[NU Sports] the next coach

[Peter C. Warner]

Stephen J. Truog wrote:
>Brown may not have what it takes to be a DC, but his
>recruiting ability and program loyalty may make him a
>good head coach.  . . . 

>I think we're fine with Brown at interim HC and with
>DC -- as others have mentioned, our big problem may be
>OC. With Dunbar and Walker as the offensive
>masterminds, we need to find someone who understands
>the spread and can usher in a new quarterback to a
>system that has a lot returning. Our biggest concern
>on the field in the next two months should be finding
>someone to run our offense.

Jeff Harris recently pointed out on this list:
"given that the defense finished 117th (of 117) in total defense and 106th
in scoring defense (never mind poor showings the previous years as well), I
wouldn't be offended if a defensive expert were brought on board."

I am not close enough to the program to know about the outstanding work
Brown has done in recruiting, presumably on defense since that is his
specialty, and in particular the defensive backs.  Can someone identify for
us the great recruits from the past eight years that came to NU because of
Brown's recruitment activity - particularly on the defensive side of the
ball where NU has so prominently distinguished itself?  

Peter Warner