Tuesday November 13, 2018
Monday Night Football: The Rams / Chiefs game scheduled to be played in Mexico City is reportedly being moved to Los Angeles due to concerns about the playing surface in Mexico. Appears to be a good move; but how could they have not seen this coming?
Michigan State: Former recruiting assistant Curtis Blackwell has sued Mark Dantonio, Mark Hollie, and others in connection with his arrest and termination last year reports Dan Murphy. The lawsuit is seeking over $150,000 in damages.
Nuclear Winter: Mike Leach is going where? Lane Kiffin is Vegas! Harbaugh going cross-country! It's all happening in #NuclearWinterIV
Thiel College (D-III - PA): Head coach Dan Blume will not return the school announced. Blume led the Tomcats three seasons.
Arkansas Tech (D-II): Arkansas Tech is looking to hire a new head coach. This position will have a teaching component and is a full-time 12 month position with the school. Master's degree, head coaching experience and Division II experience preferred. To be considered for the Head Football Coach position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on November 27, 2018 before 6:00 pm central time. Please go to this link to apply now.
Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones shared on his radio show that contrary to some reports, they never considered moving on from offensive coordinator Scott Linehan either before the season, or during their recent bye week, stating "We never even contemplated Scott not calling the plays or doing something different with Scott.”
Kansas: Asked if he plans on jumping right back into coaching somewhere next year, David Beaty responded, "I can't see myself just sitting around."
Earlham (D-III - IN): The program is being suspended for 2019 and the school outlines three things that need to happen to bring it back in 2020. Earlham hasn't won a game since week 7...of the 2013 season.
Ohio State: Refuting a report from Brett McMurphy, an "irate" Urban Meyer said Ohio State is considering legal action. More here.
Colorado: Responding to this morning's report that Mike Mac would not be retained after this season, Colorado AD Rick George said, "We do not comment on speculation or unsubstantiated rumors from anonymous sources. Let me just say I have made no decisions regarding the future of the football program. As I've stated in the past, we continually evaluate all aspects of all our 17 intercollegiate sport programs."
New York Jets: GM Mike Maccagnan is expected to return whether or not head coach Todd Bowles does, according to a report from SNY.
Arkansas: Defensive coordinator John Chavis shared with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that he plans on being at Arkansas "for a while." According to the article, Chavis, who is earning $995k this season, has until December 1st to inform athletic director Hunter Yurachek if he plans to exercise his option that would extend his contract two-years complete with a nice pay bump.
Nuclear Winter IV: Part deux has been released... it's early to mid-December; and well, you just have to see some of this.
Livingstone College (D-II - NC): We are seeking an opponent for week one of the 2019 season. Please contact head coach Daryl Williams at 713.291.5040.
Midwestern State (D-II – TX): Midwestern State University is looking to fill an open date on 09/7/2019 and 10/26/2019. Will play FCS or D2 School to fill this date. Would like to get a home and home for 2019 and 2020 if possible. Please contact Head Coach Bill Maskill at or bill.maskill@msutexas.edu.
McMurry (D-III - TX): Head coach Lance Hinson has resigned after leading the program for five seasons. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately with the goal of having one in place by early December, the school announces in their release.
Carroll (NAIA - MT): With the retirement of legendary coach Mike Van Diest, athletic director Charlie Gross has shared that they'd like to have a new head coach in place by December.
Fort Scott CC (JC - KS): Fort Scott CC is looking for 3 VOLUNTEER coaches (1 Offensive, 1 Defensive, and 1 Specials Teams). These position’s come with Free Meals and Free Housing. You’ll be able to do RA Room Check’s and earn money that way too. You could earn an opportunity to coach your own position group as well. You’ll be in charge of reporting to each coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone to earn experience in the profession. You will help with recruiting of High School prospects and will be able to network with other colleges that come into Fort Scott to recruit JuCo prospects. Email Resumes and References to blainc@fortscott.edu.
Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals have now officially named former Browns head coach Hue Jackson special assistant to head coach Marvin Lewis.
Colorado: Colorado will part ways with head coach Mike MacIntyre after this season, according to a report. More here.
Wilkes (D-III - PA): Wilkes University has an immediate opening for a defensive assistant. This is a stipend position that comes with housing and a meal plan. A Bachelor’s degree is required and college-coaching experience in the secondary or on the defensive line is preferred. Experience with hudl, data entry, and graphic design is a plus. This position will come with on and off field responsibilities such as academic advising, recruiting, and departmental duties. Please contact Defensive Coordinator Tripp Merritt via email if you are interested in the position at tripp.merritt@wilkes.edu.
Western Kentucky: Western Kentucky plans to part ways with Mike Sanford Jr. if the team loses their final two games, per a report. Western Kentucky is currently 1-9.
Saint Vincent College (D-III - PA): Head coach Ron Dolciato will not return the school has announced. The Bearcats were 16-34 under Dolciato in his five seasons as head coach.
Alfred (D-III – NY): Alfred University is looking for a game on Saturday, September 14 or Saturday, October 12 in 2019. Preferred home game. Please contact Coach Stephen Pribble at pribble@alfred.edu.
Nuclear Winter: Two words -- it's back. Get yo'read on now; because things are about to get interesting...
Head coaching changes: See all of the 2018 NFL and College head coaching changes here.