Sounds like they’re in the home stretch with Washington. He’s been offered a very substantial deal. Before we pile on him for not being a DC, it’s worth noting that he’s one of the most respected defensive coaches in the game. He was passed over for the job at OSU by two seventy year old men who share a co-DC title. That is a move to keep the peace with boosters. Washington is the coach the players love. Every unit he’s coached at OSU, Michigan and BC has risen to the top. He develops LBs into the best in the country. He was a great DL coach. He even excelled as a special teams and RB coach. He calls the back half gameplan for OSU, designs blitzes for opponents, and is considered one of the top young defensive minds. Look at his units at each stop. Particularly look at the development of the Michigan LB unit and the 19 OSU LB unit. He’s high energy, intense and a great recruiter. If we land this guy, I’ll be very happy. I don’t care who we missed on, or how many plays he’s called. I think he can be a great one.