Wednesday February 11, 2015
Utah: Idaho tight ends coach Al Pupunu has accepted the same position at Utah, per sources.
Vanderbilt: As we said last week, Marc Mattioli is joining the staff. He will coach the safeties and Brett Maxie will coach the corners.
TCU: Per source, Chad Glasgow and DeMontie Cross will be promoted to co-defensive coordinators. We also understand that grad assistant Paul Gonzales is expected to be promoted to corners coach and we understand that former Washington State special teams coordinator Eric Russell is expected to join the staff as well.
Sul Ross (D-III - TX): Sul Ross is seeking to hire an offensive line coach. The position also requires you to teach six hours per semester. Master's degree required, preferably in kinesiology or physical education. Coaching experience preferred. Please email resume, cover letter and references to offensive coordinator J.C. McDonald at James.C.McDonald@sulross.edu
Air Force: Former Florida tight ends coach Derek Lewis will join the staff in the same capacity according to Sports Illustrated.
Dickinson State (NAIA - ND):Dickinson State is looking to fill a home game for the 2015 season on September 5. Would be willing to travel in 2016 on the same weekend. October 24 would be an option as well if we couldn’t fill the date on 9/5. Contact Head Coach Pete Stanton at p.stanton@dickinsonstate.edu
Miami (FL): Randy Melvin, the defensive line coach at FIU, has been hired to coach the defensive line according to multiple reports out of Miami.
Marshall: The Thundering Herd have now announced the hire of Todd Goebbel as tight ends coach / recruiting coordinator.
Fayetteville State (D-II - NC): Fayetteville State University is looking for a game on 9-19-2015. We are willing to travel and discuss a home and home series for next year. Looking to fill this date immediately. Please contact head coach Lawrence Kershaw at lkersha1@uncfsu.edu.
Thiel College (D-III - PA): Thiel College is looking to hire an offensive intern. Bachelor's degree required. Previous experience in collegiate football as a player or coach preferred. This position is a 10-month, full-time position with stipend, housing, meal plan, and benefits and includes some responsibilities within the residence life area. Deadline for applications is Friday February 27, 2015. Submit a cover letter and resume to employment@thiel.edu.
USC: Bob Connelly has now been formally announced as the new offensive line coach on Sark's staff.
Rutgers: Kyle Flood is expected to hire business consultant Jeff Towers as his recruiting coordinator, according to a report from Keith Sargeant of NJ Advance Media. Sargeant also reports Rutgers will hire Illinois director of player personnel Marcus Berry and promote volunteer assistant E.J. Barthel to his recruiting department.
Hartnell (JC - CA): Hartnell College is no longer accepting applicants for their receivers coach job. Thank you for the overwhelming interest.
Atlanta Falcons: Oklahoma quality control coach Chad Walker has joined the staff as a defensive assistant / defensive backs coach. Prior to joining the Sonners staff, Walker was the defensive coordinator Mississippi College (D-III) for two seasons.
Notre Dame: Boise State offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Mike Sanford is expected to be named offensive coordinator on Brian Kelly's staff according to reports from multiple outlets. Sources tell us the same. Strong hire by Brian Kelly. Notre Dame has one spot left to fill on the offensive side.
Jackson State: Alonzo Lee has been named defensive coordinator at Jackson State. Also, we understand that Gloria Miller will take over the DFO role.
Temple: Per SI, former NC State receivers coach Frisman Jackson is joining the Temple staff in the same role, and Adam DiMichele (who coached the receivers last season) will be moving into an off the field role. Sources confirm the move to us.
Norfolk State: Latrell Scott has announced three additions to his staff in Keith Braxton (DL), Kevin Grisby (assistant head coach / corners), and Christian Parker (safeties / recruiting coordinator).
Texas: Multiple reports say Gilmer (TX) High School head coach Jeff Traylor will be the new tight ends coach at Texas.
Jacksonville University (FCS - FL): Kerwin Bell plans to fill the defensive coordinator role from within the program.
New Orleans Saints: The Saints have hired Louisiana Lafayette defensive coordinator James Willis to serve as a defensive assistant / linebackers coach, and also announced a number of other hires and changes including; Dennis Allen (senior defensive assistant), John Morton (WRs), Joel Thomas (RBs), Dan Roushar (TEs), Kyle DeVan (offensive assistant), Greg Lewis (offensive assistant), and Brendan Nugent (coaching assistant).
Chicago Bears: Former LSU grad assistant and Rimington Trophy winner Ben Wilkerson has been hired as an assistant offensive line coach for the Bears.
SkyCoach: SkyCoach is the best tool out there for player education and making in game adjustments for a coaching staff. SkyCoach helped us win our state championship. - Clint Hortman, Calvary Baptist
Louisiana Monroe: Nicholls State offensive assistant / recruiting coordinator Matt Clark will rejoin the ULM staff as tight ends coach, per source. Clark served as an offensive grad assistant at ULM prior to joining the Nicholls State staff in 2012.
Glenville State (D-II - WV): Glenville State College is accepting resumes for 2 assistant coaches (1 offensive skill, 1 defensive backs). These are restricted earning positions that will include a 10 month contract, competitive stipend with possible housing, but no benefits. Responsibilities will include coaching a position, a recruiting area, academic accountability pertaining to your position, and other duties as assigned by the head football coach. Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license are required, previous collegiate playing or coaching experience preferred. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by emailing a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references including their contact information to head coach David Hutchison at David.hutchison@glenville.edu. No phone calls please
UCLA: The Bruins have let go outside linebackers coach Mike Tuiasosopo, according to Bruin Report.
Olivet (D-III - MI): Olivet is looking to hire a non-coaching intern for the fall of 2015 responsible for support in the areas of operations, video/social media, recruiting and equipment. More details on DFO Scoop.
Redlands (D-III - CA): The University of Redlands is taking applications for a defensive graduate assistant. Primary responsibilities include coaching a position, assisting the defensive coordinator with practice planning, drawing cards, film breakdown, and other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree and admission to one of the University of Redlands graduate programs is required. Recruiting experience strongly preferred. Tuition remission for graduate school, a monthly stipend, and meal plan are provided. Please email a cover letter, resume, reference list, and an unofficial copy of college transcript to defensive coordinator Joey Mariani at joey_mariani@redlands.edu.
Clark Atlanta (D-II - GA): Clark Atlanta University is looking for a Division II opponent on 10/29/16. If interested, contact coach Weston at kweston@cau.edu.
East Tennessee State: According to a report from The Daily Times in Tennessee, Maryville College (D-III - TN) head coach Mike Rader and defensive coordinator Scott Brumett are expected to join the ETSU staff. Rader will reportedly join as the receivers coach and pass game coordinator, and Brumett's title will be outside linebackers coach.
The Apprentice School (D-III - VA):The Apprentice School is looking to fill open dates in 2015 on September 12, October 3, October 24, and October 31. If interested, contact associate athletic director Mark Tomlin at Douglas.Tomlin@hii-nns.com.
Shorter University (D-II - GA): Shorter University is looking for a single home game (or a guarantee game) on September 10, 2016 or on October 15, 2016. Please contact Bill Peterson at bpeterson@shorter.edu.