The Scoop - Friday December 15, 2023

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Kentucky: Sources tell FootballScoop Mark Stoops has his target for his receivers job on campus

Navy: Sources tell FootballScoop Navy is making a change at offensive coordinator. Update> The program has now announced this. 

LA Chargers: Defensive line coach / run game coordinator Jay Rodgers has been relieved of his duties.

LA Chargers: Giff Smith, who is in his second season as outside linebackers coach, has been named interim head coach and director of player personnel JoJo Wooden as interim GM, per multiple reports.

Albright (D-III - PA): Per source, Albright is looking for a new offensive coordinator as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Ralph Clark will not return.

Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Darius Pinnix has joined the staff as running backs coach. He coached the running backs at Tiffin (D-II - OH) under Cris Reisert last season.

Tennessee Tech (FCS): Eric Acciani, the offensive coordinator at Mercyhurst (D-II - PA), is joining the staff as quarterbacks coach, Adam Rittenberg shares. He previously worked with new head coach Bobby Wilder at Old Dominion.

Controversial Coaching Change: A California high school coach was fired after leading his team to a championship.

San Diego State: Washington quality control coach CJ McGorisk is set to join the staff as safeties coach, per multiple reports. McGorisk previously spent time on staffs at Indiana, Wake Forest, and Fresno State.

Adams State (D-II - CO): The program is no longer looking to fill their open date. Thanks for the interest.

Wisconsin Lutheran (D-III - Milwaukee, WI): Wisconsin Lutheran has an immediate opening for a GA or intern position. Candidates will be responsible for coaching a position group, recruiting a geographical area, film breakdown/editing on HUDL, assisting with social media, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Coordinator. Candidate must have a commitment to upholding the faith-based academic and athletic mission of the college (https://wlc.edu/about-wlc/index.html…). GA Programs available are Masters of Science in Spots and Recreation Management, Masters of Arts (36 credits) in: High Performance Instruction, Leadership & Innovation, Instructional Technology, Special Education Leadership, or Transition to a New Career in Teaching. GA compensation package includes a $17,500 stipend and daily meals. Bachelor’s degree required. NO HOUSING available. All candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, self motivated and the ability to work independently. Admission into Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Master of Arts in Education graduate program is required, and the selected candidate must pass a background check. This position starts ASAP. Please submit letter of application and resume by email to head coach Eric Treske at eric.treske@wlc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

McKendree (D-II – IL): McKendree University is seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant on the defensive side of the ball. Benefits like tuition, medical benefits, and a small stipend are given. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Jason Rejfek at jrejfek@mckendree.edu. No phone calls please.

Holy Cross (FCS - MA): Holy Cross has its new head coach, and it's the head coach of another FCS school in Massachusetts

Nevada: Texas senior analyst Joey Thomas is expected to join the staff as defensive backs coach, Matt Zenitz shares.

UCLA: With two spots on staff to fill, Chip Kelly is planning to elevate former Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo to an on-field role, sources tell FootballScoop.

Nevada: We reported back on Tuesday that David Gilbertson was set to join the staff coaching the receivers, but with Matt Lubick now on board (pending health) as offensive coordinator / receivers, Gilbertson's role will now be working with the quarterbacks, Adam Rittenberg adds.

Delta State (D-II - MS): Per source, defensive backs coach Devin Gauldin is no longer on staff.

Victor Valley College (JC - CA): Victor Valley College is accepting applications for the position of OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR. Preferred college and coordinating experience with a successful track record of recruiting. Base pay for the position will be $15,000 - $23,000, if the applicant has a Masters in P.E./Kinesiology or a closely related field there is a possibility of additional income. The position DOES NOT COME WITH BENEFITS OR HOUSING. Send your Cover Letter, Resume, and References to Head Football Coach David Slover. In the subject line please put "OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR" at david.slover@vvc.edu.

Alabama: Days before Rose Bowl prep is set to begin in earnest, Nick Saban is hiring a former Michigan assistant.

Duke: Manny Diaz's offensive coordinator at Duke was an assistant on his Miami staff, but brings a conference championship ring with him to Durham.

Coaching Change Trackers: See our Tracker pages for head coaching changes, offensive and defensive coordinator changes, and our staff tracker pages at the bottom of The Scoop.

San Diego State: Sean Lewis is reportedly grabbing a coordinator from Washington for a coordinator role on his staff.

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East Tennessee State (FCS): Tre Lamb is building quite a staff.

San Diego State: Sean Lewis is poised to add one of the top coordinators from the FCS ranks, sources tell FootballScoop.

Wyoming: Wyoming's next head coach will make less than its current head coach.

Indiana: Curt Cignetti's contract with the Hoosiers has some interesting incentives.

Tennessee Tech (FCS): A former assistant of Bobby Wilder at Old Dominion is joining the TTU staff in a senior role, sources tell FootballScoop.

Montana State (FCS): The Bobcats, who finished the regular season ranked 5th nationally, are reportedly making a coordinator change.

East Carolina: Sources share with FootballScoop the ECU is planning to hire Rodney Freeman away from Utah State's staff

Tulane: An assistant previously reported to follow Willie Fritz at Houston will instead remain at Tulane

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