The Scoop - Saturday February 17, 2024

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Las Vegas: The Raiders plan to hire former Auburn running backs coach Cadillac Williams as their new running backs coach Mike Gittens who covers Auburn is reporting. 

Tampa Bay: The Bucs are hiring Georgia receivers coach Bryan McClendon as their new receivers coach Adam Schefter has shared. 

LSU: Missouri defensive grad assistant Jack Witte is headed back to the Bayou state to work with Blake Baker as a defensive analyst sources share with FootballScoop. Witte grew up in Covington, LA and previously worked at both Northwestern State and Tulane. 

Fresno State: Sources tell FootballScoop Malik Forrester has joined Fresno State as a defensive line graduate assistant. He is a former graduate assistant (DL) at Auburn and defensive analyst (LB) for Dartmouth College. 

Tampa Bay: Adam Schefter shares that Liam Coen is bringing Kentucky senior analyst Brian Picucci to Tampa as assistant offensive line coach. 

Minot State (D-II - ND): Minot State has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings position on offense:- coaching tight ends and recruiting!- $7,500 per semester - Other duties as assigned by head coach. Part-time pay/full-time work for a young hungry coach willing to grind. Option background preferable. All the complimentary coffee you can drink! Interested candidates please email ian.shields@minotstateu.edu

Colgate (FCS - NY): Sources tell FootballScoop Colgate defensive backs coach Doug McFadden is leaving the program to take the reigns as head coach of Hilton Head Preparatory Academy in Hilton Head, SC. He is a native of South Carolina and has spent 17 seasons coaching at the D1 level and 22 coaching seasons in college overall. He was a standout defensive back at Southwest Baptist in Missouri.

South Carolina: Sources tell FootballScoop Tanner Jackson has joined the South Carolina staff as a defensive quality control. Jackson has previously coached at Louisiana Monroe and App State. 

Arkansas State: Sources tell FootballScoop A-State has an opening for a defensive line grad assistant. 

Texas: Steve Sarkisian's new deal is significant

Minnesota Vikings: Source shares with FootballScoop that Chenzo Funari has joined the Minnesota Vikings working in football research & analytics. He's previously served as a defensive analyst at UConn and Youngstown State and as the running backs coach at Northern Michigan.

Southwestern College (CC - CA): Kansas analyst Oscar Rodriguez is set to become head coach at Southwestern in San Diego Adam Rittenberg has shared. 

Hawaii: The University of Hawaii is looking for a director of recruiting, this individual will oversee all recruiting operations including but not limited to: on campus visits: unofficial, official, game day visits, recruiting communications, and recruiting strategies. Interested applicants please send resumes and 3 references to this email: football@hawaii.edu.

Hardin-Simmons (D-III - TX): Head coach Jesse Burleson has announced several staff moves including the hire of Illinois College defensive coordinator Craig Neece in the same capacity. the addition of Jim Ned HS head coach Matt Fanning as tight ends / strength and development coach, Matt Mitchell being promoted to linebackers coach, Logan Floyd moving up to defensive backs coach and others. 

Misericordia (D-III - PA): Head coach John Davis has announced he is stepping down.

University of Washington: Former Washington Commanders staffer Luke Del Rio is joining Jedd Fisch' staff as an analyst multiple outlets are reporting.

Tennessee Tech (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop Bobby Wilder is hiring Chase Mummau from Wake Forest.

Washington: Robert Bala, who had accepted the Western Michigan defensive coordinator job a few weeks ago, has been announced as the new inside linebackers coach for Jedd Fisch. The Washington Staff Tracker provides a recap of who Fisch brought in.

Western Michigan: Western Michigan has an opening for a full-time special teams analyst. This is a paid position and an opportunity to work at the FBS level. Experience in coaching special teams at the collegiate level is a priority. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching special teams and experience working with Microsoft office products: Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Knowledge of XOS Catapult a plus. This position will be responsible for assisting the coaching staff with film break down, practice organization, drill setup and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Requirements include college coaching and recruiting experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to SavageTeamsWMU@gmail.com No phone calls please.

Montana Tech (NAIA): Montana Tech is seeking candidates for the position of assistant coach / defensive line. Candidate will work with the Interior defensive line and coach his own room. Previous defensive line coaching / playing experience preferred but not required. This position is a stipend position with no benefits. Interested parties please send email with resume and references to Head Coach Kyle Samson at ksamson@mtech.edu.

Northeastern State (D-II - OK): Northeastern State is looking for home games on Sept 14 (Week 2) or Nov. 2 (Week 9) for the 2024 season. Would consider doing a home-and-home contract as well. Contact: Assistant Athletic Director Don Vieth at vieth@nsuok.edu.

Lawrence Tech (NAIA - MI): Lawrence Technological University is seeking candidates for two offensive graduate assistant positions (RB/WR) as well as one defensive graduate assistant position (LB or DB) following the current Spring Semester. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: coaching a position, recruiting, and assisting with all aspects of football operations(film, equipment, travel, etc.). You must be able to get admitted into an LTU graduate school program and have a 3.0 GPA or higher in undergrad at your previous university to be eligible for these positions. Compensation will include housing, meals, stipend, and half of graduate school tuition. LTU is a high academic institution located in Southfield, MI and competes as a member of the MSFA Mideast League within the NAIA. Interested applicants can submit their resume, cover letter, and references to smerchant@ltu.edu.

Georgia State: Following the sudden resignation of Shawn Elliott yesterday after spring practices had started, Georgia State is reportedly set to go outside-the-box with their interim head coach choice.

Houston Texans: Sources shared last night that safeties coach Stephen Adegoke has decided to remain with the Texans and will not head to Michigan.

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