The Scoop

Sunday February 7, 2010

Illinois: Wow. Vic Koenning got his guy. Tulsa co-defensive coordinator Ron West will be joining the Illinois staff, after all. We had thought this might occur for many weeks. Koenning and West coached together at Clemson.

New Orleans Saints: The Saints have reimbursed Sean Payton $250,000 for the time he gave up the money to lure Gregg Williams to New Orleans.

Idaho: Our sources tell us Steve Axman is moving from tight ends to quarterbacks. The Vandals are looking to hire a tight ends coach.

Pitt: Our sources are telling us that Hampton University defensive coordinator Bernard Clark has accepted the linebackers job at Pitt.

Oakland Raiders: Clancy Pendargast has been hired as defensive backs coach.

Albright College: We are hearing East Ridge HS assistant Rob Hollway accepted the defensive line job. We hear Albright is still looking for a defensive intern / video coordinator.

Appalachian State: We hear Rodney Allison talked to App State head coach Jerry Moore regarding a position.

Texas A&M: There is a report that OC / wide receivers coach Nolan Cromwell will accept the wide receivers position with the St. Louis Rams.