The Scoop - Monday December 13, 2021
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LSU: Sources tell FootballScoop Brian Kelly is looking to sway another SEC defensive coordinator to come to Baton Rouge.
South Dakota State (FCS): The Stig era will continue at least another two years.
Oregon: Rob Mullens says the remainder of Oregon's staff will remain with the team through the Alamo Bowl.
SMU: SMU has announced Craig Naivar as its new special teams coordinator.
Temple: Sources tell FootballScoop Temple's search is focusing on Fran Brown. More on the situation here.
Ole Miss: Jeff Lebby will coach the Sugar Bowl for the Rebels, Lane Kiffin said today.
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Fayetteville State (D-II-NC) Fayetteville State University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Offensive coordinator. Responsibilities include, successful recruitment of prospective student-athletes, skill instruction, practice planning, Offensive game plan and play calling, as well as academic support. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to tjones96@uncfsu.edu. Competitive salary. No phone calls p
Concordia (NAIA - MI): Concordia University in Ann Arbor has an opening for a graduate assistant football coach. Duties include coaching a position, recruiting qualified student athletes, use of recruiting software, camp operations, scouting, film breakdown, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, along with any other duties assigned by the head coach. Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for Service to Christ in the Church and the world. Interested applicants should submit a resume, list of references and a statement of faith to Jonathan Coddington via email at jonathan.coddington@cuaa.edu. Resumes can be submitted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Penn (FCS): Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kevin Morris will not return, sources tell FootballScoop.
Northeastern Oklahoma (JC): Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is looking to fill entry level positions. Compensation for these positions include meals, housing, and a stipend. Those hired will live in the dorm. Preference will be given to those with a strength, video, or computer background. This is a great opportunity to coach college football and to gain experience working with a college program and leading a position group. Film duties, practice planning, game planning, equipment, weight room, on field coaching, study hall, and any other duties assigned by the head coach or coordinators will be tied in with this position. Those who are interested please e-mail resumes to neofootball@neo.edu with the subject “Potential Coaching Candidate” followed by your name. Evaluations for these positions will start immediately.
East Tennessee State (FCS): ETSU head coach Randy Sanders has announced his retirement following a historic playoff run.
Akron: Oregon defensive graduate assistant Winston DeLattiboudere and Florida State defensive graduate assistant Tre Bell are set to join Joe Moorhead's staff, Bruce Feldman tweets. DeLattiboudere will be the defensive line coach and Bell will coach the corners.
Game Tonight: The Rams take on the Cardinals tonight. Kickoff set for 8:20pm EST on ESPN.
UConn: UConn is looking to hire the position of football creative director. Responsibilities: Oversee, in collaboration with coaching staff, the overall ideation, creative direction and production of digital content and media across multiple mediums, with a focus on @UConnFootball social media platforms; educate and coach football student-athletes on the effective use of social media and how to grow their social media platforms and brand; participate in team meetings to assist in the holistic development of the student-athletes and to enhance their overall academic and athletic experiences; oversight of the recruiting strategies on the football social media accounts; serve as a content creator, with the ability to successfully manage a unit as well as lead the collaborative efforts of promoting the football team, in conjunction with multiple departments including Video Services, Marketing and Communications. Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization such as graphic design, marketing, journalism, communications or other applicable area of study; two-years of related experience including at least one year of producing and managing multimedia content for digital platforms, with a focus on student-athlete recruiting, and two years of experience in social media strategy and execution; previous experience in a creative design, and/or digital media capacity for a college or professional sports team; proficient experience in video content capture and editing; proficient experience in photography and photography editing; and proficient experience with Adobe Creative Suite; two to four years of experience at an NCAA Division I institution; prior leadership experience of direct oversight or management of a creative team and student interns; working knowledge of videography production. Preferred Qualifications: two to four years of experience at an NCAA Division I institution; prior leadership experience of direct oversight or management of a creative team and student interns; working knowledge of videography production. Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. To Apply: Please apply online at http://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/, Staff Positions, Search #495915 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Screening will begin immediately.
St. Thomas (FCS - MN): St. Thomas is looking to fill a game in 2022; either Week 3 (9/17) or Week 4 (9/24). Needs to be a home game, possible guarantee available. Also willing to consider a home and home. Interested programs e-mail the staff at football@stthomas.edu
Texas Tech: We shared last week that Marcel Yates was likely following Tim DeRuyter from Oregon to Lubbock to coach the secondary, and multiple reports this morning share that is now a done deal and Yates will stay with Oregon through their bowl game.
Minnesota: Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Gophers into 2024.
Louisville: Deputy athletic director Josh Heird has been named interim athletic director.
Scoop Exclusive: Our John Brice shadowed Army during one of the most historic rivalries in college football over the weekend. Go with him inside America's Game.
Dixie State (FCS - UT): Sources tell FootballScoop Dixie State offensive coordinator Kelly Bills has resigned. Dixie State will be known at Utah Tech starting in 2022.
Green Bay Packers: After special teams once again struggled against the Bears last night, Matt LaFleur was asked if he would consider a change at special teams coordinator, where Maurice Drayton handles the coordinator duties, and LaFleur answered "absolutely not."
Rockford (D-III - IL): Rockford University is seeking candidates for a full-time defensive coordinator. Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating the successful recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic support, skill instruction, practice/game planning and execution, and the primary scheme of the defense. Please send resume, cover letter, references to ctoliver@rockford.edu.
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Idaho State (FCS): Per source, Butler CC (JC - KS) head coach Tim Schaffner has resigned to join Charlie Ragle's staff.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Urban Meyer responds to report from Saturday about rising tensions within the Jags organization.
Oregon: Dan Lanning is targeting an ACC coordinator who he's got a history with to come be the Ducks new offensive play caller, per report.
FIU: Sources tell FootballScoop Mike MacIntyre's first hire was an easy one.
Oklahoma: Brent Venables is planning to add another FBS defensive coordinator to his staff source shares with FootballScoop.
Urban Meyer: Could Urban really be out after one season?
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