Our condolences go out to the family of longtime Springfield College assistant coach Angelo Correale Jr. who passed away recently. Please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers.

Victor Valley College (JC - CA): Victor Valley College has an opening for a full-adjunct position in the fall for physical education (kinesiology). Possible summer classes. Stipend DOE. Interested candidates should contact head coach Dave Hoover at [email protected]. 

Minnesota State-Mankato (D-II): Former head coach Todd Hoffner, and current Minot State (N.D.) head coach, announced today he will return to his old post at Mankato. Our story here.

Ouachita Baptist (D-II - AR): Ouachita Baptist is no longer accepting resumes for their open position. OBU appreciates the overwhelming response to the posting.

Western State (D-II - CO): Western State is seeking applicants for the position of defensive line coach. This is a full-time, 12 month position with benefits. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): recruiting specific area, assisting with practice and game planning, film breakdown, and other administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach. Dependent upon staff qualifications and needs, the successful candidate will also likely serve as the Equipment Coordinator for the football program. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Jas Bains at [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Alcorn State: Defensive line coach Ralph Street has added the title of recruiting coordinator.

St. Vincent (D-III - PA): Josh Hager is the new defensive coordinator at St. Vincent College. Hager previously served as the associate head coach / defensive coordinator at St. Norbert College (D-III - MN).

Washington State: Former Texas Tech and NFL quarterback Graham Harrell has taken a quality control-type role with the Cougars' offense according to Chris Level of RedRaiderSports.com. 

LSU: Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes will make $362,500 per year in what is expected to be a three year deal as has become standard with LSU assistants. 

Ouchita Baptist (D-II - AR): Ouachita Baptist University a NCAA division 2 program in Arkadelphia, Arkansas has a full time position on defense )(experience coaching the defensive backs or linebackers preferred) and an offensive grad assistant position (RBs). Please e-mail resume and references to Head Football Coach Todd Knight at [email protected].  

Tennessee: Each of the assistant coaches have had their contracts extended through February 28, 2016, and linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen has received a $25,000 raise. Thigpen will now earn $375,000 annually. 

Mesabi Range (JC - MN): Mesabi Range has offensive & defensive positions available. All positions including OC/DC will be considered with current staff adjustments a possibility. Responsibilities include position coach, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the head coach. Pay ranging from $1200 to $3600 depending on qualifications. Intramural program or Weight/Fitness room duties may also be available. These openings include shared apartment (4 bdrm, 2 bath) with weekend duties. These positions exist to provide management of the operational aspects of Mesabi Range’s residence hall program. Background check and current driver’s license required. Start date is July 27 until December 15. Interested applicants should fax cover letter, resume and references to 218.749.0318 Attn: Dan Lind HC or email them to [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Avila (NAIA - MO): Avila is looking for two undergrad student assistant video coordinators. See more information on the position here.

West Alabama (D-II): In addition to serving as offensive coordinator and running backs coach, as we previously reported, Carmen Felus will also handle the inside receivers.

Husson (D-III - ME): Husson University, located in Bangor, ME is looking for a home game on Saturday September 27, 2014. If interested please contact Head Coach Gabby Price at (207) 941-7025 or by email at [email protected].

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Austin Peay: We appreciate all the interest in our open positions. At this time, the application process has been closed, and we will be notifying the selected finalists by tomorrow evening.

South Florida: Per source, in addition to being the special teams coordinator, Stu Holt has added the duties of coaching the tight ends.

DFO Spring Meetings: The full agenda has been released for the upcoming (May 5 & 6) spring meetings to be held in Dallas. This is a great event with a fairly new format this year. Should be a great one. 

Saturday April 12, 2014

Spring games on television today: South Carolina (noon ET, ESPNU), Texas Tech (noon ET, Fox Sports Southwest), Georgia (1 p.m. ET, ESPN3), Purdue (1 p.m. ET, BTN2Go), Ohio State (1:30 p.m. ET, BTN), Penn State (1:30 p.m. ET, BTN2Go/6 p.m. ET, BTN), Kansas (2 p.m. ET, ESPN3), Colorado (2 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Networks), Nebraska (3 p.m. ET, BTN2Go/8 p.m. ET, BTN), North Carolina (3 p.m. ET, ESPN3), Florida State (3 p.m. ET, ESPN), Oklahoma (3 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Southwest), Illinois (3 p.m. ET, BTN2Go), Indiana (3 p.m. ET, BTN2Go), Minnesota (3:30 p.m., BTN2Go), Wisconsin (4 p.m. ET, BTN), Clemson (4 p.m. ET, ESPNU), Stanford (4 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Networks), Arizona (4 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Networks) and Miami (6 p.m. ET, ESPN3). 

Former Western Michigan head coach Bill Doolittle passed away yesterday. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Fresno City College (CC - CA): Mark Hetherington, who was the offensive coordinator at Central HS (Fresno, CA), has been hired to coach the quarterbacks.

The Citadel (FCS): The Citadel is looking for an FCS opponent to open up the 2017 season. This will be a 1 game paid series hosted by the Citadel for the opening weekend of the 2017 season. Interested schools should contact outside linebackers coach Tripp Weaver via email at [email protected].

Minot State (D-II - ND): Brian Boerboom has been hired as the new offensive coordinator / offensive line coach. Boerboom spent the past eight seasons at Southeast Missouri (FCS) where he coached the offensive line. Head coach Todd Hoffner won his arbitration hearing with former Minnesota State-Mankato yesterday, and now things have the potential to get very awkward.

Hanover (D-III - IN): With the departure of defensive coordinator Denny Dorrel to become the head coach at Bluffton University (see yesterday), offensive coordinator Ben Cullen will transition to defensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach Andre Nash has been promoted to offensive coordinator. We are told that there are no openings on staff at this time. 

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McKendree (D-II - IL): We are told that there are no openings on the McKendree staff at this time.

Becker College (D-III - MA): Per source, McKendree (D-II - IL) grad assistant Kenny Treschitta has accepted a position at Becker College.

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East Texas Baptist: Thad Fortune, receiver coach at ETBU, has accepted the offensive coordinator / quarterbacks job at Odessa Permian HS (TX), per source. We hear that there are no openings on the ETBU staff at this time.

American River (JC - CA): American River College has added former Sacramento State secondary coach Steve Roberson to the staff.

Bluffton (D-III - OH): Denny Dorrel, who has been serving as the defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Hanover College (D-III - IN), is the new head coach at Bluffton.

Utah State: The Aggies have announced a contract extension for head coach Matt Wells that will keep him at Utah State through the 2018 season. The new contract also calls for continued salary increases for the assistant coaches. Wells will make over $800,000 under the new extension.

Arkansas: Daniel Bush, who spent the past three years in the player personnel department at Alabama, has been named assistant recruiting coordinator / director of personnel at Alabama.

Cal: Per source, outside receivers coach Rob Likens has added the title of pass game coordinator and running backs coach Pierre Ingram has added the titles of run game coordinator and recruiting coordinator.

Morgan State: Lee Hull has named six assistants to his staff, some of whom we've already reported. His staff will include; Dwayne Foster (OL), Kenny Lucas (RBs), Fred Farrier (OC), Jamari McCollough (WRs), and Brawley Evans (DBs). Also, LeAndre Creamer (DL), and Harold Benton (special teams) will return from the previous staff.

Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Midwestern State has an open date on September 6th, 2014. Midwestern State is willing to pay an attractive guarantee and prefers an FCS, Division II, Division III or NAIA opponent. Please contact Bill Maskill at [email protected] if interested.

Carson-Newman (D-II - TN): Carson-Newman University is looking to fill a home for either September 4 or 6. Carson Newman is willing to pay a guarantee and prefers a DII opponent. Please call (865) 471-3360 if interested.

Sierra College (JC - CA): Sierra College has removed the interim tag and officially named Ben Noonan their head football coach.

Benedict (D-II - SC): Per source, former Central State (D-II - OH) defensive coordinator Darrell Suber is heading to Benedict College to coach the linebackers.

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Montana State (FCS): Montana State is looking to host FCS opening weekend 2015 (Thursday 9-3-15). Will pay an attractive guarantee. Please contact Dan Davies at [email protected] if interested.