The Scoop - Wednesday May 22, 2024
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Andy Reid: The Kansas City Chiefs head coach gave his perspective on the controversy surrounding kicker Harrison Butker.
College Football Playoff: A network that does not air regular season college football games will now show select CFP contests.
Big Ten: The Big Ten's Friday night TV schedule highlights the absurdity and callousness of what this conference is doing to fans and athletes.
Hampden-Sydney College (D-III - VA): Hampden-Sydney College is accepting applications for a Wide Receivers Coach. Applicants must have coaching or playing experience at Wide Receiver as well as leadership skills, ability to multi-task, and experience recruiting student-athletes at the college level. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, college football staff experience with strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and digital skills. This position will have an August 1st start date. Interested candidates should email resume and three professional references to Offensive Coordinator, Ryan Wilson at rwilson@hsc.edu.
San Francisco 49ers: The organization has formally announced a number of coaching staff moves that had been widely reported for a while now, including the promotion of Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator. He replaces Steve Wilks, who spent just one season with the team. Also, the team has officially hired former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as assistant head coach / defense, Mick Lombardi (senior offensive assistant), Cameron Clemmons (assistant OL), and Klay Kubiak (offensive passing game specialist).
Baltimore Ravens: The team has made a number of promotions in their player personnel department and new roles include George Kokinis (VP of player personnel), David McDonald (CP of research and development), Mark Azevedo (director of player personnel), Andrew Raphael (director of college scouting), Derrick Yam (director of data and decision science), Joey Cleary (assistant director of college scouting), Corey Frazier (assistant director of pro personnel).
Black Hills State (D-II - SD): Black Hills State University is seeking to hire a defensive graduate assistant (any position considered). A minimum GPA of 2.5 and a bachelor’s degree is required. The position provides tuition and a $10,000 annual stipend. Housing and meals are not included. Please send resume to Defensive Coordinator Jordan Brown at Jb.Brown@bhsu.edu.
UAlbany (FCS): UAlbany is seeking a Quality Control Coach for the OFFENSIVE and DEFENSIVE side of the ball. This position will be responsible for film breakdown, opponent breakdown, self-scout, practice planning, and other duties as assigned. This is strictly a VOLUNTEER position with no housing and occasional meals. If interested, please email Director of Football Operations Jon Simmons at jasimmons@albany.edu with QUALITY CONTROL in the subject line.
Grambling State (FCS - LA): Grambling State is looking to add a special teams GA position which will start July 1. The candidate must be able to become a GSU graduate student. Position comes with tuition, and a monthly stipend. Does not include housing & meals. Candidates can email resumes to GM Jo Nixon at nixonj@gram.edu.
Jim Harbaugh: A new book is set to release detailing Harbaugh's final days at Michigan, and it's written by two incredible authors.
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Walsh (D-II - OH): Walsh University has an immediate opening for a Wide Receivers coach. This position is a full-time position and includes benefits. Candidates are responsible for coaching a position group, recruiting, and any other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Playing/ Coaching experience at Wide Receivers is also preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume, and (3) references to the link. No phone calls please. Please apply via this link or email JFankhauser@walsh.edu.
NFL Draft: The league has announced that the 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh.
Walsh (D-II - OH): Walsh University is looking for an Offensive GA position best fit. Compensation includes a yearly stipend, full tuition, but no room and board. Responsibilities include coaching an offensive position, film breakdown, data entry, helping with recruiting and operations, assisting with game preparation and scouting reports, and any other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Prefer applicants to have experience with Hudl, Microsoft Office, and Arms but not required. Prefer candidates with connections in Northeast Ohio due to not having housing available. Must be able to be admitted to graduate school. If interested email mparis1@walsh.edu.
Private Equity: Two private equity firms, one led by a former Florida State quarterback, are forming a joint venture to offer "private capital" to college athletics departments. What's the catch?
Franklin (D-III - IN): Franklin has an opening for an assistant football coach. College coaching or playing experience preferred. This is an entry-level position that will coach a position on defense and have a recruiting territory. Housing and meals provided along with a stipend. Interested candidates should email resume and references to Alan Hensell at ahensell@franklincollege.edu.
The College of Idaho (NAIA): The College of Idaho has a wide receiver position available. This is a restricted earnings position with a salary of $15,000. Please email resumes and inquiries to btaylor@collegeofidaho.edu.
Franklin Pierce (D-II - NH): Franklin Pierce University, located in Rindge, NH, has an opening for a graduate assistant position. The positions will be DL. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working with position on the field and in the meeting room, video editing, equipment management, assisting with player evaluation, assisting with recruiting, including prospect evaluation and on-campus visits, and other duties assigned by head coach. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 and acceptance into a Master’s Program at Franklin Pierce University is required. Compensation includes full graduate tuition and an $8,000 stipend over 12 months. No Meals/Benefits. Possible affordable housing available. Expected start date is August 1st. All interested, qualified applicants should email a cover letter, resume and references to Defensive Coordinator Taylor Ewen at ewent@franklinpierce.edu.
Nebraska Wesleyan (D-III): Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking qualified applicants for a Restricted Earnings offensive coach. This position will work with the football program in all aspects of developing a competitive program including, but not limited to, recruiting, coaching, program organization, and mentoring student-athletes. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and the summer. The stipend pays $10,000 and includes housing. Interested candidates submit a cover letter, resume, three references to Head Coach Brian Keller at bjk@nebrwesleyan.edu. No phone calls please.
St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): The College of St. Scholastica located in Duluth, MN is looking to hire a WR Coach in a restricted earnings position. This is a great opportunity to run your own room, coaching and managing the WR's along with having your own recruiting area. In addition, job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting in weekly game preparation, coaching special teams, managing equipment, taking care of facilities and any other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Coordinator. This stipend position pays $10,000 and comes with a meal plan. No housing or benefits. Position will start ASAP. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Matt Bremer mbremer@css.edu.
Hampden-Sydney College (D-III - VA): Hampden-Sydney College is accepting applications for a Wide Receivers Coach. Applicants must have coaching or playing experience at Wide Receiver as well as leadership skills, ability to multi-task, and experience recruiting student-athletes at the college level. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, college football staff experience with strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and digital skills. This position will have an August 1st start date. Interested candidates should email resume and three professional references to Offensive Coordinator, Ryan Wilson at rwilson@hsc.edu.
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Austin Peay Football is looking for a Video Coordinator. This role is responsible for organizing all practice and game film, upkeeping and maintaining video equipment and assisting with all meetings. This is a restricted earnings position with great responsibility. Please email all resumes to Luke Haker at hakerl@apsu.edu.
NFL: The league is set to test "optical tracking system" during the preseason, so the days of the chain gain may be numbered.
Louisburg College (JC - NC): Louisburg College is seeking applicants for an Offensive Assistant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coaching a position, maintaining a recruiting territory, film breakdown (HUDL), and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This is a 10-month position, $10,000 salary, Housing, Meals and Benefits available. Position includes Auxiliary Duties as an Assistant Community Hall Director (Residence life). Email resume, cover letter, and references to Head Football Coach Quinderra Spellman at qspellman@louisburg.edu.
Highest-Paid Assistants: Our series examining the highest-paid assistant coaches rolls on to running backs coaches.
Maine Maritime (D-III): Maine Maritime Academy is seeking applicants for a restricted earnings DL coach. Coach will be responsible for coaching their own position group and assisting the coordinators and head coach in all areas of the program. The stipend pays $20, 000 and includes housing. Please submit resume and references to mmafootball1941@gmail.com.
Signing Day: More changes coming to college football, as numerous sources tell FootballScoop that a June signing period is expected to begin in 2025.
Santa Clara: Athletic director Renee Baumgartner has announced that she will step down at the end of June after nine years at the help, citing health and family reasons.
Florida: Former Gators commit Jaden Rashada is suing Billy Napier and a prominent booster claiming they lied to him about his nearly $14 million NIL deal.
Maine Maritime (D-III): Maine Maritime Academy is seeking applicants for both offensive and defensive Interns. Coach will be responsible for coaching their own position group and assisting the coordinators and head coach in all areas of the program. The stipend pays $9,000 for 9 months and includes housing. Please submit resume and references to mmafootball1941@gmail.com.
George Washington: After six years, AD Tanya Vogel is leaving to join the Pictor Group as a consultant.
Northern Illinois: Northern Illinois is looking for a new Video grad assistant to be a part of something special here at NIU Football! We are a DVSport school but any experience with coaches’ film will be beneficial. The second main responsibility is coordinating creative media for recruiting and social. We are interested only in those who are pursuing a career in Video and/or Operations (NOT coaching). Bonus skills: editing with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, proficient with Microsoft Office. Tell us how and where you learned those skills (ex:DVSport, XOs, Hudl). Include a resume, portfolio and/or examples of social content if possible. Please email our Video Coordinator, Angelo: asebastiano1@niu.edu.
Florida State: Hear Seminoles AD Michael Alford share the moment he knew they were going to be left out of the College Football Playoff.
Jim Harbaugh: One of Harbaugh's new players says he reminds him of a comedic acting legend.
