Tennessee Titans: Sources tell us Luke Steckel has been hired by the Titans. We hear he will have a quality control role working both for the head coach and with the offense. Steckel, who worked in a similar capacity for the Browns the past 3-4 seasons, will be a great addition to the staff and team. 

Incarnate Word (FCS): The University of the Incarnate Word is looking to hire an offensive Graduate Assistant for Fall 2013, preferably with quarterback coaching or playing experience. Knowledge or familiarity of football throughout the state of Texas is a plus. A tuition waiver and monthly stipend will be provided. Please email all inquiries to Kyle Kennan at kennan@uiwtx.edu.

WPI: WPI is no longer accepting applications for their open positions. Thank you for the overwhelming interest.

Buffalo Bills: Buffalo has announced the hires of New Orleans' Jim Monos as director of player personnel and Pittsburgh Steelers' Kelvin Fisher as director of college scouting.

At 22 years old, in his first year as OC, Scotty Walden lead the most productive offense in the NCAA

Washington Redskins: Former FAU running backs coach David Serna has been chosen to participate in the Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship with the Redskins.

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Black Hills State (D-II - SD): Black Hills State has announced the hiring of three grad assistants. Pierre HS (SD) assistant Shawn Schnabel will coach the offensive line, former Sioux Falls (D-II - SD) player Blake Anderson will coach the defensive line and Wisconsin-Oshkosh (D-III) student assistant Patrick Haynes will handle the defensive backs.

Fort Scott CC (KS): Fort Scott CC has opening for a running backs/ tight ends coach and a quarterback coach. Special teams experience is preferred. Please email cover letter, resume and references to head coach Curtis Horton curtish@fortscott.edu. No phone calls please.

Doane College (NAIA - NE): Doane College invites applications for the position of Defensive Intern Football Coach. Job duties include Defensive Skill Position Coach, possible Video Production responsibilities, recruiting, strength and conditioning, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Will work with Defensive Coordinator in all aspects of game-plan preparation and position work. Graduate classes are available although tuition is not provided. This is a 9-month position, salary $9K; position is not eligible for benefits. Please forward electronic copies of cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to: cindy.albert@doane.edu

Southern Oregon (NAIA): Southern Oregon has hired Josh Winfield to coach the linebackers. Winfield spent the past three seasons coaching at Las Vegas HS (NV).

Rutgers: Julie Hermann has officially been named AD at Rutgers.

Concordia University (D-III - WI): Dan Page has accepted the grad assistant position and will be working with the defensive backs.

Humboldt State (D-II - CA): Humboldt State University has an immediate opening for a Defensive Line coach. This is a part-time, 10 month position beginning July 15th. Salary is $14,000 with no housing, meals or benefits. Duties include full responsibilities for coaching the defensive line, game/practice prep, and recruiting. Bachelor's degree is required. Minimum two year’s college coaching experience is preferred. Applicants must pass criminal background check prior to employment. Position to be filled ASAP. Send letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Rob Smith at res44@humboldt.edu or fax at 707-826-5446. No phone calls please.

US Coast Guard Academy (D-III - CT): The United States Coast Guard Academy is accepting applications for a defensive intern for the 2013 season. The intern will coach his own position group and be responsible for all film breakdown and editing, tape exchanges, and related activities. The position will pay $7500.00 and the dates of employment will run from August 1st – December 15th. A bachelor’s degree is required and applicants should have collegiate playing experience. Applicants should also possess strong computer skills and have some experience with digital editing systems. Please email a resume along with contact information for three references to Bill.George@uscga.edu.

Vanderbilt: Iowa graduate assistant Tyler Barnes has accepted a position on the Vandy staff.

Northern Illinois: The school has opened its search for an athletic director. Previous AD Jeff Compher left for a similar position at East Carolina in March. 

Rutgers: Julie Hermann will be named athletic director according to multiple reports. Hermann previously served as the executive senior associate AD at Louisville.

Wisconsin-Stout (D-III): Sources tell us that Missouri defensive graduate assistant Chris Morton has accepted the defensive line  / strength coach position at UW-Stout.

New York Jets: Manish Mehta is reporting that the contract for Jets assistant GM Scott Cohen will not be renewed. Mehta is also reporting that Ari Nissim, director of football administration, also will not return.

Widener (D-III - PA): Sources tell us that Widener University defensive line coach Colin Hitschler s leaving the program to pursue other opportunities.

William Paterson (D-III - NJ): William Paterson has two positions open at WR & RB. Both are part-time positions that include a stipend only. Each position will coach a position and have a recruiting area. Send resume and references to Head Football Coach Jerry Flora at floraj@wpunj.edu.

Gardner Webb (FCS): Gardner Webb University (FCS) is looking for a Head Football Equipment Manager. This person would be in charge of the day to day operations of the equipment room and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This is an hourly position in which you will work 40 Hours a week. You will have help from assistant coaches and student assistants. This is a 12 Month position and will start July 1, 2013. All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Coach Kenneth Ray at kray1@gardner-webb.edu

Tuesday May 14, 2013

Georgia: Christian Robinson, who just played linebacker for Georgia this past season, is joining the staff as a defensive grad assistant. 

Mercyhurst University (D-II - PA): Mercyhurst is seeking one Restricted Earnings Coach for 2013-2014. This is a 10 month position. Stipend is $10,000 with no housing or benefits but will receive some on campus meals. Duties include coaching a position group, game/practice prep, video editing, and on road recruiting. It would be preferred that candidates have experience playing or coaching Linebackers, Secondary and/or Offensive Line. Bachelor's degree is required. One year college coaching experience is preferred. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Linebackers Coach Dan Blume at dblume@mercyhurst.edu

Arizona Cardinals: Josh Scobey has been promoted to pro scout and the Cardinals have hired Darius Vinnet and Glen Fox as scouting assistants.

Ball State: Sources tell us that Valdosta State (D-II - GA) defensive grad assistant Tilmon Clark is heading to Ball State to work in recruiting operations.

Northern Michigan (D-II): Northern Michigan is taking resumes for an offensive skill, with video experience, restricted earnings position. The position will begin at the end of July. The appointment will pay $9,000 and you will have the opportunity to recruit on the road. Please send your resume and references to football@nmu.edu.

Troy: Former defensive coordinator Jeremy Rowell has joined the coaching staff at Colquitt County HS (GA) and will coach the safeties and special teams.

VMI: Athletic director Donny White has announced that he will retire in November after 35 years in the athletic department, 15 of those as athletic director.

Illinois State: Gary Friedman announced has announced his resignation, effective June 30. Deputy director of intercollegiate athletics Larry Lyons has been appointed athletic director and has received a three-year deal beginning July 1.

Lamar University (FCS): Lamar University is looking for a home game August 31. Contact head coach Ray Woodard at 409-880-7157 if interested.

Valparaiso (FCS - IN): Sources tell us that Chesterton HS (IN) head coach John Snyder has stepped down and that he will join the Valpo staff. We will update.

Holmes CC (MS): Holmes Community College, in Goodman, MS has an immediate opening for a OLB coach. This is a 6 month unpaid position. Housing and meals are provided. Job duties will include coaching Outside Linebackers, some film duties, recruiting, and additional duties as assigned by defensive coordinator and Head Coach. Candidates with LB or DL experience are preferred. Interested applicants should email a current résumé to cwoods@holmescc.edu. No phone calls please.

University of Arkansas at Monticello (D-II): University of Arkansas at Monticello is accepting applications for the position of Linebacker coach and special teams assistant coach. This job is a restrictive earnings position paying $18,000 per year. Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree. Please email resumes to jacksonw@uamont.edu. No phone calls please.

RPI (D-III - NY): RPI has several positions open. One position is an intern position that includes benefits and housing. Three others are part-time positions that include a stipend only. Each position will coach a position and have a recruiting area. Send resume and references to head coach Ralph Isernia at isernr@rpi.edu .

Otterbein (D-III - OH): Defensive backs coach Pete Davila has been chosen to participate in the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship this summer with the Minnesota Vikings.

Arizona Cardinals: Dru Grigson has been named director of college scouting and Quentin Harris will take over as director of pro scouting.

Kansas City Chiefs: Former Nevada head coach Chris Ault has agreed to take a consultant position with the Chiefs according to Dan Hinxman of the Reno Gazette-Journal. 

Northern Iowa: Defensive backs coach Brandon Lynch has accepted a Bill Walsh Minority Internship with the Minnesota Vikings.

Buffalo Bills: Buddy Nix will step away from his role as General Manager and transition into a role as a Special Assistant. Doug Whaley will now serve as GM.

Florida: Will Muschamp has announced that former quarterback Chris Leak has been hired as a quality control assistant.

University of Chicago (D-III): Head coach Dick Maloney is retiring after 19 years at the helm. Over the course of his tenure at Chicago, 9 of his assistants have gone on to become D-III head coaches. He will be missed. 

Montana Western (NAIA): The University of Montana Western, located in Dillon, MT, is looking for an intern defensive line coach. The individual must be energetic, hard work, a self-starter, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Individuals with previous Dline coaching or playing experience are preferred. The position will pay room, board, and a small stipend; no classes will be covered. All interest candidates please email your resume to Defensive Coordinator Jason Thier at j_thier@umwestern.edu. Please no phone calls. The position will remain open until filled.

Chicago Bears: The Bears have announced a few moves in their personnel department. Jay Muraco has been added as their East Coast scout and Andre Odom has been hired as a scouting assistant. Muraco previously the last four seasons as an area scout with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Odom spent the past two years at Temple as both a grad assistant and in a player development role. Also announced was the promotion of scouting assistants Breck Ackley (south central area scout) and David Williams (scout / player personnel). Also, Sam Summerville will move from East Coast scout to scouting the the southeast area.

Sunday May 12, 2013

Rutgers: The athletic director search is down for two after Fresno State athletic director Thomas Boeh withdrew his candidacy Sunday afternoon according to Rutgers beat writer Keith Sargeant. The remaining candidates are Louisville senior associate AD Julie Hermann and Wisconsin deputy AD Sean Frazier. 

Denver Broncos: The team is bringing back Alex Gibbs as an offensive line consultant according to Mike Klis of the Denver Post. Gibbs was the Broncos' offensive line coach from 1995-2003. 

Ohio State: The Buckeyes will pay three coordinators more than $500,000 this season according to Tim May of the Columbus Dispatch; defensive coordinator Luke Fickell will make $600,000, co-defensive coordinator/assistant head coach Everett Withers will net $580,000 and offensive coordinator Tom Herman will earn $550,000.