Tuesday December 2, 2014
Florida: The Gators are in the latter stages of negotiations with Jim McElwain on Tuesday night and could formally introduce him as the next head coach as early as Wednesday, according to Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports.
Youngstown State: We posted an update on some candidates and the timeline.
Tennessee: Athletics director Dave Hart told Volquest.com he is working on a contract extension and raise for head coach Butch Jones. Jones signed a six-year contract worth $2.95 million annually upon his arrival in December 2012.
SMU: Per sources, Chad Morris has released everyone from June's staff with the exception of DFO Randy Ross and Director of High School Relations Tam Hollingshead.
Head coaching changes: Updated list of 2014-2015 head coaching changes.
Wyoming: Safeties coach David Brown has left the staff to pursue other interests.
Clarion (D-II - PA): Jay Foster, who has been with the program for nine seasons, has announced his retirement. Foster was 29-70 in nine seasons, including an 8-3 run in 2009. The official release from the university points out that all assistants are under contract through 2015.
Memphis: The Commercial Appeal is reporting that Memphis is in the final stages of negotiating a pay raise and contract extension for Justin Fuente. Fuente led the team to a 9-3 mark this season and the program's first conference title in 40 years. Fuente made just over $1 million last season.
Tennessee State: Per source, head coach Rod Reed plans to promote Jeff Parker to offensive coordinator and Bill Khayat to run game coordinator.
Troy: UAB wide receivers coach Cornelius Williams will join the Troy staff according to Thayer Evans of Sports Illustrated.
Buffalo: Per source, Rob Ianello will join the staff at Buffalo in transitional advisory role as Lance Leipold finishes the season at Whitewater. We understand that Ianello only plans to help his good friend, Leipold, out for a short duration until Leipold finishes up with Whitewater (mainly with recruiting) and will not be a part of the permanent staff.
Florida: Per sources, Florida expects to make Jim McElwain their next head coach. McElwain and athletic director Jeremy Foley are in agreement that it is in Florida's best interests to retain some assistants from Will Muschamp's staff.
Miami: Once again, Miami AD Blake James has reiterated, "Al Golden is our coach and will continue to be our coach."
Clemson: Receivers coach Jeff Scott and running backs coach Tony Elliott have been named co-offensive coordinator, the school has announced.
Augustana (D-III - IL): After four seasons and a 17-23 mark, head coach Rob Cushman has resigned from the head coaching job. Cushman served as the defensive coordinator for three seasons at Augie prior to his promotion to the head coach post.
Michigan: Brady Hoke has been let go. Here is the story.
Florida: Our thoughts on Jim McElwain's candidacy at Florida. Brett McMurphy and Pat Forde are reporting that McElwain has emerged as the top target.
SMU: DeSoto HS (TX) head coach Claude Mathis will reportedly join Chad Morris' staff at SMU coaching the running backs, per a report from Adam Grosbard of Rivals. Here's a run down of how Morris' staff is shaping up so far.
Morehead State (FCS - KY): Per source, defensive coordinator Phil Burnett is leaving the staff and defensive line coach / recruiting coordinator Dontae Wright will be promoted to defensive coordinator.
Jackson State (FCS - MS): The program has announced that running backs coach Destry Wright will not return next season.
Clemson: As expected, receivers coach Jeff Scott will be promoted to offensive coordinator, per 247 Sports.
Samford (FCS - AL): Pat Sullivan resigned from the head coaching position this morning. The official release from the University says that he will move into a role as the special advisor for campus and community development for president Dr. Andrew Westmoreland.
UAB: University President Dr. Ray Watts will announce he's shutting down the football program this afternoon, according to Kevin Scarbinsky of AL.com. Update: The program has been dropped. Our thoughts are with those affected by this.
SMU: Per Adam Grosbard of Rivals, Oklahoma State defensive backs coach Van Malone will join Chad Morris' staff as defensive coordinator next week.
Rockford University (D-III - IL): Per source, Benedictine College (D-III - IL) defensive coordinator Jim Schroeder will be the new head coach at Rockford. Schroeder joined the Benedictine staff in 2005 as defensive coordinator, and added the recruiting coordinator title in 2007.
Ole Miss: Athletic director Ross Bjork has tweeted that an agreement is in place with Hugh Freeze and that Freeze will be "leading our program and young men for a long time to come." ...And now they have signed the deal. Freeze's new contract is for four years at at least $4 million; but we have seen reports that it averages closer to $4.5 million over the length of the agreement. The deal also includes new money for his assistants.
SMU: Chad Morris has hired Joe Craddock as his offensive coordinator, per 247. Craddock was a grad assistant under Morris at Clemson and spent time as a high school coach at Briarwood Christian HS (AL) before joining the Clemson staff, initially in a player development role. Craddock played quarterback at Middle Tennessee. Also Thayer Evans is reporting that Clemson grad assistant Dustin Fry is joining the staff as offensive line coach.
Washington State: Mike Leach has promoted defensive line coach Joe Salave'a to assistant head coach.
SMU: Chad Morris has a six-year deal worth about $2 million annually, per the Dallas Morning News. June Jones made $2,019,718 annually according the USA Today Coaches Database.
Montana:The Missoulian is reporting that there are four leaders for the vacant head coaching job; former head coach Bobby Hauck, Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin, Washington receivers coach Brent Pease, and current Montana defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak.
Winona State (D-II - MN): Winona State University, a Division II member of the NCAA and member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is seeking applicants for an Offensive Graduate Assistant. This position will be responsible for coaching the WRs. The responsibilities of this position will be (but not limited to) position meetings, film break down, recruiting, and all other duties deemed necessary as assigned by the head coach. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree, collegiate playing experience (preferably on the offensive side), and the ability to apply for and be accepted to in the College of Education’s Graduate Program. Previous collegiate coaching is preferred. Interested applicants should email a resume, three professional references, and a letter of interest to ckeller@winona.edu. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! This position is open until filled.
Robert Morris (NAIA - IL): Robert Morris University is looking to fill 2 open dates for the 2015 season. Dates open include 8/29, 9/12 or 10/10. A home game on 10/10 is preferred. Two year contracts would be of preference but will still consider a one year agreement. Open to opponents from any level of competition. Please contact Erik Osborne at eosborne@robertmorris.edu if interested.
Garden City CC (KS): Garden City CC is looking for coaches who want to build a program. Here you can create a great career opportunity to display work ethic, football knowledge (scheme, drills, implementation of ideas), ability to recruit, develop, and mentor all types of student-athletes while working hard for all the students and the program. If salary, car, and cell phone will determine if you take the job don’t apply, if you are a great coach who needs a platform to make connections (all levels of coaches and players come through quality Junior Colleges) isn’t afraid to cut the grass and call the plays, want to change players lives, and win championships this is your opportunity, in these positions you will get from it exactly what you put into to it. Interested coaches please forward your information to jeff.sims29@gmail.com.