Monday April 11, 2016
Arizona Cardinals: Multiple outlets are reporting that former Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson has joined the organization as a scout.
Becker (D-III - MA): Former FIU graduate assistant Pete Collins has been hired as the new offensive coordinator at Becker College, per source.
Auburn: Brandon Wheeling has been promoted from a defensive graduate assistant to a defensive analyst and Johnny Brewer has been elevated from offensive graduate to offensive analyst. Former Auburn players Craig Sanders and Jonathan Wallace have joined the staff in graduate assistant roles. Also, Hewitt-Trussville HS (AL) offensive coordinator Austin Tucker is joining the staff as a graduate assistant as well.
Becker College (D-III - MA): Becker College is seeking applicants to fill two offensive and two defensive assistant positions. Responsibilities will include working and meeting with a positon (offensive skill, eefensive front 7), running the group on the field, film breakdown on Hudl, on and off campus recruiting, and all other responsibilities given by the coordinator and head coach. These positions include $3,000-$3,500 stipend depending on availability throughout the week. They also include a meal plan on campus for the entire year. There is no housing or benefits included. These are 10 months positions. A Bachelor’s degree is required. If you are interested please send your information by email to Beckerhawksfootball@gmail.com. Please include a resume, cover letter and references to be considered. Previous coaching experience preferred. No phone calls please.
Scoop him up:Dwayne Pelham is a former college assistant coach, defensive coordinator, and high school head football coach. For the past nine years, Pelhamhas been working in the corporate railroad management sector, but he is now pursuing an immediate return to coaching. Dwayne played at Appalachian State University, where he eventually developed into an ASU Hall of Fame linebacker. Dwayne was a free-agent signee with the Miami Dolphins and Edmonton Eskimos. After a tour in the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwayne started his coaching career as a volunteer assistant/running backs coach at Charleston Southern before being promoted to linebackers coach. After a few seasons, Dwayne took a job coaching the linebackers at Methodist University (D-III– NC), and then took a job at the University of Minnesota-Morris (D-II - MN) where he was eventually promoted to defensive coordinator. Coach Pelham also completed a minority internship with the Minnesota Vikings in 2002, and has built relationships with Jerry Moore, Sparky Woods, Ruffin McNeill, Steve Wilks, Todd Knight, and Dave Eavenson, among others. Interested programs can reach Dwayne, who is interested in landing a full-time college coaching position, at Futfibal@gmail.com.
Hamilton Tiger Cats (Canada): Sources tell FootballScoop that offensive coordinator Tommy Condell has resigned and will pursue other opportunities. Condell has served as the team's offensive coordinator the past three seasons.
UW-Eau Claire (D-III): UW-Eau Claire is looking for non-conference opponents for week 2 (Sept 9th) and week 3 (Sept 16th) of the 2017 season. Please contact head coach Dan Larson at larsonds@uwec.edu or 715.836.3096 if interested.
NFL: VP of Football Operations Merton Hanks has left the orgnaization, per PFT. Also, Joe Hurta and Russ Giglio will not return according to the report.
Harding (D-II - AR): Harding University is seeking applicants for an offensive graduate assistant coaching position. Most importantly, we are interested in someone who has a desire to serve God and who sees coaching as an avenue to impact lives for Christ. Responsibilities include working with a position group (most likely QBs & fullbacks), film break down, assisting with recruiting, and other duties as assigned. This position carries with it $3,500 of tuition credit per semester. No housing, meals, or stipend is included. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Those interested in applying for this position should email Matt Underwood at mdunderwood@harding.edu. Please include a letter of application, resume, and three references. No phone calls please.
Bowling Green: Athletic director Chris Kingston has resigned to take the Vice President position with Learfield Sports. Kingston has served as AD at BGSU since 2014. His duties at Bowling Green will conclude on May 10.
Wisconsin: St Norbert (D-III - WI) offensive coordinator Al Johnson has accepted a job on the Wisconsin staff, per source.
No More Bowls:The NCAA has approved a 3-year moratorium on the creation of new bowl games, according to ESPN. Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Austin were cities in the process of adding bowls prior to today's decision.
Louisiana Lafayette: Per source, Lafayette native Ryan Benoit has been hired as assistant director of social media and graphic design at Louisiana Lafayette.
El Camino College (JC - CA): Tim Kaub, the offensive coordinator at Santa Monica CC (CA), has accepted the offensive coordinator job at El Camino College, per source..