Thursday April 8, 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.
Long time college football coach and NFL scout Bo Guarini suddenly passed away at his home this week. He was a beloved college coach for many years at Rutgers, Davidson and Western Connecticut. He was also a seasoned NFL scout for the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. Bo was a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many in the football world. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Colorado: Colorado is set to approve a 3-year deal for defensive coordinator Chris Wilson that will pay him $550,000 in 2021, $600,000 in '22 and $650,000 in '23, tweets Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera. Wilson was CU's defensive line coach last season.
Lovie Smith: During his five seasons at Illinois, Texans defensive coordinator Lovie Smith says they were never able to install their entire defensive scheme.
FCS: Our weekend preview, where multiple conference titles are up for grabs, The Rivalry returns and a wacky tiebreaker scenario is in play.
North Carolina: Mack Brown explains his post-practice system for coaching his coaches, including why he doesn't believe in yelling at coaches in front of players, and what he feels his role is as the leader of the program.
Auburn: The program has now formally announced the addition of former Boise State offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau as senior analyst on offense.
Glendale CC (JC - CA): Glendale Community College is currently seeking a Linebackers Coach and defensive backs coach. These are small stipend positions. These positions have no housing, meals, or benefits attached to it. Currently, there are no possibilities of teaching classes on campus. Local applicants encouraged! Must be flexible to practice in Mornings. No phone calls. All interested candidates please send email to tfarwell@glendale.edu.
Eastern New Mexico (D-II): After setting a school record for rushing yards in 2019, Eastern New Mexico will hire the coordinator of D2's top passing offense as its new head coach. Details here.
Syracuse: Sources tell FootballScoop that Deon Maddox, a former Orange receiver who previously coached the wide receivers at Eastern Michigan, is joining the staff as director of high school relations. He replaces Ryan Bartow, who left to join the Florida State support staff.
Bowling Green: Damaris Linker has been announced as the team's new director of football operations. Linker joins the program after serving in a similar capacity for the Texas Tech volleyball program.
Anderson (D-III - IN): Anderson University, a NCAA DIII Christian University is looking to fill the position of Offensive Coordinator. Responsibilities include coaching, recruitment and retention of academically qualified student-athletes. Applicant must commit to the AU mission and Christian lifestyle. Applicants are welcome to send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to Head Coach Steve Rock at srock@anderson.edu. No phone calls please.
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Western New Mexico (D-II): Western New Mexico is preparing to bring in a new head coach, sources tell FootballScoop. Details here.
Olivet Nazarene (NAIA – IL): Olivet Nazarene University is seeking applicants for a graduate assistant on Defense. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of strategy, successful recruiting ability, strong leadership, social media expertise, video editing, and communication skills. Photoshop expertise desired. Applicants must have a strong Christian faith and work within Olivet Nazarene’s Christian mission. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, coaching a position, recruiting, academic & spiritual growth of players, and coordinating social media efforts. Tuition, stipend and subsidized housing available. Olivet Nazarene University is a nationally recognized Christian university located 50 miles south of the Chicago Loop in Illinois. Olivet competes in the NAIA. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required. Email letter of interest, resume, Christian testimony statement, and references to Eric Hehman at edhehman@olivet.edu. Candidates will not be reviewed until ALL materials are submitted. No phone calls please.
Kansas: New athletic director Travis Goff talks about the search for a new head coach during his introductory presser.
Central Washington University (D-II):CWU is looking to fill open dates in 2021 on Week 7, October 16th and Week 9, October 30th, 2021 with possible home/away agreements for 2022. Any interested DII or FCS programs can contact Head Coach Chris Fisk at chris.fisk@cwu.edu.
Riverboat Ron: Coaches are in a constant tug-of-war between analytics and “trust your gut” moments. Here’s a great story from Ron Rivera about how a heart-to-heart with John Madden about how going by the book helped spark the “Riverboat Ron” nickname.
St. Francis (NAIA - IL): The University of St. Francis is searching for a preferable home game on September 4, 2021 and/or September 11, 2021. If interested, please contact our HC Joe Curry at jcurry@stfrancis.edu.
Wesley College (D-III – DE): Wesley College is seeking a final home game the weekend of April 17th, 2021. The game will be the last in the program’s history. If interested, please contact HC Chip Knapp at 302-736-2363 or chip.knapp@wesley.edu.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.