelec has been named the new defensive quality control coach at South Dakota State. 

Emory & Henry College (D-III - VA): Emory & Henry is looking for a home game Sept. 20 or 27, 2014 with a possible return trip the following year.  Please contact head football coach Don Montgomery at 276-944-6234 or by cell 276-608-6735.

Cleveland Browns: The Browns have let go director of college scouting John Spytek and pro scouts A.J. Durso and Tom Headlee. 

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Lehigh: Head coach Andy Coen has announced the addition of Joe Bottiglieri to the Mountain Hawks' coaching staff. Bottiglieri will coach Lehigh's inside linebackers. 

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San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers announced today that director of college scouting Joel Patton has now officially been promoted to director of player personnel. Matt Malaspina becomes director of college scouting and Mike Williams becomes director of pro personnel. Justin Chabot moves up to national scout, Steve Rubio to regional scout and Josh Williams to pro personnel scout. 

Cleveland Browns: Director of college scouting John Spytek and pro scouts A.J. Durso and Tom Headlee have been let go. 

Temple: The university has announced that athletic director Bill Bradshaw is retiring effective June 30. 

UCLA: Offensive quality control Courtney Morgan has been promoted to director of player development / high school relations. UCLA advises that there are no unfilled quality control positions at this time though. 

Bowdoin College (D-III - ME): Sources tell us quarterbacks coach Steve Shukie is leaving to become head coach at Kents Hill Prep in Maine. 

Knox College (D-III - IL): Knox College, a member of the MWC, has a restricted earnings job open for an Offensive Skill Position Coach. Responsibilities include coaching your own position, recruiting both on and off campus, working with special teams, and other duties assigned by the head coach. The position pays $10,000 and includes a campus meal when classes are in session. There is no housing or other benefits. The position starts July 1. All interested applicants should email their resume and references to Head Coach Damon Tomeo at dltomeo@knox.edu. Please no phone calls or faxes.

Miami: The University of Miami is looking for an Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach.  Experience coaching the Offensive Line or Tight Ends at the Collegiate Level is preferred.  In accordance with NCAA Regulations, a Division I Football GA must have received his/her baccalaureate degree or has exhausted athletics eligibility (whichever occurs later) within the previous seven years.  Interested candidates should email their resume to director of football operations Don Corzine at d.corzine@miami.edu or fax it 305-284-4617. 

Minnesota-Crookston (D-II): Head coach Paul Miller is seeking to hire a quarterbacks / receivers coach. No phone calls please. Please email coach Miller at mill4195@umn.edu 

Wheaton College (D-III - IL): Wheaton is looking to fill an open date for either Week 3 or Week 4 for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The 2014 game being a home game and the 2015 game being an away game. Any interest please contact Coach Jordan Langs at jordan.langs@my.wheaton.edu.

Vanderbilt: Sources tell us former Rhode Island corners coach Rod Chance is now in a quality control role on Vanderbilt's staff.  

Tulsa: New athletic director Derrick Gragg officially steps into his new position today. Gragg had served as Eastern Michigan's athletic director since 2006. 

Longtime coach Ron McCrone (most recently the defensive coordinator at Cornell the past few seasons) is battling cancer. Your prayers are appreciated.

Bethany College (NAIA - KS): Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas has started an Undergraduate Intern program. Scholarship money will be offered to qualified candidates in the following fields: 1.  Offense, 2.  Defense, 3.  Special Teams, 4.  Strength Training, 5.  Video, 6.  Football Operations. This is an opportunity for undergraduate students that want to gain "real" experience by working in a college football environment. Interested candidates forward your letter of interest and resume to: bcfootballoperations@gmail.com

Menlo College (NAIA - CA): Menlo College in Atherton, CA is looking for 1 Game for the 2013 season.  We have the following dates open…October 5, October 12 and October 19.  Order of preference would be October 12, October 19 and then October 5.  We are willing to play any level and prefer a home game, but also willing to travel.  Can provide GUARANTEE to those willing to come to the San Francisco Bay Area.  We have 3 major international airports each within 30 miles of the school.  Interested parties please contact Keith Spataro 650.543.3853 or kspataro@menlo.edu

Auburn: Former Auburn assistant Trooper Taylor will work with the Auburn High School team this year according to Christina Chambers of NBC 38 in Columbus, Ga.

UW - River Falls (D-III): Sources tell us linebackers / special teams coordinator Jeff Rogers has accepted the defensive coordinator position at Taylor Truman (MI) high school. 

Beloit College (D-III - WI): Beloit is seeking qualified candidates for the position of offensive assistant. This is a seasonal, full-time intern position which will start August 1, 2013 and will conclude December 1, 2013. Compensation includes a $4500 stipend no housing or meals. College coaching or playing experience preferred. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references to: fbpt@beloit.edu  No phone calls or faxes, please. 

Azusa Pacific: At Azusa Pacific, we hear head coach Victor Santa Cruz plans to fill coach Shoemaker's position from within the staff. We hear defensive coordinator Brian WIllmer will now also coach the Mikes and Rovers and Gabe Higerd will coach the safeties. No openings on the staff at this time. 

Missouri S&T (D-II): Missouri S&T has hired Michael Burton away from Missouri Western as running backs coach and former Azusa Pacific linebackers coach/video coordinator/recruiting coordinator Kyle Shoemaker as defensive backs coach. 

Tennessee: Athletic director Dave Hart has received a one year extension (now under contract through September 2018) and a $50,000 retention bonus. Hart's annual compensation is now listed as $817,250 (4th highest among SEC ADs). 

Berry College (D-III - GA): Sources tell us that Ossie Buchannon, most recently defensive backs coach at University of the South - Sewanee, has accepted the receivers job at Berry College.

Blinn College (CC - TX): Blinn College is seeking a game for August 24th or September 28th of 2013. Blinn College would be willing to play a JUCO, NAIA or NCAA Division III opponent. Will consider Home or Away game. Please contact Head Football Coach Ronny Feldman at ronny.feldman@blinn.edu or 979-337-6733.

Alfred State (D-III - NY): Alfred State College, located in Western New York is seeking a full time assistant football coach/equipment. This is a 12 month position with benefits. Alfred State will be in our first provisional year of NCAA Division III in the fall of 2013. Job Description: Assist the head football coach in all facets of coaching and administrating an NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program. This position requires close working relationships with the head coach, athletic department staff and other key constituents. This position also serves as the Equipment Manager with primary responsibilities for purchase, repair, storage, laundering, inventory and distribution of athletic apparel and equipment. Must apply through www.alfredstate.edu/employment.