College Football: Top 15 Defensive coordinators in 2015

Oct 12, 2013; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. The Hokies defeated Pitt 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

I’m sure there are some who could argue that Bud Foster should be higher on this list, possibly even number one, and they wouldn’t be without a valid argument.

Foster has been part of the defensive coaching staff at Virginia Tech since 1987, and has been defensive coordinator since 1995. During his tenure, the Hokies have been a turnover creating machine and have put some of the nation’s best defenses on the field.

While his overall resume is amazing, his defenses have begun to slip since 2010, and when a coach has been in the same place as long as Foster has, it can become too much. Even still, the Hokies always manage to play solid defense, and Foster makes the most of any talent he’s given.

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