Friday December 11, 2020
Arizona: An update on Kevin Sumlin & Arizona.
South Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop South Alabama has completed all planned interviews, and it appears...
ACC: The ACC has canceled next week's Miami-Georgia Tech game due to virus issues at Georgia Tech.
Pitt: The University announced this evening they will not accept a bowl invitation. The Panthers finished 6-5 on the season.
Utah State: After concerning comments were made about the faith of interim head coach Frank Maile, Utah State players have reportedly decided to not play their final game in protest.
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Scotty Walden is adding Southern Miss director of player personnel / football operations Wes Turner to the staff sources tell FootballScoop. Additionally, Middle Tennessee grad assistant Shane Tucker is joining the staff as tight ends coach tweets Pete Thamel.
Louisiana Monroe: A look at ULM's search.
Realignment: The WAC is moving in for the kill on its raid of the Southland Conference.
Coastal Carolina: Jamey Chadwell and the Chanticleers are working on a major contract extension, per report.
Detroit Lions: Tom Pelissero tweets that the Lions interviewed three internal candidates for their vacant GM position: VP of player personnel Kyle O'Brien, director of player personnel Lance Newmark, and director of pro scouting Rob Lohman.
Louisville: Scott Satterfield has apologized for interviewing for the South Carolina job.
Art Briles: According to a report, support for Art Briles is growing at a frustrated Big 12 program.
Houston: Dana Holgorsen said on his radio show today that the Cougars are pursuing a Dec. 19 game, with Rice, Baylor and North Texas as possibilities, via the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte. The Cougars had games against all three opponents canceled.
South Alabama: An update on South Alabama's search.
Urban Meyer: Is Urban really done coaching? See if you can make sense of this answer.
Tennessee: Tennessee coaches agreed to forgo bowl bonuses if the Vols are selected for a game, a move that will save the athletics department nearly $325,000, according to the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Tennessee is 2-6 this year.
Liberty: Head coach Hugh Freeze has tested positive for COVID.
Western Illinois (FCS): Source tells FootballScoop that wide receivers coach Dyrell Roberts has added the title of pass game coordinator.
Games on Tonight: Three games will take place tonight. North Texas at UTEP (6pm EST on ESPN3), Arizona State at Arizona (7pm EST on ESPN) and Nevada at San Jose State (10pm on CBSSN).
Post game handshake: Pitt beat Georgia Tech last night...and then things got weird.
Grand View (NAIA – IA): Grand View is looking to fill a defensive graduate assistant position to begin January 2021. Position will be responsible for the following: film breakdown, practice organization, game day preparation, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position will include tuition and a stipend. Qualifications include bachelor’s degree and acceptance into graduate program. All interested applicants should email the following e-mail addresses: jwoodley@grandview.edu, and epeterson@grandview.edu. Please include cover letter, resume, and three references. Please no phone calls.
Western Kentucky: Sources tell FootballScoop Tyson Helton is hiring an FCS offensive coordinator.
Wilmington College (D-III – OH): Wilmington College is seeking applicants for two intern positions – Defensive Quality Control and Offensive Quality Control. On-field coaching positions will be determined by the Head Coach and Coordinators. Benefits include a stipend, along with housing and meals. Interested candidates should send their resume along with a list of references to wcfootball2020@gmail.com.
Arkansas State: An early look at the candidates to follow Blake Anderson as head coach at A-State. Here’s why the opening with the Red Wolves presents a very rare opportunity for the next head coach.
Masters of Sports Administration:Upper Iowa’s MSA degree provides learners with the current theories, concepts, and learning models necessary to assume administrative, coaching and leadership roles in high school, higher education and sports business settings. The online degree is available with emphasis in Sports Management or Coaching & Leadership Education.
Grand View (NAIA – IA): Grand View is looking to fill an offensive graduate assistant position to begin January 2021. Position will be responsible for the following: film breakdown, practice organization, game day preparation, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position will include tuition and a stipend. Qualifications include bachelor’s degree and acceptance into graduate program. All interested applicants should email the following e-mail addresses: jwoodley@grandview.edu, and dfulton@grandview.edu. Please include cover letter, resume, and three references. Please no phone calls.
Art Briles: A new report re-examines Baylor’s dismissal of Art Briles. We have the report.
Tracker: Here’s our tracking page for all of the postponed / canceled games heading into this weekend, including one huge rivalry game.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here. We also have the 2020-21 FBS Staff Tracker page up and running as well.