The CheckerBoard

I don't think Gruden would have any problems getting a staff together to assist him with recruiting, and lets face it Saban isn't going to every recruit's house only the five star guys. Because he knows those players follow each other.

Gruden's staff does the leg work and Gruden focuses on a few big players and makes a closing visit on a few others. Gruden's reputation with MNF has made him a household name. Recruiting will not be a problem.

As volsfaninohio stated, I really don't think Gruden will have any trouble recruiting. The potential problem with the Gruden hire centers on the question of whether his style will translate to the college game. There are numerous examples of a coach bring a scheme that is just too complicated for college players, e.g. 2011 Oline verse 2012 Oline. That said, I agree with your asst. coach choices for RB, TE/ST, OL, and DL. IMO Tee Martin and Peter Sirmon are not coming back to Rocky Top. FWIW Tee would not be my top choice for WR Coach, nor do I think he would be Gruden's top choice. As for the DB coach, I am in agreement with Checkerboardvol's opinion that Conklin should be retained. The guy can coach and recruit. What's more, the former DC is far more experienced than Ansley. JMO.

If we do hire Gruden, Juan Castillo will be O-line coach, that's a 100% fact.

Haha I know, that wasn't Juan's fault though. You and I both know he's an awesome O-line coach though. He'd be great for the college game to, players love him.

So, IYO, the rumors about Gruden contacting Castillo to see if he'd be interested in coaching with him are true. I had not read this rumor until your comment prompted me to do a little research. Would be awesome IMO.

Up here in Philly Brian Baldinger does a radio show from 12-2 and he said that wherever Gruden is coaching next year Juan Castillo will be by his side... Juan Castillo is one of my favorite Eagles coaches of all time. When he got fired this year before the bye, which was not deserving. On live Tv he cried and apologized to the fan base for not getting the job done... The guy would be a great coach and a great recruiter.