Rutgers fans hoping to have a new offensive coordinator as a Christmas present might have to settle for an early gift for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Chris Ash's search began with preliminary phone calls more than three weeks ago, before previous offensive coordinator Jerry Kill publicly announced his departure due to health reasons.
Ash has been deliberate in an attempt to identify the right mix of experience, offensive vision and commitment to staying at Rutgers for more than a year, all while staying within a reasonable budget.
This list includes most — if not all — of the last candidates standing, according to NJ Advance Media's various sources.