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| Tuesday March 12, 2013 | presented by: |
Urbana (D-II - OH): Sources tell us that EJ Henderson has been hired as offensive coordinator and receivers coach. Henderson previously served as the special teams coordinator and receivers coach at Davidson.
Fullerton (CC - CA): Sources tell us that Jason "Ralph" Vandiver will coach the fullbacks at Fullerton CC.
Davidson (FCS - NC): Paul Nichols has announced the hiring of Mitch Browning as assistant head coach / offensive line / tight ends and Diauntae Morrow as running backs coach. Browning coached the running backs / tight ends at Ashland University this past season. Morrow for Nichols at Toledo. This will be his first year coaching.
Marshall: Georgia State running backs coach Thomas Brown has accepted the same position at Marshall according to Chuck Landon of the Herald-Dispatch. Brown accepted the Georgia State position in January after coaching the running backs at Chattanooga last season. Sources tell us the same.
Towson (FCS - MD): We hear quarterbacks coach Jared Ambrose will now also have the offensive coordinator title.
Alabama: Mario Cristobal will earn $475,000 / year under his new agreement with Alabama. Defensive backs coach Greg Brown and receivers coach Billy Napier will each earn $300,000 per year. Chase Goodbread of TideSports.com notes that each of the three will make more than their predecessors made last season. Stoutland earned $395,000, Pruitt made $260,000 and Mike Groh made $285,000.
Want to know how many people contacted Todd Monken about a spot on his staff? See #9
Marietta College (D-III - OH): Sources tell us that Oberlin College (D-III - OH) offensive coordinator Alan Estep has accepted the same position at Marietta.
Marshall: Sources tell us Doc Holliday will likely have his new running backs coach in place very soon...possible announcement today one source told us late last night.
Go Big Recruiting: Start fast with the Class of 2014! Let the guys at Go Big know what you are looking for by emailing contact@gobigrecruiting.com and we will start sending qualified prospects your way immediately.
Nevada: Utah senior associate athletic director Doug Knuth has been recommended by the president of the university to the Board of Regents. If approved, Knuth's agreement will be three years paying $285,000 per year. As a reminder, Brian Polian's agreement is a five year deal in which he makes about $550,000 per year.
| Monday March 15, 2013 | presented by: |
Florida A&M (FCS): Sources tell us two former Florida Gators are joining the staff with Ernie Mills as receivers coach and Elijah Williams as running backs.
Technology: We are compiling a list of various technologies used by all of the FBS programs. Let us know what your team uses.
Oklahoma State: Tim Duffie is joining the Oklahoma State staff coaching the defensive backs. Duffie coached the secondary at Wake Forest this past season.
Washington Redskins: Sources tell us Cleveland Browns offensive staff assistant Aubrey Pleasant has accepted an offensive quality control position with the Redskins. Pleasant served as a defensive grad assistant at Michigan last season before accepting a position with the Browns in January.
Howard (FCS - Washington, DC): Head coach Gary Harrell has announced that he will take a personal leave of absence for the 2013 season. Howard has announced that associate head coach / defensive coordinator Rayford Petty will serve as interim head coach for the season. Petty previously led the program from 2002-2006.
Luther College (D-III - IA): Aaron Hafner has rounded out his coaching staff at Luther. Paul Hoffman will serve as the assistant head coach / defensive coordinator, Payton Haynes will be the offensive coordinator / quarterbacks / running backs, Mike Tangen is the recruiting coordinator / defensive backs / strength and conditioning assistant coach, Ike Hammerly wil coach the defensive line and serve as head strength and conditioning coach, Caleb Barnes will coordinate the special teams and coach the receivers and tight ends, and Chris Calixte will coach the corners.
College of the Siskiyous (CC - CA): The College of the Siskiyous has a defensive backs job open. Minimum requirements are a Bachelors Degree and at least two years of coaching experience. Masters Degree preferred. Responsibilities include on coaching, game planning, weight room, HUDL video and recruiting. The position will be from Fall Semester: August 5 - December 13, Spring Semester: January 8 – May 23rd. Salary is $8750 per semester. You will be paid as an hourly instructor on campus. Contact Head Coach Charlie Roche at croche@siskiyous.edu (No Phone Calls).
Faulkner University: Sources tell us that former Faulkner University head coach Gregg Baker is the new head coach at Montgomery Catholic HS (AL).
Oklahoma: Chip Viney has joined the staff as a grad assistant working with the defensive backs.
Frank Beamer stars in the Harlem Shake!
| Sunday March 10, 2013 | presented by: |
Florida A&M (FCS): Sources tell us East Gadsden (FL) head coach Corey Fuller will join the FAMU staff as secondary coach. Another NFL'r joining the staff...
Tennessee: Sources tell us Keith Pantling, recruiting assistant who came with Butch from Cincinnati, is leaving to pursue other opportunities outside of recruiting. Also, Bill Baker, Tennessee's "NFL coordinator" plans to retire later this month.
Taylor University (NAIA - IN): Sources tell us Avante Mitchell, former defensive coordinator at Concordia - Ann Arbor, will join the staff as defensive coordinator.
Florida A&M (FCS): Former Pittsburgh Steeler, and Shannon Forest Christian HS (SC) head coach, Levon Kirkland will join the staff as linebackers coach according to multiple reports.
| Saturday March 9, 2013 | presented by: |
Marietta (D-III - OH): Sources tell us Manchester defensive coordinator Andy Stillman has accepted the defensive coordinator / linebackers role at Marietta.
Wyoming: The University of Wyoming announces an opening for a Director of Media/Audio Visual-Football. This is a full-time 12 month position. The successful candidate will direct all filming, editing and production of audiovisual for football and other men’s and women’s sports programs (includes satellite feeds) if assigned. Other duties include oversight and management of audiovisual/ electronic media services as it relates to the football operating budget and training, supervising and developing work schedules for part-time personnel in the areas of audiovisual and/or electronic editing/ production processes. On a limited basis this position will also develop and coordinate the production of electronic display programs for selected other men’s/women’s sport programs. Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred qualifications include strong communications skills, ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and basic computer/ keyboard knowledge. Other preferences include knowledge / experience with or the ability (after training) to operate, maintain and troubleshoot video cameras and computer editing equipment. Comprehension and understanding of formations and the flow of various sport programs, especially football, is highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Those interested should send a letter of application, a current resume and a list of three references to: director of football operations Brent Vernon at bvernon1@uwyo.edu
Lawrence University (D-III - WI): Sources tell us Chris Harris has accepted the offensive line / run game coordinator job at Lawrence. Harris comes from Manchester University where he coached the offensive line.
DePauw (D-III - IN): Sources tell us Carthage College grad assistant Clayton Mannering is the new tight ends coach at DePauw.
Manchester University (D-III - IN): Sources tell us Brad Higginson has been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Bluffton University (D-III - OH): Sources tell us Terry Peebles, most recently offensive coordinator at Carthage College, will be the new offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach at Bluffton.
Riverside City College (CA): Riverside City is looking to hire a defensive line coach. Summer pay with stipend around $5,000. Classes may be available if candidate has a master's degree in physical education or exercise science. Local candidates familiar with Riverside and the Inland Empire high schools will be considered first. Please send resumes to assistant head coach Darrin Chiaverini at darrin.chiaverini@rcc.edu
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State has hired Colorado State offensive grad assistant Phil Serchia as running backs / tight ends.
| Friday March 8, 2013 | presented by: |
West Virginia: Dana Holgorsen has announced the hiring of West Virginia grad JaJuan Seider as the Mountaineers' running backs coach.
Coastal Carolina: Sources tell us that Hampton University defensive backs coach and former Maryland defensive GA Curome Cox will join the Coastal Carolina staff and will coach the defensive backs.
Monroe College (CC- NY): Monroe College Football is seeking applicants for the position of Defensive Backs Coach. This is a restricted earnings position, with salary and compensation based on experience. Bachelor's Degree required. College coaching experience required. Potential candidates should provide a resume with three references and cover letter addressed to Head Coach Terry Karg via email at: tkarg@monroecollege.edu. No phone calls please.
Georgia: The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that offensive coordinator Mike Bobo has received a salary increase to $575,000 (a raise of $240,000 from last season) to go along with his three year contract.
Texas: Mack Brown stated today that, in addition to the hiring of Patrick Suddes as director of player personnel, Texas will post openings for other new jobs in that department.
Wittenberg (D-III - OH): Wittenberg is no longer accepting applicants for their QB / WR opening. Thank you for the overwhelming response.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (CC): NEO has added Ben McLaughlin as quarterbacks coach (previously coached at Louisiana College and was a Gagliardi finalist), as well as former Oklahoma State defensive back Maurice Gray to coach the corners.
Minnesota Vikings: Former Texas A&M offensive grad assistant Klint Kubiak has accepted the offensive quality control position working with the receivers.
Someone is going to hire Brian Haack, right?
Paine College (D-II - GA): Paine College located in Augusta, GA is reviving football for the first time since 1962. We will play a full conference and varsity schedule in 2014. We have three open dates available and are looking for a guaranteed game plus two home and home contracts. The dates available are Sept.6, Oct. 11th & 18th. Please contact athletic director Tim Duncan at tduncan@paine.edu or football operations at painecollegefootball@yahoo.com
Marshall: Doc Holliday has announced that Mike Furrey will coach the receivers.
Northern Illinois: Kelton Copeland has been named running backs coach at NIU. Copeland spent the past two years at the University of South Dakota where he coached the receivers.
Nebraska-Kearney (D-II): Kenny Jackson has been announced as the new receivers coach at Nebraska-Kearney. Jackson spent the past two seasons at New Mexico Highlands as the receivers coach / special teams coordinator.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (CC): Sources tell us that Freddie Weinke will serve as defensive line coach / special teams coordinator.
Georgia Tech: Linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator Andy McCollum has announced that "he will not be interviewing, and has no interest" in the Austin Peay head coaching vacancy, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. McCollum was one of six people that Austin Peay announced they planned on interviewing earlier in the week.
Elizabeth City State (D-II - NC): Assistant head coach / quarterbacks coach Willie Gillus Jr. has accepted the head coaching job at Southampton HS (VA).
St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): The College of St. Scholastica, a NCAA Division III institution located in Duluth, Minnesota invites applications for the position of Offensive Line Coach. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities will include assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all phases of the intercollegiate football program, including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, video editing, background in strength and conditioning of football athletes, assisting with campus visit arrangements, and working closely with the Admissions staff. The Athletic Director will assign a second duty within the Athletic Department. A bachelor's degree is required. Video editing experience is required. A background in strength training and conditioning of football players is a plus. For more information and to apply, visit www.csshrjobs.com.
Menlo College (NAIA - CA): Menlo College in Atherton, CA is seeking 2 games for the 2013 football season. We are centrally located in between San Jose and San Francisco, CA with 3 major airports in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland in close proximity. The following dates are open: October 5, October 12, October 26, November 9.For visiting teams we will provide all ground expenses to include: (35 hotel rooms for 2 nights if applicable, ground transportation and 5 meals if applicable). For away games we would need guarantee as it would be our 6 road game. Will play NAIA, DIII, DII or FCS.Interested parties please contact Keith Spataro at kspataro@menlo.edu or 650.543.3853.
Former Arkansas Monticello head coach Tommy Barnes has passed away. Please keep his family in your prayers.


