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Minnesota Duluth's QBR Package from Heavy Personnel: When Division 2 power Minnesota Duluth snagged the 6-1, 240-pound Wisconsin player of the year at quarterback two years ago, it made sense to build their entire offensive package around his legs. Offensive coordinator Chase Vogler, a former Duluth standout himself, created essentially every run concept in his offense to have a QBR run element to it. In fact, during the last two seasons, Duluth called a designed QB run or packaged a read element or designed QB run on over 20% of all plays, not just run plays. This season it's signal-caller rushed for over 1,000 yards on essentially two concepts: The zone bluff (14 yards a carry) and G lead concept which helped in generating 243 yards per game on the ground last season. Coach Vogler shares exclusively with X&O Labs how he combines double load principles in his zone read concept and the adjustable rules he builds in to get multiple pullers in his G lead concept, which he will use with no backs and multiple tight ends on the field. Read More.
Jimbo Fisher: Jimbo shared thoughts, a lot of thoughts about where college football is headed. Quite a read.
NFL: 27 participants have reportedly been selected to participate in the NFL's Coach Accelerator program.
Colgate (FCS - NY): Colgate is looking to hire 2 on-field Quality Control positions, one on Offense and another on Defense. They will both be 10 month positions, starting in July. Duties will include: Organizing film and video for the program. Work closely with the coaching staff in: Weekly gameplanning, positional support on the field, preparing scout assignments for weekly opponents. The position will also handle all video responsibilities for practice and game day while also assisting the Director of Football Operations with tasks related to daily office operations, recruiting visits and camps, and practice organization. Interested applicants please send information to colgatefootball@colgate.edu.
Georgia Tech: Adidas and Georgia Tech have agreed to terms on a new contract taking them through 2026. Financial terms of the deal have not yet been shared.
Thiel (D-III - PA): Thiel College, located in Greenville, PA, has an opening for an Offensive Coordinator. This is a Full Time 12 month salaried position offering full benefits. Responsibilities of the position include implementing an offense, overseeing an offensive staff, recruiting student athletes and duties assigned by the Head Coach. Interested candidates must apply through Thiel’s HR via this link.
Maine Maritime (D-III): Maine Maritime Academy is seeking applicants for a restricted earnings DL coach. Coach will be responsible for coaching their own position group and assisting the coordinators and head coach in all areas of the program. The stipend pays $20,000 and includes housing. Please submit resume and references to mmafootball1941@gmail.com.
Upper Iowa (D-II -IA): Upper Iowa University has an opening for an Offensive Line Coach. This is a full-time position with benefits. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience at the collegiate level is preferred. Interested candidates, please email your cover letter, resume, and references to Offensive Coordinator Heath Parling at parlingh69@uiu.edu. In the subject line, please put Offensive Line Position.
UW-Eau Claire (D-III): UW-Eau Claire has an on the field coaching positions open, it can be either offense (preference TEs, WRs, RBs) or defense (preference DBs). This is a restricted earning positions with your housing and utilities also included. Please send resume and references to head coach Rob Erickson at ericksre@uwec.edu. No phone calls please.
Maine Maritime (D-III): Maine Maritime Academy is seeking applicants for both offensive and defensive Interns. Coach will be responsible for coaching their own position group and assisting the coordinators and head coach in all areas of the program. The stipend pays $9,000 for 9 months and includes housing. Interviews may take place at the Convention. Please submit resume and references to mmafootball1941@gmail.com.
NFL Coach Accelerator Program: Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and former Stanford head coach David Shaw will both be involved in next week's NFL coaching accelerator program taking place in Nashville.
Upper Iowa (D-II - IA): Upper Iowa University invites applications for (2) Graduate Assistant/Restricted Earning positions. Duties include coaching a position, maintaining a recruiting area, and helping with the operations of the football program This is a 10-month position. Compensation is $1,000 monthly stipend and a potential for 6 Credits of graduate work per semester for those who qualify. Interested candidates send a cover letter, resume, and references to Jason Hoskins at hoskinsj449@uiu.edu. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Communication Breakthrough: College football is preparing for some massive game day changes this fall.
LA Rams: Ian Rapoport shares this morning that Sean McVay and the Rams have added the assistant head coach title to defensive pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, who has been a strong candidate for number of NFL head coaching openings the last few years.
USC: Lincoln Riley was credited with nearly $20 million for his first season with the Trojans.
New Haven (D-II - CT): University of New Haven has two Quality Control Positions open this fall with start dates of August 1, 2024. Each position will come with a stipend of $12,500 total. These are 10 month positions starting Aug 1, 2024 and running through May 31, 2025 paying $1,250 per month for 10 months. No benefits or housing. Occasional Meals. We are looking to fill one of the jobs with a QC spot helping with the OL and one of the jobs with a QC spot helping with the DL. All interested parties should email Director of Football Operations Cole Richter at crichter@newhaven.edu and please put OL/QC or DL/QC in the subject of the email.
Grand Valley State (D-II): Sources tell FootballScoop that GVSU is set to fill an opening on the offensive side of the ball with a Division III up-and-coming assistant.
Lackawanna (JC - PA): Lackawanna College has an opening for an Intern positions. This will be an entry level job that includes a $5,000 stipend, some meals, and housing. Responsibilities include but are not limited to film breakdown, data entry, recruiting, assisting with game preparation, helping with the placement of student athletes and all other duties assigned by the head coach. Applicants need to be experienced with Hudl, Excel, and Microsoft Power Point. This position is directed towards someone who is trying to begin a career in the coaching profession. This position will provide valuable experience and references for future opportunities. Previous coaches have used this position to springboard their careers to graduate assistants at 4 year schools, as well as coordinator position’s at the college and high school level. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Offensive Coordinator Ray Dayton or Defensive Coordinator Bill Reiss at Daytonr@lackawanna.edu or Reissb@lackawanna.edu. In the subject line, please include "Lackawanna Assistant Coach".
Highest-Paid Coaches: Our tour through assistant coaching salaries across college football takes us to the wide receiver room.
Chicago Bears: Assistant director of college scouting Breck Ackley is being promoted to a director role, senior national scout Francis St. Paul is being promoted to assistant director, and area scouts Brendan Rehor and John Syty are being elevated to national scouts, per Neil Stratton.
Carolina Panthers: Per Neil Stratton, David Whittington is leaving the Commanders after 15 seasons with the organization for an unspecified role with new Panthers GM Dan Morgan. Whittington held several roles in DC since joining the team in 2009.
Miami Dolphins: Chase Leshin has been promoted from college scout to senior scout and area scout Nathan Trott has moved to a national scout role.
Cleveland Browns: Neil Stratton shares that after two years away from football, former Bears director of player personnel Josh Lucas is returning as Cleveland's Mid-Atlantic area scout.
Dabo Swinney: Clemson is the only non-service academy in FBS yet to sign a transfer in the 2023-24 cycle, and Dabo explained why.
UW-La Crosse (D-III): The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is looking for a game in the 2025 season for weeks 1,3 or 4. We are open to home and home contests. Please contact Coach Mike Anderson at manderson2@uwlax.edu.
Arena Football League: The league formally announced that former Titans and Rams head coach Jeff Fisher is stepping in as interim commissioner.