Tuesday December 19, 2017
Arizona: Sources tell FootballScoop that FAU offensive line coach Garin Justice is joining Rich Rod's staff at Arizona as offensive line coach. Justice has spent the past two seasons on staff at FAU, and prior to that was the head coach at Concord (D-II - WV). He got his coaching career started as a graduate assistant for Rich Rod at West Virginia 2006.
Oregon: In defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt's new contract with Oregon, that keeps him in Eugene through 2022, the clause that allows him to leave for the head coaching job at Kansas State remains intact, according to The Kansas City Star. The report adds that Leavitt would owe the Ducks $500k if he were to leave for any other job before January 31, 2019, and that amount drops to $250k until January 31, 2021.
Stanford: Tavita Pritchard has been named Stanford's Andrew Luck Director of Offense, David Shaw has announced. Pritchard has spent the last eight seasons on staff, the past four working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers, and prior to that he coached the running backs.
Mississippi Gulf Coast (JC): Head coach Jack Wright has added four assistant coaches to his staff, including Lytrel Pollard (DC), Bam Bryant (WRs), and Randal Agee (RBs). Also, Les George is being retained to coach the offensive line. Pollard comes from Southern Miss, where he served as both defensive backs coach and running backs coach at different times dating back to 2013, Bryant spent the last two seasons at Coahoma CC (JC - MS) coaching the wide receivers and also serving as interim head coach, and Agee was a graduate assistant at Southern Miss in 2016 before moving into a video graduate assistant role last season.
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Mississippi Valley State (FCS): MVSU has announced that they have removed the interim tag from interim head coach Vincent Dancy, and he will lead the program as head coach moving forward. Dancy served as defensive coordinator since 2015 before adding the interim head coach title in late November.
Campbellsville (NAIA - KY): Campbellsville University, located in Campbellsville, KY is seeking applicants for a recruiting coordinator. This person will also coach a defensive or offensive position to be determined later. All interested and qualified applicants should email resume and references to head coach Perry Thomas at plthomas@campbellsville.edu. No phone calls. Resumes will not be taken after 12-25-17.
BC Lions (Canada): Jeff Reinebold has joined the staff as special teams coordinator, his third stint with the team. Reinebold most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Tennessee: Colquitt County HS (GA) head coach Rush Propst addressed rumors of joining Jeremy Pruitt's staff at Tennessee with AL.com by saying, "I have talked to Tennessee, but it's not in concrete. There's no official offer with Tennessee." Propst and Pruitt are very close, dating back to their days on the same staff at Hoover HS (AL).
Bowling Green: Source tells FootballScoop Carl Pelini has now agreed to join the BG staff as defensive coordinator. Update>> The school has now formally announced the hire.
Virginia Union (D-II): Virginia Union University has had a late cancellation and is looking for a home/away game on September 8, 2018. Please contact Jim Junot at jjunot@vuu.edu or at 804-342-1484.
Rutgers: Offensive coordinatorJerry Kill is retiring from coaching, citing ongoing health issues relating to his epilepsy the school has announced. His statement is gut-wrenching.
Florida State: Raymond Woodie will join Willie Taggart at Florida State as linebackers coach, a source told FootballScoop. Noles247 has reported the same. We're told an additional title for Woodie may be added down the line.
Emory & Henry (D-III - VA): Brooke Point HS (VA) head coach Tommy Buzzo is leaving after four seasons to become the defensive coordinator on staff.
University of Indianapolis (D-II):The University of Indianapolis is looking for a game on September 15, 2018. Interested programs can contact head coach Bob Bartolomeo at rbartolomeo@uindy.edu.
Minnesota Morris (D-III): University of Minnesota Morris is seeking applications for full-time assistant football coach. This is a 10 month position with benefits. A Bachelor's degree required Masters preferred. Minimum 3 years of college coach experience is also preferred. Interested applications must to apply thru the university website via this link. No phone calls please.
Faulkner (NAIA - AL): After four seasons leading the program, head coach Charlie Boren has stepped down. Boren led the program to a 7-3 finish this past season, with all three losses coming to nationally-ranked teams, and he was 29-13 overall.
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University is seeking applicants for a graduate assistant / wide receivers coach. Compensation includes tuition waiver and a stipend. Interested applicants should email letter of interest and resume to jblankenship@adams.edu.
Recruiting: Where do Power 5 recruits come from? An interesting look at the numbers....
Jeff Fisher: Jeff Fisher would like to re-join the NFL as head coach of the Colts, Browns or Bears, according to the Arizona Republic's Mike Jurecki.
Florida Atlantic: Lane Kiffin has agreed to a 10-year deal lasting through 2027, tweets ESPN's Chris Low. It remains to be seen what the terms of the deal are. The fine print is what truly matters in such a deal. Will update as more is clear....
Virginia Union (D-II): Per source, special teams coordinator / secondary Gary George has left the staff to pursue other opportunities.
Holy Cross (FCS - MA): Per source, coordinators Mike Kashurba (DC), Brian Rock (OC), and Lloyd Lee (STC / OLBs), as well as assistant coaches Darren Paige (WRs), and RJ Chidester (TEs) have not been retained as part of the new staff.
Bowling Green: Youngstown State defensive coordinator Carl Pelini will be the new defensive coordinator at Bowling Green reports John Wagner of the Toledo Blade. Other local reports say Pelini has been offered but has not accepted at this time.
Florida A&M (FCS): Miami Southridge HS (FL) head coach Billy Rolle along with Booker T. Washington HS (FL) head coach Tim "Ice" Harris are both expected to join the staff come January, per a tweet from Kenny Morales.
Virginia Union (D-II): Per sources, defensive coordinator Mike Fanoga will not be retained, and we understand that quarterbacks coach Jared Tayor has stepped down to pursue other coaching opportunities.
St. Norbert (D-III - MI): Sources tell FootballScoop that offensive coordinator / offensive line coach Pat McAvoy will not return.
Southern Arkansas (D-II): Southern Arkansas is looking to hire a graduate assistant on the offensive side of the ball, preferably working with the running backs. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to landonkeopple@saumag.edu.
Oregon: Oregon has formally announced thatJim Leavitt's contract has been extended through 2021, and the contracts of associate head coach / defensive line coach Joe Salave'a and offensive coordinator / quarterbacks / tight ends coach Marcus Arroyo have been extended through 2020.
Virginia Union (D-II): Per source, tackles and tight ends coach Trumaine Watson will not be retained with the new staff.
Missouri Valley (NAIA – MO): Missouri Valley College, located in Marshall, MO is seeking applicants for a graduate assistant working with the defensive side of the football. Compensation includes room, board, and tuition (no stipend). Position includes but is not limited to: working with an defensive position group (will determine based off of applicants experience), assisting strength and conditioning (S&C background a plus), assist with aspects of special teams, video editing (HUDL), managing a recruiting area, computer skills, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. All interested and qualified applicants should email resume and references to Defensive Coordinator Monty Roe at roem@moval.edu. No phone calls please.
LA Harbor College (JC - CA): Junior Tanuvasa, who spent the past nine season on staff at Mt. San Antonio (JC - CA), has joined the staff as defensive coordinator, per source.
Southern Arkansas (D-II): Southern Arkansas is looking to fill a graduate assistant position on the defensive side of the ball. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to trentfigg@saumag.edu.
Garden City CC (JC - KS): Garden City Community College has a defensive assistant coaching position available (secondary experience preferred). Position includes $12,000 plus housing & meals. Interested candidates can email resume to Jeffrey.Sims@gcccks.edu.
New Mexico Highlands (D-II):New Mexico Highlands is seeking a week 5 opponent. Sept 29 weekend. Either a Thursday night game or a Saturday game. Preferred NAIA or D2. Interested programs can contact cmcwethy@nmhu.edu.
Head coaching changes: 2017-18 NFL & college head coaching changes.