Thursday December 31, 2020
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.
McKendree (D-II – IL): McKendree University is seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant on the defensive side of the ball. Benefits like tuition and a small stipend are given. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Atiba Bradley at acbradley@mckendree.edu. No phone calls please.
Notre Dame: An update on Notre Dame's plans to fill their defensive coordinator role.
Vanderbilt: Head coach Clark Lea has hired his first coordinator, according to a report.
LSU: An update at LSU where the staff is being retooled.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL): Jeff Reinebold is returning to the team as special teams coordinator, the club has announced. 2021 will mark Reinebold's seventh season with the team.
Kentucky: Having the keys to the offense for the first time in his career, interim offensive coordinator Vince Marrow explains why he feels like the President.
Atlanta Falcons: The organization has announced they will operate remotely after one member tested positive for COVID.
Cleveland Browns: The Browns facility remains closed today as COVID issues continue.
Glazier: Glazier is demolishing the Vault TOMORROW. But don't worry, everything in the Vault will be in the basement in Glazier Drive. Try it out now - https://app.glazierdrive.com/product/drive-free-trial/
Briar Cliff (NAIA - IA): Per source, Minot State (D-II - MN) running backs coach Zac Cunha has been hired as co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach and Loras College (D-III - IA) special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach Nathan Koziol has joined the program in the same capacity.
Games on Tonight: While we were supposed to get four games today (TCU vs. Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl was canceled), there are three solid games set to kick off today: Tulsa vs. Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl (12p - ESPN), San Jose State vs. Ball State in the Arizona Bowl (2p - CBSSN), and Army vs. West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl (4p - ESPN).
Miami Dolphins: A key architect of the NFL’s best defense was a high school coach last year.
Greg Stevens, OC, Southeastern Louisiana: “RB First” Isolation Progressions in Pass Game.Former LSU co-offensive coordinator Joe Brady became a household name mainly because of how his QB Joe Burrow was able to distribute the ball evenly to everyone in his system, including dishing 55 to Clyde Edwards-Hilaire, the most by a non-Mike Leach coached RB since 2016. Yet, 47 miles away on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University, offensive coordinator Greg Stevens knew he had something special too, and was scheming up ways to get star running back Davonte Williams the ball in space. So, he built an entire catalog of concepts where the back was the first progression in the route concept. The results yielded a 68 catch, 571 yard output for Williams in 2019. In an exclusive clinic report for X&O Labs, Coach Stevens details how he made the back the primary target in five of his base concepts. The Lions finished the 2019 season 2nd in total offense (484 ypg) and 2nd in passing offense (354 ypg) at the FCS level. X&O Labs will release this report next Tuesday to their 60,000 readers—and you can get it, too. Get this report sent your email next Tuesday: Go here to get on the list.
Alderson Broaddus (D-II - WV): Josh Alanskas has joined the program as tight ends coach and strength and conditioning coach. Alanskas previously served as the running backs coach / head strength and conditioning coach at Finlandia (D-III- MI).
LSU: With Sam Nader nearing retirement, sources tell FootballScoop LSU is turning to a familiar face.
Henderson State (D-II – AR): Henderson State University is currently accepting applications for a Football Equipment Supervisor Graduate Assistant. This is a 10-month position starting January 2021. Full tuition waiver, meal plan, a monthly stipend, and potential for housing are included. Candidates must be admissible to the graduate program. Responsibilities will include operating the football equipment room, maintaining inventory of all equipment, ordering equipment, equipment repair, laundry, and game and practice sideline equipment. The position will also assist the Asst. AD for Sports Medicine, and perform other duties as assigned by Asst. AD for Sports Medicine. Candidates with an athletic background or experience (volunteer/intern) in a collegiate equipment program is preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and have the ability to effectively work with student athletes, the sports medicine staff, administrators, and sport coaches. Candidates must possess skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Google services (Sheets, Docs, Drive). Additionally the applicant must have a valid driver license and dependable transportation. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified applicants email cover letter, resume and references to Director of Football Operations Cody Sparks at sparksc@hsu.edu.
Mississippi Delta (JC): Former Southern Miss defensive backs coach Cedric Thomas has been named the new header of the program. Before coaching at Southern Miss, Thomas was the head coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff for two seasons.
Arizona: Jedd Fisch is expected to hire Chuck Cecil as defensive backs coach and Ricky Hunley to work with the front seven, tweets Pete Thamel. Both Cecil and Hunley are College Football Hall of Famers who played at Arizona.
Jackson State (FCS): Because of Jackson State football, Coach Prime says temperatures will change, crime will decrease and the teen pregnancy rate will fall. Yeah, it makes sense when you hear him say it.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.
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