Every five years or so, I take a stab at ranking all of the FBS head coaches, according to their careers as college football players.
The backgrounds of coaches -- where they played, what they played, how successful they were, how often they transferred -- can shed light on how they manage their rosters and oversee their programs these days. The group of coaches also changes significantly in every edition of these rankings.
What really stands out about the current crop of coaches is the increased number of ex-superstar players at the helm.