After two great seasons with the Nittany Lions, Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is (officially) off to Duke, where he was named the Blue Devils’ next head football coach. For Penn State, that means James Franklin will be looking for a new defensive coordinator. Given that the Diaz-to-Duke rumors had been brewing for a few days, it is likely that Franklin’s search is already underway. Who could be the next man in charge of Penn State’s defense? Let’s take a look.
Jim Leonhard (Illinois Analyst)
Age: 41
The Skinny: Ah, the golden boy for every college defensive coordinator opening.