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1. Tony Elliott, Clemson
2. Ryan Day, Ohio State offensive coordinator
3. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator
4. Greg Schiano, Ohio State DC
5. Manny Diaz, Miami DC
6. Chip Lindsey, Auburn OC
7. Dave Aranda, LSU DC
8. Mike Yurcich, Oklahoma State OC
9. Mike Elko, Texas A&M DC
10. Todd Orlando, Texas DC
11. Beau Baldwin, Cal OC
12. Jimmy Lake, Washington DC
13. Brent Venables, Clemson DC
14. Walt Bell, Florida State OC
15. Mel Tucker, Georgia, DC
16. Jake Spavital, West Virginia OC
17. Marcus Arroyo, Oregon OC
18. Eliah Drinkwitz, North Carolina State OC
19. Brian Ferentz, Iowa OC
20. Ricky Rahne, Penn State
Top Group of Five assistants
1. Andy Avalos, Boise State DC – Poised to have the best defense Boise has seen in years, as 10 starters return.
2. Ivin Jasper, Navy OC – His option expertise has led to head coach interviews, a natural outgrowth of Navy’s success.
3. Brian Wright, Toledo OC – Whoever replaces Logan Woodside will be throwing to the best Group of Five receiving unit in the country.
4. Kenny Dillingham, Memphis OC – At just 28, he’ll continue to rise through the ranks with Mike Norvell.
5. Jay Bateman, Army DC – Garnered interest from Notre Dame and others last year after Army gave up just 22.0 points per game.
20 assistant coaches ready for a top job, and why Clemson's Tony Elliott leads the list
2. Ryan Day, Ohio State offensive coordinator
3. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator
4. Greg Schiano, Ohio State DC
5. Manny Diaz, Miami DC
6. Chip Lindsey, Auburn OC
7. Dave Aranda, LSU DC
8. Mike Yurcich, Oklahoma State OC
9. Mike Elko, Texas A&M DC
10. Todd Orlando, Texas DC
11. Beau Baldwin, Cal OC
12. Jimmy Lake, Washington DC
13. Brent Venables, Clemson DC
14. Walt Bell, Florida State OC
15. Mel Tucker, Georgia, DC
16. Jake Spavital, West Virginia OC
17. Marcus Arroyo, Oregon OC
18. Eliah Drinkwitz, North Carolina State OC
19. Brian Ferentz, Iowa OC
20. Ricky Rahne, Penn State
Top Group of Five assistants
1. Andy Avalos, Boise State DC – Poised to have the best defense Boise has seen in years, as 10 starters return.
2. Ivin Jasper, Navy OC – His option expertise has led to head coach interviews, a natural outgrowth of Navy’s success.
3. Brian Wright, Toledo OC – Whoever replaces Logan Woodside will be throwing to the best Group of Five receiving unit in the country.
4. Kenny Dillingham, Memphis OC – At just 28, he’ll continue to rise through the ranks with Mike Norvell.
5. Jay Bateman, Army DC – Garnered interest from Notre Dame and others last year after Army gave up just 22.0 points per game.
20 assistant coaches ready for a top job, and why Clemson's Tony Elliott leads the list