Friday June 1, 2012

***** Another big shout out to the Scoop for "confirming" the news I broke about Western Michigan and topping that off by running with my breaking news about the 49ers. *****

San Francisco 49ers: I have learned that former University of Tennessee director of player personnel Steve Rubio has joined the 49ers player personnel department.

Alcorn State: Former MTSU offensive coordinator / running backs coach Willie Simmons has accepted the offensive coordinator job at Alcorn State, according to the Clarion-Ledger.

Western Michigan: I have learned that former Ball State director of football operations Jay Steilberg has accepted the same position at Western Michigan.

Stonehill College: Sources tell me that wide receivers coach Pat McCann has been promoted to offensive coordinator.

Alcorn State: Fred McNair, who served as the head coach at Collins HS (MS) last season, will join Jay Hopson's staff as the passing game coordinator / assistant head coach.

Arcadia University (CA): Steven Institute of Technology athletic director Brian Granata has accepted the AD position at Arcadia University.

Thursday May 31, 2012

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Here's the latest from Pat Fitzgerald, Todd Graham, Curtis Johnson, and Larry Blakeney.

Miami Dolphins: Sources tell me the Miami Dolphins have selected former Florida Atlantic running backs coach David Serna to participate in the Bill Walsh Minority Internship Program during June minicamp.

Vanderbilt: James Franklin has issued a nice apology.  It seems as though there are some sensitive people out there.  Franklin has also tweeted, "Attempt at humor obviously fell a few yds short. Was speaking to the courage it takes 4 men 2 approach the women who become their wives!!!!!"

Southern Miss: Rickey Bustle and Steve Buckley are switching roles.  Due to health reasons, Bustle will no longer serve as the offensive coordinator.  Bustle will serve as the running backs coach, while Buckley will serve as the offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach.

Hines Ward: NBC Sports has hired Ward, who will serve as an analyst during Football Night in America.

Colorado State: Sources tell me Colorado State has two on-field grad assistant positions open.  One is assisting with the the wide receivers, the other working with the defensive backs.

Arkansas: Defensive ends / special teams coordinator Steve Caldwell tweeted that he visited with the Kansas City Chiefs today.

NC State: NC State tight ends coach Don Horton will shift into an administrative role as the assistant director of football operations.  Sources tell me that Tom O'Brien is leaning towards hiring a wide receivers coach.  Currently, offensive coordinator Dana Bible coaches the quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Georgia: Mark Richt has announced that Jon Gruden has agreed to speak at Georgia's high school coaches clinic next spring.

Rick Neuheisel: The LA Times is reporting that Rick Neuheisel has been hired by SiriusXM's College Sports to co-host the College Football Playbook.  Neuheisel will begin on Monday, according to the report.  Neuheisel will also serve as an analyst for the PAC-12 Network.

Tennessee Titans: Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean is reporting scouting coordinator Blake Beddingfield is expected to receive a promotion.

Ole Miss: Sources tell me Ben Aigamaua has joined the Ole Miss staff as an offensive grad assistant.  Aigamaua spent last season as a grad assistant at Arkansas Tech.

Bowling Green: Chad Bari has joined the Bowling Green strength staff as an assistant strength coach.  Bari recently graduated from Youngstown State.

Wednesday May 30, 2012

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Weber State: Sources tell me that Idaho State running backs coach Ryan Smaha has accepted the defensive backs / special teams coordinator job at Weber State.

Presentation College: William Penn University head women's basketball coach Brian Spielbauer has accepted the AD position at Presentation College.

Oregon: Head coach Chip Kelly attended the Buffalo Bills practice earlier this week.

Bryant Universitiy: has two part-time jobs open (running backs and tight ends).  You can apply through the Bryant University human resources web page. Bryant University is a D1-AA program located in Rhode Island.

Alabama: Alabama AD Mal Moore has been honored by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as the recipient of the John L. Toner Award, which is presented annually to an athletic director who has demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football.

Colorado State: Athletic director Jack Graham has hired University of Washington senior associate athletic director John Morris to run the day-to-day operations of the athletic department at Colorado State.  Morris will be paid $190,000 annually.

Northern Michigan: University of Alaska Fairbanks athletic director Forrest Karr has accepted the AD position at Northern Michigan.