Tuesday April 16, 2013

McMurry (D-II - TX): Head coach Mason Miller has promoted quarterbacks coach Chase Holbrook to offensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Kendall Roberson to defensive coordinator. 

Texas: The Longhorns have hired Texas A&M graduate assistant Riley Dodge to a quality control spot according to a report from Orangebloods.com. Dodge is the son of former Texas quarterback and former North Texas head coach Todd Dodge. 

Louisiana - Monroe: The school has announced athletic director Bobby Staub is stepping down after nine years at the school. The resignation goes into effect on July 1. 

Manchester University (D-III - IN): Sources tell us former West Virginia offensive graduate assistant Vince Cashdollar has been hired at Manchester. 

University of Wisconsin-Stout (D-III): UW-Stout is looking for a Home and Home Week 3 or 4: Sept 20th or 27th, 2014 and Sept. 19th or 26th, 2015. If interested, please contact Head Coach Clayt Birmingham at birminghamc@uwstout.edu

Alabama: As we posted this morning, Kirby Smart will make $1.15 million in 2013 and $1.35 million in the following two years. The Tide assistants also received raises, and the contracts for Nick Saban's new hires were approved. Here's what you need to know.

Stonehill College (D-II - MA): Stonehill College is accepting applications for a defensive seasonal intern (Assistant DB Coach). The internship program is designed to provide coaches with a rich blend of coaching and administrative experience at a competitive NCAA Division II private college. This seasonal intern position runs from Aug. 1st 2013 to Jan. 31st 2014. Compensation includes a stipend of $6,000 and a campus meal plan.  No housing is provided. No Education/Medical Benefits provided. The position includes the following job duties: coaching your own position, practice planning, scouting, video analysis, skill and team instruction, all phases of recruiting and responsibilities as assigned by the head coach. Coaching and/or playing experience preferred. Minority applications are strongly encouraged. Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Defensive Coordinator Eli Gardner at egardner@stonehill.edu .  Phone calls from applicants will NOT be accepted.

Oklahoma State: New offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich will make $400,000 in his first season on the job according to Gina Mizell of the Oklahoman. Here's what you need to know.

Manchester University (D-III - IN): Manchester University invites applicants to apply for the position of Defensive Intern LB’s or DB’s. This 10 month position receives an Hourly salary that is capped at $12,500.00, benefits, meals, and housing at a reduced rate. Position will also involve a recruiting area and special consideration will be given to those candidates that have experience with HUDL. To apply for this position candidates must complete an on-line application here. You can submit resume and cover letter to ajjudy@manchester.edu. Anticipated start date will be August 1st. Review of candidates will start immediately. Please no phone calls.

Ellsworth Community College (JC - IA): Ellsworth Community College is seeking an Offensive Line Coach that has experience coaching zone and man blocking schemes. The ideal candidate will have football coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level. This position also requires independent decision making, budgeting, recruiting and the ability to exercise good judgment and use of critical thinking skills. Excellent human relation skills with the ability to communicate and supervise student athletes. Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience in football. Please send resume and credentials to Josh Lattimer, head football coach at josh.lattimer@iavalley.edu. No phone calls please.

Montana State (FCS): Montana State is looking to start home and home series with (FCS) 2014 and 2015. Can start away 9-13-14 and need home 9-12-15. Also looking for guarantee game with FBS on 8-30-14 or could play 8-28-14. Please contact senior associate athletic director Dan Davies at ddavies@msubobcats.com or at (406) 994-2301.

Kennesaw State (FCS - GA): Head coach Brian Bohannon has made the first three hires for his new program according to Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Central High School (Carrollton, GA) head coach Grant Chestnut will be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Bohannon is also bringing two Georgia Tech assistants with him to fill two yet-to-be-determined roles: director of player personnel Liam Klein and former Yellow Jackets graduate assistant Shane Bowen. Bowen spent the 2012 season as a defensive graduate assistant at Ohio State. 

Alabama: Former Alabama head coach Mike DuBose has been named the head coach at Luverne High School in Alabama. 

Alabama: Nick Saban and his on-field staff are expected to receive approval for raises from the University of Alabama's Board of Trustees at a Tuesday afternoon Compensation Committee meeting according to Andrew Gribble of AL.com. Update: Saban will not receive a raise, but his bonus structure will be updated. Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart's salary will move to north of $1 million according to Jeremy Fowler of CBSSports.com. 

Monday April 15, 2013

The 2013 FootballScoop spring tour rolls on today with a visit at Michigan State and then a trip to Ohio State. Follow Scott (@FootballScoop), Doug (@CoachSamz) and Mike from Overtime Software (@OT_Software) for all the updates.

Alcorn State (FCS - MS): Sources tell us former Langston (NAIA - OK) head coach Mickey Joseph is the new wide receivers coach at Alcorn State. We're also told former Campbell (FCS - NC) running backs/tight ends coach Erik Losey is the Braves' new offensive line coach. 

Presentation College (D-III - SD): Presentation College has two remaining open dates to fill the one final game of our 2013 schedule.  We are open to playing Aug 31 or Nov 9, and are looking to play an NAIA or NCAA D-III program.  Can be a 1 year agreement, and we can travel for this game.  Please email Head Coach Andy Carr (Andrew.carr@presentation.edu) if this is of interest.  Presentation College is located in Aberdeen, SD. 

University of Pikeville (NAIA - KY): Sources tell us Kory Chapman is the new running backs coach. 

Illinois: Former Fighting Illini linebacker Matt Sinclair has been hired as the team's assistant director of player personnel and relations. 

Toledo: John Kuceyeski is now officially the director of football operations at Toledo, completing a fast-rising few months from offensive graduate assistant at Northwestern to director of player personnel at Western Michigan, where he was hired in January, to joining Matt Campbell's staff. 

King's College (D-III - PA): Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive quality control assistant Kory David is the new defensive coordinator at King's College. 

The school also has a defensive intern position available. The job starts Aug. 1 and runs for 10 months with room and board and a $3,000 stipend. The position involves film breakdown, coaching own position group, on the road recruiting area, and other duties assigned by Head Coach or DC.  Interested candidates please e-mail resume to jefferyknarr@kings.edu  Please no phone calls.

MacMurray College (D-III - IL): MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., is looking for an assistant football coach. This position will coach WRs, have recruiting responsibilities and administrative duties. This position pays a $7,000 stipend during a ten month contract. Room and a partial meal plan is provided. Ideal candidates have playing and/or coaching experience at the position. Those interested should send a letter of application, resume, and list of three references to: HR@mac.edu. Any selected candidate must pass a background screening. MacMurray College is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and further job description, see the posting at www.mac.edu.

Sunday April 14, 2013

Longtime Pacific Lutheran head coach Frosty Westering died Friday at age 85. He won four national titles, claimed four runner-up finishes and won 78 percent of his games in 32 seasons at PLU. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Read a tribute to his brilliant, unorthodox career here.

The FootballScoop Spring Tour rolls on. We had some great visits at Northwestern and Notre Dame this week. Today we're headed to Michigan for their spring game and a visit with their staff. For updates follow Scott (@FootballScoop), Doug (@CoachSamz) and Mike from Overtime Software (@OT_Software).

There are 45 spring games today and nearly half of them are on TV or ESPN3. Where can you watch your school?

Misericordia University (D-III - PA): Part-Time Defensive Assistant Football Coach  - Misericordia University, located in Dallas, PA invites applicants for part-time defensive assistant coaching position.  This part-time position will assist the head coach in all facets of the sports program including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of individual fundamental skills.  Requirements: Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; strong managerial, administrative, interpersonal skills; and computer proficiency.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Prior playing or coaching experience at the college/university or professional level is preferred.  Flexibility is required for scheduled practices and competition during the season.  There are NO meals or housing included, so Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area applicants are preferred.

For confidential consideration, please apply online through the link below and include a cover letter, resume, and references or apply by mail addressed to Misericordia University, Office of Human Resources, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612. Apply online here.

Franklin College (D-III - IN): Franklin College has an open date in 2014 Week 2 on September 13.  Please contact Head coach Mike Leonard at mleonard@franklincollege.edu.

Friday April 12, 2013 

Reedly College (JC - CA): Sources tell us Joe D'Agostino has joined the staff in a to-be-determined role. He was the team's offensive coordinator from 2005-09. 

Rose-Hulman (D-III - IN): Sources tell us Benjamin Olson has joined the staff as linebackers coach. He previously served on the Eastern Illinois staff. 

Alma College (D-III - MI): Alma College is no longer taking resumes for our Restricted Earnings Offensive Assistant. We will be make our decision based on the applications that have already been submitted. Thank you for all the interest.

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Colorado School of Mines (D-II): Colorado School of Mines is still looking for a game Sept. 14 2013.  Home or away, will pay a guarantee for a home game.  Please contact Head Coach Bob Stitt at bstitt@mines.edu.

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Chattanooga: The school has revealed the names of its three finalists for the vacant athletic director position: Tennessee senior associate athletics director David Blackburn, Wake Forest associate athletics director Mike Buddie and Sun Belt Conference director of basketball operations Lee Fowler. 

William Penn (NAIA - IA): William Penn University needs a game either August 29th/August 31st or September  5th/7th because of a late schedule change. Would like to have it a home game but would travel if the right circumstance.  We would like to play an NAIA opponent but would play a guaranteed game. Contact Head Coach Todd Hafner at (641) 673-2160 or at hafnert@wmpenn.edu