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How New Hampshire's Tracer Elements Eliminate Back Gapping in Duo Runs: For the last several seasons, the Duo run concept has been New Hampshire’s most efficient run. But when the rest of the CAA started to mimic its success by studying the play design, UNH offensive staff had to find ways to protect the backside entry point for the back against over-shifted LBs. This included what former offensive coordinator Brian Scott called “tracer elements,” which meant having an additional blocker- which can be a tight end, full back, slot or even big receiver- come across the formation to insert into the backside. It helped to account for extra defenders who were backgapping the play. X&O Labs reveals their exclusive work with Coach Scott- who is now at Tennessee Tech in the same capacity- on how he’s continued to advance his most productive scheme. Get the full story here.
Colorado: Coach Prime is making Warren Sapp the highest-paid graduate assistant in college football history.
Unsanctioned tackling drill: A 30-minute tackling drill without pads has led to the resignation of a longtime head coach.
Villanova (FCS - PA): Villanova is currently accepting applications for a VOLUNTEER football coach on Special Teams for the 2024 season. We are seeking candidates who are looking to gain experience working within a Division 1 football program. Primary duties will include assisting the Special Teams Coordinator and working with a defensive position group, opponent film breakdown, tracking recruiting activity, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Candidates with strong communication and computer skills are preferred. Qualifications: (1) Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree program; (2) Experience competing in intercollegiate athletics or (3) experience working in a collegiate football program. This position does NOT provide any stipend, benefits, or housing. However, the position will receive experience working in a Division I program, have the potential to earn a paid position, earn recommendations for future career opportunities, and receive internship credit, if applicable. Please send ONE (1) attachment containing your cover letter, resume and three professional references to the Villanova University Football Staff at wildcatfootball@villanova.edu. Phone calls will NOT be accepted.
College Sports Tomorrow?: Explaining the latest plan to save (or ruin) college football.
William Penn (NAIA - IA): William Penn University is accepting applications to fill an offensive and defensive graduate assistants. The positions include coaching your own room, recruiting territory, and other duties assigned by the HFC. Compensation includes tuition, meals, and stipend. Start date is TBD. All interested applicants should submit resume and references to jay.burns@wmpenn.edu.
Villanova (FCS - PA): Villanova is currently accepting applications for a VOLUNTEER position within the Operations/Recruiting department for the 2024 season. We are seeking candidates who are looking to gain experience working within a Division 1 football program. Primary duties will include assisting the Director of Player Personnel, tracking recruiting activity, graphic design, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Candidates with strong communication and computer skills are preferred. Qualifications: (1) Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree program; (2) Experience competing in intercollegiate athletics or (3) experience working in a collegiate football program. This position does NOT provide any stipend, benefits, or housing. However, volunteers will receive experience working in a Division I program, have the potential to earn a paid position, earn recommendations for future career opportunities, and receive internship credit, if applicable. Please send ONE (1) attachment containing your cover letter, resume and three professional references to the Villanova University Football Staff at wildcatfootball@villanova.edu. Phone calls will NOT be accepted.
Army: Wofford (FCS) tight ends coach Dane Romero has accepted the slot backs job at Army.
Maryville (D-III - TN): Kyler Long, who coached the running backs at Maryville last season, has joined the Heritage HS (TN) staff of Joe Osovet as running backs coach.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (JC): Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is looking to fill an entry level offensive position. Compensation for this position includes meals, housing, and a stipend. This position will live in the dorm. This is a great opportunity to coach college football and to gain experience working with a college program and leading a position group. Film duties, practice planning, game planning, equipment, weight room, on field coaching, study hall, and any other duties assigned by the head coach or coordinators will be tied in with this position. Those who are interested please apply via this link.
California University of Pennsylvania (D-II - PA): Penn West California is looking for a Home Game Week 0 or Week 9 of 2024. Would consider a Road Game Week 9. All options will be considered. Interested programs can contact Gary Dunn at Dunn_g@pennwest.edu.
Dartmouth (FCS): Head coach Sammy McCorkle has announced the promotions of tight ends coach Wendy Laurent to associate head coach and nickels coach Joe Castellitto is adding special teams coordinator duties.
Ole Miss: Ole Miss has dished raises and/or extensions to Lane Kiffin's returning assistant coaches.
Graceland (NAIA - IA): John Downing, who has previous stops on staff at Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC) and Wingate (FCS), has accepted the defensive line job.
Northwest Missouri State (D-II): Head coach Rich Wright has announced the additions of Ryan Gent (WRs / director of camps), and Neil Novak (secondary / recruiting coordinator). Both Gent and Novak were previously part of the Bearcats staff and Gent most recently served as the wide receivers coach at South Dakota Mines while Novak spent the past three seasons at Wayne State (D-II - NE) coaching the defensive line and then defensive backs.
Lawrence Tech (NAIA - MI): Lawrence Tech is seeking a candidate for one defensive graduate assistant position following the current academic 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.
Indianapolis Colts: Sources tell FootballScoop that Ole Miss ad Lane Kiffin are losing former MTSU start quarterback Brent Stockstill to an opportunity with the Colts.
West Alabama (D-II): The University Of West Alabama has an open Offense/Special Teams Graduate Assistant Position. This position includes tuition and a stipend. Interested candidates should email their resume to uwafootball@uwa.edu. No phone calls please.
Ohio State: Veteran offensive line coach Tim Drevno, who spent the past three seasons working at UCLA with Chip Kelly, is joining the staff as a quality control coach, per multiple reports.
Ole Miss: Former Giants head coach Joe Judge is joining the staff in Oxford, sources confirm to FootballScoop.
Slippery Rock (D-II - PA): Slippery Rock University looking for a home football game in 2024 on Week 8 October 26th or Week 0 August 29th/31st. If interested please contact head coach Shawn Lutz shawn.lutz@sru.edu
Coach Prime: As if there aren't already enough cameras on him, Prime will have a camera of his own during spring ball.
Charlotte: Former UNC and Detroit Lions corners coach Dre Bly has joined Biff Poggi's staff as a defensive analyst.
Players gambling: Lane Kiffin explains how Ole Miss educates and empowers their players in a time where the NCAA is pushing for a ban on prop bets.
Ole Miss: Mike Williams has joined the Ole Miss staff in personnel. This is a fascinating hire for Lane Kiffin.
Memphis: Ryan Silverfield has himself a large new contract.
2023-24 NFL and College Head Coaching Changes
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