Tuesday April 19, 2016
Army: Columbia director of football operations Jansen Petagna has joined the Army staff as director of scouting & on-campus recruiting.
Norm Chow: This morning we had a note that Norm Chow was planning to join the staff at Van Nuys HS (CA) as offensive coordinator; but am told this evening that this is not finalized and very well might not happen. Will update when plans are certain.
Saint Anselm (D-II - NH): Former Syracuse offensive line coach Joe Adam has been named head coach at Saint Anselm College. Adam previously served as the head coach at Elmhurst (D-III - IL) and prior to that was a part of two national titles at Grand Valley State (D-II - MI) as a student assistant.
St. Andrews (NAIA - NC): RPI (D-III - NY) running backs coach Steven Harris has joined the staff as offensive coordinator and former Greensboro (D-III - NC) head coach Bill Young is on board as the program's defensive coordinator.
Maine (FCS): Former Syracuse defensive quality control coach Alvah Hansbro is the new corners coach, sources tell FootballScoop.
Carnegie Mellon (D-III - PA): Christian Bryan, who spent last season as an undergraduate student assistant at Youngstown State, has been hired to coach the wide receivers, per source.
UCLA: Will Peddie has left his position as DFO at UCLA for family reasons. Peddie's daughter Carter has a rare genetic disorder (Purasyndrome.org) and spending more time with her has become the priority for the Peddies. Will can be reached at william.peddie82@gmail.com. Dimitri Hajimihalis will be taking over as director of head coach administration.
Wisconsin-River Falls (D-III): UW-River Falls is looking for a game in 2017 either Week 3 or Week 4. The program is also looking for two games in 2018 (Week 2, Week 3, and / or Week 4) and would like a two-year contract on the games. Interested coaches and programs can reach coach Larson at rocky.larson@my.uwrf.edu.
Pacific (D-III - OR): Defensive backs coach Lukkes Gilgan has been promoted to defensive coordinator, per source.
Lafayette (FCS - PA): Head coach Frank Tavani has announced the promotion of Joe DeMattia from DFO / defensive quality control to defensive backs coach and the addition of Shane Ferguson as wide receivers coach. Ferguson spent the last two seasons coaching the wide receivers at Merrimack College (D-III - MA).
St. Francis (NAIA - IL): The University of St. Francis (NAIA) in Joliet, IL is currently accepting applications for a WR coach. We are looking to have this coach join our staff ASAP, with pay starting August 1st. Compensation will be similar to a restricted earnings position that includes some meals and a stipend based off experience. There is the potential for reduced housing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading meetings and on-field drills for the WR's, assisting in offensive game-planning, assisting with video breakdown, and recruiting. Experience with Hudl and Microsoft Excel is a plus. Qualified applicants email cover letter, resume and references to jcurry@stfrancis.edu.
Pacific (D-III - OR): Pacific University is looking to hire a full-time benefited defensive assistant (preferably to work with the linebackers). This 12-month position includes managing the equipment for the football program along with the assigned coaching and recruiting duties. Bachelor’s Degree required. Send cover letter and resume to Head Football Coach Keith Buckley at boxerfootball@pacificu.edu.
ASA Miami (JC): Head coach Chris Boden has set his staff as follows; Jacoby Watkins (DC / assistant head coach), Tommy Caporale (recruiting coordinator / special teams coordinator / LBs), Jeep Hunter (OC / RBs), Jeff Eugene (DL / associate head coach), William Valencia (OL), Dean Kennedy (QBs / pass coordinator), Larry Williams (TEs / head JV coach / co special teams coordinator), David Clowney (WRs), Matt Vincent (assistant RBs coach), Joel Williams (assistant DL coach), Ritchy Desir (assistant DBs coach), Delbert Tyler (assistant LBs coach), Gonzalo Morales (assistant recruiting roordinator / offensive assistant coach).
Cincinnati: Tommy Tuberville has received a two-year extension taking him through 2019, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. Tubs is 25-14 in three seasons leading the program.