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How U of Albany Teaches its Cross-Dog Pressure Pattern From Hot Coverage: If you watched any FCS football this season, you’d bear witness to how dominant the University of Albany (NY) defensive unit was this fall. The Great Danes surrendered a mere 87 yards rushing per contest, despite playing 15 games. It was the lowest output in that amount of games since James Madison in 2019. Defensive coordinator Bill Nesselt knew the strength of his unit was his two All-CAA bookends, so he designed the majority of his run fits to box the ball between them. In an exclusive X&O Labs' report, Coach Nesselt details the interior cross-dog pattern that he complemented with three Deep, two-under “Hot” coverage. It was the Danes’s top pressure this season and was utilized in every down and distance and any field zone. Read more.
San Jose State: Bojay Filimoeatu has been announced as inside linebackers coach / run game coordinator and Billy Ray Stutzmann as a senior offensive analyst.
CoachComm: CoachComm is looking to hire a full-time District Sales Manager, located in the Dallas Market. Primary responsibilities will be selling our X2 and Cobalt Plus headset products as well as our Tempo practice systems. This job requires extensive travel. Sales and/or knowledge of coaches in the market is a plus. The district to cover would be North and West Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana respectively. District Manager will report to the Senior Regional Sales Manager. Please send resume to Senior Regional Sales Manager, Chase Fickessen, at chase.fickessen@coachcomm.com. Serious inquiries only.
Washington Commanders: Chip Kelly could be in line to be Dan Quinn's OC in DC.
Tennessee Titans: Cleveland offensive line coach Bill Callahan has been granted his released and is expected to join his son's staff in Tennessee Mary Kay Cabot has shared.
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders are hiring Kliff Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator. We can definitely say Kliff has a type when it comes to picking jobs.
Utah State: Bobby McMillen is set to join the Utah State staff.
Tennessee Titans: The Titans are hiring former Bears receivers coach Tyke Tolbert in the same capacity.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams are promoting linebackers coach Chris Shula to defensive coordinator.
Las Vegas Raiders: Marvin Lewis' title with the Raiders will be assistant head coach.
New England Patriots: The Patriots have now announced their three coordinators: Alex Van Pelt (OC), Demarcus Covington (DC) and Jeremy Springer (STC).
New Rivalry: Two FCS schools have established college football's most (indirectly) heated and delicious rivalry.
Ole Miss: A federal judge has dismissed a $40 million lawsuit against Lane Kiffin.
Florida: The ongoing NCAA investigation into the Gators' recruitment of QB Jaden Rashada has resulted in a dismissal.
Wisconsin: Wisconsin has announced Alex Grinch as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.
Michigan: On the Pat McAfee show today, new Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore shared that he could have the openings on staff filled by next week. Michigan currently has vacancies at offensive coordinator and tight ends, with defensive coordinator and safeties / special teams likely open as well with the pending departures of Jesse Minter (DC) and Jay Harbaugh (safeties / STC), who are widely believed to be joining Jim Harbaugh in LA.
Arizona State: ASU and the NCAA are "making progress" on a resolution that would end a two-and-a-half year investigation into recruiting violations that took place under Herm Edwards, CBS is reporting. The report adds that the school is expected to agree to findings of major violations and a further postseason ban is not expected to be among the penalties, while show-cause penalties for Edwards and his staff (including new Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce) are on the table.
Western Illinois (FCS): The Leathernecks are adding an assistant on the offensive side of the ball who brings Big Ten and ACC experience.
Rhode Island (FCS): Rhode Island is seeking (1) Defensive Quality Control Coach. The position will be responsible for a range of tasks, including assisting the staff with opponent breakdowns, self-scout, playbook creation, and video coordination. The position will also assist the Head Coach and/or DFO with administrative tasks as assigned.This is strictly a VOLUNTEER position; there is no compensation, housing or benefits with occasional meals. The last 3 people in this position moved onto full time jobs after their time in this role. If interested, please email (Put DEFENSIVE QUALITY COACH in subject line) a resume and references to Director of Football Operations John Fils-Aime at john.filsaime@uri.edu.
Ryan Grubb: Alabama's offensive coordinator is reportedly a candidate for the Seahawks opening at offensive coordinator under Mike Macdonald, which could mean a return to Seattle for the former Washington offensive coordinator.
Emporia State (D-II - KS): Emporia State University has an opening for a full time wide receivers coach (special teams experience encouraged). Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred. This is a full time position with salary and benefits. All interested, qualified applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and references to Offensive Coordinator Vincent Cashdollar at vcashdol@emporia.edu.
Coastal Carolina: The program is no longer accepting applicants for their graduate assistant positions. Thanks for the overwhelming interest.
UTSA: Hunter Rittimann, who has been a member of the Roadrunners staff since 2018, has been elevated to tight ends coach. He spent the past two seasons as director of high school relations and prior to that worked as a graduate assistant on the offensive side of the ball for four seasons.
Arkansas State: Arkansas State has a defensive graduate assistant opening working with the defensive line. Interested candidates can apply with their resumes to mwagner@astate.edu.
Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald shared during his presser today that his initial plan is to continue to call the defense and not hire the traditional defensive play caller.
Southwestern Oklahoma State (D-II): Jon Clark has been announced as assistant head coach / defensive backs coach and John Clark as Mike Lewis as defensive coordinator / linebackers coach.
Lenoir-Rhyne (D-II - NC): Keiser (NAIA - FL) special teams coordinator / defensive line coach Justin Hilliker has accepted the same role at Lenoir-Rhyne.
SUNY Morrisville (D-III - NY): SUNY Morrisville has an opening at Offensive Coordinator. Duties will include coordinating the offensive unit in all phases, coaching an offensive position group (QB preferred but will accept other positions), developing and mentoring our staff’s young offensive assistant coaches, as well as assisting with special teams as needed. In addition to on-field/off-field responsibilities, this position will include teaching 8 credits per academic year in the areas of Coaching and Fitness. Preferred candidates will have 2+ years of NCAA coaching experience, as well as demonstrated success recruiting highly qualified student-athletes. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. If interested in this position, please apply via this link. No phone calls please.
Akron: Former Penn State quarterback Michael Shuster, who spent last season as a graduate assistant at Duke working with the quarterbacks, is set to be the new quarterbacks coach for Joe Moorhead and the Zips, per ESPN.
Baltimore Ravens: Inside linebackers coach Zach Orr has been elevated to defensive coordinator on John Harbaugh's staff.
Wisconsin: Alex Grinch has now officially joined the staff as co-defensive coordinator / safeties coach.
Western Michigan: The program has now formally announced the addition of Robert Bala as defensive coordinator.
Notre Dame: Sources tell FootballScoop that Marcus Freeman is hanging onto elite personnel figure Chad Bowen after pursuit by Michigan.
Eastern Michigan: Casey Teegardin, who spent the past ten seasons at Indiana, has been named special teams coordinator / defensive ends coach. Teegardin coordinated the Hoosiers special teams for four seasons and earlier in his career was the youngest defensive coordinator in college football at 24 years old.
Coastal Carolina: Coastal Carolina is looking for offensive and defensive graduate assistants. Please send all resumes to director of player personnel Paul Ressa at pressa@coastal.edu.
Ball State: Paxton Cottrell, an offensive quality control coach at UT-Chattanooga (FCS), has joined the staff as an offensive graduate assistant where he will assist the offensive line.
Johns Hopkins (D-III - MD): Dan Wodicka has been elevated from defensive coordinator to the new head coach of the program. Wodicka is a 2014 grad of Johns Hopkins and he replaces Greg Chimera, who left for the offensive coordinator opportunity at Penn (FCS).
Bethel (NAIA - TN): Bethel is looking for a home game September 21st 2024. We are willing to do a home and home but ‘24 has to be a home game for us. If interested please contact Mike Jasper at Jasperm@bethelu.edu
Washington Commanders: A number of reports point to Cowboys secondary coach / pass game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. as Dan Quinn's likely choice for defensive coordinator in DC.
Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin is reportedly adding a Texas staffer to a key role for the Rebels.
Washington Commanders: Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will be the new head coach, per multiple reports. After interviewing as a hot candidate for a number of openings the last few years, Quinn is back in the head coaching chair.
Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales shares during his presser today that he expects defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to return as part of his staff.
Buena Vista University (D-III - IA): Buena Vista University has an opening for a full-time Offensive Line coach. The Assistant Football Coach will work in conjunction with the Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator to fulfill the following responsibilities: coaching student athletes, mentoring intern coaches, scouting opponents, recruiting various territories, tracking equipment, and developing alumni contacts. This is a 10-month, full-time staff position with benefits and an immediate start date. Bachelor’s degree is required. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Email resume and cover letter to Head Coach, Austin Dickinson at dickinson2@bvu.edu
Seattle Seahawks: On Monday Tom Pelissero shared that Karl Scott was heading to Philly to join the Eagles staff, but sources today confirm that Scott is being retained by new head coach Mike Macdonald in Seattle. Matt Zenitz has shared the same, adding that Scott's role will be a senior defensive assistant.
Texas State: GJ Kinne is promoting from within to fill his defensive coordinator spot, sources tell FootballScoop.
Penn West California (D-II - PA): Penn West California is looking for 2024 Week 1 Opponent. Would like to schedule a home and home for 2024/2025. Would prefer home game in 2024. However, all options will be considered.
Atlanta Falcons: NFL Network shares that Ike Hilliard is joining the staff of Raheem Morris as receivers coach. Hilliard has previous stops coaching the the receivers with the Redskins, Bills and Steelers and previously served as receivers coach / interim co-offensive coordinator at Auburn in 2022.
Miami Dolphins: Chris Shula, who has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant with the Rams, is interviewing for the defensive coordinator job, Tom Pelissero shares this morning. Chris is the grandson of the legendary Don Shula.
New York Giants: Jordan Raanan shares that the plan is for Mike Kafka to return as offensive coordinator next season. Kafka was a finalist for the Seahawks head coaching job that went to Mike Macdonald and also interviewed for a few other openings as well.
Chicago Bears: Jason Houghtaling is joining the staff as assistant offensive line coach, per Tom Pelissero. He spent last season as the Titans offensive line coach.
Detroit Lions: Terrell Williams, who coached the Titans defensive line last season, will become run game coordinator and defensive line coach for Dan Campbell in Detroit, per Diani Russini.
Boston College: Big news from last night, as head coach Jeff Hafley is leaving for an NFL coordinator job.
West Virginia Wesleyan (D-II): West Virginia Wesleyan College Located in Buckhannon, WV is accepting applications for a Full-Time Offensive Coordinator. Salary $35-40K. Experience in coaching offense at the collegiate level is a priority. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching the QB position. This position will be responsible for coordinating the offense, holding group/individual meetings, managing recruiting areas and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Requirements include college coaching and recruiting experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Head Football Coach Dwayne Martin at wvwccoach@gmail.com No phone calls please. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Bob Chesney: With the new opening at Boston College with the departure of Jeff Hafley, new James Madison coach Bob Chesney's name was immediately circulating as a possible replacement, but David Teel shares that Chesney is not interested and will remain at JMU.
Tampa Bay Bucs: Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen is reportedly interviewing for a potential reunion with Baker Mayfield.
King's College (D-III - PA): King's College is searching for a Full Time Defensive Backs Coach. Responsibilites include coaching defensive backs (Primary focus on safeties) , defensive game planning , assist with special teams and recruiting. Other duties assigned by either Head Coach or Athletic Director. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits. If Interested candidates should send resume and references to Head Coach Skyler Fultz - skylerfultz@kings.edu. Please include Defensive Backs Coach in Subject Line.
St. John Fisher (D-III - NY): St. John Fisher University has an immediate opening for an hourly Assistant Football Coach position on defense. This position will have its own position group. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to film breakdown, data entry, special teams responsibilities, recruiting, assisting with game plan preparation, scouting report and other duties assigned by the head coach and defensive coordinator. Bachelor’s degree required, successful coaching experience preferred. Send a cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach, Paul Vosburgh at pvosburgh@sjf.edu and Defensive Coordinator, Chris Keyes at ckeyes@sjf.edu.
Oregon: Brian Michalowski has been promoted from defensive analyst to inside linebackers coach, completing Dan Lanning's on-field staff heading into his third season with the Ducks.
King's College (D-III - PA): King's College is searching for a Linebackers Coach. This is a 10 Month restricted earnings position with a salary of $18,000 and some meals. This position will coach the Linebackers, hold position meetings, assist with game planning and film breakdown , recruit own area and other duties as assigned by Head Coach or Defensive Coordinator. Interested candidates should send resume and references to Head Coach Skyler Fultz - skylerultz@kings.edu. Please include Linebackers Coach in Subject Line.
Buffalo: Sources confirm to FootballScoop that Buffalo is hiring Brian Dougherty as safeties coach. ESPN has shared the same. Dougherty was the defensive coordinator at UIndy (D-II - IN) and is a former graduate assistant for Pete Lembo at Ball State with additional MAC experience at Miami (OH) as well.
Northern Iowa: UNI is adding a Big Ten staffer to its defensive staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
LA Chargers: Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec has is joining Jim Harbaugh's staff in LA, Daniel Popper shares. Krawiec had been with the Ravens for the past decade.
Shorter University (D-II – GA): Shorter University is seeking applicants for a TWO Defensive graduate assistant coaching position (DB & LB). Responsibilities include coaching a position, managing a recruiting territory, coordinating on-campus visits, Hudl video, scouting reports/breakdowns and other duties assigned by the head coach and defensive coordinator. Experience playing or coaching at the college level is preferred. Position includes 100% tuition waiver for the Master’s program of your choosing (which is an exclusively online program), and a full meal plan. There is no stipend for this position. There will be the opportunity for additional income available. On campus housing is not available. Admission to the Shorter University Graduate School (minimum GPA of 2.5) is required. Position must start no later than March 8th. Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873. In the fall of 2020, it traditional enrollment reached 1,250 students. The 155-acre main academic and residential campus is located 70 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia in Rome. As a Christian institution the coaches at Shorter University lead by example on and off the field. Interested applicants need to send cover letter, detailed statement of faith and resume to the Defensive Coordinator, Harlen Jacobs at hjacobs@shorter.edu or Head Coach, Zach Morrison at zmorrison@shorter.edu In subject line please include Graduate Assistant Position. No phone calls please.
Tennessee Titans: Dennard Wilson, the Ravens defensive backs coach, is joining the organization as defensive coordinator, per Dan Graziano.
Las Vegas Radiers: Ricky Manning Jr., who spent the past two seasons with the Jets, is joining the staff as defensive backs coach. He joins former Steelers assistant secondary coach Gerald Alexander, who was added last week as safeties coach.
Alabama: Sources confirm that Kalen DeBoer is adding TCU staffer Eron Hodges to his staff.
Missouri: Brian Early is reportedly leaving Houston to join Eli Drinkwitz's staff at Mizzou.
Lafayette Christian Community (JC - LA): Lafayette Christian Community College ( JUCO) in Lafayette Louisiana, Looking for a Home game 9/14/24. Contact Coach Notto at bnotto@cccollege.edu.
NIL and the Portal: If you're arguing for the NCAA to put "guardrails" around NIL and the Portal, it's time to start paying attention to what's going on in the Courts.
Warner University (NAIA): Warner University in Lake Wales, Fl is seeking a home and home game for the 24/25 season. We have the following dates open, August 31st, September 14th and 28th. Please email at dialleo.burks@warner.edu.
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