Wednesday December 30, 2020
FBS Staff Tracker: The 2020-21 FBS Staff Tracker page, where you can see how each new head coach is filling their staff, is up and running.
Clemson: Offensive coordinator Tony Elliott will miss the Sugar Bowl due to COVID protocols.
Arizona: Jedd Fisch is expected to hire Chuck Cecil as defensive backs coach and Ricky Hunley to work with the front seven, tweets Pete Thamel. Both Cecil and Hunley are College Football Hall of Famers who played at Arizona.
Miami Dolphins: A key architect of the NFL's best defense was a high school coach last year.
Central Missouri (D-II): We appreciate all the interest in our running backs GA position. We are no longer accepting applications at this time.
Grand View (NAIA – IA): Grand View is looking to fill a defensive graduate assistant position to begin January 2021. Position will be responsible for the following: film breakdown, practice organization, game day preparation, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position will include tuition and a stipend. Qualifications include bachelor’s degree and acceptance into graduate program. All interested applicants should email the following e-mail addresses: jwoodley@grandview.edu, and epeterson@grandview.edu. Please include cover letter, resume, and three references. Please no phone calls.
LSU: With Sam Nader nearing retirement, sources tell FootballScoop LSU is turning to a familiar face.
Cleveland Browns: The team has shut down their facility while COVID contact tracing takes place.
Jackson State (FCS): Because of Jackson State football, Coach Prime says temperatures will change, crime will decrease and the teen pregnancy rate will fall. Yeah, it makes sense when you hear him say it.
Georgia: As part of COVID cuts, UGA is cutting back 50% on the bowl bonuses for the football staff this year, per Online Athens. Kirby Smart's $175k bonus for making Friday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will drop to $87,500. Assistant coaches were set to receive 20% of their base salary, dropping the total paid out to the assistants from $711k to $355,500.
Jacksonville State (FCS - AL): Jacksonville State is seeking to hire a grad assistant who will serve as director of football operations. Scholarship includes tuition, housing, meals, books and a monthly stipend. The position is open, and we are looking to fill as soon as possible. Please email JR Sandlin (jrsandlin@jsu.edu) for more information.
Games: Wake Forest takes on Wisconsin in the Mayo Bowl today (noon ET on ESPN). Tonight, Florida plays Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl (8pm ET on ESPN).
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PJ Fleck: Gophers head coach PJ Fleck is drawing interest from at least one NFL team, according to a report this morning.
Briar Cliff (NAIA - IA): Briar Cliff University is seeking two graduate assistant coaches. These positions are responsible for developing our student-athletes on and off the field, coaching your own position group, assisting with special teams, and having your own recruiting area. Must be accepted into one of our graduate programs (3.0 minimum GPA). Compensation package includes an $2,500 stipend ($1,250 per semester) and full tuition waiver. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Candidate ideally can begin on January 11th, 2021. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please email resume and references to shane.ladage@briarcliff.edu AND apply online via this link.
Kirk Herbstreit: Kirk announced last night he has tested positive. Plans are being adjusted...
Arizona State: Tight ends / co-receivers coach Derek Hagan will not return to the staff reports SunDevilSource.
Western Kentucky: Abilene Christian receivers coach Donte Ellington is joining the WKU staff as outside receivers coach.
Ave Maria (NAIA - FL): Ave Maria University (NAIA) has an opening for a Special Teams Coordinator who would also be a defensive position coach. This is a full-time position. AMU completed its season in the fall and will begin spring ball February 1. Interested applicants can apply here.
Offensive Coordinator Tracker: Last year there were 56 offensive coordinator in college football. There have been 21 to date this year. Here’s a look at the major college offensive play caller changes.
Offensive Coordinator Tracker: Last year there were 56 offensive coordinator in college football. There have been 21 to date this year. Here’s a look at the major college offensive play caller changes.
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.