Wednesday December 16, 2020
Kentucky: South Carolina offensive line coach Eric Wolford will be Kentucky's new offensive line coach. Matt Zenitz tweets the deal could be official as early as tomorrow.
Louis Riddick: ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick is interviewing for the Texans GM job today, will interview for the Lions vacant position tomorrow, and Jacksonville has expressed an interest in interviewing him, but has nothing on the books at this time, Adam Schefter tweets.
Jackson State (FCS): Former running backs coach Brady Ackerman has been hired as the head coach at Belleview HS (FL), Ainslie Lee tweets. Ackerman has prior college coaching stops at Jacksonville State, Valdosta State, and Florida where he has worked under Mike Leach, Dana Holgorsen, and Hal Mumme.
NFL: The next round of TV deals could collectively be worth more than $100 billion.
Guilford (D-III - NC): Guilford College is looking to hire a defensive assistant to start at the beginning of the new year. Compensation includes a stipend, housing, and some meals. Email your resume/references and a cover letter to head coach Brad Davis at davisbs@guilford.edu if interested.
Deion Sanders: Coach Prime is having himself a day.
Highest Paid Strength Coaches:There are some new names atop the highest paid strength coaches in college football.
Oregon: Oregon's board will meet tomorrow morning regarding "a single-item meeting for purposes regarding an employment contract for the head intercollegiate football coach."
Illinois: An update at Illinois, where a certain former Big Ten coach and Illinois native is involved.
Coastal Carolina: After a special season, and garnering interest from some other programs with openings, the Chanticleers have inked head coach Jamey Chadwell to a contract extension.
Bowl Season: Virginia Tech and Kansas State have opted out of bowl opportunities, ending their seasons. Both teams finished under .500 this season, meaning they wouldn't be playing in bowl games in normal years anyway.
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Mike Locksley: The head coach of the Terps sums up the importance of National Signing Day to a recruit's mother in a unique way.
Chadron State (D-II - NE): Chadron State College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach (Defensive Back and Special Teams). This includes coaching your own position group, recruiting area, and assisting the head coach in all phases of a NCAA Division II Football Program. To learn more about the position or to apply, visit this link.
Arizona: An update at Arizona, where a familiar name returns.
Signing day: Have a look at some of the best graphics and videos going today. Nice work folks.
Coastal Carolina: Back on the 11th, we shared a report that Coastal Carolina was working on a major extension for Jamey Chadwell. Today, Pete Thamel tweets that they are close to finalizing that deal and adds that it is a seven-year deal that includes a significant salary increase for him and his staff and a performance-based bonus pool.
Arkansas State: Matt Wilson, who previously served as the director of football personnel at Mississippi State, has joined Butch Jones' staff as director of player personnel. Wilson has prior experience with the Arizona Cardinals, UConn, Tennessee, and Indiana.
Morningside (NAIA - IA): Morningside College is looking for a restricted earnings assistant strength & conditioning coach. Would be in charge of 3-4 athletic programs. Compensation: $2,000 a month stipend with a start date January 4th and runs through the month of May, will also include a meal plan. Requirements: Strength & Conditioning Certification from an accredited organization, experience in a college setting, bachelors or masters degree in exercise science or related field. If interested email cover letter, resume, three references to junga@morningside.edu.
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Azusa Pacific (D-II – CA): Unfortunate news to share, as sources tell FootballScoop APU plans to shutter its football program.
South Carolina: Details of Shane Beamer's contract with the Gamecocks.
Highest Paid Position Group: What Power Five position group is currently the highest paid in college football?
Kentucky: Mark Stoops has plucked his new offensive coordinator from the NFL.
Tom Herman: Confronted with a report that Tom Herman engaged South Carolina in discussions before Shane Beamer was hired….Mrs. Herman went public.
Coaching Salaries: The 2020 edition of USA Today’s assistant salary database is out.
Found: We found the ugliest rivalry trophy in college football (and it’s not The Land Grant Trophy).
New Coaching Changes Page: Keep track of all the 2020-21 NFL and College head coaching movement here.