The Scoop - Wednesday March 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2025 • 8:17 am

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UNLV: UNLV admits they currently only have the funds to pay for first two years of Dan Mullen's five-year contract.

NIL Guardrails: The NCAA says it took a major step toward installing long-awaited NIL guardrails on Wednesday. That's right, they formed another committee.

Purdue: New Mexico graduate assistant Tre'vour Wallace-Simms has joined the Boilermakers staff as an analyst working with the offensive line.

Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Roland Brady, who has coached defensive lines at Fairmont State (D-II - WV) and Morehead State (FCS - KY), has accepted the defensive coordinator job.

Southwest Baptist (D-II - MO): Rock Bridge HS (MO) associate head coach / defensive coordinator Ethan Smith has joined the program as defensive line coach / special teams coordinator. Also, Millsaps (D-III - MS) receivers coach Donovan Newman has accepted the same post on the SBU staff.

Arizona: Ronnie Palmer has joined the staff in Tuscon as an assistant coach on defense after previously rising from graduate assistant to defensive line coach and special teams coordinator at Texas A&M Kingsville (FCS).

Virginia Tech: Tennessee Tech (FCS) director of football operations Jimmy Laughlin is joining the Hokies in a similar capacity, source tells FootballScoop.

Texas State: North Texas director of recruiting Justin Owens has been named the first GM in program history.

Graceland (NAIA - IA): Jelifer Alphonse, the former quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at Virginia Lynchburg (NCCAA) has accepted the receivers job.

Wake Forest: Former Panthers defensive assistant Bobby Maffei is expected to join the staff as a senior analyst, per CBS Sports. He spent the past three seasons with Carolina in the NFL and was at Nebraska prior to that.

Jon Gruden: The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is hoping for one final crack at a head coaching opportunity.

LSU: The program has formally announced the hire of Kyle Williams, a 13-year NFL veteran, as the new defensive line coach in Baton Rouge.

West Virginia: Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers reportedly set to lose assistant to the NFL.

Faulkner (NAIA - AL): Faulkner University is seeking an offensive line assistant coach with at least four years of coaching experience to develop offensive linemen, assist with game planning, film analysis, and recruitment. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of OL techniques, experience with HUDL/XOS, and a commitment to Christian values. If interested, contact Coach Nick Anderson at nanderson@faulkner.edu.

PFF: Looking for coaches who want out of a building but want to stay involved in the game. PFF is looking to hire for the role of Customer Success Associate. This role works directly with NFL, NCAA, CFL and UFL clients on a daily basis. Remote work, travel is required. Salary details, responsibilities and qualifications at this link.

Georgia: As general managers grow in stature across college football, Kirby Smart will continue being his own GM at Georgia.

Misericordia (D-III - PA): Kyle Gallagher has accepted the offensive coordinator position on staff after three seasons on staff at SUNY Cortland (D-III) as receivers coach.

Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Weston Bridges has accepted the running backs job on staff. He was a standout running back at Central Missouri (FCS) and Michigan State, where he also played receiver for the Spartans.

Saint Vincent College (D-III - PA): Source tells FootballScoop Brandon Peluso is joining the staff as defensive line coach. Peluso has been on staff at Allegheny College the past two seasons.

LA Rams: The organization has announced new titles and roles for 12 members of their player personnel department. Their new roles are; John McKay (assistant GM), Nicole Blake (director, scouting, strategy & analytics), Ray Farmer (senior advisor to GM), Taylor Morton (senior personnel executive & deputy chief of college scouting staff), Billy Johnson (senior scouting executive), Matt Waugh (director of pro personnel), Brian Hill (national scout), Michael Pierce (national scout), Cedric Jones (regional scout), Michael Young (pro scout), and Kellen Clemens (special assistant to the GM / analyst).

St. Thomas (FCS - MN): The University of St. Thomas is looking to hire a Director of Equipment Services. This position is full time and will include football as a their primary responsibility and other sports as assigned. Interested candidates can apply online here and/or reach out to Cory.Chapman@stthomas.edu. No phone calls please.

Georgetown (FCS): Cam Spence, who has served as a graduate assistant at both North Carolina and Ohio State, is joining the staff as defensive line coach, per CBS Sports.

Hampton (FCS - VA): Hampton University Football is looking to fill three VOLUNTEER positions on staff - an assistant coach on defense, and assistant coach on offense, and a football operations assistant. These positions will work directly with the coaching staff and head coach. Coaching responsibilities include assisting position groups, film breakdown (Game, Practice, and Opponents), data entry, practice organization, and other duties assigned by the staff. The Football Operations Assistant will assist with team logistics, travel coordination, recruiting operations, and administrative tasks. All positions include meals. Applicants must submit resume, and references. Please email Brian Jenkins at: Brian.jenkinsjohnson@hamptonu.edu with materials.

East Carolina: Blake Harrell hires a decorated high school coach and multi-time state champion to an advanced personnel role.

Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Teddy Gassert has accepted a graduate assistant position with the Bulldogs.

Want to be an FBS head coach? The hiring trend of the 2024-25 cycle says you need head coaching experience to get a head coaching job.

Grand Valley State (D-II - MI): The Lakers have hired Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI) defensive line coach Mac Carruth as their new assistant head coach / defensive line coach. Carruth is a former two-time GLIAC linebacker at GVSU, where he was part of four national titles and three GLIAC crowns.

Charlotte: Oregon and Chip Kelly had "Win the Day," Texas and Sark have "All gas. No brakes." Well Tim Albin and head strength coach Jake Miller may have the next hot mantra with "Rob the Bank"

Gaullaudet (D-III - Washington, DC): Chuck Goldstein, who has been the head coach since 2010, has stepped down to accept a position in the admissions office.

Utica (D-III - NY): Utica University is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant Football Coach(s). The position includes a $6,700 stipend, housing, meal plan, and 12.0 credits per year for graduate school. Coaching responsibilities to include but not limited to a Varsity position coach and JV Coordinator. Multiple positions available. Start date is flexible. Interested applicants should email their cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Blaise Faggiano at bvfaggia@utica.edu.

West Virginia: Rich Rod has banned his players from dancing on TikTok. The quotes here are incredible.

Purdue: Bilal Marshall has now been formally announced as an offensive analyst. We initially shared the addition back in late January.

Sacred Heart (FCS - CT): Per source, Sacred Heart University has hired University of Dayton Linebackers Coach Paul Amakihe as their new Linebackers Coach. He has previous coaching stops at Carnegie Mellon, Wilkes University, McDaniel College, and SUNY Cortland. Amakihe replaces Nigel Madison, who accepted the corners job at Colorado State last month. Also, recruiting coordinator and director of football operations Nate Marr has been elevated to the general manager role, and Marr will be the first GM in program history.

FIU: Sources tell FootballScoop Willie Simmons is adding a former SEC staffer, FCS coordinator to staff.

Arkansas: Jon Rothstein shares that Boston Celtics director of scouting Remy Cofield is leaving to become the GM for the Razorbacks athletic department.

Wrocław Panthers (ELF): Wrocław Panthers (Poland) of the European League of Football are looking for highly qualified Defensive Back Coach for the 2025 season - 5+ years of coaching experience preferred, valid passport required. This is a very unique opportunity to coach professional football overseas with NFL Rules. It's a great opportunity for young coaches to get experience running their own position room or veteran coaches who want to coach and experience different cultures.Flight (round trip), housing, gym access, daily meals, private insurance, transportation card and Salary all included in the position. This is a 6 month contract starting from end of March until September - staring date would be as soon as possible to travel. If interested please email you resume, letters to samel@pantherswroclaw.com.

Texas A&M Kingsville (FCS): Former Jackson State (FCS) quarterback Dodge Delozier has accepted the receivers job after coaching at Brady HS (TX) last season.

Limestone (D-II - SC): Former two-time All-Pro NFL running back Leon Washington has formally joined the staff as running backs coach.

Texas: While many of the spring games being cancelled blame tampering and the portal, Steve Sarkisian insists it's a totally different issue for the Longhorns.

Tennessee Tech: Cole Laing has accepted a recruiting assistant position with the Golden Eagles.

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