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. 

Saturday May 11, 2013

Oakland Raiders: CEO Amy Trask resigned Saturday after 25 years with the organization. Trask was the first female CEO in NFL history. 

Thiel College (D-III - PA): Marine Maritime Academy defensive backs coach Todd Gilchrist has been hired as wide receivers coach, and the school has hired Josh Lott to coach the defensive line. 

Wisconsin - La Crosse (D-III): The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is searching for a 9-month instructional academic staff position in which the individual will serve as an assistant football coach and will teach in the Exercise and Sport Science Department. The position will start on or around August 10, 2013. The individual should possess the skills and experiences necessary to serve as an offensive line coach on the UW-L football coaching staff. In addition to coaching, the position will require the individual to serve as an academic advisor for assigned students. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master's degree by beginning of Fall 2013 semester. 2. Formal academic training in Physical Education Teaching or Fitness Training. (Three years of full-time employment in the fitness industry can substitute for academic training.) 3. Substantial experience coaching offensive football at the high school level or above. Please apply online at www.uwlax.edu/hr. Questions can be directed to Reed Hoskins, Search and Screen Chair, at rhoskins@uwlax.edu

Mount Union (D-III - OH): Newly appointed head coach Vince Kehres has stated that he will continue to serve as defensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers announced a couple changes within their player personnel department yesterday. Phil Kreidler (who has spent the last 22 years in the player personnel department) has been named college scouting coordinator and Ron Hughes, who previously held the college scouting coordinator title, will transition into a role as a senior assistant in college scouting. The team also announced Dave Petett will now be a pro / college scout, Mark Bruener will serve as a college scout, Dan Colbert has been hired in a full-time capacity as a college / pro scout and Mike Butler has been hired as the team's BLESTO scout.

Arizona Cardinals: Former Jacksonville Jaguars director of player personnel Terry McDonough has landed a job with the Cardinals in an unspecified personnel role, according to Kent Somers of AZCentral.com.

Franklin College (D-III - IN): Linebackers coach Aarik Gault has been promoted to defensive coordinator. We hear the offensive line job is still open.