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USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Eagles hire Joe Douglas as senior personnel director/advisor to GM Howie Roseman
The Philadelphia Eagles announced six new hires and made nine promotions With veterans and rookies reporting to the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced several changes to the scouting and football operations departments, including six new hires and nine promotions. TITLE CHANGES Scouting • Ryan Myers – Director of College Scouting• Matt Holland – Assistant Director of College Scouting• Jarrod Kilburn – Assistant Director of Pro Scouting• Terrence Braxton – Pro Scout• Rod Streater – West Coast Area Scout• Duke Tobin – Midlands Area Scout Football Operations• James Gilman – Senior Director of Football Research and Strategy• Jon Liu – Director of Football Analytics• Zachary Steever – Assistant Director of Football Research and Strategy New Hires Scouting• Joe Douglas – Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Douglas worked for the Eagles from 2016-19, ascending the ranks and leading the scouting department as vice president of player personnel before he departed for the Jets' top spot following the 2019 NFL draft. Douglas played a key role in helping build a Super Bowl-winning roster in 2017.• Preston Tiffany – NFS Scout Football Operations• Smit Bajaj – Quantitative Analyst• Grant Reiter – Football Transactions Coordinator• Molly Rottinghaus – Football Operations Coordinator• Leif Thorson – Software Developer
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool one step closer to signing DREAM midfielder after €150m FSG move
FSG's proposed new takeover at another club could take Liverpool a step closer to signing a dream midfielder for Arne Slot's side. Ever since Michael Edwards has returned to work for Liverpool again, it has become obvious that FSG want to establish the multi-club system for Liverpool. Shop the LFC Store The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Nike x Air Max LFC x Nike Air Max Advertisement Buy Now LFC Retro Shirts LFC Retro Shirts Buy Now Home Jersey LFC Kits Buy Now LFC Nike Training LFC Nike Training Buy Now Edwards' new role is a giveaway. He's the Director of Football Operations not just for Liverpool but for FSG, working directly for the club's owners. Edwards admitted that one of the reasons why he came back was because of FSG's desire to buy another club. It's now been over a year but nothing has materialised so far. FSG exploded a move for Bordeaux but were ultimately priced out, due to the club's high costs for renting their own stadium. Malaga CF has also been considered but again nothing has materialised. Instead it looks like Getafe CF could be the winner in the race. Advertisement The Times has confirmed that FSG are considering a takeover at Getafe, with the La Liga side currently being on the market and catching Liverpool's attention. This deal could be worth €150m according to the latest reports in Spain. Have a multi-club system in place - with a team like Getafe could benefit the Reds in multiple ways but most notably it's through recruitment. Liverpool have a brilliant scouting department with some of the best minds in the game. But sometimes, Liverpool aren't always able to recruit the best young players because they do not offer a pathway into playing regular minutes at first team level. Advertisement With their purchase of Getafe, FSG would be able to provide a pathway and invest in talent who are more long-term and don't quite have the ability to play for Liverpool in that moment but could do so in the future. At Getafe they'll undoubtedly make a number of changes. However, one player could stay because he's simply perfect for Liverpool. His name is Christantus Uche and he's one of the best young midfielders in La Liga. Uche stands at 1.90 metres and he's only turned 22-years-old in May so he's actually younger than Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah in the current Liverpool squad. Impressively last season he made the most goal contributions for Getafe (13), so he knows how to make an impact in front of the opposition's box. Advertisement A brilliant technical player, the Nigeria is really good at using his body to beat players and draw fouls. He's a dream player to have for any coach because of his versatility. Uche can play as no.10, as a box-to-box midfielder and potentially even as a striker - which is where he started his career. That was when he was still playing amateur football - only three years ago. Which just goes to show how raw and yet how impressive of a talent he is. Already a number of top European and Premier League clubs are looking at him. However, if FSG takeover, they will be in no rush to sell. Because they'll know in Uche they will have an asset who could play for Liverpool in the long-term future.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fresh blow for Wests Tigers as 'popular' figure set to follow Galvin and leave
Hot on the heels of the Wests Tigers telling Lachie Galvin he's free to leave immediately, the NRL club is reportedly set to lose their team manager as well. The Tigers held a board meeting this week in which it was agreed that Galvin could leave before the June 30 deadline if he can secure a deal with another club. The Tigers reportedly want a player in exchange for Galvin, or a $170,000 transfer fee. Amid speculation about where Galvin might end up, reports emerged on Thursday that team manager Billy Callaway is also set to depart. Wide World of Sports columnist 'The Mole' reported the news on social media without going into detail. When asked for a reason why Callaway is leaving, The Mole simply stated: "It's complicated". Callaway's LinkedIn page still has him as the 'NRL Team Manager at Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd'. He started at the Tigers in 2018 as a coaching and developing manager, before switching roles to become Football Operations Assistant and Facilities Manager. In 2021 under then-coach Michael Maguire he was promoted to team manager. In 2020 he was named 'Club Person of the Year' at the team's awards night, and according to The Mole he's a popular figure around the club. BREAKING!!!Today's @WestsTigers drama - popular team manager Billy Callaway set to leave the club... never a dull moment! #NRL — The Mole (@9_Moley) May 22, 2025 It comes just days after the Tigers told Galvin he's free to make an immediate exit if he can secure a deal elsewhere. The young five-eighth rejected a contract extension earlier this year and told the club he wanted to head to the open market. The Bulldogs and Eels are believed to be the major players in the Galvin sweepstakes, and the 19-year-old is a Parramatta junior. However he recently got a new tattoo of a quote attributed to a current staff member at the Bulldogs. He pointed to the tattoo when he thought he'd scored against the Rabbitohs last weekend. RELATED: Fresh calls for NRL action after Bulldogs robbed by 'deadset farce' Staggering new twist after Billy Slater snubs Queensland player Dogs coach Cameron Ciraldo was asked about Galvin this week in light of the fact they're yet to re-sign current halfback Toby Sexton. Tellingly, he failed to rule out the possibility of the club signing Galvin. "That's another great question," he said. "Honestly, right now, we're just worried about tomorrow night (against the Dolphins). "We want to put in a really good performance to finish this first half of the season, then we've got 18 days before our next game to think about where we can get better and what we can do. I'm sure we'll have those conversations in the future." Ciraldo's comments came before Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds revealed he'd been contacted by the Tigers recently. "There's been interest," Reynolds said on Thursday. 'There's obviously talk about, but for me I'm trying to secure my future here at the Broncos. 'For me it's about letting the manager do all that sort of stuff in the background. Brisbane is home no matter what, for our family we've settled up here. The kids are happy, the wife is happy and when they're right you have to do what is right." Reynolds clearly has no desire to leave Brisbane. But the Broncos are dealing with a salary cap crunch, and board member Darren Lockyer admitted last month the club hadn't planned for Reynolds' salary in 2026 because they'd been anticipating he would retire.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Albany State names Nescotia Harrison director of football operations
Staff Reports ALBANY — Albany State University has announced the hiring of Nescotia 'Scotty' Harrison as the new Director of Football Operations, effective May 12. Harrison, a rising star in football administration, brings a wealth of experience in collegiate football logistics, NCAA compliance, and student-athlete support to the Golden Rams program. Advertisement 'Joining the Albany State RAMily is an incredible honor,' Harrison said. 'I look forward to contributing to the HBCU legacy of excellence and supporting our student-athletes both on and off the field. This program holds something truly special, and I'm proud to be involved.' Harrison arrives at Albany State following a successful tenure as the Director of Football Operations and NFL Liaison at North Carolina A&T State University, where she managed team travel, recruitment logistics, budgets, and compliance efforts. A recent graduate of Wingate University with a Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics, Harrison also has experience in operational leadership at both NCAA Division I and II institutions. Her resume includes key roles at Wingate University and participation in high-profile events such as the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Las Vegas Bowl through the Dream Foundation. Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. expressed confidence in Harrison's ability to make an immediate impact.'We are excited to welcome 'Scotty' as our Director of Football Operations,' Gray said. 'Her experience in the Division II landscape and her passion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will empower her to accomplish great things in this role. We are looking forward to having her on the team and can't wait for her to get started!' Advertisement Harrison's commitment to leadership within football administration is evident through her involvement in forums such as the NFL Women's Forum, NCAA Career in Sports Forum, and various operations shadowing opportunities with NFL franchises. Her hands-on experience and passion for HBCUs make her a valuable addition to the Albany State athletics department. Harrison is no stranger to the SIAC. A 2022 graduate of Allen University, she was a dual scholar-athlete, excelling in volleyball and track and field while also serving as the football team manager. Harrison demonstrated leadership on campus as the founding president of the Sports Management Society and represented her HBCU proudly as the 89th Miss Allen University. With her extensive background in operations and student-athlete support, Harrison's appointment marks a significant step for Albany State football as the Golden Rams continue to build a program rooted in excellence and community engagement.
