The Scoop - Sunday December 17, 2023

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Louisiana Monroe: Former New Mexico offensive line coach Cam Blankenship has come with Bryant Vincent to ULM in the same capacity. 

Houston: A former SEC play caller is expected to join Willie Fritz's staff as offensive coordinator, according to a report.

Wyoming: Tim Polasek will not coach in the team's bowl game as he departs to take over the North Dakota State program, and offensively plays will be called within the Cowboys current offensive staff, Craig Bohl shares today.

Houston: Baylor tight ends coach Shawn Bell is set to join Willie Fritz's staff at Houston, Pete Thamel shares. Bell has held a variety of roles during his time at Baylor, including quarterbacks coach. Brian Bell, a former Texas high school coach who was a quality control coach at Baylor and brother of Shawn, is expected t ojoin the staff as well, 247 adds.

Eastern Washington (FCS): Eastern Washington University Football is accepting resumes for an On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to assist with recruiting and operations. This individual will oversee and coordinate recruiting visits and assist the Recruiting Coordinator with recruiting organization. This position pays approximately $1,500 per month and is expected to work some nights and weekends, primarily in conjunction with recruiting visits. Housing, meals, and benefits are not included. Interested applicants should send an email with resume and references to ewueaglesfootball@gmail.com.

James Madison: Damian Wroblewski (OL) and Eddie Whitley Jr. (Rovers) are expected to be retained on Bob Chesney's staff, sources confirm to FootballScoop. Adam Rittenberg is among those reporting the same.

Duke: Manny Diaz is set to add Louisiana offensive line coach Jeff Norrid to the same role on the Blue Devils staff, Adam Rittenberg shares. Norrid has previous experience at FAU, and three SEC programs (Auburn, Alabama and Arkansas).

Charlotte: Charlotte is seeking to hire a defensive line grad assistant. Preference for those who played or have coached defensive line. The position comes with tuition and a stipend. Please send resume and letter of interest to CharlotteDefGA@gmail.com

Northern Illinois: With three wins in their last 15 games and standing 1-3 on the season, Thomas Hammock knew he needed to make a change or change would be made for him. He quietly made a change at offensive coordinator and saved his season; and his job. 

Philadelphia Eagles: Following two straight blowout losses to chief NFC rivals, Nick Sirianni has reportedly made a coordinator change. 

Notre Dame: Sources share with FootballScoop that Notre Dame is planning to hire Loren Landow as their new head strength coach. 

North Dakota State: Sources share with FootballScoop Wyoming offensive coordinator and former NDSU OC Tim Polasek is slated to become head coach at NDSU

New Mexico State: Jerry Kill went off on New Mexico AD Eddie Nunez after the Aggies' loss in the New Mexico Bowl, calling him "chickenshit." Back story here.

Northeastern State (D-II - OK): Former Colorado interim head coach Darrin Chiaverini will become head coach at Northeastern State later this week sources share with FootballScoop. 

Mississippi State: New Mexico State defensive backs coach Cliff Odom is headed to Mississippi State as special teams coordinator Pete Thamel shares. Odom played at Baylor when Jeff Lebby was on staff there.

USC: Former Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk will be the new defensive backs coach on Lincoln Riley's staff, sources confirm to FootballScoop.

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

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

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.

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