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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.
Ohio State: Ohio State is expected to hire Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, sources confirm to FootballScoop.
Alabama: Sources confirm to FootballScoop Kalen DeBoer is adding a Big Ten coordinator to his defensive staff.
Texas A&M: Mike Elko is getting close to completing his defensive staff with the addition of Kyle Hoke.
LA Chargers: Mike Vrabel has wrapped up his head coaching interview with the Chargers.
Olivet Nazarene (NAIA - IL): Avante Mitchell, the former head coach at Lawrence Tech (NAIA - MI), has been announced as the new head coach.
Transfer Portal: The US Justice Department is joining 10 states and the District of Columbia in suing the NCAA over its transfer policy.
LSU: Jake Olsen, who has spent the past two seasons with new LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker at Missouri before following him to Baton Rouge in an unspecified role initially, is expected to be the new safeties coach, per Matt Zenitz.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Owner Art Rooney II confirmed today that they plan to extend head coach Mike Tomlin. Entering the fall of 2024, Tomlin is in the final year of his deal.
Body Cams: A state has decided to put body cams on their high school officials to curb bad behavior.
North Texas: Bill Weber, a quality control coach at Cincinnati last season, has accepted an offensive analyst position at North Texas working with the offensive line, per source.
LA Chargers: Former Stanford head coach David Shaw has completed an interview for the head coaching job.
New Record: A college football player will play his ninth season in 2024.
Coach Prime: Deion Sanders says he's had to pick up the phone and call head coaches who have been caught on recordings by recruiting talking poorly about him and the Colorado program.
Vanderbilt: Sources share that Clark Lea has found his special teams coordinator.
LA Chargers: Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is interviewing for the head coaching job with the Chargers today, per Tom Pelissero.
Tennessee Titans: Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has completed his head coaching interview.
Kliff Kingsbury: The former Cardinals head coach, who spent last season on Lincoln Riley's USC staff, is interviewing for a possible return to the NFL.
Lake Erie (D-II - OH): Lake Erie College is seeking applicants for the position of WR/RB Assistant Football Coach. This is a restricted earnings position for a highly motivated coach looking to get into the profession. Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the coordinator game planning, coaching their own position group, maintaining a recruiting area, and working directly with the staff establishing culture. Interested applicants should send resume with references to LECStormFB@gmail.com. No phone calls please.
San Diego State: Mike Schmidt has now been formally announced as the new offensive line coach for the Aztecs.
Atlanta Falcons: Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson has completed his head coaching interview with the team.
Carolina Panthers: The team has completed their interview with Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for the head coaching job.
Fort Hays State (D-II - KS): Fort Hays State is looking for a Quarterbacks Coach. This job is a full-time position plus benefits. Pass Game Coordinator title is a possibility for the right hire. Interested candidates please email Jeff Bryant at jmbryant4@fhsu.edu
Columbia (FCS - NY): Chris Batti, an analyst at Northwestern with previous stops at Fordham (FCS - NY) and Harvard (FCS - MA), has accepted the tight ends job.
John Carroll (D-III - AL): John Carroll is leaving the prestigious OAC for a new conference in Division III.
Pittsburg State (D-II - KS): Pittsburg State is looking for home games on August 31 (Week Zero) and September 28 (Week Four). Financial guarantee and lodging available. Contact: Athletic Director Jim Johnson at jjohnson@pittstate.edu.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin shares today that they will hire an offensive coordinator from outside the organization. The comments come after Mike Sullivan stepped in as play-caller and helped reinvigorate the offense that helped them get back on track to make the playoffs.
North Dakota (FCS): St. Thomas (FCS - MN) offensive coordinator Jake Landry is expected to become the new offensive coordinator at his alma mater, per Pete Thamel.
Troy: Veteran Alabama high school coach Adam Winegarden is joining the staff as director of leadership and high school relations. He spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Tuscaloosa County HS (AL).
Jacksonville State: Jacksonville State is seeking to hire a full-time video coordinator. Looking to hire as soon as available. Please send indication of interest, resumes and references to chief of staff Dusty Rutledge at rrutledge1@jsu.edu. No phone calls please.
South Carolina State (FCS): Former Lake Erie (D-II - OH) head coach DJ Boldin has accepted the wide receivers job on staff at SC State.
The Citadel (FCS): The Citadel is currently accepting applications for Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Volunteer positions. These are entry level positions designed for highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and an interest in gaining direct work experience at the Division I FCS Level. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: opponent film breakdown, opponent reports, assisting with recruiting, tracking recruiting activity, and any other responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach and Coordinators. Preferred candidates should have experience using Microsoft Office, Visio, or XOS Catapult. These are strictly volunteer positions with no stipend or housing. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. If interested, please email a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to bbarista@citadel.edu.
Butler (FCS - IN): Rory Mannering has accepted the linebackers job, per source. Mannering was previously the defensive coordinator at DePauw (D-III - IN) and Dennison (D-III - OH)
Texas: Texas set a new record for total revenue generated in Fiscal Year 2023, a mark they're bound to break soon.
Atlanta Falcons: Ian Rapoport shars that Bill Belichick will have a second interview with the Falcons following his 1-on-1 interview with Arthur Blank this past week.
Iowa: The school has removed the interim title from athletic director Beth Goetz she has agreed to a five-year deal. She had been serving as the interim athletic director since last August.
Chicago Bears: The team has requested to interview Marcus Brady, the former offensive coordinator for the Colts now serving as a senior offensive assistant for the Eagles, for their offensive coordinator job, per Jeremy Fowler.
New Mexico State: Per source, Missouri State (FCS) special teams coordinator / tight ends coach Nelson Fishback is joining the staff as a senior offensive analyst.
Mercer (FCS - GA): Lenoir Rhyne (D-II - NC): head coach Mike Jacobs is slated to take over as head coach at Mercer.
UAB: Per source, assistant director of player personnel Brayden Curry is shifting to player personnel coordinator for the defense. The program has also added Jacob Lucas from Miami to be player personnel coordinator for the offense and added Colt Jamieson from Youngstown State (FCS - OH) as assistant director of player personnel.
Dan Quinn: The Cowboys defensive coordinator is scheduled to interview with the Commanders and Seahawks today before the Chargers tomorrow, Adam Schefter shares. Quinn has already completed interviews with the Panthers and Titans.
Vanderbilt: Sources tell FootballScoop Elon defensive line coach Seth Payne is slated to join Vanderbilt's staff.
Iowa Central (JC): Shawn Simmons, who spent last season at Central Methodist (NAIA - MO), has joined the staff coaching the running backs.
Memphis: Georgia Tech director of player personnel Beau Davidson is expected to join the staff in a general manager role, per 247.
Senior Bowl: Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and Titans assistant head coach Terrell Williams will serve as the game's head coaches.
Northern Arizona: The staff has been completed with the official anouncements of the hires of Aaron Cheatwood (LBs), Josh Robinson (STC), and Manako Tuifua (DL).
Penn State: Karsyn Kehler has accepted the assistant recruiting coordinator for operations and visits after previously working as a player personnel intern with the program.
Navy: Jay Guillermo (OL) and David Cole (TEs), who were part of the Mercer (FCS - GA) previously, have been announced as the newest members of the staff. Guillermo will coach the offensive line along with Tommy Laurendine, who previously coached the fullbacks and Ivin Jasper will work with the fullbacks and quarterbacks now. Also, director of recruiting Danny Payne has been promoted to executive director of recruiting and analytics and Jon Williams has moved to the role of director of scouting and special assistant to the head coach.
Tulane: Braydon Berezowitz, who spent the past two seasons at Troy as a defensive analyst and director of defensive recruiting, has joined the Tulane staff as a defensive analyst.
Campbell (FCS - NC): The program has announced the additions of Eric Daniels (DC / LBs), Aaron Winchester (WRs) and Issac Mooring (DL)
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University, located in Alamosa, CO, has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings Wide Receivers Coach. Salary; $10,000. Possible Semester based housing/no meals. You will be responsible for coaching your own position group, managing a recruiting territory, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. The ideal candidate will have previous playing or coaching experience at the wide receiver position, be detail oriented and have a passion to make college football coaching a career. Please be advised the start date would be ASAP. Please email your resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Adrian Riley at ariley@adams.edu.
College of the Siskiyous (JC-CA): College of the Siskiyous invites applications for the position of Interim Assistant Football Coach/ Kinesiology, Health, Physical Education Instructor. This is a full-time 175-day position with a starting pay range of $61,710 to $83,218. Interested candidates must apply via this link.
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University, located in Alamosa, CO, has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings Running Back Coach. Salary; $5,000. Possible Semester based housing/no meals. You will be responsible for coaching your own position group, managing a recruiting territory, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. The ideal candidate will have previous playing or coaching experience at the wide receiver position, be detail oriented and have a passion to make college football coaching a career. Please be advised the start date would be ASAP. Please email your resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Adrian Riley at ariley@adams.edu.
Carson-Newman (D-II - TN): Edgar Weiser has been announced as the program's wide receivers coach / associate head coach. He spent last season at Eastern New Mexico (D-II).
South Carolina State (FCS): Troy Johnson is leaving Florida A&M, where he was the assistant AD for football operations, for a role on staff at South Carolina State.
East-West Shrine Bowl: Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will lead the West team, with Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower leading the East team. The rest of the coaching staffs are expected to be announced later today.
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University, located in Alamosa, CO, has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings Tight Ends Coach. Salary; $5,000. Possible Semester based housing/no meals. You will be responsible for coaching your own position group, managing a recruiting territory, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. The ideal candidate will have previous playing or coaching experience at the wide receiver position, be detail oriented and have a passion to make college football coaching a career. Please be advised the start date would be ASAP. Please email your resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Adrian Riley at ariley@adams.edu.
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