Saturday March 16, 2013

The College at Brockport (D-III - NY): Head coach Rocco Salmone has been reassigned after 18 seasons with a 103-80-1 record at Brockport according to YNN Rochester. The station reports offensive coordinator Jason Mangone will take on a leadership role with the team. 

Villanova (FCS): Sources tell us former Avila University offensive line coach/run game coordinator Matt Jones has accepted an offensive assistant position at Villanova. 

Austin Peay (FCS): Sources tell us Ashley Ingram has decided to stay at Navy and that negotiations have ended with Wisconsin - Whitewater head coach Lance Leipold. APSU officials believe he will remain in Whitewater. 

Fairmont State (D-II - WV): Former Seton Hill (D-II - PA) defensive assistant Marcus Patton has been named defensive coordinator at Fairmont State.

South Dakota (FCS): Kansas offensive graduate assistant Matt Middleton has accepted the receivers job.

Valley City State (NAIA - ND): VCSU has an opening for an offensive graduate assistant. Tuition waver and stipend are included. Contact dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.edu if interested.

Westminster College (D-III - MO): Westminster College has openings on their staff for either an offensive or defensive position coach. The position is a part-time, stipend position. NO meals, housing or benefits included – ideally candidate will be local.. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information of 3 references to: Seth Womack, offensive coordinator via e-mail at seth.womack@westminster-mo.edu. No phone calls please.

Nicholls State (FCS - LA):  Head coach Charlie Stubbs has officially announced the the addition of Steve Adams (special teams / safeties. Adams spent last season as the defensive backs / recruiting coordinator at Concord University. Additionally, tight ends coach Matt Clark has been promoted from tight ends coach to offensive line coach.

MidAmerica Nazarene (NAIA - KS): MidAmerica Nazarene University (NAIA) has an Offensive Graduate Assistant coaching position open immediately. The position includes a stipend, tuition and benefits. Responsibilities include coaching an offensive specialty position, film breakdown and data entry (HUDL), recruiting, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. The ideal candidate would have  collegiate playing experience and must have an undergraduate degree. Candidates must be able to gain acceptance to graduate school. MNU is a faith based Christian school .Candidates for the  position should possess a commitment to Christian higher education No Phone calls please. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to jrquinn@mnu.edu

Michigan: The Wolverines have announced a three-year extension for defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, pushing his contract through 2016. 

Wisconsin - Stout (D-III): Sources tell us that Dane Wardenburg has been hired to coach the offensive line at UW -Stout. Wardenburg previously served as a grad assistant at Northwest Missouri State and also played for the Bearcats. 

Golden West CC (CA): Sources tell us that former Fountain Valley HS (CA) head coach John Shipp has been named offensive coordinator. Additionally, we hear former Fountain Valley assistants Pat Taylor (offensive line) and Dan Brummett (defensive line) have joined the staff.

Rose Hulman (D-III - IN): Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a Linebacker Intern position available. The position is football only, and will pay $3,000 for the remainder of this year, through June 30, and $12,000 for next year. No housing or benefits are provided. If interested, please submit your materials via the Rose-Hulman Human Resources website via this link.

Carthage College (D-III - WI): Former Western Illinois quarterbacks coach Jared Elliott will serve as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Carthage. Additionally, Mike DuFrane will coach the defensive line after serving as an assistant at Loras College (D-III - IA) last season.

Sul Ross State (D-III - TX): Sul Ross State is seeking an assistant football coach / lecturer in PE. Visit this link for more information and to apply.

Georgia Southern: Clifford Yoshida has been announced as the Eagles new defensive line coach. Yoshida served as the defensive coordinator at Grambling State from 2007-2012.

North Greenville (D-II - SC): Sources tell us that former South Carolina offensive grad assistant Tommy Galt has accepted the offensive line job.

Assumption (D-II - MA): Salve Regina University (D-III - RI) run game coordinator / offensive line coach Brenden Lee has been hired as the new offensive line coach at Assumption. 

Abilene Christian (FCS): Abilene Christian University is looking for a home game on Saturday October 11^th, 2014. We are willing to play a FCS, Division II, Division III or NAIA school with a guarantee. Please contact John Houser Assistant AD Operations at jxh10c@acu.edu if you are interested.

St. Olaf (D-III - MN): The offensive coordinator position has been filled. Thanks to all the applicants for the overwhelming response.

Avila (NAIA - MO): Avila University located in Kansas City, MO has an immediate opening for a full-time Offensive Line Coach. This is a 12 month full time position with benefits. Applicants with 3 + years of college coaching experience and a knowledge of spread and pistol offense preferred. Interested applicants please send materials to Justin Berna, Head Coach at Justin.Berna@avila.edu.

The FootballScoop staff looks forward to seeing a bunch of coaches tomorrow night at the inaugural ProGrass International Scout Bowl in Florence, Ala.

Princeton: Sources tell us that Bucknell offensive line coach Andy Aurich will join the Princeton staff (his alma mater).

Humboldt State (D-II - CA): Sources tell us that UTEP offensive grad assistant Patrick Walsh will be named offensive line coach.

Orange Coast College (CC - CA): Sources tell us that University of Redlands (D-III - CA) defensive backs coach Martin Mays has accepted the defensive backs and special teams coordinator job at Orange Coast College.

University of the South - Sewanee (D-III - TN): The University of the South – Sewanee, TN is looking for a home game (D3 opponent) on September 27^th, 2014. Small guarantee included. This is a one year deal only. Please email Tommy Laurendine: tolauren@sewanee.edu if interested.

University of British Columbia (Canada): Head coach Shawn Olsen has announced the addition of Jerry Friesen as defensive coordinator. Friesen most recently coached with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2011.

Black Hills State (D-II - SD): Black Hills State University (Division II), located in Spearfish, SD and a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), has 3 Graduate Assistant coaching positions beginning August 1st. The position includes a stipend and reduced tuition. Responsibilities include coaching a position (OL, DL, DB), film breakdown and data entry (HUDL), recruiting, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. The ideal candidate would have a minimum 1 year coaching experience or collegiate playing experience. Candidates must be able to gain acceptance to graduate school. No Phone calls please. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to john.reiners@bhsu.edu.

Washington Redskins: The team has announced the hiring of Malcolm Blacken as director of player development. He previously worked for the team from 1996-2000 and in 2010. 

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Oberlin College (D-III - OH): Sources tell us that Notre Dame College (D-II - OH) outside linebackers coach Jehu Anderson has been brought on staff to serve as defensive coordinator. With the hire, we hear that head coach Jeff Ramsey will transition from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinator.

Rutgers: Sources tell us Vanderbilt offensive quality control assistant Sam Williams will become a defensive graduate assistant at Rutgers. You may remember Williams as a FootballScoop GA of the Day.

Nichols College (D-III - MA): Nichols College may be looking to fill a GA position. The position would include housing, MBA classes and a stipend. NSCA strength & conditioning certification is a must. Send info to kevin.loney@nichols.edu. No phone calls please. 

Central Michigan: Sources tell us that Chicago Rush (AFL) quarterback Gino Guidugli has accepted the running backs job on Dan Enos' staff.

Oberlin College (D-III - OH): The offensive coordinator position has been filled at Oberlin. Thank you for the interest in the position.

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Golden West College (CC - CA): We hear the offensive coordinator position has been filled. Will update...

Elon: Sources tell us that director of football ops Eric Estes will not return and the DFO position is now open.

Proud to now have over 35,000 followers on Twitter...should be an enjoyable follow the next few months as we visit with a number of staffs around the country. 

Delaware: Sources tell us Rutgers defensive grad assistant Tommy McEntire will become the safeties coach at Delaware. 

Alabama: Alabama has hired Ole Miss coordinator of recruiting development Tyler Siskey. 

St. Joseph (D-II - IN): Sources tell us North Carolina grad assistant Tommy Love Davis will be the new defensive line coach at St. Joseph's. 

UAB: UAB has asked us to let you know they have a video coordinator position available. "Plans, oversees, and coordinates the filming of all football team practices, as well as home and away games. Edits film developed in-house, as well film developed by opponent programs for the purpose of scouting and self-scouting; edits season film for the purposes of play study, etc..." Requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience as well. Full job description and application process is here. 

Texas: The Longhorns have posted job openings for assistant director of player personnel and quality control positions.

Manchester (D-III - IN): Manchester University seeks applicants for the position of Offensive Line. Assigned recruiting territory, teach 6 hours in ESS, and other duties assigned by Athletic Director. Preference given to those applicants that have Master Degree in ESS and/or Sports Management. 3 to 5 years of college coaching experience, proficient in the use of Front Rush, Hudl, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point software. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date will be April 8. To apply send cover letter, resume to ajjudy@manchester.edu. You must also complete an application by following this link. Please No Phone Calls.

Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Linebackers coach/recruiting coordinator Gary Shepherd has stepped down. 

Western Carolina: Mark Speir has announced the addition of Dennis Thomas to the Catamount staff, thus completing his coaching staff. Thomas spent the past four years assisting the defensive line at South Carolina.

UCF: Defensive grad assistant Mark Cammack has been named director of player personnel. 

Colorado Mesa (D-II): Sources tell us offensive coordinator Bill O'Boyle has accepted a position at Southern Illinois. We hear the position at Mesa has already been filled. 

Centre College (D-III - KY): Centre College is seeking applicants for a restricted earnings defensive line job. Must have a bachelors and college coaching experience to apply. Send resumes to defensive coordinator Carter Conley at carter.conley@centre.edu.

St. Francis (NAIA - IL): St. Francis is no longer accepting applicants for the receivers job. Thank you for the overwhelming interest.

Stonehill College (D-II - MA): Stonehill seeks an intern assistant football coach (Offensive Skill position). Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching an Offensive Skill position, 1 year of collegiate coaching experience, and have ties to the Northeast Region. Other responsibilities will also include recruiting, assisting the head coach in all practice and game day preparation, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Salary will range between $12,000-18,000, NO housing or benefits included. Position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Head Coach Rob Talley at rtalley@stonehill.edu No phone calls please. Minority applicants are encouraged.

Colgate (FCS - NY): We hear a co-defensive coordinator (linebackers) slot will open at Colgate. Will update...

University of Saskatchewan (CIS): Brian Guebert has been named special teams coordinator for the Huskies. 

Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy has announced that Van Malone will switch from coaching the safeties to corners and newly hired Tim Duffie will now coach the safeties.

If you watch one video today, make it Paul Rhoads' talk to an Iowa State class on leadership and the story behind his most famous speech.

Golden West College (CC- CA): Sources tell us offensive coordinator Charles Stansbury has accepted the head coaching job at Beverly Hills HS (CA).

NC State: Dave Doeren has announced the addition of former UCF director of player personnel Drew Hughes as director of player personnel for the Wolfpack.

Auburn: Gus Malzahn will make a base salary of $2.3 million. Assistant coaches will make the following; defensive coordinator / linebackers coach Ellis Johnson ($800,000), associate head coach / recruiting coordinator / defensive line coach Rodney Garner ($500,000), defensive backs coach / co-defensive coordinator Charlie Harbison ($450,000), offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Rhett Lashlee ($350,000), co-offensive coordinator / receivers coach Dameyune Craig ($350,000), offensive line coach JB Grimes ($275,000), running backs coach Tim Horton ($250,000), defensive backs coach Melvin Smith ($250,000), tight ends / special teams coordinator Scott Fountain ($210,000). Overall, Malzahn's staff will make about $1.6 million less than Gene Chizik's staff made last year.

William Jewell (D-II - MO): We have learned that Clopton HS (MO) head coach Lynn Nutt has been brought on staff as a defensive graduate assistant and will work with the defensive ends.

North Central (D-III - IL): North Central College (Division III), located in Naperville, IL and a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), has two Graduate Assistant position openings beginning August 1st. These positions are ten-month commitments, renewable at the end of the first ten-month period based on performance. The position covers tuition and includes a stipend. Responsibilities include film breakdown and data entry, recruiting, on-field coaching and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. Offensive line playing experience is mandatory for the offensive GA position. For the defensive GA position, defensive line experience is preferred but not mandatory. All applicants must be applied and accepted into North Central College's Graduate Program before being considered for a position. Resumes are being accepted and can be forwarded to Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator Jeff Thorne (jathorne527@noctrl.edu) or to Defensive Coordinator Mike Murray (mjmurray@noctrl.edu).

FIU: Sources tell us Rutgers quality control Pete Collins will join the FIU staff as an offensive grad assistant. With that, we believe all of the grad assistant spots at FIU are now full. 

Stonehill College (D-II - MA): Sources tell us that Wesleyan University defensive line coach Clayton McGrath has been brought on staff to coach the same position at Stonehill.

Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Sources tell us former Jesuit High School (Tampa, FL) head coach James Harrell is joining the staff as outside linebackers coach and Alfred "Jitter" Fields will join as defensive backs coach. 

New York Giants: Princeton tight ends coach Ryan Roeder will join the Giants staff as offensive quality control. 

Virginia - Wise (D-II): Former UVa-Wise tight end and graduate assistant Luke Logan has been named offensive line coach and video coordinator. 

St. Francis (D-II - IL): Sources tell us Cory Hoopingarner will join the staff as receivers coach. 

Kutztown (D-II - PA): Kutztown University is seeking to fill an open date of September 7th, 2013. Preferably a Super Region 1 Division 2 opponent. Willing to travel. Please email Head Coach Drew Folmar- folmar@kutztown.edu. 

Urbana (D-II - OH): Sources tell us that EJ Henderson has been hired as offensive coordinator and receivers coach. Henderson previously served as the special teams coordinator and receivers coach at Davidson.

Fullerton (CC - CA): Sources tell us that Jason "Ralph" Vandiver will coach the fullbacks at Fullerton CC.

Davidson (FCS - NC): Paul Nichols has announced the hiring of Mitch Browning as assistant head coach / offensive line / tight ends and Diauntae Morrow as running backs coach. Browning coached the running backs / tight ends at Ashland University this past season. Morrow for Nichols at Toledo. This will be his first year coaching.  

Marshall: Georgia State running backs coach Thomas Brown has accepted the same position at Marshall according to Chuck Landon of the Herald-Dispatch. Brown accepted the Georgia State position in January after coaching the running backs at Chattanooga last season. Sources tell us the same. 

Towson (FCS - MD): We hear quarterbacks coach Jared Ambrose will now also have the offensive coordinator title. 

Alabama: Mario Cristobal will earn $475,000 / year under his new agreement with Alabama. Defensive backs coach Greg Brown and receivers coach Billy Napier will each earn $300,000 per year. Chase Goodbread of TideSports.com notes that each of the three will make more than their predecessors made last season. Stoutland earned $395,000, Pruitt made $260,000 and Mike Groh made $285,000. 

         Want to know how many people contacted Todd Monken about a spot on his staff? See #9

Marietta College (D-III - OH): Sources tell us that Oberlin College (D-III - OH) offensive coordinator Alan Estep has accepted the same position at Marietta.

Marshall: Sources tell us Doc Holliday will likely have his new running backs coach in place very soon...possible announcement today one source told us late last night.

Go Big Recruiting: Start fast with the Class of 2014! Let the guys at Go Big know what you are looking for by emailing contact@gobigrecruiting.com and we will start sending qualified prospects your way immediately.

Nevada: Utah senior associate athletic director Doug Knuth has been recommended by the president of the university to the Board of Regents. If approved, Knuth's agreement will be three years paying $285,000 per year. As a reminder, Brian Polian's agreement is a five year deal in which he makes about $550,000 per year.