The Scoop - Monday January 17, 2022
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Cincinnati: Central Michigan offensive line coach Mike Cummings is joining Luke Fickell's staff in the same role, Pete Thamel tweets. Cummings is a former offensive coordinator at CMU and UConn. Thamel adds that Cinci is "figuring out a potential role" within the program for current offensive line coach Ron Crook.
Iowa: Kirk Ferentz found himself in some artificially hot water in recent days. He cleared the air on Monday.
Incarnate Word (FCS): Jonathan Patke, who had served as the inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator on Manny Diaz's staff at Miami, is expected to join the Incarnate Word staff as defensive coordinator, Matt Zenitz shares.
Butler (FCS - IN): Adam Siwicki, who has been the defensive coordinator at Culver-Stockton (NAIA), has joined the Butler staff.
Miami: Sources tell FootballScoop Mario Cristobal has targeted an FBS head coach to be his offensive coordinator at Miami. The update....
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Florida A&M co-offensive coordinator / offensive line Ryan Stanchek is expected to accept the same role at Austin Peay On3 sports has reported.
Hawaii: June Jones told local TV cameras today that he wants his old job back.
UCLA: Tim Drevno, who has been on the staff as an analyst since August, is expected to get elevated to offensive line coach, per 247. Drevno has prior stops as the offensive line coach at USC, Stanford, and Michigan.
Las Vegas Raiders: GM Mike Mayock is no longer with the organization. The team are expected to interview Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds and internal candidate Dave Ziegler, and they have requested to interview Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for their head coaching job too, Ian Rapoport tweets.
Minnesota Vikings: Bucs VP of player personnel John Spytek interviewed for the GM position earlier today.
Carolina Panthers: Former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo will interview for the offensive coordinator job on Matt Rhule's staff tomorrow, Joe Person shares. McAdoo spent this past season in a consultant role for the Cowboys.
Ball tonight: Cardinals at the Rams - 7:15pm ct on ESPN / ABC.
Dallas Cowboys: Asked on 105.3 The Fan today if he expects Mike McCarthy to return as the head coach of the Cowboys, executive Vice President Stephen Jones simply said, "Absolutely. Very confident."
Kentucky Christian University (NAIA - KY): Kentucky Christian University is looking to immediately hire a full-time Defensive Coordinator. Must be a man of faith and share the Christian values of the University. Please send resume to Head Coach Jake Russell at jfrussell@kcu.edu
Tulane: Geep Wade (offensive line) and Derrick Sherman (running backs) are joining the staff, Matt Zenitz tweets. Wade most recently served as the offensive line coach at Georgia Southern and Sherman was also on Chad Lunsford's staff at Georgia Southern.
LSU: With the addition of pass game coordinator / wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton now official, Brian Kelly's first staff at LSU is now complete.
Michigan: The Wolverines have now formally announced the addition of Mike Elston as their new defensive line coach.
UT Martin (FCS): UT Martin Football has an immediate opening for a Quarterback Coach. This is a restricted earnings position, with housing, meals, and possibly grad tuition. Compensation level will depend on experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, lead position meetings, game script input, create scouting reports, organize playbook, scout cards, develop and encourage leadership, teamwork, mental discipline, and accountability. The selected candidate would be asked to start as soon as possible. Requirements: bachelor's degree, previous collegiate playing and/or coaching experience. Please send email with cover letter, resume, and three references to UT Martin DFO Chris Bell at cbell55@utm.edu.
New York Giants: The organization has announced that they have completed an interview with 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carton for their GM position.
Worcester State (D-III - MA): Worcester State is seeking applicants for two part-time assistant coaching positions. Position assignments are flexible, and will also include recruiting and off-field duties. Positions are stipend only, no other benefits. Interested candidates may send resumes to Head Coach Adam Peloquin at apeloquin1@worcester.edu.
Florida: Jay Bateman, the former defensive coordinator at North Carolina and Army, is joining the Gators staff as inside linebackers coach, Pete Thamel tweets.
UT Martin (FCS): UT Martin Football has an immediate opening for a running backs coach. This is a restricted earnings position, with housing, meals, and possibly grad tuition. Compensation level will depend on experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, lead position meetings, game script input, create scouting reports, organize playbook, scout cards, develop and encourage leadership, teamwork, mental discipline, and accountability. The selected candidate would be asked to start as soon as possible. Requirements: bachelor's degree, previous collegiate playing and/or coaching experience. Please send email with cover letter, resume, and three references to UT Martin DFO Chris Bell at cbell55@utm.edu
Tulane: Tulane has added a key off-the-field piece from Georgia's national championship staff to a coordinator position, sources tell FootballScoop. Details here.
Oklahoma: Phil Loadholt, a former Sooners player who retired in 2016 after being a second round pick in 2009, has joined the staff as an analyst.
Dallas Cowboys: Let the Cowboys' mismanagement of their final play be your team's teaching tape.
Tulane: LSU defensive analyst Gerald Chatman, who was initially retained by Brian Kelly as part of the Tigers staff, has accepted the defensive line job at Tulane, Bruce Feldman tweets.
Buffalo State (D-III - NY): The Buffalo State program has found their new head coach, and he's coming from a fellow in-state school.
Leslie Frazier: Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will interview on Friday with the Bears, Ian Rapoport shares. Frazier interviewed with the Dolphins over the weekend.
Gus Malzahn: Gus shared this morning that his wife Kristi has been hospitalized as she battles an infection. Gus asked for continued prayers for her recovery.
Minnesota Vikings: Eagles VP of football operations Catherine Raiche will interview for the GM job today, Ian Rapoport shares.
Johnson C. Smith (D-II): Fort Valley State (D-II) head coach Maurice Flowers is expected to become head coach at Johnson C. Smith Herbert White of the Charlotte Post is reporting.
VMI (FCS): Specialists coach Nick Conte is leaving VMI to pursue opportunities outside of coaching. Therefore, VMI is looking for a former kicker/punter to fill its full time on field specialists coach. The position includes full benefits and recruiting responsibilities. If interested, send resume to moorecl@vmi.edu.
New York Giants: 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters and director of player personnel Ran Carthon will interview for the GM position today, Ian Rapoport shares.
Memphis: TJ Jefferson, who coached the Jacks and served as special teams assistant at UT Martin (FCS), has joined the staff at Memphis, per source.
Delaware (FCS): Brett Arnold, the director of football administration at Rutgers, has left to join the Delaware staff as Associate Athletic Director / General Manager, Football Operations.
North Dakota (FCS - ND): UND is currently seeking 2 Quality Control Positions on staff (1 on Offense, 1 on Defense). These positions are strictly INTERN positions. There is NO compensation, housing, OR benefits w/ occasional meals. This is a great opportunity for young coaches looking to get into the Coaching Profession. Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume, and references to austin.flyger@und.edu. Please put Quality Control Intern in the subject line.
Memphis: Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers have reportedly found their new offensive coordinator, and he's a veteran that has had success as a play caller.
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Chicago Bears: The Bears have completed interviews with Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and GM candidate Joe Schoen. Tom Pelissero shares that they will interview a pair of Colts guys in defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and assistant GM Ed Dodds today.
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