When Arizona hired DeMarco Murray to coach its running backs, the move was applauded by UA fans and heralded across the Internet. Seldom do position-coach transactions make the front page of ESPN.com; this one did.
A week later, rival Arizona State made a corresponding move that drew less fanfare nationally. But ASU’s hiring of Chandler High School’s Shaun Aguano to coach its running backs made a splash within the state’s borders.
Some contend that Herm Edwards one-upped Kevin Sumlin, especially when it comes to in-state recruiting. Chandler produced NFL-bound Sun Devils receiver N’Keal Harry and current ASU starting cornerback Chase Lucas.