Ten coordinator hires that stood out over the offseason

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1. KERRY COOMBS, OHIO STATE DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

2. TODD MONKEN, GEORGIA OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Overview: Georgia has talent all over the field for Monken to work with, but much of it is unproven and a unique offense where cohesion and familiarity were important was not possible to occur during a pandemic.

Georgia’s new offensive coordinator has some interesting questions to answer in the coming weeks like will Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman or USC transfer JT Daniels, a former five-star who recently became eligible, be the starting quarterback? Which receivers will step up among a group that was lackluster at best last season after phenom George Pickens? Will an offensive line with some youth and inexperience but also incredible talent come together?

Monken spent the last few seasons bouncing around the NFL - and that won’t hurt recruiting - and if the Bulldogs can utilize their tight ends, that could be a big bonus, too.

Farrell’s take: Monken has plenty of experience and can’t be worse than his predecessor James Coley, who really struggled last season especially in boosting the passing game. Monken likes to throw downfield and that will be set up nicely by a strong running game. And his NFL experience will help recruiting.

3. JOE MOORHEAD, OREGON OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

4. BO PELINI, LSU DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Overview: There is no questioning Pelini’s coaching ability or his success at every stop during his career. He will come to LSU with a loaded defense, although there are some questions at linebacker and immediate continuity that needs to take place.

Really, the issue is whether Pelini has the personality and temperament to fit in with the coaches and players in Baton Rouge because that will also be determinant of his success there.

In terms of talent, LSU is loaded in the front four and in the secondary led by superstar Derek Stingley Jr., emerging star Elias Ricks, both former five-stars, and Jacoby Stevens and Kary Vincent Jr. There are special players all across the board and we all know Pelini can coach.

Farrell’s take: He’s outlandish and off-putting, but he’s a great coach and knows defense. LSU always has defensive talent but they lost a lot of key players last year. Pelini is experienced enough to replace Dave Aranda and keep this defense strong.

5. RHETT LASHLEE, MIAMI OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

6. KIRK CIARROCCA, PENN STATE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

7. MIKE BOBO, SOUTH CAROLINA OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Overview: During his tenure at South Carolina, coach Will Muschamp has shuffled through offensive coordinators, but there is hope for Bobo since he has head coaching experience at Colorado State, was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Georgia and has a strong reputation in the coaching ranks.

One question, though, is will Bobo and Muschamp be around long enough to turn things around for the Gamecocks since Muschamp is on a hot seat.

Still, South Carolina has a loaded quarterback room led by Ryan Hilinski and a talented offensive line, but playmakers are needed. Five-star freshman running back MarShawn Lloyd could provide immediate help, but one of Bobo’s first jobs will be to identify - and target - some playmaking receivers.

Farrell’s take: Bobo is under fire for some things at Colorado State but with Mark Richt and others coming to his defense, it’s clear he has allies. He’s a very good offensive mind and should take the Gamecocks' offense to a new level.

8. MATT LUBICK, NEBRASKA OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

9. KENNY DILLINGHAM, FLORIDA STATE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

10. CHRIS ASH, TEXAS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

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