Tuesday March 6, 2012

We have an early clubhouse leader for video of the year

Tampa Bay Bucs: Here's a recap of Greg Schiano's offensive staff: Mike Sullivan (offensive coordinator), Jimmy Raye (senior offensive assistant), Brian Angelichio (tight ends), Bob Bostad (offensive line), Earnest Byner (running backs), PJ Fleck (wide receivers), Steve Loney (assistant offensive line), Ben McDaniels (offensive assistant), and Ron Turner (quarterbacks).

Florida: Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Brent Pease has signed a 3-year deal worth $490,000 annually.  Pease also received a $100,000 signing bonus.  Offensive line coach Tim Davis has received a 1-year deal at $275,000.  Head strength coach Jeff Dillman has received a 2-year deal worth $215,000 annually.  The rest of staff includes Dan Quinn ($490,000), Brian White ($240,000), Aubrey Hill ($230,000), DJ Durkin ($265,000), Travaris Robinson ($230,000), Derek Lewis ($190,000), and Bryant Young ($230,000).

UNLV: Former UCLA defensive backs coach Tim Hundley has accepted the linebackers job at UNLV.

Riverside City College: continues to look at hiring a defensive line coach for the upcoming season. Small stipend. Must have BA degree. Send resumes to assistant head coach Darrin Chiaverini at darrin.chiaverini@rcc.edu

UMASS: Former Yale assistant Roderick Plummer will serve as the running backs / special teams coordinator at UMASS.

Idaho: It's been known, but Steve Axman officially announced his retirement today.  Jason Gesser is replacing Axman as the Idaho offensive coordinator.

Michigan: Here is Brady Hoke's speech at the Ohio High School Football Coaches Assocation Clinic.

Northern Arizona: Sources tell me that former Arizona State running backs coach Bryce Erickson has interviewed for the offensive coordinator job at Northern Arizona.

Breaking Announcement: CoachingSearch.com is glad to announce the addition of The Independent Search Firm - Coaches Report, which will be released for the very first time next Monday (March 12).  You simply do not want to miss Bunkie Perkin's insight.

Monday March 5, 2012

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Georgia State: I'm hearing former Youngstown State defensive coordinator Rick Kravitz has emerged as a candidate at Georgia State.

Samford: I have learned that former UAB wide receivers coach Tim Bowens has accepted the same job at Samford.

Lamar University: Woodrow Wilson HS (TX) assistant Larry Kueck has joined the staff on the offensive side of the ball.  Kueck is the former offensive coordinator at several colleges including Marshall and Southern Miss.

Oklahoma State: Van Malone's title will be safeties coach.

Colorado State: Sources tell me that Jim McElwain could go in a number of directions when replacing Tim Duffie.  It could be a defensive line, linebackers, or defensive backs coach.  It wouldn't surprise me if McElwain goes after a coach with strong recruiting ties in Texas.

Tom Crean's terrific post-game speech (THIS is what makes coaching so awesome.)

Wake Forest: I have learned that Colorado State defensive backs / recruiting coordinator Tim Duffie has accepted a position on Jim Grobe's staff at Wake Forest.  That's #24.

Mercer: Sources tell me that former Colgate offensive line / recruiting coordinator Casy Vogt has accepted the offensive coordinator / offensive line job at Mercer University.

West Virgina: Holgorsen has released the titles for several coaches including Joe DeForest (co-defensive coordinator / safeties), Keith Patterson (co-defensive coordinator / linebackers), Shannon Dawson (offensive coordinator / wide receivers), and Daron Roberts (corners).  Also, Steve Dunlap now has the title of special teams coordinator / assistant head coach.  Holgorsen also announced that former manager and grad assistant Ryan Dorchester will serve as the recruiting coordinator.

Lehigh: Sources tell me that defensive line coach Donnie Roberts and defensive backs coach Gerard Wilcher will be promoted to co-defensive coordinators.

Valpo: Sources tell me that Northwood University offensive coordinator Tyson Silveus will join the Valpo staff as defensive backs coach.  Also, I have learned that Dayton wide receivers coach Alex Bailey has indeed accepted the same job at Valpo.

Cincinnati: I have learned that Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones has hired Holy Cross defensive coordinator Shannon Morrison to replace Kerry Coombs.  Morrison just recently joined the Holy Cross staff after serving as the corners coach at Memphis the last couple of years. We are now offically at 23 coaches that have accepted two different jobs in a matter of weeks this off-season.

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Sunday March 4, 2012

Updated chart: 2011 - 2012 assistant coaching hires

Tampa Bay Bucs: Former Indianapolis Colts assistant Ron Turner has indeed accepted the quarterbacks job with the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Appalachian State: Gardner-Webb running backs coach Chris Foster has filled the running backs job at Appalachian State.  Justin Stepp will now shift from running backs to wide receivers.

St. Francis University (PA): Mercyhurst offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach Eric Long has accepted the same position at St. Francis.

Austin Peay: Southern University (LA) assistant Jason Palermo has accepted a position at Austin Peay. Palermo coaches the tight ends this past season.

Indianapolis Colts: Sources tell me that New Hampshire linebackers coach James Bettcher will join the Indianapolis Colts staff as assistant the the head coach / defensive assistant.