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Football Assistant Roles

The posted football roles are due to:

a) Coaches that already informed AD Dave that they're leaving (most likely with Mora),
b) Guys Candle informed AD Dave he wants to bring with him.
c) Both a and b.
 
General Manager for Football job posted yesterday:

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of General Manager for Football.

The General Manager (GM) for Football at the University of Connecticut (UConn) must be a visionary leader responsible for the football program's comprehensive management, innovation, and strategic direction. This role demands a proven track record in initiating and implementing innovative projects, functioning as an intrapreneur within the athletics department and the greater UConn system. The GM will establish and lead key departments, including analytics, personnel and talent evaluation, and corporate partnerships, ensuring the football program remains at the forefront of collegiate athletics.

Beyond football, the GM will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to the Athletic Director (AD) and, at the discretion and direction of the AD, the GM may be asked to support other university sports programs, leveraging expertise in organizational development, leadership, and resource optimization to enhance overall athletic performance and institutional impact.

The GM will report to the AD and work closely with the head coach and football program as an invaluable resource and partner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (click link above for detailed listing)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field.
  2. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  3. Proven experience in football operations, personnel management, and talent evaluation.
  4. Deep knowledge of NCAA regulations and compliance standards.
  5. Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Division I or NFL football operations, player personnel, or sports administration.
  6. Experience managing a personnel department, analytics division, or corporate partnerships program.
  7. Successful track record in launching and scaling new initiatives within a large athletic or corporate organization.
  8. Experience working with NIL programs, sponsorship acquisition, and donor engagement.
  9. Expertise in salary cap management, roster budgeting, and financial planning.
  10. Strong background in fundraising and donor relations, with a demonstrated ability to generate new revenue streams.
  11. Experience mentoring and developing student-athletes in leadership, career readiness, and personal growth.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Master’s degree in business, sports management, or a related field.
  2. Previous experience in an NFL front office or a high-level executive role in college athletics.
  3. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments within college athletics.
  4. Prior experience managing coaching and support staff.
 
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Gotta think it'll be heavy on Midwest guys, not just from Toledo. Might be some young up and comers at tOSU, oops I mean Ohio State University, also the cream of the MAC crop. The MAC guys are all used to doing more with less and then trying to beat the heck out of each other. Really hope Sammis has a place, but I'm sure he'll be ok. Really think he's going to be a good HC somewhere in the not too distant future.
 
huskymedic said:
The article above (and others) say he’s headed to Iowa State.
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Oh wow.. my bad... Kehres went to 'Cuse... my bad... thought there was still an in on Ross...

Our next DC should be hire may have to be a home run too...
 
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ZooCougar said:
I would expect a bunch of announcements with UConn coaches going to CSU after our bowl game.

I would also expect a bunch of announcements of Toledo coaches heading to UConn after Toledo’s bowl game.
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Didn't assistant coach openings get posted on Friday & Monday. Hasn't there been talk about a "5 day rule" before hiring announcements? That would indicate that announcements will be made by next Monday...
 
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coachcap said:
Didn't assistant coach openings get posted on Friday & Monday. Hasn't there been talk about a "5 day rule" before hiring announcements? That would indicate that announcements will be made by next Monday...
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There was a report that all the Toledo coaches are staying at Toledo until their bowl game is over so I would not expect to hear many staff changes until then (12/23). Even then I would expect most of the changes to come out 12/29 the Monday after the Fenway Bowl
 
Will next year's team still BE UNCOMMON?
 
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I wouldn't be shocked if there are announcements of who will be joining even if they aren't starting the job until after the school's bowl games. (From a continuity standpoint I can't imagine they'll have new and old staff's mixing at Fenway)
 
huskymedic said:
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Toledo coaching staff

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2026 Football Coaches - University of Toledo Athletics

The official Football Coach List for the University of Toledo Rockets
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Weiner- Co-offensive coordinator and QB coach for six seasons. Interim HC for bowl game.
Hallett- Co-ofensive coordinator and O Line coach
Eliano- DC for the bowl game. Last two seasons he was CB coach and was defensive pass game coordinator in 2025.
 
Apparently Candle called the plays at Toledo and has been resistant to give up that responsibility. Not that it was ever likely Sammis was coming back, but I would assume that would be the nail in the coffin for possible retention.
 
BRS24 said:
One spot open

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Looking like wholesale staff changes with a new DC coming in as well, not entirely unexpected. Was a fun 2 year gap in his Mississippi St. tenure. Starting to wonder if there will be any holdovers at this point. Would still love to hold onto Pryce Tracy (QBs), Kashif Moore (WRs), Dalton Hilliard (DBs, was a Mora guy probably headed to CSU), Christian Pace (OL, previously TE), and Antonio Wilcox (RBs).
 
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