Monday May 3, 2021
FBS Staff Tracker: The 2020-21 FBS Staff Tracker page, where you can see how each new head coach is filling their staff, is up and running.
Kansas: In addition to the group of assistants Lance Leipold is planning to bring from Buffalo, sources tell FootballScoop Leipold plans to retain a number of KU assistants.
Akron: UW-Green Bay athletic director Charles Guthrie is expected to be the new athletic director at Akron, per the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Kansas: Lance Leipold is planning on bringing these seven assistant coaches from Buffalo to Kansas, per report.
Jackson State (FCS - MS): "Fight with me not against me." Deion has a message to fellow HBCU head coaches in getting their players to the NFL.
Concordia-Chicago (D-III - IL): The program has decided to make a coaching change and is expected to tab an FBS staffer with program rebuilding experience.
Colorado Mesa University (D-II – CO): Colorado Mesa University located in Grand Junction, Colorado has immediate openings for a full time Defensive Backs Coach. All interested and qualified applicants should email resume and references to cmumavsfootball@gmail.com No Phone Calls Please.
The Apprentice School (D-III*-VA): The Apprentice School is looking for a week 1 game (Sept. 4th). Willing to sign a home and home but MUST be a home game in 2021. Can also provide team meal for whoever travels. Also open to a scrimmage vs Club/Prep or D-III on either August 21st or 28th (also must be at home). Please contact Charlie Sklaski at cwskalaski@gmail.com
Kansas: Lance Leipold led his alma mater to six national titles, but his fondest memories in coaching are times he turned bad teams into good ones. Hello, Kansas.
NAIA National Title: The NAIA title game is set, and will feature a team that played a full fall schedule, versus one that opted to play in the spring.
Texas: Matt Smidebush has moved from director of football administration to director of football operations, source tells FootballScoop.
Army: Per source, the following people have joined the recruiting staff at Army: former Robert Morris (FCS - PA) tight ends coach / recruiting coordinator Delbert Tyler II, former Utah State quality control coach Jake Pollack, former UNLV director of player personnel Eric Sheridan, and former Temple director of creative media Ayden Opfer.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags have parted ways with director of college scouting Mark Ellenz, assistant director of college scouting Paul Roell, assistant director of player personnel Andy Dengler, director of pro scouting Chris Driggers and area scout Jared Kirksey, Neil Stratton tweets.
Southwest Baptist (D-II – MO): Southwest Baptist University is seeking candidates for an offensive line coach. This is a full-time salary position with benefits. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; experience recruiting own territory; experience coaching the position. Please send resume, statement of faith and references to rclardy@sbuniv.edu. No phone calls please.
Heidelberg (D-III - OH): Heidelberg has an opening for defensive graduate assistant (DBs). Must be accepted to Masters of Business at Heidelberg. Undergraduate Business experience preferred but not required. Please send resumes to Defensive Coordinator Branden Jakubcin at bjakubci@heidelberg.edu.
Mercer (FCS - GA): Mercer has an immediate opening for a defensive assistant position. This is strictly a VOLUNTEER position; there is NO compensation, housing OR benefits. Position includes, but is not limited to: assisting with a position on the field and in the meeting room, video editing/coordinating, film sharing, manage and direct scout team, weekly data input, weekly analytics, on-campus recruiting assistance and other duties assigned by the head coach. Ideal candidates must have high energy, be self-motivated, be highly-organized, a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills. All interested and qualified applicants should email taylor_jc@mercer.edu. No phone calls please.
DFO Spring Meetings: A condensed version of the agenda for this week's meetings is as follows. - Meetings begin 2pm Thursday, May 6th - Thursday speakers include: Mike McHugh (Fresno), Antonio Huffman (Texas Tech), Sonny Dykes (SMU head coach), Patrick Higgins & Chris Howard (NCAA). Reception at "The Star" sponsored by Longhorn Lockers. Friday breakfast provided by Teamworks. Friday speakers include: Chris Hall (Dallas Cowboys director of scouting), Amanda Gilpin (Arkansas), Haleigh Blocker (Texas State), Jashon Sykes (Nevada), Gavin Bevis & Jacob Grant (New Mexico). Tour of AT&T Cowboys Stadium. Available tour of Longhorn Lockers' facility (please RSVP for this tour to Nate Poss at nposs@utep.edu).
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North Carolina Wesleyan College (D-III - NC): North Carolina Wesleyan College is seeking applicants for a Defensive Assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coaching a position (LB or DB experience preferred), maintaining a recruiting territory and film breakdown (HUDL). Position includes secondary duty within residence life (Housing). Compensation includes $15,000 salary, Housing and Meals. Contract to begin August 1st. Email cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Defensive Coordinator Brian Williams at bwilliams@ncwc.edu. No phone calls please.
Kansas: A look at Lance Leipold's contract with the Jayhawks.
Concordia Ann Arbor (NAIA – MI):Concordia is looking for a Fall 2021 opponent. This will be an Aug 28 or Sept 4 2021 game. Willing to discuss a home and home series or one game guarantee. Please contact head football coach Josh Schumacher at Joshua.schumacher@cuaa.edu if you have any interest in discussing options.
Colorado Mesa (D-II): Per source, defensive backs coach Darren Jackson is leaving to pursue a high school opportunity and the defensive backs job is open.
Louisiana College (D-III): Louisiana College is seeking a graduate assistant coach that will be working with the defense. Job Responsibilities include assisting a position room, film breakdown, all practice setup and breakdown, overseeing academics of position groups and all other responsibilities assigned by Head Football Coach or Athletic Director. Candidate would need to be accepted into one of the Masters programs at LC including Educational Leadership or Social Work. Position would include housing and a $250 per semester for meals. Starting date would be August 1st. Candidate must adhere to the Louisiana College personal conduct policy. Interested applicants should email their Resume, Cover Letter and Statement of Faith to Defensive Coordinator Nate Janzen at nathanial.Janzen@lacollege.edu.
New England Patriots: Bill Belichick shared with reporters over the weekend that this last draft would be the final one for longtime Patriots staffer and football research director Ernie Adams.
St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): The College of St. Scholastica is looking to fill their defensive coordinator opening. This is a full-time, 12-month per year position. CSS is committed to providing a just and inclusive campus community that demonstrates the Benedictine Values of respect, love of learning, community, stewardship and hospitality. We are seeking a coach who is committed to this mission of creating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion while working with a diverse community of colleagues and student body. The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting in the management of operations for the intercollegiate football program and assisting in all responsibilities assigned by the head coach. The Assistant Football Coach will serve as defensive coordinator/ possible strength and conditioning coach. Supervises conditioning programs. To Apply go to this link.
Northwestern: Deputy athletic director Mike Polisky has now officially been named the school's newathletic director. Polisky replaces Jim Phillips, who left Evanston back in February to become the ACC commissioner.
New England Patriots: West coast area scout Jon Howard and the organization have mutually agreed to part ways, according to Neil Stratton.
New Orleans Saints: Former Bills and Texans scout and exec CJ Leak is returning to the team in a to-be-determined scouting role, Neil Stratton tweets. Leak most recently served as the Texans director of pro scouting and previously worked with the Saints from 2016-18.
Kenyon (D-III – OH): Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach on offense, preferably offensive line. This is a full time, 10-month position with full benefits and a salary range of 24-28K. This position will also serve as Recruiting Coordinator or Director of Football Operations (best fit). Additional responsibilities will be assigned in game management, teaching, and / or administration. Bachelor degree and 3-5 years of collegiate coaching experience required. Master’s degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills as well as be committed to the policies and regulations of the North Coast Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should apply here.
Louisiana-Monroe: The University of Louisiana-Monroe is accepting applications for a Football Creative Graduate Assistant position. Applicants with a strong videography portfolio and experience with the Adobe Creative suite is preferred. Position includes tuition waiver, and $1000/mo stipend. Admission to the University of Louisiana-Monroe Graduate School (minimum GPA of 2.75) is required. Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio to - Ty Hundley Creative Coordinator at hundley@ulm.edu.
Southwest Baptist (D-II - MO): Southwest Baptist University is looking to fill two defensive graduate assistant positions; one opening for defensive line and one for defensive backs. These positions will include tuition assistance and a stipend. Duties will be assigned by the head coach and include coaching a position, managing a recruiting area, video work, etc. Interested applicants should submit a resume, list of references and a statement of faith to defensive coordinator Marcus Klund via email at mklund@sbuniv.edu.
Alabama A&M (FCS): Head coach Connell Maynor has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the school. In his third season leading the program, Maynor has 4-0 overall and in the SWAC championship game scheduled to take place this weekend.
Presentation (NAIA - SD): Presentation College, an NAIA program located in Aberdeen, SD is looking for a Fall 2021, Week 2 opponent. This will be an Sept. 4, 2021 home game. Open to NAIA or D3 opponents. Willing to discuss a home and home series. Please contact Defensive Coordinator Jason Glasco at Jason.Glasco@presentation.edu if you have interest in discussing options.
Marburg Mercenaries (Europe): The Marburg Mercenaries of the GFL have concluded their search. They thank the many applicants for their time and interest. We Wish everyone a healthy and safe 2021.
Ohio State: Buckeyes director of creative media Zach Swartz has announced that he is leaving the program.