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USC: Indiana co-defensive coordinator Mike Ekeler has accepted the linebackers position on USC's staff. 

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North Dakota: Special teams coordinator / linebackers coach Josh Kotelnicki has been promoted to defensive coordinator. 

Kenyon College (D-III - OH): Sources tell us Meade Clendaniel, former defensive coordinator at Davidson, has accepted the same role at Kenyon College. 

Notre Dame: Former Colorado State offensive lineman Tyler McDermott is joining the Notre Dame staff as an offensive grad assistant. 

Bloomsburg (D-II - PA): Head coach Danny Hale has announced that he will retire this Summer. Defensive coordinator Paul Darragh will serve as interim head coach for the 2013 season and Chet Henicle will serve as interim defensive coordinator. A national search will take place later this year for a permanent replacement. 

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University of Redlands (D-III - CA): Sources tell us Kiyoshi Harris will not return to the staff. We've heard; but haven't confirmed, that he has accepted a position at Chaffey College. 

UAB: Sources confirm to us that Albany receivers coach Eric Evans is joining the staff at UAB. 

Dean College (JC - MA): Head coach Todd Vasey has announced a number of changes to his coaching staff today. New staff members include; Jon Gendron (defensive coordinator, secondary), Will Mulvaney (defensive line), Jay Monteiro (linebackers). In addition offensive coordinator Matt Chapman will add the title of associate head coach, Bret Angel will transition to (strength and conditioning, Tackles and tight ends), and Jason Briggs will transition to (tailbacks). Matt Levasseur (corners), Anthony Baskerville (receivers), and Chad Jordan (defensive ends) will remain in their previous capacities.

Jireh Prep Academy (College Prep - NC): Jireh Prep Academy in Matthews, N.C., has two openings: one for a seasonal linebackers coach and one for a seasonal offensive line coach. Offensive line coach must be knowledgeable in spread offense and coached in a no-huddle scheme. Positions will start in July and run through December; includes $5,000 stipend, gym membership, and paid housing.  Duties to include but not limited to coaching position, film breakdown, helping with curfew checks, assist in the strength and conditioning center, and any other duties that may be assigned by the head coach or defensive coordinator. Please send linebacker resumes to defensive coordinator Scott McConnell at dccoachmac22@gmail.com and offensive line resumes to head coach Scott Smith at coachsmith.ss@gmail.com. No phone calls please. Jireh Prep Academy is a equal opportunity employer.

Evangel University (NAIA - MO): Sources tell us former Evangel player Todd Drury has been hired as defensive line coach. Drury most recently coached linebackers and special teams at Midland University. 

Iowa: Minnesota Vikings assistant special teams coordinator Chris White will join the Iowa staff as running backs / special teams coordinator. 

Saint Joseph’s College (D-II - IN): Saint Joseph’s College is seeking applicants for a restricted earnings defensive line job. Housing and benefits are included. Contact Head Coach Cory Sanders by email csanders@saintjoe.edu. No phone calls please. 

Wartburg College (D-III - IA): Wartburg College invites applicants for a part-time (10-month) assistant football coach.  Responsibilities will include coaching an offensive position (WR or RB), maintaining a recruiting area, and other duties as assigned. The position will be compensated at $10,000, and includes an optional board plan. Although Wartburg does not offer graduate classes, pursuing a graduate degree is possible at local universities.  Please send materials to Matt Wheeler, Offensive Coordinator, matthew.wheeler@wartburg.edu.

Coastal Carolina (FCS): Nebraska defensive / special teams intern Curt Baldus has joined the Coastal Carolina staff. He will coach the specialists and assist with a defensive group

Sacred Heart University (FCS - CT): Former Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will reportedly be named athletic director at Sacred Heart today. 

Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Kentucky Christian University (NAIA, KY), an NAIA school in the Mid-South Conference is seeking applications for a Running Back Coach and duties as assigned by the head coach. Preferences will be given to individuals that have experience with HUDL and Filming. Position will include housing, meal, and a stipend. Send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to gpeterson@kcu.edu

Seton Hill University (D-II - PA): Seton Hill is currently looking for two restricted earning positions on defense.  We are seeking a Linebacker Coach and a Safeties Coach with Special Teams experience desired and on the road recruiting experience at the college level is required.  The positions will pay $11,000 Stipends paid over 10 Months and $800 Meal Card to dining hall.  No Housing or Benefits.  All qualified and interested candidates should email resume and references to head coach Isaac Collins at iacollins2344@icloud.com.  Please no phone calls.

Hawaii: Former UTEP offensive coordinator Aaron Price will join the Hawaii staff in an unspecified offensive role, according to multiple reports. Sources tell us he will serve as offensive coordinator. 

Saint Joseph’s College (D-II - IN): Saint Joseph’s College also has an open date on September 28 for the 2013 season. Contact Head Coach Cory Sanders by email csanders@saintjoe.edu.

Walsh University (D-II - OH): Ted Karras Jr. has completed his staff at Walsh. Adam Sherman (former offensive coordinator at Marian U) will serve as asst. head coach / offensive coordinator / recruiting coordinator; Fred Thomas will serve as defensive coordinator;  Richard El (former defensive backs coach at Earlham) will serve as defensive backs; Adam Wiese (QB who recently led Marian U to the NAIA National title) will coach the quarterbacks; John Fankhauser will serve as special teams coordinator; Devin Jordan will coach the receivers; Pete Karras (former head coach Detroit Denby HS) will coach the defensive line; Ryan Hardie will coach the running backs; Adam Doud will coach the linebackers; J.D. Lumley will be video coordinator / asst defensive line; Evan Acton and John Hasty will serve as grad assistants.




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Texas A&M Commerce (D-II): Sources tell us Charles Burks will be the secondary coach at A&M Commerce. Burks coached the corners at West Texas A&M this past season. 

Nicholls State (FCS - LA): Corners coach Edward Dillon will not return to the staff. We hear he has accepted a position on the staff at Edna Karr HS in New Orleans. 

Kutztown University (D-II - PA): Kutztown University is seeking applicants for an assistant coaching position, preferably a coach with defensive backs experience. Two years coaching and recruiting experience, along with a master's degree, is preferred. Salary is $32,500, and applications are requested by Feb. 26. Please submit a letter of application, a resume, and names, addresses, and contact information for five references to: Search Committee – Assistant Coach of Football, Department of Athletics, Kutztown University, 101 Keystone Hall, Kutztown, PA 19530.  No phone calls please. 

New Mexico State: Doug Martin has announced the hiring of Zane Vance as inside linebackers coach. Vance occupied the same position under Martin while at Kent State. He was the head coach at The Master's Academy in Oviedo, Fla., in 2012. Will Martin coaches the outside linebackers. 

Florida International: FIU has announced the hiring of Jason Brooks as defensive backs coach. This completes Ron Turner's coaching staff. 

West Virginia: Multiple reports out of West Virginia state that Stanford offensive tackles / tight ends coach Ron Crook will be the new offensive line coach at WVU. Sources close to the situation tell us that this is expected; but hasn't been finalized yet. Will update...

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Merrimack College (D-II - MA): Sources tell us offensive coordinator Dan Curran has been promoted to head coach. 

Iowa: Sources tell us both Valdosta State defensive coordinator Seth Wallace and Minnesota Vikings assistant special teams coordinator Chris White interviewed for a position with Iowa.

Nicholls State (FCS - LA): Coach Charlie Stubbs has announced the hiring of Steve Adams as the special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach.  Adams previously served as Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs and Recruiting Coordinator at Concord University in West Virginia. Further, Matt Clark has been promoted from tight ends coach to offensive line coach.

Chicago Bears: 24/7 sports is reporting that Mike Groh is leaving Alabama to join the Bears' staff. 

Alabama: 24/7 is also reporting that Billy Napier will leave Florida State to return to Alabama as receivers coach. 

East Carolina: The school has a contract extension in the works for head coach Ruffin McNeill according to CBSSports.com. The deal should be finalized upon the hiring of ECU's new athletic director. 

Auburn: Carver HS (Columbus, GA) coach Dell McGee, a former Tiger, has been hired in an off-the-field role according to Bryan Matthews of Auburn's 247 site.  

Texas: Mack Brown announced today that they will hire a director of player personnel. 

James Madison (FCS): Sources tell us that Hal Mumme has declined the opportunity to join the James Madison staff. Update> Multiple sources tell us Mumme was contacted very recently and is now expected to take over as offensive coordinator at a BCS program. Expect an announcement next week we're hearing. 

Jamestown College (NAIA - ND): Jamestown College, located in Jamestown, ND, has an immediate opening for a full-time coaching position, with benefits.  Preference will be given to those with offensive line or offensive coaching experience. The position includes, but not limited to coaching an offensive position, practice organization, recruiting and any other duties assigned by the head coach.  Bachelor’s degree and previous experience coaching on the offensive side of the ball at the collegiate level required. Qualified applicants send letter of application, resume, and references to Shawn Frank, Head Football Coach at sfrank@jc.edu. No phone calls please.  Jamestown College is an EO/ and AA employer.

St. Olaf College (D-III - MN): St. Olaf College is seeking to hire an offensive coordinator.The position includes instruction of activity classes in the Exercise Science Department and working with the strength program. Bachelor's and master's degrees are minimum qualifications, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will begin upon appointment. Submit an application letter, resume, transcripts, and three references online at jobs.stolaf.edu. Questions can be submitted to footballsearch@stolaf.edu.  Please no phone calls.

Kentucky State (D-II): Sources tell us that head coach Wayne Dickens has been let go. 

Detroit Lions: Jim Schwartz has announced the hiring of Wayne State offensive line coach Terry Heffernan as the Lions' assistant offensive line coach. 

Rhodes College (D-III - TN): Rhodes College located in Memphis, Tenn., is looking for an offensive assistant preferably with previous OL or WR experience.  If interested, please email head football coach Dan Gritti at grittid@rhodes.edu. No phone calls please.

Midland University (NAIA - NE): Midland University, a private, Christian, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This is a restricted earnings, nine-month position including salary, tuition and health benefits.  Applicants must complete the application located at https://midland.applicantpro.com/jobs/l/21817-12866.htmlNo phone calls please. 

Minnesota State - Moorhead (D-II): Minnesota State University Moorhead is looking for a Defensive Graduate Assistant. Responsibilities include practice/game preparation, on-and-off campus recruiting, summer camps, video and all other aspects of the football program.  Compensation package includes $6,000 and partial tuition waiver for the academic year. Review of candidates will begin in one week and continue until filled. Expected start date is in early June. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Joe Lardinois – Assistant Football Coach, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56563 or e-mail to joe.lardinois@mnstate.edu.  No phone calls please.

BYU: Brigham Young University is preparing to hire a Player Personnel/Recruiting Coordinator.  Interested candidates should send a resume to director of football operations Duane Busby via email — db@byu.edu.  

Delaware (FCS): Sources tell us corners coach Henry Baker will be retained. 

Duke: Grad assistant Re'quan Boyette has been promoted to running backs coach. 

Kentucky Christian University (NAIA): Kentucky Christian, an NAIA school in the Mid-South Conference, is seeking applications for three positions, defensive line, defensive backs and outside linebackers. Preferences will be given to individuals that have experience  with HUDL and Filming. Position will include housing, meal, and a stipend. Send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to head coach Gene Peterson at gpeterson@kcu.edu 

South Florida: South Florida offensive assistant Larry Scott reportedly had interest from both Miami and Florida State; but Josh Newberg of 24/7 reports he will remain at South Florida. 

Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Quarterbacks coach Gene Peterson was officially promoted to head coach. 

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USC: USC is close to hiring former Arizona Cardinals running backs coach Tommie Robinson to the same position according to a report from USCFootball.com. 

Southwest Mississippi (CC): Jamie Everett has been hired as offensive coordinator / offensive line coach. Everett previously served as an assistant at North Pike HS (MS), and Madison Central HS (MS). Also, defensive backs coach Donald Dykes has been retained.

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Sul Ross State (D-III - TX): On Monday Sul Ross announced the two finalists for the head coach / AD position; Smithson Valley HS (TX) head coach and athletic director Larry Hill, and John Carroll University associate head coach Ronald Dolciato. Earlier today, My SA High Schools' twitter account reported that Hill has removed his name from consideration. We presume that makes Dolciato the front-runner for the position. We will keep you posted.

Louisiana Tech: According to Greg Auman, Skip Holtz's contract (which will go in front of the board next week for approval) is a five year deal and calls for a base salary of $200,000 plus a $300,000 supplement each year. South Florida is still paying Holtz $500,000 per season. If he leaves before the end of the 2014 season he must pay LA Tech $1 million and if he leaves before the end of 2017, he has to pay back $500,000. Incentives include $25,000 for a bowl game, $25,000 for a conference title, and $100,000 for a BCS bowl.

Houston Texans: Former NFL defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina has joined the staff as an assistant defensive line coach.

Colorado State: Longtime NFL assistant Art Valero has been added to the staff and will coach the tight ends. Also, offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin will add the title of quarterbacks coach and linebackers coach Tim Skipper will add the assistant head coach title. Valero most recently served as the offensive line coach for the Titans in 2011.

Menlo College (NAIA - CA): Menlo college, in Atherton, CA, is now accepting applications for head coach. Interested candidates can send their resume and additional information to Keith Spataro, Director of Athletics - Menlo College, 1000 El Camino Real - Atherton, CA 94027 and / or kspataro@menlo.edu 

Sacramento State: Special teams coordinator / receivers coach Daniel DaPrato has decided to step down to pursue other opportunities within football. Humboldt State offensive line coach Fred Kelley has been hired as special teams coordinator. 

Kansas State: Andre Coleman has officially been announced as the receivers coach.

Marian (NAIA - IN): Marian University is looking for a home game on August 31, 2013. Looking to play DIV II, DIV III, or NAIA. Please contact Bryan Hamrock at bhamrock@marian.edu if interested.

Northern Michigan (D-II): Northern Michigan University is taking resumes for the opening for a Restricted Earnings position. The appointment will pay $9,000 and you will have the opportunity to recruit on the road. Please send your resume and references to football@nmu.edu.

Rutgers: Former Northern Michigan player DJ Cantalano has accepted a position on Kyle Flood's staff in player development.

Army (Sprint): Offensive coordinator Mike Popovich has accpeted the head coaching job at Mt. Zion HS (IL).

Worcester Polytechnic (MA): Sources tell us that Galen Holmes is leaving his post as the special teams coordinator / defensive tackles coach at Assumption College (D-II - MA) to take the defensive line job at WPI.

LSU: Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has signed a 3 year deal and will make $600,000 in his first year, $1.3 million in year two and $1.5 million in year three...an average of about $1.13 million per year over the 3 years. We put his deal in perspective here.

Dallas Cowboys: David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports that secondary coach Jerome Henderson will remain with the Cowboys as a part of Monte Kiffin's defensive staff. Moore also notes that linebackers coach Matt Eberflus interviewed well with Monte and that he will likely be retained as well.

Valley City State (NAIA - ND): VCSU is seeking to fill an open date for 2013. Our openings are September 21, November 2, and November 16 with a 2014 option. If interested, please contact dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.edu.

Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Sources tell us quarterbacks coach Gene Peterson will be named head coach. Will update... 

Marshall: Sources tell us Kentucky Christian University head coach Mike Furrey has accepted a position on Doc Holliday's staff. 

Georgetown College (NAIA - KY): Georgetown is looking for a Home and Home for the dates of August 31, 2013 or September 7, 2013. We would prefer to be at home in 2013 and away in 2014. Will play FCS D2, NAIA, or D3. Please contact brian_landis@georgetowncollege.edu if interested.

Western Carolina: Head coach Mark Speir has announced that secondary coach Steve Sisa will serve as special teams coordinator.

Northeastern State University (D-II - OK): Sources tell us that Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (CC) running backs coach Bradley Thomas has now officially accepted the receivers job at NSU. 

Capital University (D-III - OH): Capital seeks an intern assistant football coach (wide receivers). Intern will be primary position coach for wide receivers in a triple option offense. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching wide receivers and at least 1 year of collegiate coaching experience. 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 be $6,000, NO housing or benefits included. Position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to football@capital.edu. No phone calls please.

USC: CBSSports.com is reporting that Lane Kiffin has hired Mike Summers as offensive line coach. Summers previously served as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Kentucky, and had since joined Bobby Petrino's staff at Western Kentucky. Bruce Feldman is reporting that James Cregg, who previously served as offensive line coach, will remain on staff.

Cincinnati: According to SB Nation, Illinois defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale has reportedly taken the same position at Cincinnati.

Dodge City (CC - KS): Sources tell us that former Western Illinois receivers coach Gunnard Twyner has taken the receivers job at Dodge City CC.

Louisiana College (D-III): Louisiana College is looking for opponents for their Junior Varsity Football Schedule for the 2013 season. Games are typically played on Monday evenings; we would be interested in home, away or neutral site opponents. Anyone interested please email assistant coach Clay Matchett at matchett@lacollege.edu.

Lafayette College (FCS): Lafayette College is looking for an FCS opponent to schedule a Home and Home for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. The 2013 game can be played either August 31, 2013 or Sept 28, 2013. If interested please contact Frank Tavani at football@lafayette.edu or 610-330-5485. Update> Lafayette has received plenty of interest and is in the process of working out a contract. Thank you for your interest. 

 




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Montreal Alouettes: Former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Ray Rychleski will be the special teams coordinator for the Alouettes. At this time, Hawkins' staff is Doug Berry (senior advisor to the head coach), Mike Miller (OC / QBs), Noel Thorpe (DC), Rychleski, Mark Nelson (LBs), Frank Verducci (OL), Keith Willis (DL), Erik Campbell (WRs), Mark Speckman (RBs), Jean-Marc Edme (defensive asst) and Ryan Dinwiddie (OQC). 

Illinois State (FCS): Sources tell us Northern Iowa tight ends coach Dan Clark has been hired to coach the offensive line at Illinois State. 

Texas State: The school will hire Gordy Shaw as offensive line coach according to Brent Thibodeaux of BobcatReport.com. Shaw spent the 2012 season as the run game coordinator/offensive line coach at Idaho. 

University of Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Sources tell us that Evangel (NAIA - MO) defensive line coach / defensive coordinator Tremaine Jackson has accepted the defensive line job.

Georgia Southern (FCS): Sources tell us Valdosta State (D-II) co-defensive coordinator / defensive line Earl Chambers (Updated) is a strong candidate to be the new defensive line coach at Georgia Southern but the decision hasn't been finalized at this time. 

USC: At USC, sources tell us, as Ryan Abraham reported this morning, that Lane Kiffin would like to hire Pat Hill (offensive line coach with the Falcons, former head coach at Fresno State) as offensive line. We continue to believe Clay Helton will be, and should be, named offensive coordinator. Will update...

New York Giants: Sources tell us that Robbie Leonard will join the Giants' staff as defensive quality control. Leonard served on Tom O'Brien's staff at NC State. 

Princeton: Sources tell us Trevor Powers (Rutgers - Player Development) will join the Princeton staff as linebackers coach. We also hear that Steve Verbit and Jim Salgado will both assume the co-defensive coordinator role. 

Montreal Alouettes: Sources tell us that former Iowa assistant Erik Campbell and Menlo College (NAIA - CA) head coach Mark Speckman will join Dan Hawkins' staff in Montreal.

Albion (D-III - MI): Head coach Craig Rundle has announced the addition of Albion grad Steve Wasil as quarterbacks coach. Wasil was a decorated player at Albion, and has spent the past couple seasons playing in the Arena League, most recently as the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm.

Stonehill College (D-II - MA): Stonehill seeks an intern assistant football coach (Defensive Line). Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching Defensive Line, 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 be $12,000, including a campus meal plan, NO housing or benefits included. Position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to defensive coordinator Eli Gardner at egardner@stonehill.edu. No phone calls please. Minority applicants are encouraged.

Montreal Alouettes: Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie has joined Dan Hawkins' staff.

Colorado School of Mines (D-II): Colorado School of Mines has an open date for September 14, 2013. Mines would like a NCAA Division II opponent and is open to a home or away game with a possible guarantee. All that are interested, please email Head Coach Bob Stitt at bstitt@mines.edu. No phone calls please.

FIU: Nick Mehlhaff will be the new director of operations for FIU. Mehlhaff served this past season as a player personnel assistant for the Vikings. 

Albany (FCS - NY): Drew Christ has been promoted from defensive backs to defensive coordinator. Mike Simpson will now focus on the linebackers. 

Rutgers: Ron Prince will be the new offensive coordinator and Dave Cohen has been officially named defensive coordinator. Anthony Campanile has been promoted to a full-time offensive assistant and Norries Wilson has added the title of assistant head coach. Prince, the former Kansas State head coach, joins the staff after serving as assistant offensive line coach for the Jaguars the past two seasons. 

Syracuse: Sources tell us Ohio University defensive backs coach Fred Reed is joining the Syracuse staff. At Ohio, we hear they have already identified their candidates for the position. 

Marshall: Former Temple defensive line coach Sean Cronin has joined the Marshall staff according to Chuck Landon of the Herald-Dispatch

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Alabama State: Head coach Reggie Barlow has announced that Andy Follett (former Millsaps College offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach) has joined the staff as receivers coach. With the addition of Follett, Shannon Harris will move from receivers to quarterbacks coach, Antonio Bradford will coach the offensive line / tight ends and Dominique Stevenson will transition from coaching the safeties to linebackers.

Georgia Tech: Defensive coordinator Ted Roof's agreement is $1.65 million over 3 years ($550,000 / yr). Former DC Al Groh was in a three year agreement totalling $965,000 (about $322,000 / yr) reports the AJC

Southern University (FCS - LA): Sources tell us Howard University co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach Chennis Berry has accepted a position at Southern as the assistant head coach / co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach.

Colorado: Sources tell us that Toby Neinas has been hired as the special teams coordinator. 

Point University: Sources tell us former WPI receivers coach DeJuan Payne has accepted the defensive line job at Point University. 

Kansas State: Ohio University defensive grad assistant Drew Papuchis has accepted the same role at Kansas State.

 




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Old Dominion (FCS - VA): Defensive line coach Dealton Cotton has been released. Sources tell us Bill Dee will move to defensive line and former Western Michigan defensive coordinator Rich Nagy has joined the staff as defensive coordinator. 

New Mexico State: Doug Martin has announced the promotion of graduate assistant Kevin McKeethan to tight ends coach. McKeethan will also serve as the staff's academic liason. 

Charleston Southern (FCS - SC): Jamey Chadwell has announced he is bringing Gabe Giardina with him from his Delta State staff. Giardina, who coached at Charleston Southern from 2008-11 before joining Chadwell at Delta State in 2012, will be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. 

Moravian College (D-III - PA): The school announced the hiring of Tim McGorry as offensive coordinator today. McGorry spent the 2012 season as the offensive coordinator at Parkland (PA) High School. 

Nevada: Sources tell us former Tulane director of football operations David Fox has taken the same position at Nevada under Brian Polian. 

Oklahoma State: Former Cowboys quarterback Bobby Reid has been hired as an assistant under director of football operations Mack Butler according to multiple outlets. 

Fresno State: Former Cal director of football operations Mike McHugh will join the Fresno State staff in the same capacity sources tell us. 

Texas Tech: Joe Schad reports that Kliff Kingsbury's contract is worth $10.5 million for five years, with bonuses that could bring it up to $13.5 million. That figure is almost identical to Tommy Tuberville's salary at Texas Tech, according to the USA Today database, which places him 9th in the Big 12. 

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Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Gardner-Webb University is seeking a BCS or FBS football game for the 2014 season. The following dates are available: September 6, September 20, and September 27. If interested, please contact Chuck Burch, Vice President for Athletics at cburch@gardner-webb.edu or (704) 406-4342.

Kentucky: Sources tell us Florida State defensive grad assistant Joe Scola is expected to join Mark Stoops' staff in a player development roll. 

South Carolina State (FCS): Sources tell us Joe Blackwell will return to South Carolina State as offensive coordinator. The former OC at Norfolk State spent this past season as offensive coordinator at Carolina Forrest HS.

Clark Atlanta (D-II - GA): Clark Atlanta is looking for a home game on October 12, 2013. Those interested please contact head coach Kevin Weston at kweston@cau.edu

Sul Ross State (D-III - TX): Sul Ross State will have two candidates on campus to interview this week for the head coach / athletic director position. Smithson Valley HS (TX) head coach / athletic director Larry Hill will interview Tuesday, and John Carroll University (D-III - OH) associate head coach / offensive coordinator Ronald Dolciato will interview on Friday.

Alabama: Mario Cristobal will be the new offensive line coach at Alabama according to Jeremy Fowler. 5 weeks ago Cristobal had accepted the associate head coach / tight ends job at Miami. Multiple other outlets are confirming.

IUP: Sources tell us Adrian College offensive coordinator Tyler Haines will be the new offensive coordinator at IUP.

Fresno State: Sources tell us Missouri S&T head coach David Brown will join the Fresno State staff coaching the defensive backs. 

Western Michigan: Head coach PJ Fleck will make $392,000 annually over his five year contract. Fleck will make a base salary of $210,000 and an additional $182,500 for media and public appearances.

Los Angeles Pierce College (JC): L.A. Pierce College is now accepting applications for defensive intern positions. All positions are unpaid with some meals included. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to defensive coordinator, John Meyer, at meyerja@piercecollege.edu. Ideal candidates are from the greater Los Angeles region. Emails only please.

Marist (FCS - NY): Sources tell us longtime offensive line coach Bill Roos will not return to the staff. 

NCAA: Vice president of enforcement Julie Roe Lach has been fired according to Yahoo Sports. 

Ohio Dominican (D-II): Ohio Dominican has two open dates for the 2013 season. The dates are September 7 and October 26. We are looking for one to be a home game. We are willing to play NAIA, D-II, or FCS school. Please contact Nick Decker at 614-506-3727 or at deckern@ohiodominican.edu

Northern Michigan (D-II): Northern Michigan University is looking to schedule a game for the 2013 season. The game can be played on Sept 5, 6 or 7. A guarantee will be given for a home contest. Please contact Head Coach Chris Ostrowsky if you are interested at 906-227-1169.

Wake Forest: Taylor Stubblefield has been announced as receivers coach. Stubblefield was an All-American receiver at Purdue, and most recently coached the receivers at New Mexico.

Illinois: Sources tell us associate recruiting coordinator Mike Bellamy will be promoted to receivers coach. Also, Marcus Berry (formerly of UNC) has now been officially announced as director of player personnel. 

Culver-Stockton (NAIA - MO): Culver-Stockton has a quarterbacks position open. College coaching experience required. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to head football coach Jeff Duvendeck at jduvendeck@culver.edu.

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Dickinson College (D-III - PA): Dickinson College is seeking a Defensive Intern to coach linebackers. Duties to include but not limited to video breakdown, practice and game preparation, recruitment of qualified student-athletes; and other duties as assigned by the head coach. Collegiate playing and or coaching experience preferred. Room, board, and a stipend provided. Email cover letter, resume, and references to Darwin Breaux at breaux@dickinson.edu. No phone calls please.

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Waldorf College (NAIA - IA): Sources tell us former Independence CC defensive backs coach David Simmons will join the Waldorf staff in the same capacity. 

Pitt: Defensive backs coach Matt House will serve as defensive coordinator and John Palermo will join the staff, the program has announced. Palermo will serve as defensive ends / linebackers. Further, Hank Poteat is joining the staff as a defensive grad assistant working with the corners. Several weeks ago we were told that House would call the defense. To recap the rest of the staff; Brooks Bollinger (quarterbacks), Inoke Breckterfield (defensive line), Bobby Engram (receivers), Chris Haering (linebackers), Jim Hueber (offensive line), Desmond Robinson (running backs), Nate Tice (offensive grad assistant), Mickey Turner (offensive grad assistant), Hank Poteat (defensive grad assistant and corners coach), Spencer Whipple (defensive grad assistant).

College of Wooster (D-III - OH): Sources tell us that Rose-Hulman (D-III - IN) linebackers coach Sam Bauman is the new linebackers coach at Wooster.

Marshall: Adam Fuller will coach the linebackers, as announced by head coach Doc Holliday.