Last time system continuity was an important factor, Elko leaving after one year and Kelly not wanting the defense to learn a 3rd system in 3 years. That made Elko's protégé [thank you autocorrect for the accents], Lea, the obvious choice. If they look internally this time, I have a suspicion it could be Mickens. [Edit: I don't think Elston is a realistic possibility in the current cultural environment. If Lea leaves I assume his replacement will be black. The top of the current coaching hierarchy at ND is very white: Kelly HC, Rees OC, Lea DC, Elston Assoc. HC, DL and Polian ST Coordinator. That has to change.]
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