The Scoop - Sunday January 14, 2024

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Claude Gilbert, the former head coach at San Diego and San Jose State, passed away last week. Please join us in praying for his family.

Washington: The hire of Jed Fisch is now official.

LA Chargers: Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham interviewed for the vacant GM position today with LA.

Utah State: Sources tell FootballScoop that Blake Anderson is working to finalize å strong hire as defensive makeover continues.

Washington: Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch is now the target. Sources tell FootballScoop Fisch is expected to accept the position

Washington: Lance Leipold who had emerged as the focus of Washington's search shares this afternoon he's engaged and looking forward to '24s showing up on campus in Lawrence tomorrow. Further sources add Leipold turned down the opportunity at Washington and is expected to receive an extension at Kansas in connection. Jedd Fisch remains a viable option; but UW AD Troy Dannen was working phones as late as last night with other options as well. Stay tuned...

LA Chargers: Former Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has completed his interview for the head coaching job.

Alabama: In addition to Ryan Grubb (OC), and Jerret CcElwain (director of scouting) joining Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, as we've previously shared, Chris Low adds that JaMarcus Shephard (WRs) will also follow from Washington while Freddie Roach (DL) and Robert Gillespie (RBs) are expected to be retained.

Pitt State (D-II - KS): Kyle Goldman, who spent last season as the linebackers coach at Lyon (D-III - AR), has accepted a graduate assistant position on staff.

Ripon (D-III - WI): Per source, Joe Blitstein is leaving Buena Vista (NAIA - IA) and has accepted the offensive line / run game coordinator job at Ripon.

Rice: Rice is adding a Power 5 veteran and developer of multiple All-Americans and draft picks as wide receivers coach, sources tell FootballScoop

Texas: Texas is brining back a prominent former assistant to its support staff, sources tell FootballScoop

Atlanta Falcons: Two interviews are on tap for today for the head coaching opening with Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Ravens defensive line coach / associate head coach Anthony Weaver. 

Lawrence Tech (NAIA - MI): Lawrence Tech University, an NAIA institution located in Southfield, Michigan, has immediate openings for an Offensive and Defensive Assistant. These are full-time positions with full benefits and competitive pay. For more information, please visit this link. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Head Football Coach Scott Merchant at smerchant@ltu.edu.

Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI): Saginaw Valley State invites applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Football Coach. The candidate will serve as the Offensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator. In addition, possible Offensive Coordinator opportunity for the right candidate. This position will include program administrative specific duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Previous collegiate coaching and recruiting experience is preferred but not required. The position requires a bachelor's degree with master's preferred. Send resume and cover letter to head coach Ryan Brady at rebrady@svsu.edu.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Albert Breer shares that former Giants and Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is scheduled to interview for the defensive coordinator opening Tuesday and Wednesday. Titans assistant Chris Harris, Titans defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, Ravens passing game coordinator Chris Hewitt and Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel are also expected to interview, per PFT.

Wheaton (D-III - IL): Mikey Swider, who has been a part of the staff since 2020 most recently as linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, has been appointed defensive coordinator. He takes over for CJ Nightingale, who was recently named head coach at Belhaven (D-III - MS).

Washington: Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has shared that he will not be the next head coach of the Huskies. It's widely expected that this search will play out today or tomorrow. Sources tell FootballScoop Grubb is expected to join Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. 

Las Vegas Raiders: While interim head coach Antonio Pierce has interviewed for a few head coaching jobs over the past 48 hours, the Raiders have yet to submit requests to interview a single candidate, per multiple reports.

Los Angeles Chargers: Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald completed his interview for the head coaching job last night.

Stephen F. Austin (FCS): Texas State director of recruiting Randy Martinez is the new running backs coach at SFA.

Alabama A&M (FCS): Former South Carolina State (FCS) defensive coordinator Thomas Howard has accepted the defensive coordinator job.

Northern Arizona (FCS): Manako Tuifua, who spent last season as the defensive line coach at Texas A&M Kingsville (D-II), has joined the NAU staff in the same role.

Atlanta Falcons: The team has requested permission to interview Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coaching job.

Buffalo: Norfolk State offensive coordinator Ray Pickering is set to join the Buffalo staff as running backs coach sources share.

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