After the sudden departure of Drew Mehringer to the University of Texas, head coach Chris Ash was forced to find a new offensive coordinator. For Rutgers fans this will be the 8th offensive coordinator in as many years, making this arguably Ash’s most important hire to date. The man chosen for the job is Jerry Kill, former Minnesota head football coach, which was announced on Monday.
Coach Kill retired from Minnesota during the 2015 season due to health concerns, but spent this past season as associate athletic director at Kansas State. Despite the health concerns, this is a great hire, and one that adds a much needed veteran presence to the offensive side of the ball.