TAMPA — When Mark Duffner's playing career as a standout defensive lineman ended at William & Mary, he sent out 100 resumes to colleges, seeking a position as a graduate assistant.
"I got 96 nos and four yeses,'' Duffner said.
One yes was from Frank Maloney at Syracuse. Another was from North Carolina State and coach Lou Holtz, whom he played under in college. A third was from Miami of Ohio and Dick Crum.
The fourth was from legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes.
"It was March 17, 1975, and I went there, and he talked to me,'' Duffner said of Hayes.