The Scoop - Tuesday December 27, 2022

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Bowls today: Georgia Southern vs Buffalo in the Camelia Bowl at 11am ct, Memphis vs Utah State in the Servpro First Responder Bowl 2:15pm ct, Coastal Carolina vs East Carolina in the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl at 5:45pm ct and Wisconsin vs Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at 9:15pm ct. 

Washington State: Wazzu is targeting Western Kentucky offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle for its offensive coordinator job, Matt Zenitz shares.

Bethune-Cookman (FCS - FL): The new head coach of the Wildcats is reportedly Ed Reed

Liberty: West Virginia wide receivers coach Tony Washington is expected to join the Liberty staff in the same capacity, Matt Zenitz tweets. Washington previously worked with Jamey Chadwell at Coastal Carolina.

Boise State: KTVB shares that new defensive line coach Erik Chinander will make $220k year one and $320k year two and recently promoted graduate assistant Jabril Frazier will make $120k on a one-year deal coaching the team's Edge's. Also, defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson signed a new two-year deal worth $875k, making him the highest paid coach in school history.

VMI (FCS): Danny Rocco has announced the additions of Bryan Stinespring (associate HC / offensive assistant), Rich Yahner (DC / LBs) and Pat Brown (secondary). Stinespring is the former longtime Virginia Tech offensive coordinator who spent two seasons with coach Rocco at Delaware (FCS), Yahner also joins from Delaware where he spent three seasons coaching the linebackers, and Brown was the defensive coordinator at Widener (D-III - PA).

$2 million coordinator: College football's latest $2 million coordinator comes from an unexpected program

UCLA: Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern said Tuesday he was away from the team due to health reasons but is back now and expects to fulfill the final year of his contract in 2023.

Idaho State (FCS): Mark Weber, who has prior stops at Washington State, BYU, Utah State, and UCLA, is returning to Idaho State for his second stint with the program. He previously was on staff for the 1981 national title.

Coahoma CC (JC - MS): Terrance Metcalf, who served as the program's offensive line coach, has been elevated to head coach.

Idaho State (FCS): Wide receivers coach DJ Steward is not being retained.

Kent State: Former Charlotte offensive coordinator Mark Carney is expected to join the staff as tight ends coach, sources tell FootballScoop.

Denver Broncos: Broncos General Manager George Paton said that the team hopes to interview defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero as part of their search for Nathaniel Hackett’s replacement. Evero opted to not take the interim head coaching opportunity with the team the final five games of the season.

Towson (FCS - MD): Levern Belin (DL) and Anthony Davis have joined the staff at Towson. Belin spent last season at Shepherd (D-II - PA), while Davis spent last year at UT-Chattanooga (FCS).

Northern Colorado (FCS): BYU offensive graduate assistant Spencer Patterson has accepted the offensive line job. Patterson also previously spent time as a graduate assistant at Louisiana Tech. Also, outside linebackers coach Zach Cable is being retained as linebackers coach.

Indiana Wesleyan (NAIA): Jordan Langs has stepped down after an 11-2 season and playoff run that ended in the semifinals to take on a new challenge.

Fordham (FCS - NY): Fordham University is seeking to hire a Director of Football Operations. This is a Full-Time position with benefits. Experience working in Division 1 Football Operations or Recruiting Operations is preferred. Please send your resume, cover letter and three Professional References to fordhamops@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

Auburn: Director of football and player relations Trovon Reed is being retained.

Stetson (FCS - FL): Stetson University is accepting applications for a offensive line coach. This is a full-time position with benefits. The job description is as follows: Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of his positional assignment. Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience coaching Offensive Line. They will directly supervise all student-athletes playing his assigned position. They must operate within the guidelines of an NCAA Division I non- scholarship football program and within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics. They will guide and actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically, acquire a degree and represent the University with the highest integrity. The coach will assist in the development and administration of the offensive game plans and the materials necessary to execute them. The coach is also responsible for the recruitment of student-athletes, adhering to NCAA, Conference and University regulations with regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and assist in the establishment of effective media relations. Bachelor’s Degree required. Interested candidates please send your resume to Brandon Wright at btwright@stetson.edu. Interviews will be conducted at the AFCA convention in Charlotte, NC. Please no phone calls.

Auburn: Georgia Southern receivers coach Marcus Davis is set to join the staff as receivers coach, per multiple reports. Davis, a former wide receiver himself, is a former Auburn player. The hire completes Hugh Freeze's first staff on The Plains.

Northern Colorado (FCS): Preston Hadley, who previously coached the defensive ends at BYU, has accepted the defensive coordinator / safeties job.

Missouri State (FCS): Missouri State is looking to hire a Director of Football Operations. Previous experience in football operations is required. Duties will be as assigned. Email resume and references to Head Coach Ryan Beard at ryanbeard@missouristate.edu.

Webber International (NAIA - FL): Webber International University (NAIA-Sun Conference/Babson Park, FL) is seeking candidates for an Offensive Coordinator. Interested candidates should be of high character, have a strong work ethic, and be passionate about the profession. Interested candidates can email their cover letter, resume, and any reference material to the Head Coach, Eric Potochney, at potochneyes@webber.edu. No phone calls please.

Helvetic Guards (Switzerland): The Helvetic Guards of the European League of Football (ELF) are looking for a secondary coach/ defensive coordinator. The Guards will be located in the Zurich area of Switzerland. The position will include a round trip ticket, travel pass within Switzerland, shared housing, possible meals and a small stipend per month. The team will have a week long minicamp in February and then begin practice in late April. The season will begin in early June with the championship game the first weekend of October. This position is perfect for a retired coach looking for an opportunity to continue coaching and also see Europe. Interested candidates should contact Don Clemons at bigdaddc@comcast.net

Denver Broncos: The organization has fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

Northern Michigan (D-II): Shane Richardson has been tabbed to take over his alma mater.

NFL and NAIA Head Coach Changes: Track all the head coaching movement from NAIA to the NFL via this page.


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