The Scoop - Monday August 19, 2019
Monday August 19, 2019
#StaffTracker: A one stop page where you can keep track of how the new head coaches are filling their staffs. NFL – XFL – FBS – FCS
Arkansas State: Blake Anderson is taking a leave of absence from the team to be with his family as his wife, Wendy, battles breast cancer. More here.
Hugh Freeze: Appearing in good sprits and sounding like his same old self, Hugh Freeze has released a health update from his hospital bed.
AP Top 25: No surprises at the top of the preseason AP Top 25, though there was at least one surprise at the bottom.
Nebraska: Black alternate unis are officially back for the Huskers.
Big Ten: New nearly $80 million Big Ten facility includes a bowling alley and some other impressive elements.
LSU: Over the weekend, LSU officially announced Bill Johnson as its defensive line coach for this season. We reported this earlier this week.
Finally, a celebratory chain made specifically for offensive lineman
Hugh Freeze: Those back spasms that were bothering Freeze turned out to actually be something life threatening. Details here.
Hard Knocks: We don't have many details yet, but Washington State will be the focus of a Hard Knocks-style show on HBO this season. Will anyone else join them?
New Mexico: New Mexico Football is looking for a Director of Football Operations. Interested and qualified applicants should send their resume to cdavie@unm.edu. No phone calls please.
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