How 'bout Richard McNutt? Just cause he didn't win the Heisman at anticipated doesn't mean he won't be ready for the job in 10-15 years.
"Richard McNutt (Secondary)
McNutt will coach the Keydet defensive backs in his first season. He comes to VMI after two seasons at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa. where he was the secondary coach.
During his two-year stint at Washington & Jefferson, the football team went 21-3 and advanced to the 3rd round of Division III playoffs in 2004 and another playoff berth in 2005. Under his tutelage, Washington & Jefferson ranked second in interceptions in Division III with 26 in 2004.
A 2004 graduate of Ohio State University, McNutt played three years at cornerback for the Buckeyes. He played in all 24 games during his first two years and made two starts as a sophomore.
McNutt played the first six games of Ohio State?s 2002 national championship season, but was forced to end his playing career due to a chronic ankle condition. He served as a student coach during each of his last two seasons.
A native of Park Forest, Ill., McNutt ranked as one of the top five high school prospects at cornerback by numerous publications. He had 14 interceptions as a high school junior.
McNutt earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Ohio State in 2004."
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