Monday August 6, 2018
Please keep the friends and family of Tom Heckert in your prayers today. The former Eagles and Browns general manager and Broncos personnel executive has passed away. He was 51.
Stephen F. Austin (FCS - TX): Head coach Clint Conque has resigned after four seasons as the Lumberjacks' head coach. "It has been a privilege to serve the university and to work with many outstanding players and coaches – past and present. I am proud of the foundation that is in place both on and off the field," he said. "I have arrived at this decision on my own and look to move forward in my career." Conque was suspended indefinitely on June 19, and Jeff Byrd will continue to serve as interim head coach.
Ohio State: Brian Hartline will make $105,000 as interim wide receivers coach on a contract that runs through Dec. 31, according to figures obtained by Eleven Warriors's Dan Hope. He stands to earn considerably more in bonuses should the team win their division, conference, bowl and CFP games.
FCS Top 25: The 2018 season picks up exactly where the 2017 season left off.
LSU: Sean Salisbury tweeted that he was offered an analyst role working with quarterbacks, but "because I privately train QBs who are being recruited the compliance office had to say no for the 2018 season."
Troy: Troy has an opening for an intern coaches video position. This position will be responsible for helping create motivational videos for the team, social media posts, and the operations of practice and game day. This position deals only with video, serious video inquires only. Salary is $1,000 a month. Please email your resume to acorneil@troy.edu
Bates (D-III - ME): Former defensive coordinator Chris Kempton has been named the new head coach at The Out of Door Academy (FL).
William & Mary (FCS - VA): Jimmye Laycock has announced this will be his 39th and final season as head coach of the Tribe. Read more on Laycock here.
Ohio State: The University has announced a timetable for the Urban Meyer investigation.
Buffalo: Per source, Glenville State (D-II - WV) defensive backs coach / pass game coordinator Steve McCollom has joined the staff in a defensive quality control role. McCollom previously worked at Toledo in a quality control capacity.
Macalester (D-III - MN): Macalester College is seeking candidates for a part-time coaching intern. This position is ideal for candidates who live in the Twin Cities area and want to get into college coaching. Duties will include assisting our full time staff with video for practices/games and assisting as a position coach on offense. This position will also gain experience in day-to-day operations of a collegiate football program that includes but are not limited to student-athlete management, practice organization and game planning. Preference will be given to candidates with offensive coaching or playing experience. Please send resume and three references to offensive coordinator Marc Davies at mdavies2@macalester.edu.
Tusculum (D-II - TN): Per source, Cody Edwards has joined the staff as safeties coach and pass game coordinator after spending last season at Keiser (NAIA - FL).