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.

CoachComm: Regional Sales Manager, Northeast. Responsible for Selling CoachComm products To colleges ( D2 and below) and High schools from Virginia up through New England. Heavy Travel. Do not apply if you are not prepared to be on the road at least 4 days per week. Prefer college coach with recruiting background in Northeast or High School AD/Coach with heavy ties to the region. Contact mike.whitley@coachcomm.com.

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

Thursday April 11, 2013

Part of the FootballScoop staff is on the road for the Spring 2013 Tour today, presented by Overtime Software. Stops for the day include Northwestern and Notre Dame. Be sure to follow Mike from OT Software (@OT_Software), Scott (@FootballScoop) and Doug (@CoachSamz) on Twitter for all the updates.

Texas: Derek Ochoa has been hired as director of creative services for football. Ochoa previously served in a similar capacity on the LSU staff, and we highlighted his work in this piece.

College of Idaho (NAIA): Tim Keane has been named the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at College of Idaho. Keane previously coached the offensive line at UC Davis under current College of Idaho head coach Mike Moroski. 

Wisconsin - Oshkosh (D-III):  UW-Oshkosh is seeking games for September 6th, September 20th, and September 27th for the 2014 season.  Prefer to play D3 opponent, but open to D2 and NAIA teams.  Looking for both home and away games.  If interested, please contact Football Operations Assistant Ben Chester at ppk2gb@gmail.com. 

Texas: The Longhorns have posted a job opening for a Football Analyst - Defense position. Job duties include acquiring and developing student-athletes, and more than 15 years in the NCAA or Texas high school ranks are required. View the posting here.

Chabot College (JC - CA): Sources tell us Valley Christian (Dublin, CA) head coach John Parrella is leaving to become the defensive line coach at Chabot College. 

Delta State (D-II - MS): Delta State University has the following open dates:  2013:  10/12, 2014: 9/20, 9/27, 10/11.  2015:  9/12, 9/19, 9/26.  Looking for D2 games.  Willing to pay guarantee or travel.  Also willing to play in Week 0 pending waiver approval.  Interested schools should call Todd Cooley, Head Football Coach.  (662)846-4300 or tcooley@deltastate.edu

Frostburg State (D-III - MD): Frostburg State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Coaches for Football - Defensive Secondary or Defensive Line. This position will also be responsible for providing athletic coaching, supervision, recruiting, academic monitoring, and other duties related to the sport of football as assigned by the head coach.  The primary coaching role of this position is to coach, develop, evaluate and monitor the defensive backs or the defensive lineman. Successful candidates must possess the ability to learn and utilize DV Sport Editing Software.  Applicants must possess previous playing experience. Bachelor’s degree required and 3.0 GPA to be admissible to desired graduate program if offered position.  This position is granted 12 credit hours tuition waiver per term and 30 credit hours per 12 month cycle.  A $2500.00 stipend is paid per semester.  Graduate program Standards can be accessed at WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU/grad/programs.htm.

To apply, send letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references by May 10, 2013, to: Frostburg State University,101 Braddock Road,  Office of Graduate Studies, ATTN: Vickie Mazer, (Football – Defense) Frostburg, MD 21532 or email vmmazer@frostburg.edu.

Assumption College (D-II - MA): Former West Virginia Wesleyan head coach Jonas Jackson has joined the staff this spring as linebackers coach. 

Fort Hays State (D-II - KS): We are told that the graduate assistant position has been filled.

St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): Sources tell us that Fort Hays State (D-II - KS) graduate assistant Ryan Allgood, who coached the tight ends and fullbacks, will be the new offensive line coach at St. Scholastica.

UCLA: Special teams coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has added the title of assistant head coach. Ulbrich was a 2012 finalist for our Special Teams Coordinator of the Year.

Bucknell: The football operations job is open. Responsibilities include program organization, travel planning, video coordination and recruiting assistance. Interested applicants should send their resume to head coach Joe Susan at j.susan@bucknell.edu.

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Tennessee: Sources tell us senior associate AD David Blackburn is a finalist for the AD position at Chattanooga. 

Boston College: Sources tell us Shane Morin has left the St. Louis Rams to assume the role of assistant operations director at Boston College. 

Florida: According to Scott Carter of GatorZone.com, defensive tackles coach Bryant Young has decided to resign in order to spend more time with his family. Update> Will Muschamp has confirmed the news.

James Madison: Sources tell us that Valdosta State co-defensive coordinator / defensive line coach Earl Chambers has joined the James Madison staff and will coach the tight ends.

Western New Mexico (D-II): Western New Mexico University still has an open date on September 14th 2013. We need a home game , but might consider traveling in the right situation. Please contact Head Coach Adam Clark at aclark@wnmu.edu.

Sul Ross State (D-III - TX): Sul Ross State University is seeking a graduate assistant coach with playing experience. Please contact interim head coach John Tyree at johntyree@bigbend.net if interested.

IUP: Indiana University of Pennsylvania has a restricted earnings position open coaching the defensive backs. Interested candidates should email head coach Curt Cignetti at Curtcig@iup.edu.

San Francisco: Sources tell us that offensive assistant and coordinator of football technology Michael Christianson has left to pursue other opportunities.

Western Michigan: We hear that IUP defensive backs coach Tyler Scudder has left the staff and accepted a recruiting coordinator position at Western Michigan.

Alma (D-III - MI): Alma College, in Alma, Michigan, is accepting applications for the position of Offensive Assistant Football Coach (preference WR/RB/OL). This is a restricted earnings position. Stipend and housing will be included. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and previous collegiate coaching experience preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and a minimum of 3 references to: Nathan Cochran, Offensive Coordinator cochrannm@alma.edu. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!