The Scoop - Thursday January 26, 2023

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Former Arizona assistant Greg Patrick sadly passed away earlier this week at age 53. Patrick was hired by Kevin Sumlin at Arizona as an analyst before being elevated to defensive line coach at one point. Please join us in praying for his family during this difficult time.

Dan Quinn: The Cowboys defensive coordinator interviewed with the Cardinals yesterday but has told them, and other interested teams, that he's remaining with the Cowboys, according to Ed Werder.

Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy did not commit to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore returning in 2023 when asked on Thursday. Moore has been with the organization since 2015 as a quarterback, quarterbacks coach, and coordinator since 2019. 

St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): St. Scholastica is accepting applicants for their defensive coordinator spot. Interested candidates can see more details and apply via this link.

Gardner-Webb (FCS): In his rapid rebuild of GWU football, Tre Lamb has sent six assistants to FBS jobs in two years (3 of them Power-5s). Here's a look at how.

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Conference Carolinas (D-II): Conference Carolinas dipped into Georgia to pick up Shorter University and, with them, re-launched football after a 50-year absence.

Eastern New Mexico (D-II): Former Greyhound player Edgar Weiser has joined the staff as special teams coordinator / running backs coach. Weiser spent last season as the special teams coordinator / tight ends coach at Idaho State (FCS). Also, after eight seasons away from the program, Oliver Soukup is returning to the program as defensive coordinator. Soukup spent the 2022 season as the head coach at Carlsbad HS (NM) and prior to that was assistant head coach at New Mexico State from 2015-21.

North Dakota State: Jason Petrino has accepted the defensive coordinator job. He spent the last four seasons building the defense at Southern Illinois (FCS) into one of the best defenses in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tampa Bay Bucs: The organization has completed their offensive coordinator interview with Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell.

Louisiana Monroe: Sources confirm to FootballScoop that former Utah State athletic director John Hartwell is expected to become the new athletic director at ULM. Ross Dellenger is reporting the same.

Steve Wilks: After missing on the full-time job despite going 6-6 as interim head coach, Wilks will coach elsewhere in 2023, per NFL Network.

The Citadel (FCS - SC): Assistant to the head coach Joe Call will add game day responsibilities in 2023, the team announced. 

Carolina Panthers: The Panthers have named Frank Reich their new head coach.

West Texas A&M (D-II): WT has hired Levi Gallas as defensive coordinator. 

Charlotte: Sources confirm to FootballScoop that HBO has been on campus filming a new documentary with Biff Poggi's program.

Winona State University (D-II - MN): Winona State University has an immediate opening for a Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach. This is a stipend position earning $10,000 a year; partial grad school remission is available. No benefits, meals or housing provided. Position group is flexible, minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send resumes and references to WinonaStateUniversityFootball@gmail.com

Georgia Southern: Taylor Reed has been announced as running backs coach. Reed spent last season as an offensive analyst at Illinois.

Iowa Western (JC): Iowa Western Community College, the 2022 NJCAA National Champions, is looking for an Offensive Position Coach, working with an Offensive Skill position. There is a possibility of (2) openings. The position will be responsible for coaching a position and be assigned a recruiting area. They will also be responsible for film-breakdown, scouting reports, assisting in game planning, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Proficiency in Hudl, Microsoft, and Google are preferred. This position provides a 12 month stipend, housing, meal plan, and benefits. More information and a link to apply can be found at this link: IWCC Position. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to Offensive Coordinator, Tony Koehling, at IWCCReiversOffense@gmail.com.

Auburn: Jesse Stone, who spent last season on the staff at Liberty as a senior offensive analyst, has accepted the same role at Auburn. 

New York Jets: The Jets hired two coaches today, including a former NFL head coach as offensive coordinator.

Wayne State (D-II - MI): Wayne State is bringing home a former FCS head coach and NFL assistant to lead the program.

Dallas Cowboys: In addition to the two moves reported yesterday, the Cowboys have also cut ties with assistant head coach Rob Davis, according to Clarence Hill Jr. and Todd Archer of ESPN adds that the team has also parted ways with defensive line coach Leon Lett and offensive line coach Joe Philbin.

Buffalo Bills: Aliana Getzenberg of ESPN shares that the Bills have fired safeties coach Jim Salgado today. Salgado had been a part of Sean McDermott's staff dating back to 2017.

UNC-Pembroke (D-II): John Wheeler, who most recently served as an assistant at Princeton HS (NC), has accepted the linebackers / recruiting coordinator job.

UConn: Jim Mora is reportedly adding a former UConn standout, and FCS assistant to fill an offensive opening on his staff.

New England Patriots: The team has formally announced the addition of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach.

Eastern Illinois (FCS): Eastern Illinois has an Offensive Quality Control opening. This is a VOLUNTEER position. No compensation, housing or benefits provided (occasional meals provided). Potential mid-February start date. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: film breakdown, self-scout, opponent scouting, practice organization, recruiting/football operations and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Director of Football Operations. Experience with DVSport, HUDL, JumpForward & Microsoft Office preferred, but not required. A successful Offensive Quality Control staffer may be considered for future Graduate Assistant positions on staff. If interested, please send resume, references and any work samples to Director of Football Operations Caleb Selk at crselk@eiu.edu with "Offensive Quality Control” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

San Diego State: Bojay Filimoeatu, who coached the defensive line at UNLV most recently, is expected to join the program as defensive line coach, Pete Thamel tweets. He has previously coached at Weber State, Utah State, San Jose State and Oregon State.

Illinois Wesleyan (D-III - IL): Illinois Wesleyan is seeking a full-time assistant football coach to work with the defensive backs or linebackers. This is a 10-month staff position that includes benefits. Job posting details can be found at  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Final candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation. Please send requested materials to Mindy McCluskey, Athletics Operations Assistant at mmcclusk@iwu.edu.

Hawaii: University of Hawai'i Football is looking for a Director Of Recruiting. Previous experience in recruiting is required. Interested applicants need to send references, cover letter, and a resume to uhwarriorsfootball@gmail.com. No phone calls.

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Georgia Southern: Milan Turner, who was the director of high school relations for Clay Helton last season and prior to that was a successful high school coach in Georgia, has accepted the head coaching job at Hanahan HS (SC).

Auburn: Hugh Freeze continues to add coaches to his staff.

Lehigh (FCS -  PA): Sources tell FootballScoop that Bobby Bozym, who was the assistant offensive line coach at Yale (FCS) this past season, has accepted the tight ends position at Lehigh.

Toledo: The defending MAC champs have hired an SEC analyst as their new coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys: Mike Garafolo tweets tonight that linebackers coach George Edwards and running backs coach Skip Peete, both whom were on expiring contracts, will not return next season.

Here's a look at where all five NFL head coaching searches stand

Toledo: Jason Candle inks contract extension with the Rockets.

Washington State: Jake Dickert has signed a contract extension with the Coogs.

FAU: Tom Herman recently completed his staff. Here's a recap.

Tennessee: Inside the massive extension and raise for athletic director Danny White.

Purdue: Ryan Walters has completed his Boilermakers coaching staff.

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