Tuesday November 10, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles will be in "intensive protocol" this week after a coach tested positive, tweets Geoff Mosher of Inside the Birds.
NFL: NFL owners have approved a proposal aimed at incentivizing the development of minority coaches with draft picks.
Texas A&M-Tennessee:Postponed.
Games on Tonight: We've got three MACtion games on tonight. Akron takes on Ohio (7pm EST on CBSSN), Kent State travels to Bowling Green (7:30pm ESPN2), and Miami of Ohio takes on Buffalo (8pm on ESPN).
LSU-Alabama:Postponed.
NFL Playoffs: NFL owners have approved a proposal to add two playoff teams (expanding the playoff field to 16 teams) in the event that regular season games get cancelled.
Missouri: There are multiple reports surfacing stating that Missouri may be dealing with a rise in COVID cases within the program, putting their game this weekend in jeopardy. Stay tuned...
Memphis-Navy: This game has been postponed due to COVID issues at the Naval Academy. The American will attempt to reschedule the game.
Anderson (D-III - IN): Anderson University is seeking an defensive graduate assistant working with linebackers. Position includes remitted graduate school tuition, housing, and a stipend for meals. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to CoachRockAUFootball@gmail.com. Absolutely no phone calls, please.
Army: Head coach Jeff Monken is fed up with a fellow service academy, stating "I'm upset with them 365 days a year."
Campbell (FCS - NC): Campbell University is looking to add a graphic design / marketing graduate assistant. This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience within the marketing side of college athletics, work alongside the recruiting department, as well as build a professional portfolio. Applicants should have a background in Adobe Pro, be self-motivated, and communicate effectively. We would like applicants to be experienced using all social media platforms. This position comes with a scholarship and small stipend but requires admission into a graduate program. All applicants can send their portfolio and transcripts to Coach Ben Bolling at campbellfootballgraphics@gmail.com.
Utah: Athletic director Mark Harlan tweets that football continues to "push ahead and prepare for our game vs. UCLA this Saturday, with hopes for more negative test results throughout the week." On Sunday, Harlan shared via Twitter that they'd had two straight days of zero positive COVID tests.
Conference USA: Conference USA is moving a game to a high school stadium 300 miles off campus.
Auburn: Auburn has paused team activities after nine players and three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The Tigers are off this week, their scheduled game with Mississippi State already moved to Dec. 12.
TV Ratings: A quick look at the most-watched college football games of 2020 so far.
Arkansas: Sam Pittman's positive test was confirmed, meaning the head Hog will miss Saturday's game at Florida. Barry Odom will step in as interim head coach.
Pat Narduzzi: The sixth-year Pitt head coach believes the ACC should give Notre Dame an ultimatum.
Capital (D-III - OH): Sources tell FootballScoop that head coach Chad Rogosheske will not return. Rogosheske was hired in March of 2016 and led the team to records of 4-6, 1-9, 3-7, and 0-10 over the past four seasons.
Puget Sound (D-III - WA): Puget Sound invites applications for the full time position of assistant coach & recruiting coordinator. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in game planning and film work (HUDL) and be responsible to help put together the game plan each week. Highly preferred to have Division 3 experience. The successful candidate will also be expected to help recruit, retain, and graduate academically successful student-athletes to the University of Puget Sound. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to overall departmental philosophy which might include teaching classes or be involved in other administrative duties. Apply online at www.pugetsound.edu/employment. No phone calls please.
Arkansas: Head coach Sam Pittman tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced yesterday. The Razorbacks added that he is not symptomatic and is in isolation at his home. Head here for more, including who will take over as interim head coach.
University of Texas-Permian Basin (D-II):UT Permian Basin is looking to fill spring 2021 open dates of (2/20/2021) & (3/6/2021). Looking for a guarantee or a home & home contract. Contact head coach Justin at carrigan_j@utpb.edu.
Masters of Sports Administration:Upper Iowa’s MSA degree provides learners with the current theories, concepts, and learning models necessary to assume administrative, coaching and leadership roles in high school, higher education and sports business settings. The online degree is available with emphasis in Sports Management or Coaching & Leadership Education.
PJ Fleck: The day before taking on Illinois after starting the season 0-2, PJ Fleck decided to read his guys a children’s book entitled Everyone Poops. Here’s why.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.