Thursday April 14, 2016
Please join us in praying for the family of former college assistant Michael Morand, who passed away earlier this week. Morand had coaching stops at Virginia Union, Wingate, North Carolina A&T, and West Georgia and played his college ball at FAMU.
June Jones: Former Hawaii and SMU head coach June Jones has joined the staff of his good friend Darren Hernandez at Kapolei HS (HI) as the offensive coordinator.
Savannah State (FCS - GA): We understand that offensive coordinator Andy Siegal, inside receivers coach Courtney Williams, special teams coordinator Tony Pierce, and defensive coordinator / assistant head coach Mike Wallace each will not return.
Houston Baptist (FCS): Per source, Kendrick Kitchens has been named wide receivers coach at Houston Baptist.
Cincinnati: The Bearcats have officially promoted graduate assistant Nick Grimes to tight ends coach and special teams coordinator Ty Linder is adding duties coaching the running backs. Also, Jeff Koonz has formally been promoted from linebackers coach to co-defensive coordinator.
Louisville: Bobby Petrino has signed a new 7-year deal worth $30.625 million, averaging $4.35 million annually, per ESPN. Petrino joins fellow coaches Jimbo Fisher, Dabo Swinney and Mark Richt in the $4 million a year club in the ACC.
Campbell (FCS - NC): Per source, wide receivers coach Adam Morris has added the title of recruiting coordinator.
Boston Concept:High Percentage Run Action Pass – At Catholic High School (LA), offensive coordinator Gabe Fertitta needed to find an efficient play action pass concept to complement his most popular run scheme, power from a 2×1 formation. The result was his Boston concept, which is tailored off his power read concept with an H back. It helped lead the Bears to a state championship in 2015. In this exclusive clinic report featured on XandOLabs.com, Coach Fertitta details the protection, route structure and quarterback progression he uses to teach the Boston concept. Read the report here.
St. Ambrose (NAIA - IA): St Ambrose University is seeking a graduate assistant to assist with defensive backs. The position will include a monthly stipend and tuition. We are looking for applicants that have a passion for coaching and the energy to perform all the duties associated with being a full time coach. Candidates with previous coaching or defensive back and special teams playing or coaching experience is a plus. Interested applicants should email their resumes to defensive coordinator Nick Schroder at schrodernicholasr@sau.edu. No phone calls please.
Indianapolis Colts: John Park, who has worked as an NFL Player Engagement intern the past four months, has joined the Colts organization in a football research / analytics role. Park previously worked as a play charter for the Cleveland Browns.