Montreal Alouettes: Former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Ray Rychleski will be the special teams coordinator for the Alouettes. At this time, Hawkins' staff is Doug Berry (senior advisor to the head coach), Mike Miller (OC / QBs), Noel Thorpe (DC), Rychleski, Mark Nelson (LBs), Frank Verducci (OL), Keith Willis (DL), Erik Campbell (WRs), Mark Speckman (RBs), Jean-Marc Edme (defensive asst) and Ryan Dinwiddie (OQC). 

Illinois State (FCS): Sources tell us Northern Iowa tight ends coach Dan Clark has been hired to coach the offensive line at Illinois State. 

Texas State: The school will hire Gordy Shaw as offensive line coach according to Brent Thibodeaux of BobcatReport.com. Shaw spent the 2012 season as the run game coordinator/offensive line coach at Idaho. 

University of Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Sources tell us that Evangel (NAIA - MO) defensive line coach / defensive coordinator Tremaine Jackson has accepted the defensive line job.

Georgia Southern (FCS): Sources tell us Valdosta State (D-II) co-defensive coordinator / defensive line Earl Chambers (Updated) is a strong candidate to be the new defensive line coach at Georgia Southern but the decision hasn't been finalized at this time. 

USC: At USC, sources tell us, as Ryan Abraham reported this morning, that Lane Kiffin would like to hire Pat Hill (offensive line coach with the Falcons, former head coach at Fresno State) as offensive line. We continue to believe Clay Helton will be, and should be, named offensive coordinator. Will update...

New York Giants: Sources tell us that Robbie Leonard will join the Giants' staff as defensive quality control. Leonard served on Tom O'Brien's staff at NC State. 

Princeton: Sources tell us Trevor Powers (Rutgers - Player Development) will join the Princeton staff as linebackers coach. We also hear that Steve Verbit and Jim Salgado will both assume the co-defensive coordinator role. 

Montreal Alouettes: Sources tell us that former Iowa assistant Erik Campbell and Menlo College (NAIA - CA) head coach Mark Speckman will join Dan Hawkins' staff in Montreal.

Albion (D-III - MI): Head coach Craig Rundle has announced the addition of Albion grad Steve Wasil as quarterbacks coach. Wasil was a decorated player at Albion, and has spent the past couple seasons playing in the Arena League, most recently as the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm.

Stonehill College (D-II - MA): Stonehill seeks an intern assistant football coach (Defensive Line). Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching Defensive Line, 1 year of collegiate coaching experience, and have ties to the Northeast Region. Other responsibilities will also include recruiting, assisting the head coach in all practice and game day preparation, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Salary will be $12,000, including a campus meal plan, NO housing or benefits included. Position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to defensive coordinator Eli Gardner at egardner@stonehill.edu. No phone calls please. Minority applicants are encouraged.

Montreal Alouettes: Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie has joined Dan Hawkins' staff.

Colorado School of Mines (D-II): Colorado School of Mines has an open date for September 14, 2013. Mines would like a NCAA Division II opponent and is open to a home or away game with a possible guarantee. All that are interested, please email Head Coach Bob Stitt at bstitt@mines.edu. No phone calls please.

FIU: Nick Mehlhaff will be the new director of operations for FIU. Mehlhaff served this past season as a player personnel assistant for the Vikings. 

Albany (FCS - NY): Drew Christ has been promoted from defensive backs to defensive coordinator. Mike Simpson will now focus on the linebackers. 

Rutgers: Ron Prince will be the new offensive coordinator and Dave Cohen has been officially named defensive coordinator. Anthony Campanile has been promoted to a full-time offensive assistant and Norries Wilson has added the title of assistant head coach. Prince, the former Kansas State head coach, joins the staff after serving as assistant offensive line coach for the Jaguars the past two seasons. 

Syracuse: Sources tell us Ohio University defensive backs coach Fred Reed is joining the Syracuse staff. At Ohio, we hear they have already identified their candidates for the position. 

Marshall: Former Temple defensive line coach Sean Cronin has joined the Marshall staff according to Chuck Landon of the Herald-Dispatch. 

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Alabama State: Head coach Reggie Barlow has announced that Andy Follett (former Millsaps College offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach) has joined the staff as receivers coach. With the addition of Follett, Shannon Harris will move from receivers to quarterbacks coach, Antonio Bradford will coach the offensive line / tight ends and Dominique Stevenson will transition from coaching the safeties to linebackers.

Georgia Tech: Defensive coordinator Ted Roof's agreement is $1.65 million over 3 years ($550,000 / yr). Former DC Al Groh was in a three year agreement totalling $965,000 (about $322,000 / yr) reports the AJC. 

Southern University (FCS - LA): Sources tell us Howard University co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach Chennis Berry has accepted a position at Southern as the assistant head coach / co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach.

Colorado: Sources tell us that Toby Neinas has been hired as the special teams coordinator. 

Point University: Sources tell us former WPI receivers coach DeJuan Payne has accepted the defensive line job at Point University. 

Kansas State: Ohio University defensive grad assistant Drew Papuchis has accepted the same role at Kansas State.

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Old Dominion (FCS - VA): Defensive line coach Dealton Cotton has been released. Sources tell us Bill Dee will move to defensive line and former Western Michigan defensive coordinator Rich Nagy has joined the staff as defensive coordinator. 

New Mexico State: Doug Martin has announced the promotion of graduate assistant Kevin McKeethan to tight ends coach. McKeethan will also serve as the staff's academic liason. 

Charleston Southern (FCS - SC): Jamey Chadwell has announced he is bringing Gabe Giardina with him from his Delta State staff. Giardina, who coached at Charleston Southern from 2008-11 before joining Chadwell at Delta State in 2012, will be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. 

Moravian College (D-III - PA): The school announced the hiring of Tim McGorry as offensive coordinator today. McGorry spent the 2012 season as the offensive coordinator at Parkland (PA) High School. 

Nevada: Sources tell us former Tulane director of football operations David Fox has taken the same position at Nevada under Brian Polian. 

Oklahoma State: Former Cowboys quarterback Bobby Reid has been hired as an assistant under director of football operations Mack Butler according to multiple outlets. 

Fresno State: Former Cal director of football operations Mike McHugh will join the Fresno State staff in the same capacity sources tell us. 

Texas Tech: Joe Schad reports that Kliff Kingsbury's contract is worth $10.5 million for five years, with bonuses that could bring it up to $13.5 million. That figure is almost identical to Tommy Tuberville's salary at Texas Tech, according to the USA Today database, which places him 9th in the Big 12. 

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Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Gardner-Webb University is seeking a BCS or FBS football game for the 2014 season. The following dates are available: September 6, September 20, and September 27. If interested, please contact Chuck Burch, Vice President for Athletics at cburch@gardner-webb.edu or (704) 406-4342.

Kentucky: Sources tell us Florida State defensive grad assistant Joe Scola is expected to join Mark Stoops' staff in a player development roll. 

South Carolina State (FCS): Sources tell us Joe Blackwell will return to South Carolina State as offensive coordinator. The former OC at Norfolk State spent this past season as offensive coordinator at Carolina Forrest HS.

Clark Atlanta (D-II - GA): Clark Atlanta is looking for a home game on October 12, 2013. Those interested please contact head coach Kevin Weston at kweston@cau.edu. 

Sul Ross State (D-III - TX): Sul Ross State will have two candidates on campus to interview this week for the head coach / athletic director position. Smithson Valley HS (TX) head coach / athletic director Larry Hill will interview Tuesday, and John Carroll University (D-III - OH) associate head coach / offensive coordinator Ronald Dolciato will interview on Friday.

Alabama: Mario Cristobal will be the new offensive line coach at Alabama according to Jeremy Fowler. 5 weeks ago Cristobal had accepted the associate head coach / tight ends job at Miami. Multiple other outlets are confirming.

IUP: Sources tell us Adrian College offensive coordinator Tyler Haines will be the new offensive coordinator at IUP.

Fresno State: Sources tell us Missouri S&T head coach David Brown will join the Fresno State staff coaching the defensive backs. 

Western Michigan: Head coach PJ Fleck will make $392,000 annually over his five year contract. Fleck will make a base salary of $210,000 and an additional $182,500 for media and public appearances.

Los Angeles Pierce College (JC): L.A. Pierce College is now accepting applications for defensive intern positions. All positions are unpaid with some meals included. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to defensive coordinator, John Meyer, at meyerja@piercecollege.edu. Ideal candidates are from the greater Los Angeles region. Emails only please.

Marist (FCS - NY): Sources tell us longtime offensive line coach Bill Roos will not return to the staff. 

NCAA: Vice president of enforcement Julie Roe Lach has been fired according to Yahoo Sports. 

Ohio Dominican (D-II): Ohio Dominican has two open dates for the 2013 season. The dates are September 7 and October 26. We are looking for one to be a home game. We are willing to play NAIA, D-II, or FCS school. Please contact Nick Decker at 614-506-3727 or at deckern@ohiodominican.edu. 

Northern Michigan (D-II): Northern Michigan University is looking to schedule a game for the 2013 season. The game can be played on Sept 5, 6 or 7. A guarantee will be given for a home contest. Please contact Head Coach Chris Ostrowsky if you are interested at 906-227-1169.

Wake Forest: Taylor Stubblefield has been announced as receivers coach. Stubblefield was an All-American receiver at Purdue, and most recently coached the receivers at New Mexico.

Illinois: Sources tell us associate recruiting coordinator Mike Bellamy will be promoted to receivers coach. Also, Marcus Berry (formerly of UNC) has now been officially announced as director of player personnel. 

Culver-Stockton (NAIA - MO): Culver-Stockton has a quarterbacks position open. College coaching experience required. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to head football coach Jeff Duvendeck at jduvendeck@culver.edu.

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Dickinson College (D-III - PA): Dickinson College is seeking a Defensive Intern to coach linebackers. Duties to include but not limited to video breakdown, practice and game preparation, recruitment of qualified student-athletes; and other duties as assigned by the head coach. Collegiate playing and or coaching experience preferred. Room, board, and a stipend provided. Email cover letter, resume, and references to Darwin Breaux at breaux@dickinson.edu. No phone calls please.

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Waldorf College (NAIA - IA): Sources tell us former Independence CC defensive backs coach David Simmons will join the Waldorf staff in the same capacity. 

Pitt: Defensive backs coach Matt House will serve as defensive coordinator and John Palermo will join the staff, the program has announced. Palermo will serve as defensive ends / linebackers. Further, Hank Poteat is joining the staff as a defensive grad assistant working with the corners. Several weeks ago we were told that House would call the defense. To recap the rest of the staff; Brooks Bollinger (quarterbacks), Inoke Breckterfield (defensive line), Bobby Engram (receivers), Chris Haering (linebackers), Jim Hueber (offensive line), Desmond Robinson (running backs), Nate Tice (offensive grad assistant), Mickey Turner (offensive grad assistant), Hank Poteat (defensive grad assistant and corners coach), Spencer Whipple (defensive grad assistant).

College of Wooster (D-III - OH): Sources tell us that Rose-Hulman (D-III - IN) linebackers coach Sam Bauman is the new linebackers coach at Wooster.

Marshall: Adam Fuller will coach the linebackers, as announced by head coach Doc Holliday. 

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Utah State: Sources tell us that former FIU and UConn defensive coordinator Todd Orlando will be the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Utah State.

Charleston Southern (FCS - SC): Sources tell us that three former Delta State assistants will be joining Jamey Chadwell at Charleston Southern. We hear that Chad Staggs will serve as defensive coordinator / linebackers coach, Skylor Magee will handle the defensive line, and Newland Isaac will coach the running backs. 

North Greenville (D-II - SC): Sources tell us that former NC A&T and Gardner Webb assistant Joe Pizzo will be the new offensive coordinator.

Assumption College (D-II - MA): Sources tell us that Worcester Polytechnic defensive line coach / strength and conditioning coordinator Chris Grauski will be the new defensive line coach at Assumption.

Saturday February 16, 2013

Wagner: Sources tell us Princeton running backs coach Ben Martin has been hired as the offensive line coach at Wagner. 

Youngstown State: Jamie Bryant has been annouced as Youngstown State's special teams coordinator and assistant linebackers coach. Bryant was the secondary coach at Vanderbilt from 2002-10 and spent the 2011-12 seasons at Houston, the latter as defensive coordinator. 

New Orleans Saints: Michigan State offensive coordinator Dan Roushar is heading to the New Orleans Saints as running backs coach. "It's difficult to leave because it has been quite a ride, but professional opportunities like this are indeed rare," Roushar said in a statement. With the hiring, Bret Ingalls will transition to offensive line coach. 

Texas A&M - Commerce (D-II): Sources tell us West Texas A&M offensive line coach Matt Storm has accepted the offensive coordinator job at Texas A&M - Commerce. 

BYU: Former UTEP receivers coach Guy Holliday will be the new receivers coach at BYU. 

Central Connecticut State: We have learned that special teams coordinator / running backs coach Michael Smith has resigned to accept a position outside of football. We hear that they have filled the position from within.

Navarro College (CC - TX): Sources tell  us that Cy-Ranch HS (TX) defensive coordinator Scott Joseph has been hired as defensive coordinator.

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Troy: Head coach Larry Blakeney has now officially announced Jim Dye as offensive line coach.

South Carolina: Offensive line coach Shawn Elliott has stated he will not join the staff at Alabama and will remain in Columbia. 

Arizona: We hear that Arizona already has a candidate lined up to fill the grad assistant position that opened up with the promotion of Matt Caponi to safeties coach. 

Alabama: Miami associate head coach / tight ends coach, and former FIU head coach, Mario Cristobal will interview for the offensive line job, according to a report from Miami's 247Sports site.

New Mexico Military: Receivers coach Drew Thatcher will be promoted to offensive coordinator (and will continue working with the receivers) we hear. 

Nevada: Ricky Thomas will coach the corners. Thomas coached at Georgia State in 2012.  

Nebraska: Offensive line coach Barney Cotton is moving to tight ends / run game coordinator and will continue to work with the offensive line; however John Garrison, who was assistant offensive line coach, will now "meet with the offensive line by himself on a more regular basis". 

Pikeville (NAIA - KY): University Of Pikeville, a NAIA School that competes in the Mid-South Conference, is seeking applications for a Defensive Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator Coach. A bachelor’s degree is required. Defensive coordinator experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated successful coaching and recruiting skills and experience at the collegiate level. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work with and motivate student athletes. Interested applicants should submit a completed application, resume, three professional references, and a letter of interest by email submission to hr@upike.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will be filled as soon as possible. 

Stanford: Stanford has hired Joe Ashfield and Jarrett Huk as offensive and defensive interns. Ashfield spent two years as a grad assistant at Stanford and spent the last few years at New Mexico Military Institute as offensive coordinator. Jarrett Huk spent the 2012 season as a volunteer on the Stanford staff.

Auburn: Spain Park HS (AL) head coach Chip Lindsey has accepted an off the field role on Gus Malzahn's staff. Lindsey previously coached the quarterbacks for a season at Troy before taking the Spain Park job in 2010.

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Pikeville (NAIA - KY): University Of Pikeville, a NAIA School that competes in the Mid-South Conference, is seeking applications for a Defensive Line Coach. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with college coaching experience preferred. Applicants must be able to work with students and possess good interpersonal skills. Interested applicants should submit a completed University of Pikeville application, resume, three professional references, and a letter of interest by email submission to hr@upike.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will be filled as soon as possible.

Arizona: Sources tell us grad assistant Matt Caponi will be promoted to safeties coach. You might recall Caponi being one of our initial Grad Assistants of the Day. 

Liberty (FCS): With the retirement of Carl Torbush, Turner Gill has announced that special teams coordinator Josh Bookbinder is shifting to outside linebackers coach. Also, defensive coordinator Robert Wimberly will coach inside linebackers and safeties and Marshall Roberts will continue as recruiting coordinator and coach defensive backs. 

College of Wooster (D-III - OH): The College of Wooster is seeking a linebackers coach / special teams coordinator. This is a full time position with benefits. Duties include, but are not limited to, installation and management of defensive game plans, video breakdown and analysis, participation in the planning of in season and out of season practices, assist in the recruitment of outstanding student athletes, and any other duties assigned by the head coach. Please email cover letter, resume and references to head coach Frank Colaprete fcolaprete@wooster.edu.

Northeastern State (D-II - OK): Sources tell us that Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (CC) running backs coach Bradley Thomas will be the new receivers coach.

Carroll University (D-III - WI): Carroll, located in Waukesha, WI is looking for a part time defensive line coach as well as special teams coach. Interested candidates can email Mark Krzykowski at mkrzykow@carrollu.edu.

Chowan University (D-II - NC): Chowan University (Murfreesboro, NC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach: Corners. This full-time (12-month) position will report to the Head Football Coach and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the University’s intercollegiate football program. Requirements are as follows: BA/BS degree and 5+ years college coaching experience working with defensive backs. Preferences include experience working with kickers/punters, experience recruiting Southeastern states as well as video breakdown, analysis and editing with Hudl. If interested please forward cover letter, resume and references to PlaceT@Chowan.Edu. No phone calls, please.