Category Archives: Coaching hires

Goodell discusses Rooney Rule with English soccer officials

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell advised English Football Association officials on the benefits of adopting the Rooney Rule designed to create more opportunities for black and minority coaches. The FA and League Managers’ Association has spent several months exploring the possibility … finish reading Goodell discusses Rooney Rule with English soccer officials

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Ravens OL coach Moeller suspended 2 games for DUI

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller has been suspended two games by the NFL for being convicted of a DWI charge from last year. This is not Moeller’s first incident involving alcohol. According to the Carroll County Times, Moeller … finish reading Ravens OL coach Moeller suspended 2 games for DUI

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Colts hire Tressel as replay consultant; should NFL suspend him too?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

An interesting question has now arisen as the Indianapolis Colts have hired former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel as a replay consultant. So will we see a different standard applied to Tressel than was applied to Terrelle Pryor?  Pryor was … finish reading Colts hire Tressel as replay consultant; should NFL suspend him too?

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West Virginia and former coach Bill Stewart reach $1.65 million settlement

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

West Virginia has agreed to pay former football coach Bill Stewart $1.65 million in “general and liquidated damages.” As an additional part of the settlement, Stewart will be entitled to keep other benefits including accrued vaction time and sick pay. Both parties … finish reading West Virginia and former coach Bill Stewart reach $1.65 million settlement

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Chizik’s new contract allows pay during NCAA investigations

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Most universities are very concerned about NCAA investigations and so a new type of provision was written in to many contracts allowing the schools to suspend payments to coaches if the school was under investigation. Any coach with leverage will … finish reading Chizik’s new contract allows pay during NCAA investigations

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When does getting kicked out of casino get you a raise?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Apparently it gets you a raise when the person in command above you does something even worse.  In this case, Bill Stewart resigned at West Virginia after allegations that he asked a reporter to “dig up dirt” on Holgorsen soon … finish reading When does getting kicked out of casino get you a raise?

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Titans resolve lawsuit with USC over coach departure

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Titans and USC have settled the Titans’ lawsuit filed against the school arising from the departure of RB coach Kennedy Pola who abruptly left the Titans’ staff to join USC’s staff last year. The parties issued the following joint … finish reading Titans resolve lawsuit with USC over coach departure

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Additional mini-camp for new NFL coaches another casualty of lockout

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Every day it seems that there are more issues that come to light as being casualties of the lockout.  The latest is that the additional minicamp allowed for new NFL head coaches.  While it is unclear if these will be … finish reading Additional mini-camp for new NFL coaches another casualty of lockout

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UFL nabs two former NFL coaches

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the NFL is on hiatus, the UFL is making efforts to grab some high profile coaches in the hopes that it can boost the image and the credibility of the league and potentially help the UFL attract a better caliber … finish reading UFL nabs two former NFL coaches

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College Sports show progress in gender and racial diversity

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

 A new study gave college sports solid grades Thursday in racial and gender hiring practices, although one of the authors noted “troubling” trends regarding conference commissioners and athletic directors according to an AP report. The 2010 College Racial and Gender … finish reading College Sports show progress in gender and racial diversity

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NFL Coaching moves (2-21-11)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the league spends long hours at the negotiating tables, teams are taking action with their staffs, including some budget cuts: Cincinnati–hire James Urban as WR coach; Miami–hire Bryan Cox as pass rush coach; New York Jets–asking their staff and … finish reading NFL Coaching moves (2-21-11)

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Doug Williams returning to coach Grambling

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Washington Redskins star quarterback Doug Williams is returning to Grambling State as coach of the Tigers football team according to an AP report. Grambling State Athletic Director J. Lin Dawson announced the return of the College Hall of Famer … finish reading Doug Williams returning to coach Grambling

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College Football coaching changes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The last wave of coaching movement winds down: Boise State–Chris Petersen gets bonus and raise to $1.52 million in 2011 and escalate to $1.87 million in 2015 Florida State–Jimbo Fisher gets 5 year $13.75 million contract; Georgia–hire Kirk Ollivadotti from … finish reading College Football coaching changes

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NFL Coaching changes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

More movement as the lockout approaches: New England–Brian Ferenetz (TE); Harold Nash (S&C); George Godsey (offensive assistant coach) New York Jets–assistant OC Mike Bloomgren leaves for Stanford; San Diego==promoted Steve Wilks to assistant head coach San Francisco–Greg Jackson as assistant … finish reading NFL Coaching changes

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NFL Coaching updates

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Relatively light movement as the lockout approaches: Arizona–promoted Mike Miller to OC Chicago–extend Mike Tice’s contract Green Bay–Mike McCarthy will get new contract worth $5 million per year Tennessee–hire Jerry Gray as DC Washington–hire Sean McVay as TE coach

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NFL coaching updates

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

More NFL movement.   There will not be many changes after the next two weeks so teams are positioning themselves now. Chicago-refused Titans request to interview OL coach Mike Tice for OC job Cleveland–hired Ray Rhodes and Keith Gilbertson and retained … finish reading NFL coaching updates

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NFL Coaching moves (2-9-11)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL Coaching moves Arizona-Ray Horton, DC; DeShea Townsend and Louie Cioffi as defensive backs coaches; Indianapolis-Hire David Walker (RB), Devin Fitzsimmons ; New England–Secondary coach Corwin Brown won’t return; Oakland-named Greg Biekert LB coach; Philadelphia–hired Johnnie Lynn as CB coach; Tampa … finish reading NFL Coaching moves (2-9-11)

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NFL Coaching moves (2-8-11)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL Coaching updates (2-8-11) Baltimore—hire Todd Washington as assistant line coach Carolina—Warren Belin (LB), John Settle (RB) Chicago—hire Mike Phair to coach DL Cincinnati—Jay Gruden as offensive Coordinator Kansas City—Bill Muir as offensive coordinator, line coach San Francisco—Tom Gable to … finish reading NFL Coaching moves (2-8-11)

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NFL Coaching moves (2-3-11_

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL Coaching moves (2-3-11) Atlanta—Mike Smith gets 3 year extension Cincinnati—hired Jay Gruden as offensive Coordinator Indianapolis—hire David Walker to coach running backs; Philadelphia—name Juan Castillo defensive coordinator; Tennessee—Got permission to interview Falcons OC Mike Mularkey; got permission to interview … finish reading NFL Coaching moves (2-3-11_

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NFL Coaching updates (1-31-11)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL Coaching updates: Arizona—looking for a defensive coordinator (considering multiple coaches off Steelers and Packers staffs) Carolina—hired Fred Graves from Tennessee as WR coach; hired Eric Washington (DL); hired Pete Hoener (TE) Cincinnati–fired OC Bob Bratkowsksi Cleveland—hire Mark Whipple as … finish reading NFL Coaching updates (1-31-11)

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