COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 27, 2012  ●  FRIDAY

Recruit's mom miffed over Saban's focus on NFL over academics - John Taylor, College FB Talk

Tampa flip?  Kelly's rise good for Oregon - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

Insider:  49ers put too much on Williams' plate - Pro Football Weekly

Turning out the lights at Penn State - Wright Thompson, ESPN.com

Facebook, Twitter taking over recruiting - Jake Trotter, ESPN Recruiting

Greg Schiano's decision to leave Rutgers latest example of what's wrong with CFB - Sporting News

HBO documentary on Namath up to usual standard - John Maffei, North County Times

Auburn focuses on big names in final push to signing day - Charles Goldberg, al.com

New deal could mean milestones for Mack Brown - Carter Strickland, ESPN Dallas/Ft. Worth

Brain bank examines athletes' hard hits - Nadia Kounang, CNN.com

Former Tennessee AD Hamilton received threats, had police protection, moved... - Knoxville News

Texas Extends Mack Brown, Means Absolutely Nothing - Braden Gall, Athlon Sports

Joe should have retired long ago, when his rep was enviable - Buzz Bissinger, Daily News

Is Greg Schiano the right guy?  Bucs fans will learn soon - Martin Fennelly, Tampa Tribune

Do Big-Time Sports Mean Big-Time Support for Universities? - Judith Scott-Clayton, NY Times

Ex-Tennessee AD Hamilton say Lane Kiffin was "right person for the job" - Times Free Press

BCS could learn a thing or two from NFL - Reporter News

Oregon's Mark Helfrich a coaching star on the rise - George Schroeder, Register-Guard

Greg Schiano's move from Rutgers to NFL a shocker - Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer

Tampa Bay Bucs aren't the first to court Greg Schiano - Star-Ledger

Report:  Rutgers interested in Temple's Addazio - Mike Kern, Philadelphia Inquirer

Bob Stoops first OU recruiting class was better than advertised - John E. Hoover, Tulsa World

The Joe Paterno Most People Don't Know - Frank Giardina, West Virginia MetroNews

CFN Analysis:  Greg Schiano Leaves for Bucs - Pete Fiutak, College Football News

All things considered, it's hard to blame Greg Schiano - Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Richt and Georgia coaches visit Auburn and Alabama recruits - Journal-Constitution

Chip Kelly says he never accepted Tampa Bay job - Statesman Journal

Heaps finds second chance at Kansas - Mike Vernon, Daily Kansan

Greg Schiano is NFL Bound.  What's Next for Rutgers? - Coaches by the Numbers

Coaches continue to flock to Senior Bowl practices - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

Memorial exposes anger over Paterno's treatment - Genaro C. Armas, AP

Memorial brings Penn State together - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Greg Schiano leaves Rutgers in a lurch, but not for the long run - Brett McMurphy, CBS Sports

Greg Schiano takes over NFL version of Rutgers - Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

Recent coaching hires feature plenty of mismatches - Jason Smith, NFL.com

Tommy Tuberville may need seven wins to survive at Texas Tech - Dallas Morning News

Bucs take big-time gamble in choosing Schiano - David Moulton, Naples News

Craig James Releases Tax Returns - Texans for Craig James

Phil Knight's passionate defense of Joe Paterno draws standing ovation at memorial service - AP

Rutgers AD Pernetti says next football coach can be in place by Signing Day - NJ.com

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 26, 2012  ●  THURSDAY

Stanford, Cal elite out-of-state recruiters - Kevin Gemmell, ESPN Stanford Blog

Weis has people talking about Kansas football - and that's a good start - Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports

Can Virginia Tech revive Beamerball? - Andy Bitter, Roanoke Times

Greg Schiano has a lot to offer - but not to Buccaneers - Mike Freeman, CBS Sports

Is Greg Schiano a beneficiary of Harbaugh Effect? - Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports

Greg Schiano latest in Big East "brain drain" - Pat Forde, Yahoo! Sports

Memphis football schedule missing an SEC foe for first time in 63 years - Commercial-Appeal

Greg Schiano agrees to 5-year deal with Tampa Bay Bucs - Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Times

Major college football attendance drops - Steve Wieberg, USA Today

Has free agency come to college football? - Tom Bergeron, Rivals.com

Will Oregon land a big fish recruit for 2012? - Aaron Fentress, The Oregonian

Greg Schiano leaves Rutgers in great shape, but without finishing job - NJ.com

10 Coaching Candidates to Replace Greg Schiano at Rutgers - Steven Lassan, Athlon Sports

Greg Schiano's departure could have disastrous effect for Rutgers' recruiting class - NJ.com

Linebackers aplenty for Stanford - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

Colorado loses its top 2011 recruit - Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports

Did Paterno call for fake on burial site? - Jeremy Roebuck, Philadelphia Inquirer

Reaction to Greg Schiano hiring is mixed - Josh Katzowitz, CBS Sports

Sources:  Bucs, Greg Schiano near deal - Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

Big 12 boss blasts Mizzou, Big East - David Ubben, ESPN Big 12 Blog

Greg Schiano to Bucs could be huge for Gators - Hays Carlyon, Times-Union

Football recruiting not so cut and dried - Jeff Sentell, Birmingham News

Report:  Tampa Bay Bucks to Hire Rutgers HC Greg Schiano - Business Insider

Football is favorite U.S. sport as baseball continues slump - Joel Provano, Journal-Constitution

Oregon's Coaching Candidates....If Chip Kelly Had Gone To the NFL - Athlon Sports

Early picks:  Clemson, FSU and the ACC's best - Heather Dinich, ESPN ACC Blog

Getting to know new Alabama OC Doug Nussmeier - Alabama 24/7 Sports

Ohio releases $$$$ report on football team's Boise trip - Adam Flango, Athens News

Bringing home Joe - Wright Thompson, ESPN.com

Joe Paterno:  A coach, a friend and a neighbor - Charles Fitzgerald, Centre Daily Times

Capacity crowd expected for Joe Paterno memorial at Penn State - CBS New York

US Senate hopeful Craig James to release tax returns - AP

Can Arizona State's Graham overcome nomadic rep? - Steve Megargee, Rivals.com

Alabama's embarrassing lawsuit against artist Daniel Moore continues - Jon Solmon, al.com

Wisconsin still has explaining to do in Chadima investigation - Tom Oates, Madison.com

Penn State board of trustees face delicate decision on Joe Paterno memorial - Patriot-News

3-point stance:  Paterno - Bryant parallels - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Almost business as usual for Lane Kiffin - Scott Wolf, Daily News

Washington State AD Moos on Mike Leach and stadium renovations - NWCN.com

A huge challenge for the man following Paterno - Joe Juliano, Philadelphia Inquirer

From all corners, they came to pay respect to the Penn State icon - Jeff Gammage, The Inquirer

Family values built Penn State and may still heal it - Bill Lyon, Philadelphia Inquirer

Mack Brown's contract extension - Lauren Giudice, The Daily Texan

La. Tech 2012 class may be memorable - Jimmy Watson, Shreveport Times

Mike Sherman fits where he should have stayed - Buck Harvey, Express-News

Boise State's Moore scouting "spot on" - Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman

Even in death, Paterno plays it close to the chest - Frank Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia Inquirer

Thousands say goodbye to "everyday guy" Joe Paterno - Philadelphia Inquirer

Texas Tech responds to Leach offer - Fox 34 News Lubbock

One day, Happy Valley will be happy again - Frank Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia Inquirer

Renovations to Texas A&M's Kyle Field should come in stages - Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle

Navy football to Big East is a step in wrong direction - John Feinstein, Washington Post

As Navy joins Big East, ACC looks to finalize divisions at winter meetings - David Teel, Daily Press

Todd Graham making progress with Arizona State football recruiting - Doug Haller, Arizona Republic

San Jose State HC Mike MacIntyre gets extension - AP

What Exactly is an "Ace" Recruiter? - Coaches by the Numbers

Meyer, Kiffin among best in final week - Rivals.com

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 25, 2012  ●  WEDNESDAY

Trent Richardson prays, then picks CAA football and Jimmy Sexton as his agent - al.com

Big 12 will release 2012 schedule February 1 - Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports

NFL jobs an ATM for college coaches - David Steele, Sporting News

Under Urban Meyer, Ohio State recruiting could be even better than under Tressel - Plain-Dealer

LSU TE Peterson questions BCS play-calling - Jerry Hinnen, CBS Sports

Early playoff exit reportedly has Baltimore Ravens' staff on hot seat - NFL.com

Resistance to Bowl Leeches Might Be Starting Soon - Team Speed Kills

The mind of Jim Harbaugh, and the media interplay - Tim Kawakami, Mercury News

LSU ditched BCS plan for "stuff that we never did all year" - Matt Hinton, Yahoo! Sports

Growing belief seven wins should be magic number for bowl eligibility - B. McMurphy, CBS Sports

Joe Paterno's sons recount final days - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The top five teams under Joe Paterno - Brian Bennett, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Big 12 Reopens the Expansion Can of Worms - John Pennington, Mr. SEC

Charlie Weis brings a new approach to recruiting at Kansas - SB Nation

Shaun King on Mike Sherman:  "If you go pro Sherman, you are not a Bucs fan" - Orlando Sentinel

Harbaugh, Kelly might open some NFL doors, but not necessarily for Bob Stops - Tulsa World

One mother of a recruiting battle - Christopher Schultz,  ESPN the Magazine

The Value of Strong QB Play - Pat Dye, Scout.com

Scot Loeffler hire leaves many questions for Auburn fans - Kevin Price, Ledger-Enquirer

Big 12 position rankings:  Quarterback - David Ubben, ESPN Big 12 Blog

Navy's Big East move won't affect rivalry with Notre Dame - Matt Fortuna, ESPN Notre Dame Blog

Georgia Immigration Policy Robs UGA of Football Recruit - Jason Kirk, SB Nation

Joe Paterno contemporary feels "pretty saddened" - Steve Wieberg, USA Today

Signing Day belongs to the recruits, not selfish fans - Dwight Collins, Ocala.com

Paterno deserved better from those in his inner circle - Times and Democrat

Mora's NFL experience draws talent to UCLA - Steve Megargee, Rivals.com

Video:  Current, Former Penn State Football Players Pay Respects to Joe Paterno - StateCollege.com

Nick Saban meets with Justin Taylor, promised to "stand by his word" - Journal-Constitution

Mourning a legend, O'Brien a symbol of Penn State future - Frank Bodani, Register News

As A Coach, Joe Paterno Was One Of A Kind - Frank Deford, NPR.com

Oversigning replaced by worse alternative - Steve Eubanks, Fox Sports South

Joe Paterno and the fragility of a legacy - Dave Zinn, Philadelphia Daily News

Mike McQueary:  Profound love for Joe - Philadelphia Daily News

Change inevitable at Penn State - Cecil Hurt, TideSports.com

Chip Kelly is up in the air again, but now it's to finish recruiting class - Adam Jude, Register-Guard

ESPN deal hurting the SEC - David Jones, Florida Today

Big 12 needs leader who will think outside the box - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Mark Richt is going to church with state's No. 1 uncommitted football recruit - Journal-Constitution

Arizona State's AD:  Nothing but praise for Todd Graham - Daria Del Colliano, Arizona Sports

Report alleges Wisconsin athletic official grabbed crotch - AP

O'Brien, Lions pay their respects to Coach Paterno - Rich Scarcella, Reading Eagle

Joe Paterno viewing a turnout fit for a legend - Neil Rudel, Sun-Gazette

Joe Paterno's experiment lies in ruins - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

Mack Brown's staying, but what's next? - Carter Strickland, HornsNation.com

Emerick serves as Mike Leach's right-hand man - Christian Caple, Spokesman-Review

In wake of Paterno's death, it's time for Bobby Bowden, FSU to become one again - Bianchi, Sentinel

Carl Pelini wants FAU's spread offense to be balanced - Ted Hutton, Sun-Sentinel

John Elway's rocky road made his titles sweeter - Lisa Olson, Sporting News

DeWayne Walker is one piece that remains in place at New Mexico State - Sun-News

Mike Stoops gets 3-year, $1.8M deal to be Oklahoma's DC - AP

For top football recruits, behavior on social media has consequences - Andy Staples, SI

Arizona State football not lacking in confidence - Vince Marotta, Arizona Sports

Barry Alvarez says staff turnover will benefit Wisconsin football - Andy Baggott, State Journal

Will Muschamp hires director of player personnel - Hays Carlyon, Times-Union

Navy - Big East marriage a long time in making - Bill Wagner, The Capital

Nick Saban's Alabama system paves way for smooth transition to the NFL - al.com

Texas AD:  Mack Brown extension due to recruiting - ESPN.com

Joe Paterno's legacy forever cloudy - Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune

Lane Kiffin has a plan for USC's reduced scholarship numbers, but he's not telling - Yahoo! Sports

The College Football Realignment Frenzy Explained In One Wild Map - Business Insider

The Real Crisis in College Sports:  It's Wasted Money, Not Wasted Students - The Atlantic Wire

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 24, 2012  ●  TUESDAY

Is Phil Knight upset with Chip Kelly? - Sean Meagher, The Oregonian

National Signing Day:  Five key questions - Matt Hayes, Sporting News 

Grading the new head coaching hires - Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel

Craig James:  Taking it to Real Street - David Jennings, Houston Chronicle

Chip Kelly's near exit won't hurt Oregon's recruiting in immediate future - The Oregonian

Will South Carolina trustees' proposal get serious look? - Scott Hood, Rivals.com

Penn State faculty mull no-confidence vote in board of trustees - AP

Joe Paterno:  A Life - A fundraiser supreme - Jan Murphy, Patriot-News

Jim Harbaugh takes some heat in San Francisco - Gregg Rosenthal, Pro Football Talk

Bob Stoops moving up the longevity list - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

2012 Pac-12 Football Projections - Jon Wilner, Mercury News

Details emerge on Cincinnati HC Butch Jones' contract - Cliff Peale, Cincinnati Enquirer

The Big Ten's returning starters in 2012 - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Joe Paterno's son says father wanted justice for victims of alleged assaults by Jerry Sandusky - AP

Remembering Joe Paterno - Furman Bisher, Rockdale Citizen

Texas A&M looks to Boise for Co-DC - John Taylor, College Football Talk

Gene Chizik's not the first championship coach to see something in Scot Loeffler - al.com

Former Notre Dame assistants moving around - Matt Fortuna, ESPN Notre Dame Blog

3 Business Lessons from Joe Paterno - Laurie Kulikowski, TheStreet.com

Quality key as USC deals with NCAA sanctions - Steve Megargee, Rivals.com

Thanks to you, JoePa - Andy Baggot, State Journal

Developing Auburn QBs Loeffler's main goal - Jay G. Tate, Montgomery Advertiser

JoePa's Greatest Call Ever - Roy Exum, The Chattanoogan.com

College Football Early Top 25 - Steven Lassan, Athlon Sports

Tampa Bay Bucs must recover from Chip Kelly turndown - Tampa Bay News

One last prayer for JoePa - Rich Hoffman, Philadelphia Daily News

3-point stance:  Chip Kelly and the NFL - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Chip Kelly's flirtation with Bucs could have big impact - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Oklahoma's 2012 football schedule in limbo during West Virginia lawsuits - Tulsa World

What does Chip Kelly mean to the Ducks? - Bud Withers, Seattle Times

Joe Paterno's awesome career forever tarnished - Editorial, Oakland Press

New Clemson DC Venables meets with key defensive targets - Phil Kornblut, Post and Courier

Mike Leach's assistants at Washington State well-paid - Christian Caple, Spokesman-Review

Missouri athletics has future in Kansas City, leaders say - Andrew Wagaman, The Missourian

Ken Griffey's son commits to play football at Arizona - Anthony Gimino, Tucson Citizen

Turnarounds draw ire of SEC b-ball coaches - Hays Carlyon, Times-Union

Campus mood after Joe Paterno's death matches weather - Erik Brady, USA Today

Paterno "wished he had done more," but oh, he did plenty - Gene Frenette, Times-Union

Little changed mind about Paterno - Mike London, Salisbury Post

Ex-South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia pleads for another chance - Brad Senkiw, Independent Mail

Will Jim Tressel's path from NCAA violations carry him to Colts job? - Doug Lesmerises, Plain-Dealer

Jon Embree's Colorado Buffs getting defensive on the line - Kyle Ringo, Daily Camera

Steve Sarkisian:  Lupoi's energy sets him apart as a recruiter - Pete Treperinas, MyNorthwest.com

Recruiting 2012 - Top CFN Top Prospects - College Football News

Group proposes a 64-team football playoff - AP

Texas to hand Mack Brown a long-term contract extension - John Taylor, College Football Talk

Reports:  Navy to the Big East in 2015 - John Taylor, College Football Talk

Living in Fear of the NCAA - Joe Nocera, New York Times

Chip Kelly watch caused some sleepless nights for Oregon AD Mullens - The Oregonian

After Setting Sail, Chip Kelly's Ship Alters Course - Chris Courtney, Scout.com

Texas regents to consider changing Mack Brown's contract - KHOU.com

Tough call for Georgia Tech HC Paul Johnson - Heather Dinich, ESPN ACC Blog

How the SEC fared against winning teams - Chris Low, ESPN SEC Blog

Conference realignment changes landscape of the recruiting game - Tampa Bay Times

More coaching movement expected this week - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

Joe Paterno's life reflective of father's values - John Finger, Comcast SportsNet

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 23, 2012  ●  MONDAY

"We are pleased with Coach Kelly's decision to remain as our head coach" - KVAL.com

Head Ball Coach giddy about future - Chris Low, ESPN.com

Joe Paterno's true legacy - Rick Reilly, ESPN.com

Conference realignment is nothing new - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

Boise State dodges a potential bullet as Oregon's Kelly decides to stay - Examiner.com

Chip Kelly staying at Oregon, but for how long? - Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports

Al Golden reflects on former mentor Joe Paterno - Chip Patterson, CBS Sports

Super Bowl champion QBs recommended Kellen Moore to his agent - Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman

Joe Paterno's long career - USA Today

Chip Kelly sticking with Ducks - A. J. Jacobson, Rivals.com

Colorado finally lands four-star football recruit - Tom Kensler, Denver Post

Scott Loefler named Auburn's OC - Edward Aschoff, ESPN SEC Blog

Tragic human error stains Joe Paterno's saintly legacy - McClatchy News

Paterno's death leaves one less good man - Chris Morelli, Tribune-Democrat

Chip Kelly tells the Tampa Bay Bucs he is staying put - Tampa Bay Times

Chip Kelly:  Going, going...or not? - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

Urban Meyer's offense not a typical spread - Jon Spencer, News Journal

Joe Paterno's death time to reflect - Editorial, Times-Tribune

Loss won't define 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh - Al Saracevic, San Francisco Chronicle

Joe Paterno built up Penn State, but let it down in the end - Michael Rosenberg, Free Press

Paterno is latest reminder extraordinary leaders make mistakes in judgment too - Chicago Tribune

Joe Paterno:  Just the sadness remains - Bob Ford, Philadelphia Inquirer

Will Joe Paterno be able to rest in peace? - Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News

Sources:  Chip Kelly changes mind and will stay at Oregon - Adam Jude, Register-Guard

Oregon had short list ready for Chip Kelly's successor - Adam Jude, Register-Guard

Chip Kelly pulling a double-reverse pass with the Bucs, right? - John Canzano, The Oregonian

Chip Kelly emerges as Tampa Bay Bucs top candidate, and implications abound - P. Thamel, NY Times

When will West Virginia's Big 12 move be finalized? - Frank Giardina, West Virginia Metro News

Report:  Oregon could target Boise State's Chris Petersen if Chip Kelly leaves - CBS Sports

Tyrone Nix talks about Bob Stoops about coaching Oklahoma LBs - Travis Haney, The Oklahoman

Paterno was Penn State, heart and soul - Kevin Gorman, Tribune-Review

Jim Tressel would be unpopular Colts choice - Reggie Hayes, News-Sentinel

Joe Paterno's football legacy will never die - Ralph D. Russo, AP

1998 interview with Joe Paterno - Times Leader

Joe Paterno exuded pride for his school - Jeff Rice, Centre Daily Times

Paying tribute to Joe Paterno - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Joe Paterno's impact on many is undisputed - Ron Cook, Post-Gazette

Joe Paterno:  Penn State to the end - Bill O'Boyle, Times Leader

Chip Kelly to Tampa Bay Bucs?  Then what? - John Canzano, The Oregonian

Requiem for the soul of Penn State - Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer

Chip Kelly headed to the NFL? - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

JoePa deserved better - Jim Litke, AP

Life of Joe Paterno holds lessons for all - Tom Powers, Pioneer Press

Joe Paterno's legacy outweighs scandal - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

A hero's life, a mortal's end:  JoePa's "grand experiment" - Will Bunch, Philadelphia Daily News

Joe Paterno is proof excessive power risky - Tom Shatel, World-Herald

A tale of young Joe and old Joe - Jim Souhan, Star Tribune

Paterno's legacy, despite complications, will never die - Pat Dooley, Gainesville Sun

Tampa Bay Bucs finalizing deal with Chip Kelly to be head coach - Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Times

UCLA's Jim Mora makes good moves in football recruitment - Eric Sondheimer, LA Times

Source:  Bucs, Chip Kelly in talks - Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

Chip Kelly expected to be Buccaneers next HC - NBC Sports

Rumor:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers Are Close To Making A Bombshell Coaching Hire - Business Insider

For Paterno, Lover of Classics, a Tragic Flaw to Legacy - Pete Thamel, New York Times

Joe Paterno dies, leaving a record for others to debate - Sally Jenkins, Washington Post

Auburn hires Temple's OC to replace Malzahn - Ben Kercheval, College Football Talk

Penn State Coach Was No Ordinary Joe - Jared Diamond, Wall Street Journal

College football reacts to the passing of Joe Paterno - John Taylor, College Football Talk

Joe Paterno could be last of his kind in college football - AP

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 22, 2012  ●  SUNDAY

Joe Paterno, Longtime Penn State Coach, Dies at 85 - Richard Goldstein, New York Times

Professors seek answers for colleges sports - AP

Book on Paterno must be judged cover to cover, not on final chapter - Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports

Parallels between Paterno and Bryant - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Joe Paterno's statistical legacy - ESPN Stats & Info

Remember Joe Paterno the man, not the mess - Drew Sharp, Free-Press

For Joe Paterno, the remnants of a broken heart - Mike Missanelli, Philadelphia Inquirer

A look back at Joe Paterno's life (1926 - 2012) - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Joe Paterno leaves with LaVell Edwards' lasting respect - Kurt Kragthorpe, Salt Lake Tribune

Joe Paterno leaves lasting legacy - Maisel and Schlabach, ESPN.com

Joe Paterno's life was defined by success, ended with linked to Penn State scandal - The Inquirer

Joe Paterno and how I knew him - David Jones, Patriot-News

Long-term deals are far from guarantees - David Fox, Rivals.com

Joe Paterno is gravely ill as a night of tumultuous emotion sweeps through Nittany Nation - PennLi

Oklahoma's proposed TV deal with Fox Sports will be different from Longhorn Network - TulsaWorld

Bob Stoops plays a little hardball of his own - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Penn State O-line coach says team will run New England offense - Genaro C. Armas, AP

San Francisco 49ers starring in the best show on TV - Mark Purdy, Mercury News

The New York Giants will win because they're a more complete team - Tim Kawakami, Mercury News

Recruiting likely to revolve around Michigan, Ohio State - Tim Staudt, State Journal

It's too late to let football recruits sign early - Drew Sharp, Free Press

Mountain West deserves response from the BCS - Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman

Former Nevada AD legend to be recognized for contributions - Reno Gazette-Journal

Wrong time for NCAA to push for stipends - Mike McGovern, Reading Eagle

UCLA's downward spiral in football coincides with OL problems - Jon Gold, Daily Breeze

Mike Glazier solves all of Georgia's problems....for a price - Marc Weiszer, Banner-Herald

Washington coaching staff among highest-paid in conference - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

Cal HC Jeff Tedford hires Lupoi's replacement - John Crumpacker, San Francisco Chronicle

Nebraska brand could use some polish - Steven M. Sipple, Journal Star

Are you ready for some football strife in St. Louis? - Editorial, Post-Dispatch

For Craig James, it's fourth and long in Senate race - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Colorado HC Jon Embree right to give Wright a chance - Kyle Ringo, Daily Camera

New Tennessee coaches come in with chance to boost rushing attack - Knoxville News Sentinel

Bowden on Paterno: “I don’t remember the bad things… only the good things’ - College FB Talk

Arkansas eyes championship next season - Kurt Voigt, AP

The New NCAA Penalty Matrix:  The NCAA Finally Gets It Right - Hilary Lee, SB Nation

Jay Gruden shows loyalty in sports is not yet dead - Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

Oregon State should welcome Nike's ideas for the future - Kevin McGuire, Examiner.com

New Washington DC Wilcox to get $750,000 in 1st year - AP

Alabama's national championship win is not the end (video) - al.com

Elliot named Notre Dame safeties coach - Matt Fortuna, ESPN Notre Dame Blog

Extended Q&A with Virginia Tech HC Frank Beamer - Andy Bitter, Roanoke Times

Western Kentucky HC Taggart's deal gets final OK - Laurel Wilson, Daily News

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 21, 2012  ●  SATURDAY

How do you put a price tag on Nick Saban's value? - Jon Solomon, al.com

49ers' magic run had beginning at Camp Alex - Daniel Brown, Mercury News

Texas proving it can hook out-of-state recruits - Olin Buchanan, Rivals.com

Should we root for one of the Harbaugh brothers to lose? - Tom Monkovic, New York Times

More on Georgia Tech's "top secret" recruit from Australia - Michael Carvell, Journal-Constitution

Scholarship guarantees, early signing would curb oversigning - Jeff Schultz, Journal-Constitution

Analyzing the New Head Coaches....2012 - Richard Cirminello, College Football News

Dabo is Chizik.  Chizik is Dabo - Coaches by the Numbers

Candid interview:  Brent Venables tells his version of the story - Pete Rousel, CoachingSearch.com

Grad assistants landing full-time jobs this off-season - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

Early Exits:  This year's most baffling draft jumpers - Matt Hinton, Yahoo! Sports

Brent Venables eager to tackle new challenge at Clemson - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Q&A with Oregon player Drew Howell - Tom Shea, Tehachapi News

QBs eager for next meeting.....in Ireland - Dallas Jackson, Rivals High

SEC coaches not thrilled by demands of TV, but they know they're part of game - Herald-Leader

North Texas introduces new DC Skladany - Brett Vito, Record-Chronicle

Mississippi AD Boone's retirement moved up by at least 6 months - Clarion-Ledger

49ers' Jim Harbaugh raises bar for rookie coaches - Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle

49ers fans don't get much respect in New York - Michael Malone, San Francisco Chronicle

Nevada coach gives blessing to Buh's move to Wisconsin - Adam Mertz, Madison.com

Sugar Bowl loss still sticks with Virginia Tech HC Frank Beamer - Andy Bitter, Roanoke Times

With Joe Philbin, in theory, makes sense as Miami Dolphins coach - Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel

This Sunday is all about football, not the appetizers - Bob Molinaro, Virginian-Pilot

Police:  New Mexico QB Ryan Trujillo maced girlfriend - KRQE.com

New Penn State trustees chairwoman vows aid to victims - Debra Erdley, Tribune-Review

Paul Johnson Slams Oversigning Days After Justin Taylor Story Broke - Jason Kirk, SB Nation

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh brings the five "Cs" - Monte Poole, Oakland Tribune

Lane Kiffin tied for "top flipper" in recruiting - Los Angeles Times

Minnesota picks retro over Maryland - Oregon flash with new uniforms - Pioneer Press

49ers HC Jim Harbaugh helps offensive line block negative criticism - Hank Gola, NY Daily News

49ers and Jim Harbaugh ready for NFC Championship Game - Kevin Armstrong, NY Daily News

How Big-Time Sports Ate College Life - Laura Pappano, New York Times

2012 season could bring dicey propositions for Oklahoma, Oklahoma St. and Texas - Sporting News

SEC Football by the Numbers:  Alabama's championship season - Mark Inabinett, al.com

Clemson introduces Brent Venables - AP

Lance Thompson finished tenure at Tennessee not under contract - Knoxville News Sentinel

Frank Harris to Penn State Board:  "You Guys Are A Bunch of Wimps" (video) - StateCollege.com

The Commitment Project:  Studying recruits, college football edition - Andy Staples, SI

Mark Dantonio interrupts Michigan recruiting coordinator during speech - Mlive.com

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 20, 2012  ●  FRIDAY

Steve Sarkisian, Cal Football Wants To Say Thank You - California Golden Blogs

Ron Zook says timing wasn't right for coaching return - Gene Frenette, Times-Union

Does Jim Mora have Harbaugh's natural killer instincts - Bruins Nation

Pac-12 Network confusion, Washington raids Cal football, Thomas leaves Oregon - Wilner, Merc News

Big 12 and Big East in limbo waiting on West Virginia - Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports

Craig James wants depositions over books - Lost Letterman

Bret Bielema:  "I want guys who want to advance" - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Troy Aikman on Alex Smith, Eli Manning and winning as a QB - Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle

Ugly QB situation at Kansas not worth trouble - David Ubben, ESPN Big 12 Blog

A&M regents to meet Monday over Big 12 settlement - Ben Kercheval, College Football Talk

As Penn State board of trustees meets, critics' frustration grows - Jeff Frantz, Patriot-News

Penn State to pay $4.4 million in severance for football coaches - AP

College athletes already have advantages and shouldn't be paid - Paul Daugherty, SI

TV networks want better SEC football games to start and finish future seasons - Solomon, al.com

Joker Phillips caught in a Catch 22 - Steve Eubanks, Fox Sports Florida

Emotions high as Brent Venables leaves OU for Clemson - John E. Hoover, Tulsa World

NCAA fails as it denies Todd O'Brien's final appeal to play b-ball at UAB - Kevin Scarbinsky, al.com

Jim Harbaugh keeps everyone off balance - Art Spander, Real Clear Sports

New Tulsa AD Ross Parmley to face critical issues - John Klein, Tulsa World

Hudspeth's deal at La. Lafayette nears completion - Tim Buckley, The Advertiser

UNLV's $13 million Mendenhall Center among best of kind - Matt Youmans, Review-Journal

Stability fragile in conferences - Tony Krausz, Journal Gazette

Missouri to SEC:  Walking on Egg Shells - Kansas City Star

Top 10 College Football Recruiters - Tom Lemming, MaxPreps.com

East Carolina HC Ruffin McNeill continues to make adjustments - Al Myatt, Bonesville.net

How Gunner Kiel ended up at Notre Dame - Bob Wieneke, South Bend Tribune

Yorks' hiring of Harbaugh turns 49ers around - Tom Williams, The Vindicator

Brent Venables no stranger to up-tempo football - Travis Sawchik, Post and Courier

Six teams have a chance at snapping SEC's title streak in 2012 - Kirk Bohls, American-Statesman

Nebraska's 9 - 4 finish fuel for winter training - Sam McKewon, World-Herald

Brent Venables' move may be best for all - Clay Horning, Enid News

Mike Leach has come up with great recruiting catches - Chris Cluff, Examiner.com

Relentless and aggressive Jim Harbaugh has powered 49ers into NFC title game - NY Daily News

Oklahoma State's Gundy wins Bryant Award - Sam Khan, Jr., Houston Chronicle

Lupoi's move to Washington having ripple effect on Cal's recruiting - Stewart Mandel, SI

Gene Stallings compares Alabama's 2011 national championship to 1992 - al.com

Penn State trustees:  Spanier didn't reveal own testimony before grand jury - StateCollege.com

Penn State Board Says President Is to Blame - Maher and Miller, Wall Street Journal

Gunner Kiel happy and relieved at Notre Dame, father says - Brian Hamilton, Chicago Tribune

Commish talks about Big East's future - Travis L. Brown, ESPN Dallas/Ft. Worth

Purdue hires Tim Tibesar as DC - Adam Jacobi, CBS Sports

For 49ers' Costanzo, different is a good thing - Zac Jackson, Fox Sports Ohio

Mike Leach hires new attorney;  worlds collide at Washington Post - CougCenter.com

Two Illinois trustees vote not on Beckman over race - Chicago Tribune

New hirings help Pac-12 steal some of the spotlight from SEC - Steve Greenberg, Sporting News

With tough schedule ahead, Brady Hokes must build deep belief in Michigan - Sporting News

San Francisco 49ers worked while rivals played - Mike Sando, ESPN NFL Blog

"Retention" has become and unpleasant word for Iowa football - Mike Hlas, The Gazette

Florida Atlantic HC Carl Pelini fills out his staff of assistants - Tom D'Angelo, Palm Beach Post

Oklahoma State football ticket prices announced - Gina Mizell, The Oklahoman

Thoughts on Illinois' new staff - Rittenberg and Bennett, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Brent Venables' departure will hurt & help - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoma

A final chat with Brent Venables on his final day at Oklahoma - Tulsa World

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 19, 2012  ●  THURSDAY

Jim Harbaugh on dawn's red sky, Willie Mays and, oh yeah, football - Cam Inman, Mercury News

Another day, another Wisconsin assistant bolts - John Taylor, College Football Talk

DirecTV Sports Networks takes Root with Big Sky Conference Rights Deal - MultiChannel.com

2012 SEC Football:  There's work to do, from Alabama to Vanderbilt - Sporting News

SEC prospects on final ESPNU 150 list - Edward Aschoff, ESPN SEC Blog

SEC replaces talent with more talent in unprecedented run of national titles - Lindy's Sports

Record 66 underclassmen declare early for NFL draft - John Taylor, College Football Talk

How Could Penn State's Trustees Have Been Blindsided By the Sandusky Case? - Deadspin.com

Jimbo Fisher takes on Nick Saban in recruiting - Joey Knight, St. Petersburg Times

Jim Harbaugh's Passing Experience Strikes Deep - Chris Herring, Wall Street Journal

Bear Bryant call 50 years ago intimidated recruit - Chuck Carree, Star News

Arkansas Raises Football Coaches' Pay - Robbie Neiswanger, Times Record

Terry Bowden resumes his true calling at Akron - McClatchy News

Chris Cosh to run USF"s offense - Andrea Adelson, ESPN.com

Charlie Weis a Jersey straight talker - Tom Keegan, Journal-World

Penn State reportedly fired Paterno over lack of action - FoxNews.com

Arizona spring game to be played off-campus - Kevin McGuire, Examiner.com

Gators legend Jack Youngblood says be patient with Will Muschamp - Jason Lieser, PB Post

3-point stance:  Kiel a good sigh for Brian Kelly - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

An early look at the 2012 Stanford offense - Jack Blanchat, Stanford Daily

New Wisconsin coaches eager to make impact - Tom Mulhern, Madison.com

2012 Conference Pre-Preseason Rankings - College Football News

Washington staged "coup" by hiring Tosh Lupoi - Dave Krider, MaxPreps.com

Brent Venables leaves lasting legacy at OU - Jake Trotter, SoonerNation.com

Washington invests huge in their football future - Dave Boling, Bellingham Herald

Q&A with new Arizona State OC Mike Norvell - Chris Karpman, Rivals.com

Venables always was fun to be around, but during his darkest hour, he was at his best - Tulsa World

Texas A&M looking for non-conference foes - Express-News

Reform now, NCAA - Editorial, Memphis Commercial-Appeal

Brent Venables to steer Clemson defense - Jake Trotter, SoonerNation.com

West Virginia's uncertainty hangs over Big East - Matt Hayes, Sporting News

It looks like business as usual Friday for Penn State board of trustees - Patriot-News

Urban Meyer keeps pressing as signing day nears for Ohio State - Doug Lesmerises, Plain-Dealer

Brent Venables working out the details of his future - Carey Murdock, Rivals.com

Oregon Ducks gift packs make statement in NFL playoffs - John Canzano, The Oregonian

As Alex Smith's Backup, Carr Saw His Confidence - Sam Borden, New York Times

Tomlinson says Jets' turmoil was worst he's seen - AP

Will Muschamp counts on recruiting to remold Florida's roster - Antonya English, St. Pete Times

Washington:  A few thoughts on the coaching staff, and a few notes and links - Seattle Times

For Harbaughs, winning comes with family values - Janie McCauley, Washington Times

Chris Fowler and Company Enjoy Announcing Baghdatis Meltdown - Awful Announcing

John Kasay steps back into retirement as Georgia reduces strength staff - Journal-Constitution

Big Blue Nation not football crazy - John Clay, Herald-Leader

NFL defenses now proving Bear Bryant's point - Christine Brennan, USA Today

Washington State:  Money helping fill Martin Stadium seats - Howie Stalwick, Kitsap Sun

Alabama hires ex-Washington OC Nussmeier to run offense - CBS Sports

Roger Craig sees a Harbaugh-led 49ers dynasty - Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk

USF, Citrus Bowl deal was bad for UCF - Brandon Helwig, Rivals.com

Jack Del Rio is in demand, but so is his son - Cameron Smith, Yahoo! Sports

Former Middle Tennessee Simmons facing possible indictment - Mark Bell, The Tennessean

Vanderbilt b-ball coach annoyed at Kentucky schedule, SEC responds - USA Today

Parmley to be named permanent Tulsa AD - Rivals.com

Stadium Deal for 49ers Scrutinized - Ben Worthen, Wall Street Journal

How do you expect your coach to act? - Matt Fortuna, ESPN Notre Dame Blog

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 18, 2012  ●  WEDNESDAY

Will Muschamp counts on recruiting to remold Florida Gators - Antonya English, St. Pete Times

"The saga continues" for Auburn, Notre Dame in Armsteads recruitment - al.com

Illinois hires Cincinnati co-DC Banks - Andrea Adelson, ESPN Big East Blog

Bill O'Brien:  "I'm no going to try to be Joe Paterno" - Sports Radio Interviews

Todd Graham talks recruiting, QBs and the secret behind "high octane" - House of Sparky

Things the Media Wrote to Auburn's PR Guy During Cam Newton's Wild 2010 Season - Deadspin

Urban Meyer's aura, Penn State's troubles have led to OSU recruiting resurgence - Plain-Dealer

Football alum adds to growing list of criticism of Boston College AD - BC Interruption

Taking an early look at the SEC for 2012 - Ben Cook, Randolph Leader

Q&A with Cincinnati Head Coach Butch Jones, Part II - Andrea Adelson, ESPN Big East Blog

Maryland to switch to 3 - 4 defense - Heather Dinich, ESPN ACC Blog

Brent Venables' time at Kansas State is now - David Ubben, ESPN Big 12 Blog

Les Miles:  Effort not the issue against Bama - Edward Aschoff, ESPN SEC Blog

Tosh Lupoi gives Washington, Sarkisian dream coaching staff - Braden Gall, Athlon Sports

Very early 2012 Big East Predictions - Steven Lassan, Athlon Sports

Very early 2012 Big Ten Predictions - Braden Gall, Athlon Sports

Very early 2012 Big 12 Predictions - Steven Lassan, Athlon Sports

Grading out the new coaching hires - Stewart Mandel, SI

Jim Harbaugh was coveted by the NFL for a reason - Scott Adamson, Independent Mail

Pitt, Syracuse unlikely for ACC in 2012 - Caulton Tudor, News Observer

Ignorance no longer an excuse not to protect children - Donnie Collins, Times-Tribune

Athletic program's success energizes Baylor on all levels - Tyler Alley, Baylor Lariat

Jim Harbaugh explains 6 - 10 to NFC Championship - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

Only 2 coaching staffs have remained intact since 2009 - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

Canada's old boss says he's a "perfect match" for Wisconsin - Tom Mulhern, Madison.com

Tosh the Traitor Backstabs Jeff Tedford, Backstabs Cal - California Golden Blogs

The Mtn. TV network not worthy of scorn - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Lance Thompson, Nick Saban's prodigal coaching son, returns to Alabama - Scarbinsky, al.com

Nick Saban hits town to recruit top juniors at Atlanta high schools and a gym - Journal-Const.

Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson is busy getting his staff together - Times-Picayune

Dan Hawkins says he's not done coaching - James Day, Statesman Journal

Spread QBs rarely enjoy pro success - Tom Luginbill, ESPN Recruiting

Fixing Oklahoma's offense tops Bob Stoops list of concerns - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Michigan mining West Coast for prospects - Tim Sullivan, Detroit Free-Press

Ex-Michigan RB:  Rich Rodriguez will lead Arizona to the top - Detroit Free-Press

Washington State AD Moos riding wave of excitement - Yakima Sports

Dolphins owner Ross fumbles change to hire Fisher - Ray McNulty, TCPalm.com

Washington completes coaching staff by luring Kiesau from California - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

North Dakota State HC Bohl's voice in playoff debate worth a listen - Steven M. Sipple, Journal Star

Cal to UW, take II:  Huskies hire Kiesau - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

Kansas football coaches' pedigrees attract top recruits - Ethan Padway, Daily Kansan

Les Miles looking ahead to more passing in 2012 season - AP

SF 49ers help ex-USF HC Jim Leavitt rebound - Sioux City Journal

Big 12, Big East in realignment limbo - Mike Huguenin, Yahoo! Sports

Colorado targets football foes to the east - Kyle Ringo, Daily Camera

New Florida OC Pease has Bluegrass roots - Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun

Jaguars to interview Ron Zook for assistant position - Florida Times-Union

The value of Arkansas AD Jeff Long - Beau Wilcox, Arkansas Times

Jarrett Lee looks pro ready after All-Star showing - Tony Capobianco, Tucson Citizen

Critics question Corbett's Penn State probe - Tom Murse, Lancaster News

Andrew Luck's uncle to be QB's agent - AP

Stanford:  No set rule for redshirts under Shaw - Kevin Gemmell, ESPN Stanford Blog

Defensive changes intriguing - Kevin Haskin, Capital-Journal

Former Colorado State HC Fairchild hired by San Diego Chargers - Denver Post

Les Miles looking ahead to 2012 - AP

New BCS math:  Four teams, maybe plus-one championship field - Steve Wieberg, USA Today

Realignment has thrown a wrench in the Big 12 football schedule - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

Signing day's around the corner, but schools already looking for 2012 recruits - American-Statesman

Norm Chow completes Hawaii coaching staff - Hawaii News Now

Joe Paterno, confirming an abdication of leadership - Editorial, Washington Post

Arizona State hires football AD - Ted Miller, ESPN Pac-12 Blog

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 17, 2012  ●  TUESDAY

Jim Harbaugh's "deep, abiding respect for blocking" - Jerry McDonald, Contra Costa Times

Candidates for Indianapolis Colts next head coach - Indianapolis Star

Steve Spurrier for Surgeon General - Jason Kirk, SB Nation

Lou Spanos is the new UCLA defensive coordinator - SB Nation

Brady Hoke makes right call on booting Stonum - Brian Bennett, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Les Miles says he "gave thought" to playing Lee in title game - Alex Cassara, The Reveille

SEC official:  We're not going to nine games - Jerry Hinnen, CBS Sports

Assistant coach Kiesau leaves Cal, like joining Lupoi at Washington - Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News

Wisconsin HC Bielema picks Canada as OC - Tom Mulhern, Madison.com

NCAA investigating looming, Miami pumps the brakes on all booster-athletes relations - Rivals.com

It's not Kiel who's crazy or dishonest, but a recruiting system that uses kids - Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports

If BCS playoff is imminent, then do it right - Mike Christopherson, Crookston Times

Charlie Weis kicks backsides, returns names - Matt Tait, Journal-World

Bill O'Brien ready for challenge - Jamie Newberg, ESPN Recruiting

Once next hot head coach, Malzahn lands at Arkansas State - George Schroeder, SI

Final Rivals100:  Breaking down the moves - Rivals.com

Would Brent Venables consider Kansas State? - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

Big Ten brother watching coaches' conduct - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Todd Graham's kids don't like Pittsburgh - Andrea Adelson, ESPN Big East Blog

Q&A with Cincinnati HC Butch Jones - Andrea Adelson, ESPN Big East Blog

Q&A with Ohio State assistant Everett Withers - Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Big Ten Blog

Nick Saban adds new, old faces to staff - Chris Low, ESPN SEC Blog

QB recruit Gunner Kiel enrolls at Notre Dame - ESPN.com

New SEC rule on signings offers safety net for recruits left behind - Andy Staples, SI

Randy Edsall deserves praise for hiring Brian Stewart, Mike Locksley - Don Markus, Baltimore Sun

Tim Tebow's run over - Pat Dooley, Gainesville Sun

Cal football loses ace recruiter to Washington - John Crumpacker, San Francisco Chronicle

Giants - 49ers rematch might be a classic - Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle

On 49ers:  Sincerity, stupidity, snow, sisters - Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle

Current BCS system lacks fairness, equality - Ron Eachus, Statesman Journal

Post Paterno, the NCAA has a choice to make - Matthew May, FoxSports

Power Ranings:  Alabama coaches rise to the top - Steve Megargee, Yahoo! Sports

2012 Pre-Season Conference Rankings - College Football News

Barry Sanders' son understands unique situation - John E. Hoover, Tulsa World

Penn State trustees expect fireworks at election - Bill Schackner, Post-Gazette

Who says Urban Meyer can't develop NFL quarterbacks? - Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

Report:  Gunner Kiel reconsidering LSU commitment, could wind up at Notre Dame - Indy Star

Nick Montana talks about departure from Washington - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

Miami alerts booster about stern new policy - Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald

3-point stance:  Hiring assistant coaches - Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Penn State president Erickson frustrates alumni, pleases trustees - Ganin and Murphy, Patriot-News

Alabama rolls with in-state quarterbacks - Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

SEC reign forecast - Gene Sapakoff, Post and Courier

Ohio State's Gee needs to step down - Letter to the Editor, Morning Journal

Full-contact workout helped raise 49ers' game-day intensity - Matthew Barrows, Sacramento Bee

Brandon Weeden better than many NFL starters - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

USF expected to name Kansas State's Chris Cosh as DC - Greg Auman, St. Petersburg Times

Harbaugh and the 49ers embrace Sunday's moment on an epic scale - Tim Kawakami, Mercury News

Hope, change evident at Kansas under Weis - Kevin Haskin, Capital-Journal

Happy about Mike Stoops?  Then be sad about Willie Martinez - Tulsa World

Arizona's recruiting benefits again from Arizona State's coaching change - A. Gimino, Tucson Citizen

New Alabama OC Nussmeier described as Jim McElwain clone - Don Kausler, Jr., al.com

Washington QB Nick Montana released fro transfer - ESPN.com

Brent Venables must consider what's beyond the ambience of Clemson - T. Haney, The Oklahoman

Plenty of roster turnover at Kansas - Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports

Charlie Weis is keeping busy - Bob Lutz, Wichita Eagle

10 thoughts on Tosh Lupoi coming to Washington - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

Jeff Choate on joining Mike Leach at Washington State - CougCenter.com

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 16, 2012  ●  MONDAY

10 thoughts on Tosh Lupoi coming to Washington - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

Jeff Choate on joining Mike Leach at Washington State - CougCenter.com

SEC includes KC in possible hoops tourney rotation - Mike DeArmond, Kansas City Star

Bama fan performs lewd act on LSU fan after BCS game - WAFB.com

What does Doug Nussmeier bring to Alabama? - Pete Roussel, CoachingSearch.com

2011 CBTN Coach Awards - Coaches by the Numbers

Don't Forget the Guy Behind the Guy - Coaches by the Numbers

NCAA legislation:  Not all athletes are created equal - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

New college football coaching salaries on rise - Berkowitz and Upton, USA Today

Jayhawks under Charlie Weis are all about second chances - Dave Skretta, AP

Kevin Sumlin's hire a sign of King's quest for equality - Bryan Fischer, CBS Sports

USC wins, Stanford loses following NFL Draft declaration deadline - Andy Staples, SI

Todd Graham catching his breath after month at Arizona State - Fox Sports Arizona

Jim Harbaugh had his dad scout the Packers for the NFC title game - Rick Chandler, NBC Sports

Just As He Promised, Nick Saban Finds A Way Around the SEC's Oversigning Rules - Deadspin.com

Q&A with new Atlanta Falcons OC Dirk Koetter - D. Orlando Ledbetter, Journal-Constitution

Breaking down the college football coaching hires - Mike Huguenin, Yahoo! Sports

Miami tells boosters they can’t provide meals for athletes - Ben Kercheval, College Football Talk

UNC b-ball coach Roy Williams not well but still living - Andrew Carter, News Observer

NY Giants' stubbornness paid off in 2004 megadeal that almost wasn't - Peter King, SI

Brent Venables staying or going? - Jake Trotter, SoonerNation.com

College football's diversity quietly improves among head-coaching hires - Jon Solomon, al.com

Nussmeier frontrunner for Alabama OC job - Chase Goodbread, Tuscaloosa News

JoePa interview provokes sadness - Bernard Fernandez, Daily News

Rich Rodriguez's reunited staff is great first step - Scott Terrell, Tucson Citizen

Pat Hill:  No chance this guy's over the hill - Greg Hansen, Arizona Daily Star

LSU will be back in title race - Glenn Guilbeau, The Advertiser

It's still a Penn State scandal - Editorial, Express-Times

Decision to enroll early in college no-brainer for local football player - Ray Brewer, Las Vegas Sun

Brent Venables choice:  Oklahoma or Clemson.  Loyalty or pride - Tulsa World

Chip Kelly couldn't stop Darron Thomas' hurry-up decision - Jude and Moseley, Register-Guard

Why I'm OK with Missouri to the SEC - Martin Manley, Kansas City Star

Alabama definitely at top of class - Steve Ramirez, Star-News

Washington OC Nussmeier top candidate for Alabama job? - Bob Condotta, Seattle Times

The Big Decision - Jim Harbaugh vs. David Shaw - Scott Reis, Comcast Sports Bay Area

Time to honor Solich at Nebraska, Osborne says - Steven M. Sipple, Journal Star

End game for the BCS - Mark Knudson, Examiner.com

New Memphis HC Justin Fuente in the process of starting the program from scratch - The Helmsman

Joe Paterno is certainly no victim - Ron Cook, Post-Gazette

Pitt recruits embrace new football coach Chryst's demeanor - Jerry DiPaola, Tribune-Review

Ignorance not excuse for Joe Paterno - Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

9 things and 1 crazy prediction for this week - Kirk Bohls, American-Statesman

Sizing up college football's list of NFL draft defectors - Kevin Lyttle, American-Statesman

Kenny Ingram names as Arkansas State DL coach - AP

Sources:  Brent Venables report premature;  Dabo Swinney still interviewing - Tulsa World

Two Ohio State football players kicked off team - Zac Jackson, Fox Sports Ohio

BYU football says they will be experienced, talented in 2012 - Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune

Dark Days Hit LSU Football In Recent Weeks - Bill Bumgarner, SportsNOLA.com

Jim Harbaugh Strides Confidently Where Other Coaches Faltered - William C. Rhoden, NY Times

Will Muschamp impressed with Brent Pease as a recruiter - Rachel George, Orlando Sentinel

New Florida OC Brent Pease aggressive about success - Michael DiRocco, GatorNation.com

Joe DeForest had huge role in Oklahoma State's success - Ginz Mizell, The Oklahoman

Lance Thompson returns to Alabama - Dave Hooker, TideNation.com

Alabama hires Washington OC Doug Nussmeier, according to report - SB Nation

Cross Dirk Koetter off Alabama’s offensive coordinator list - Ben Kercheval, College Football Talk

The case of the missing quarterback - Furman Bisher, Albany Herald

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 15, 2012  ●  SUNDAY

Saban ushering in new golden age of football for Bama, Lee Roy Jordan believes - al.com

Big 12 gives TCU new recruiting opportunity - David Fox, Rivals.com

Playoffs don't look so bad to college football power brokers anymore - Scott Adamson, Ind. Mail

VanGorder's the latest example that Gene Chizik knows how to hire quality coaches - al.com

What if "Heart of Dixie" were like "Dixie's football pride?" - Bob Blalock, Birmingham News

Will Muschamp:  Play-calling tougher in SEC - Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun

Piecing together support for a new Colorado State stadium - The Coloradoan

NCAA "at fork in the road" after 2011 scandals - Tom Witosky, Des Moines Register

MWC, C-USA work on merger - Mark Anderson, Review-Journal

BCS system's motto:  It's broke, but don't fix it - Drew Sharp, Free Press

College football still grapples with some issues - Scott Ferrell, Shreveport Times

TCU football will soon find out answer for Big 12 argument - Randy Galloway, Star-Telegram

La. Tech positions itself for C-USA membership - Jimmy Watson, Shreveport Times

Les Miles contradicts himself in dropping 2-QB attack - Glenn Guilbeau, Shreveport Times

Is Brent Venables checkout out job prospects? - John Shinn, Norman Prospect

Randy Edsall needn't look far for coaching inspiration? - Hal Grau, News-Post

Penn State:  There's no mistaking who's boss - Gene Collier, Post-Gazette

Fresno State works to fill football staff - Fresno Bee

Plenty to like about Bill O'Brien's assistant coaches - Cory Giger, Altoona Mirror

Oregon's Darron Thomas makes decision that's right on the money - John Canzano, The Oregonian

49ers made their first playoff game in nine years one for the ages - Mark Purdy, Mercury News

College Bowl Season Viewership Down 15% From Last Year - Austin Karp, Sports Business Daily

TV Ratings and Viewership for Each Bowl Game - Sports Business Daily

Mark Richt a much more patient man than I - Chris White, Banner-Herald

Ex-Texas assistant McWhorter ready for Penn State challenges - Kevin Robbins, Amer-Statesman

Checking Texas predictions:  Some right, some wrong, some very wrong - Bohls, Amer-Statesman

Wisconsin AD Alvarez shoots airball with offer to WIAA - Tom Oates, State Journal

Washington Post interview won't change anyone's mind about Paterno - M. Jensen, The Inquirer

Source:  Oklahoma's Venables in talks with Clemson - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Chance meeting changed UCF AD Todd Stansbury's life - Iliana Limon, Orlando Sentinel

Culture change at Arizona State extends to the weight room - Dan Bickley, Arizona Republic

Winning tradition draws players to Boise State - Angel Verdejo, Houston Chronicle

Jay Graham can sell Tennessee from the heart - John Adams, Knoxville News Sentinel

Mystery, shock remain after firing of Tennessee swimming coach Trembley - Knoxville News

Deal for Maryland assistant could lead to temptation - Doug Doughty, Roanoke Times

New President of Penn State Endures a Week Under Fire - Mark Viera, New York Times

Righting Akron's recruiting wrongs Bowden's first priority - Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal

SEC newcomers Missouri, Texas A&M present fresh material for Kentucky fans - Herald-Leader

Barry Switzer went down this road before - Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman

Ratings panic boosts hope for college football playoff - Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News

Joe Paterno's "explanation" for his inaction has sad, hollow ring to it - Steve Politi, Star-Ledger

Penn State has penance that must be done - David E. Early, Mercury News

State of Florida's top QB had inspiration from Tim Tebow - Justin Barney, Times-Union

NCAA Delays Decision on $2,000 Stipend for Scholarship Athletes - Bob Bernsch, Bloomberg.com

NCAA board nixes scholarship cuts, supports athletes allowance - Bryan Fischer, CBS Sports

Rose Bowl construction costs rising - Los Angeles Times

These are desperate times for Derek Dooley at Tennessee - The Big Lead

Joe Paterno:  "I didn't know which way to go" - Sally Jenkins, Washington Post

Football scholarship cut proposal receives spirited debate - Sporting News

 

COACHES HOT SEAT NEWS

JANUARY 14, 2012  ●  SATURDAY

Ex-Michigan player talks RichRod,. college All-Star Game - Anthony Gimino, Tucson Citizen

New York Giants DC Fewell Is Rewarded for Faith in Defense - Sam Borden, New York Times

What were LSU coaches thinking? - Letter to the Editor, Times-Picayune

Central Michigan HC Dan Enos Interview Part 3 - Drew Ellis, Morning Sun

Football Final Four?  Support continues to grow - Jon Solomon, al.com

Can Mike Stoops live up to his own legend? - Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

Catching up with Steve Sarkisian - Ryan Divish, Bellingham Herald

Fair skies set stage like 49ers' good old days - Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle

Some planned NCAA changes create uproar - Michael Marot, AP

Bowl results mean little going forward - Gene Sapakoff, Post and Courier

Jeff Casteel leaves roots, takes pay cut to fix Arizona offense - Ryan Finley, Daily Star

Year at LSU matched Tennessee's Dooley, coordinator - Austin Ward, Knoxville News Sentinel

Sunseri crucial hire for Derek Dooley - John Adams, Knoxville News Sentinel

Jim Harbaugh's toughness honed with Colts - Reggie Hayes, News-Sentinel

South Carolina fills two openings on football staff - Darryl Slater, Post and Courier

Vanderbilt hire two assistant coaches - Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean

Eddie DeBartolo keeps a close eye on 49ers, from far away - Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times

Sunseri hire a win for Tennessee - Mark Wiedmer, Times Free Press

Clemson's Sweeney didn't see eye-to-eye with Steele - Travis Sawchik, Post and Courier

Strength against strength:  49ers stingy D vs. high-octane Saints offense - Sacramento Bee

Is Tim Tebow the next American football hero? - Dave George, Palm Beach Post

NCAA president Mark Emmert's contract extended - AP

Montana OC to be next Boise State QBs coach - Brian Murhpy, Idaho Statesman

Miami football back to basics with homegrown talent - Larry Blustein, Miami Herald

More NCAA "Justice" - Joe Nocera, New York Times

NCAA reform movement covers broad swath of changes - Michael Marot, AP

Offseason conditioning program not punishment, ,but priority - Steve Gorten, Sun-Sentinel

Jim Harbaugh's glow leads 49ers out of darkness - Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle

Q&A with Arizona State associate head coach Paul Randolph - Chris Karpman, Rivals.com

These 49ers share similarities with franchise's first Super Bowl team - Mercury News

With physical play 49ers can beat the Saints - Tim Kawakami, Mercury News

College coaching carousel getting busier by the year - Matt Lowe, LindysSports.com

Finally, here's the perfect college football playoff plan - Jeff Schultz, Journal-Constitution

COACHES HOT SEAT BLOG       Greg Schiano To The Tampa Bay Bucs - The Difference Between NFL and College Head Coaches - Interim Big 12 Commish Neinas Criticizing Missouri? - Please, Big 12 Officials Long Ago Gave Up Their Right To Criticize ANYONE! - What the Big 12 Should Have ALREADY Done - Forrest Gump and the Big 12   HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                                                                Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Vince Lombardi HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                   Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Ralph Waldo Emerson HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                              Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Arthur Ashe HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                                           New York  Times Columnist Joe Nocera Has Lost His Freaking Mind In His Recent Columns on the NCAA - The BIGGEST Problem Is That the NCAA Has Allowed Their Member Schools To Run WILD In the Last Two Decades - Geez, Joe Get A Clue! - The NFC Champ Game Fallout Continues - "STAY AWAY FROM THE DAMN BALL!" HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                                                                 Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Howard Schultz HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                                     The GREAT Life and Tragic End To Joe Paterno's Time On This Earth - Thanks For Everything JoePa and Godspeed To You Joe Paterno - The San Francisco 49ers Loss To the New York Giants HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                                                                      Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: William Butler Yates HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                    Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Joe Paterno HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                                         Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Dwight Eisenhower HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                            An Interesting Week in San Francisco - Here Comes Those Bastards...The New York Giants...Come On 49ers...Let's Beat The Hell Out of Those New York Bastards! - Patton, Schembechler, Harbaugh...It's All About The TEAM! - 2011 FINAL Coaches Hot Seat Rankings HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                            Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Thomas Edison HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                 Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Tennessee Williams HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                   Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Benjamin Franklin HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                   Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Jack London HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                               San Francisco 49ers Send the New Orleans Saints Crying Home...Oh, Crying Home! - The BCS Bastards Tell Lots of LIES, LIES, LIES...But They Tell One Big LIE The Most - Chris Fowler Is Working With Who At The Australian Open? HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                                                                Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Frederick Douglass HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                               Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: George Bernard Shaw HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                   Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Bill Walsh HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                               New Orleans Saints Come Marching Into San Francisco To Play the 49ers...Let's Send The Saints Crying Home! - Will Muschamp Hires New OC at Florida....Brent Pease - The Penn State Debacle Continues - What Penn State University, Its Alumni and Fans Need Most Of All Is....THE TRUTH! - The What the Hell Coaching Hires   HH HH Coaches Hot Seat                                                                                Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Henry Ford HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                   Coaches Hot Seat Quote of the Day: Muhammad Ali HH HH COACHES HOT SEAT                                                High School Coach:  LSU Brought A "Mediocre High School Offense" To the Superdome and Had NO Backup Plan When Bama Stopped LSU's "Mediocre High School Offense" - The Solution to the College Football Offseason Is Obvious...To Everyone But the Neanderthals Behind the Bogus and Un-American BCS   HH HH Coaches Hot Seat