Temple: Sources tell us that Coastal Carolina defensive line coach / special teams coordinator Brandon Noble will join the staff as the defensive line coach and Tennessee Chattanooga offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield will also join the staff in a role to be determined.

Utah State: Head coach Matt Wells has announced that corners coach Kendrick Shaver will remain on staff.

Louisiana Tech: We have learned that Nevada tight ends coach James Spady will join Skip Holtz's staff. We hear he will coach the offensive line. Update> Spady says that he has not formally been offered the job at this time.

New York Jets: Special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff has stated that assistant special teams coach Ben Kotwica will take over for him when he retires at the end of the season.

Temple: We hear that Matt Rhule has interest in bringing on Nevada offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Nick Rolovich to serve as offensive coordinator.

Arkansas State: Bryan Harsin has retained running backs coach Eli Drinkwitz from Gus' staff. 

Dodge City CC (KS): Dodge City Community College, a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Conference, has an immediate opening for an Offensive Line Coach and an Offensvie Skill Coach (QB or WR).  Both of the positions are full-time positions that include a competitive salary and benefits.  The anticipated start date will be January 14, 2013.  Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to Head Football Coach Gary Thomas at gt13gt@hotmail.com.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

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Cal: Sources tell us that Texas Tech offensive line coach Chris Thomsen will join Sonny Dykes staff in the same capacity following Texas Tech's bowl game (in which he'll serve as interim head coach). 

FAU: Sources tell us that Miami (OH) special teams coordinator / linebackers coach Matt Edwards will join the FAU staff. 

Shenandoah (D-III - VA): Sources tell us this morning that Shenandoah head coaching announcement will be made next week. 

Hawaii: Offensive coordinator Tommy Lee has announced he is retiring from coaching.

        Lance Guidry kills it once again with his pre-game speech 

Holmes CC (MS): We hear that offensive line coach Kyle Koets has accepted a position on another staff. Holmes will be looking to fill the spot with an offensive line / strength coach.

Northern Illinois: FAU defensive line / special teams coordinator Brett Diersen has accepted a position at NIU per Andrew Ivins. We have confirmed. 

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Eastern Michigan: Sources tell us former Ball State head coach Stan Parrish has been offered the offensive coordinator role at Eastern Michigan. Look for an announcement in January we're told. 

NC State: Dave Doeren announced Monday that he has hired UConn special teams coordinator Clayton White as safeties / special teams coordinator. 

Cincinnati: Special teams quality control Grey Meyer will serve as special teams coordinator in tomorrow's Belk Bowl. We're sure he'll have his guys ready to play well; but we're also hoping he's got something memorable up his sleeve. Make something happen! 

Florida Tech (D-II): Florida Tech is no longer accepting resumes or applications for the defensive grad assistant position. We thank you all for your interest. 

Paine College (D-II - GA): Paine College, a private historically black college, is accepting applicants for their head coaching position. The college recently decided to bring back football after a fifty year absence and aims to launch the varsity team in 2014.

Auburn: Gus Malzahn has hired Melvin Smith to coach the corners. Smith spent the previous seven seasons at Mississippi State working with the corners and secondary.

Tuesday December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas everyone!

San Jose State: We have learned the Washington receivers coach Jimmie Dougherty has accepted the offensive coordinator position at San Jose State. We also hear that Jon Sumrall (Tulane) declined the opportunity to become defensive coordinator. 

Monday, December 24, 2012

Southern Miss: Marcus Arroyo has joined the staff as offensive coordinator. Arroyo previously served as the quarterbacks coach at Cal.

Louisiana Tech: Jabbar Juluke has joined Skip Holtz's staff. Juluke led Edna Karr HS (LA) to a state title this past season.

FIU: Multiple outlets are reporting that Butch Davis will become the next head coach at FIU. Sources tell us this is not a done deal at this time.

Randolph-Macon College (D-III - VA): Randolph-Macon College seeks applicants for a full time, twelve month assistant football position to work with the secondary. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with collegiate playing experience preferred. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references all in one attachment to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources, at jobs@rmc.edu with “Assistant Football Coach” in the subject line. No phone calls.

Western Michigan: Sources tell us that Elon defensive coordinator Ed Pinkham will be joining the Western Michigan staff in the same capacity.

Arkansas: Bruce Feldman is reporting that Washington running backs coach Joel Thomas is taking the same position at Arkansas. 

Wingate (D-II - NC): Widener offensive line coach Greg Keziah will join the staff as offensive line / run game coordinator. Current offensive coordinator / offensive line coach Mike Long will move to offensive coordinator / quarterbacks. 

Florida Tech (D-II): Florida Tech, in the Gulf South Conference, has a full time position open coaching offensive line (OT/TE). College coaching experience is a must, the pay range is between $30K-$35k depending on experience. Only contact Offensive Coordinator Jayson Martin at jmartin@fit.edu. Please do not contact any other coach on the coaching staff. Interviews will be conducted at the AFCA convention. No phone calls please.

Texas Tech: The New York Daily News is reporting that New York Jets outside linebackers coach Mike Smith will be named the co-defensive coordinator at Texas Tech. 

Limestone College: Wingate running backs / special teams coordinator Drew Anthony has been named defensive coordinator at Limestone. 

Utah State: Matt Wells has retained defensive line coach Frank Maile. 

Birmingham Southern (D-III - AL): Sewanee (D-III - TN) defensive line coach Joshua Taylor has accepted the same position at Birmingham Southern we have learned. 

      The Football Operations Agenda for the AFCA is now available.

Bridgewater College (D-III - VA): Roberto Pinilla has been hired as full-time defensive line coach.