Chris Ash, Tyvis Powell FILE – This March 4, 2014 file photo shows Ohio State’s new co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Chris Ash instructing defensive back Tyvis Powell during their Spring NCAA college football practice, in Columbus, Ohio. A lot of the early preseason publications and websites figure Ohio State should have one of the top 10 or 15 teams in the country. If the Buckeyes live up to that hype, it’ll likely be because of a lot of players who are unknown to even staunch fans. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) (Jay LaPrete) Syracuse, N.Y. — With Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost officially hired at Central Florida, Ohio State co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Chris Ash has become the hot name surrounding Syracuse’s head coaching vacancy, Ash is a “strong candidate” for the position, FootballScoop.com reported on Monday. Here’s some quick background on the 41-year-old Ash: Where he’s coached 1997 Drake (GA)1998–1999 Drake (DC)2000–2001 Iowa State (GA)2002–2005 Iowa State (DB)2006 Iowa State (DB/RC)2007–08 San Diego State (DB/RC)2009 Iowa State (DB/RC)2010 Wisconsin (DB)2011–2012 Wisconsin (DC/DB)2013 Arkansas (DC/DB)2014–present Ohio State (co-DC/S) » Other potential candidate profiles: Mike Sanford, Mark Hudspeth Ash has worked alongside Luck Fickell operating the Buckeyes defense for the last two seasons, but also has DC experience at two other Power-5 programs. The Ottumwa, Iowa native spent eight total seasons at Iowa State, more than any other stop. But the most intriguing aspect of Ash’s work history is his time at Drake. After playing for the Bulldogs from 1992-96, he broke into the coaching ranks at his alma mater. Mark Coyle, Syracuse’s athletic director also suited up for Drake and received two degrees from the university, a bachelor’s in English in 1991 and master’s in teaching in 1992. What’s the upside? …
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