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Rutgers offensive coordinator search: Names to know as Drew Mehringer replacements

Rutgers coach Chris Ash needs to hire a new offensive coordinator following Drew Mehringer's departure for a co-coordinator position at Texas. Mehringer was earning $450,000 per year, so Rutgers should be able to pay a competitive salary.

With that in mind, here's a list of 16 preliminary candidates keeping in mind personal ties to Ash, experience and familiarity with a spread offense Ash has shown that he is not adverse to hiring without ties to New Jersey and promoting someone to a career-high position on the ladder.

Current job: Kansas State associate athletic director for administration

Kill was named Big Ten Coach of the Year at Minnesota in 2014 but retired in the middle of the 2015 season due to health concerns.