Thursday December 3, 2020
Texas: An update, per sources, on Urban's meeting with top Texas officials.
Virginia Tech: The Hokies are slashing salaries to try to address financial issues within athletics.
Texas Tech: Head coach Matt Wells has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's Senior Day game with Kansas. More on what that means here.
Charlotte: Will Healy recently revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19, Scott Fowler tweets.
Bowl Games: The Rose Bowl will be played without fans, while the Fiesta Bowl will be played in front of immediate family only.
Pac-12: Jon Wilner tweets that, as of right now, the Pac-12 is on track to play all six games for the first time this season.
On the Line: It really doesn't get any more 2020 than this BYU-Coastal Carolina game, plus everything else that's on the line this weekend.
Florida: Former Florida assistant director of player personnel is suing the Gators alleging, among other things, racism as part of his termination last year.
South Carolina: Sources tell FootballScoop South Carolina's search is drawing to a close.
Texas: The latest at Texas, where history is repeating itself.
Peru State (NAIA - NE): The program has announced the additions of four coaches in Former Eastern Kentucky (FCS) offensive quality coach Tanner McCormick has been hired as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks, Will Fields has been hired as defensive coordinator, Eric Yates (coaching assistant / ST / TEs / FBs), and Lyon College student assistant Jake Wilson (graduate assistant / DL / ST).
Mount Union (D-III - OH): Corners coach / passing game coordinator Daryl Ely, a former Purple Raider who has been a defensive assistant for 12 seasons on staff, has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Ely takes over for Chris Kappas, who left to become the defensive coordinator at Austin Peay (FCS - TN).
Mountreal Alouettes (CFL): Defensive backs coach Barron Miles has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Bob Slowik, the previous defensive coordinator who was hired by former head coach Mike Sherman, did not have his contract renewed by the organization. Luc Brodeur-Jourdain, who had been the assistant offensive line coach, has been elevated to offensive line coach and he replaces Marcel Bellefeuille, who left to become the head coach at University of Ottawa.
Nuclear Winter: It's now January, and Michigan has a new coach, Chris Petersen is back, the Texans just hired a college coach and what did Akron just do?
Lane (D-II - TN): Lane College would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to their defensive line and quarterback openings, but they are no longer accepting resumes at this time.
FootballScoop 2020-21 Minority Coach Watch List: With a lot of input from around the country, we pulled together a list of 60+ minority coaches ready to advance in their careers. The 2020-21 FootballScoop Minority Coach Watch List.
Bill Belichick: While preparing for the Chargers, Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on "perhaps the best high school coach in the country."
Stetson (FCS - FL): STETSON UNIVERSITY is accepting applications for an Assistant Coach. Applicants with experience coaching defensive backs and/or tight ends is preferred. Special teams experience is also desirable. The position is a 12 month appointment paying approximately $24,000 with benefits. The coach will assist in the development and administration of all defensive/special teams game plans and the materials necessary to execute them. The coach is also responsible for the recruitment of student-athletes, adhering to NCAA, Conference and University regulations with regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and assist in the establishment of effective media relations. The coach will play a role, as assigned by the head coach as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Previous college coaching and recruiting experience are preferred. Working knowledge of video and recruiting software, as well as other computer softwares (Word, Excel, etc) and social media is required. As this position requires operation of University vehicles and traveling for recruiting purposes, the possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required. Applications can be sent through our HR department via this link. No phone calls please.
Miles College (D-II - AL): Per source, defensive line coach Tommie Lewis Jr. has been promoted to defensive run game coordinator / recruiting coordinator at Miles College.
Thiel College (DIII – PA): Thiel College is accepting applications for an intern position on offense or defense. This includes coaching your own position group, recruiting a territory, and administrative duties assigned by the head football coach. Compensation for the position is $10,000, housing, and meal plan. Position starts January 4, 2021. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to assistant football coach, jleipheimer@thiel.edu. No phone calls please.
It just means more: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey took aim at the ACC with these comments. Son.
Benedictine (NAIA - KS): The head coaching position has been posted. See details, and how to apply, via this link.
San Jose State: Sources tell FootballScoop Brent Brennan is hiring Samford director of football operations Tanner Schultheis as San Jose State's new DFO. Prior to his past two seasons at Samford, Schultheis served as football operations manager for the US National Team. At SJSU, Schultheis will work closely with assistant AD for football operations Ben Thienes.
Tulane: With offensive coordinator Will Hall off to Southern Miss, sources tell FootballScoop Willie Fritz plans to fill the role with a Vols staffer, and former Notre Dame offensive coordinator.
Michigan: “Infuriated” Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel fired back at Kirk Herbstreit’s comments that the Wolverines would “wave the white flag” and duck out of playing the Buckeyes.
Alcorn State’s Receiver Driven RPO Evolution:All 11 personnel RPO offenses strive to throw off the number seven defender. But too many times defenses dictate a throw read into spacing that is not conducive to generating completions, leading to contested balls and putting receivers into harm’s way. The researchers at X&O Labs have studied how the offensive staff at Alcorn State University (MS) modified its RPO system to allow its receivers (not its coordinator) to call the pass contours based on the depth and leverage of defenders. X&O Labs talked with offensive coordinator Elliott Wratten and wide receiver coach Jason Phillips on the parameters and rules they teach their receivers to use when communicating these routes pre-snap to the QB. This paradigm shift has eliminated high-risk throws such as bubbles into cloud corners or glances into poor down safety leverage. X&O Labs will email this exclusive report next Tuesday to their 60,000 readers—and you can get it sent to your email, too. Don’t miss out! Go here to get on the list.
Coastal Carolina: With Coastal hosting College GameDay this weekend and expecting to play Liberty....#2020 happened, because of course. It appears Covid issues within Liberty's program will force them to stay home. Ross Dellenger is reporting BYU is preparing to head East to play Coastal in the spot. Big effort, for the good of the game. High risk move for both teams involved. Let's hope they are rewarded for down the line.
Wild ending: There was a wild ending to the 7A state championship game in Alabama last night. You have to see this to believe it.
Saint Francis (NAIA - IN): Mike Brevard has stepped down from the head coaching position at North Side HS (Fort Wayne, IN) to join the coaching staff as linebackers coach.
Coach Prime: Deion Sanders’ first day at Jackson State: House hunting and a hit piece.
Nebraska: Athletic director Bill Moos shared the following with The Athletic on Scott Frost's job security after 1-4 start in year three: "There’s no reason for Scott Frost to be concerned about his job.”
Albion (D-III - MI): Albion College is looking for a Week 4 game for the Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 seasons. 2021 must be played at Albion and we are open to returning to your place in 2022. Please contact head football coach Dustin Beurer at dbeurer@albion.edu or 517-629-0452.
Texas: Urban may very well pass on the soon-to-open Texas job. But if the idea was a complete non-starter, it never would have reached this point.
Postponed Games: With multiple games on the list already, keep track of all canceled/postponed games for the upcoming week here.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.