Wednesday August 19, 2020
Big Ten: Minutes after Kevin Warren issued a statement from the Big Ten, Ohio State AD Gene Smith released his own and buddy, things aren't well in the land of the B1G.
Eligibility: The Division I Council "decided today that fall sport student-athletes can compete in any amount of competitions this year and it will not count as a season of eligibility" Pete Thamel tweeted. Thamel adds that the Board of Governors need to approve to decision and will meet Friday.
Big Ten: Conference commissioner Kevin Warren has finally released a statement; and this isn't going to satisfy the players.
North Carolina: Because of a continued upward trend in positive Covid-19 tests on campus, Carolina Athletics will immediately suspend athletic activities for all sports teams until at least 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 20). More from UNC on the move here.
MEAC: The MEAC has set its spring 2021 schedule, and it just so happens to perfectly align with the SWAC's. Details here.
NFL: The NFL isn't ruling out moving to a bubble format for the postseason. "All options are on the table," NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent said.
Notre Dame: The Irish are pausing practice today and possibly tomorrow as they work through the school moving to online-only classes.
Georgia: Defensive coordinator Dan Lanning has received a significant raise and a contract extension, per report.
Notre Dame: The Irish are pausing football practice for a day to address team questions related to the university's decision to move all classes online for two weeks, Pete Thamel tweets.
Alderson Broaddus (Sprint - WV): Alderson Broaddus Sprint program is seeking a defensive backs coach. Salary is $16k. Meal plan included. No housing. Preferred candidates will be able to recruit PA, OH, KY, Please send Cover letter resume and other Materials to head coach jettbl@ab.edu and defensive coordinator perottimm@ab.edu.
North Carolina: Former Tar Heel player Antonio Williams has joined the staff as an assistant running backs coach.
Nick Saban: Nick Saban gets asked about his affinity for "Deez nuts" jokes at practice.
Clemson: Former Tiger All-American running back CJ Spiller has joined the staff as a graduate intern.
Army: Army has officially announced a Sept. 19 home game with BYU. How the Black Knights rebuilt nearly their entire schedule on the fly.
Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin strongly believes players not playing this fall should be able to transfer and play immediately at schools still on track to play fall football.
Georgia: Sanford Stadium will be at 20-25% capacity this fall and the plan calls to "provide as many season ticket holders as possible the opportunity to attend" at least one of their four home games.
Stephen F. Austin (FCS - TX): As the Southland Conference prepares for a spring season, SFA has already decided it wants no part of it.
Tulsa: AD Derrick Gragg is leaving to become the NCAA's senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement, according to multiple reports.
Brevard (D-III - NC): Following the departure of Andrew Bather to Tennessee State (FCS), offensive quality control coach Bubba Craven has been elevated to wide receivers coach. Ellie Rudd, who spent the past four seasons at North Carolina in various capacities as a student assistant, has been hired in an on-the-field role as assistant wide receivers coach. In addition, former Charlotte player, Jack Wellenhofer, has joined the staff as assistant special teams coach.
Alabama: US Surgeon General delivers encouraging message to Alabama and players.
Rose Hulman (D-III - IN): Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is hiring a defensive graduate assistant. Any defensive position will be considered. Compensation includes graduate classes at the Indiana State University, meals and a $10,000 stipend. Interested applicants should email Head Coach Jeff Sokol at sokol@rose-hulman.edu.
New York Giants: New head coach Joe Judge is having coaches and players do something most haven’t done since middle school.
Guardian Caps: The NFL and NFLPA released a memo to the league in regards to their latest testing of add-on products… they found that the addition of Guardian Caps showed statistically significant improvements over the bare helmets and have permitted them for practices. Click here for more info on the Caps or to request the NFL memo.
NCAA: Is the recent bluster out of NCAA HQ an attempt to guilt the Remaining Power 3 into canceling the season?
FootballScoop Online Clinic 2020: Catch all 100 videos from the FootballScoop Online Clinic here.
NFL and College Head Coaching Changes: Keep track of all the head coaching changes from NFL to FBS to NAIA via this page.
