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Rutgers coach Kyle Flood is close to reaching an agreement with former Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen to be his new offensive coordinator.

(Rafael Suanes/US PRESSWIRE)

Rutgers coach Kyle Flood finally appears to have zeroed in on a new offensive coordinator.

Indications are that Flood is close to reaching an agreement with former Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen -- an acclaimed offensive strategist who has been retired since winning ACC Coach of the Year honors three seasons ago -- as the Scarlet Knights' new offensive coordinator, according to someone familiar with the situation.

The person requested anonymity because the negotiations are not finalized.

Friedgen, 66, has not coached since being fired by Maryland following the 2010 season – a year that saw the Terps go 9-4, including a bowl victory. Friedgen was named the league's coach of the year as a result.

He would replace Ron Prince, who left after one season on the job to be an assistant with the Detroit Lions.

Though Friedgen was not Flood's top choice -- he made a run at former Tampa Bay Bucs and Rutgers assistant Brian Angelichio, who preferred to stay in the NFL -- he brings a long, successful resume as an offensive play-caller. He also gives Rutgers instant offensive credibility for its first season in the Big Ten this fall.

Friedgen went 75-50 in his 10 years as Maryland’s head coach, with seven of those seasons resulting in bowl victories.

Prior to that, he served as Georgia Tech’s offensive coordinator from 1997-2000, as the San Diego Chargers’ offensive coordinator from 1994-96, as Georgia Tech’s offensive coordinator from 1987-91, as Maryland’s offensive coordinator from 1982-86 and as the offensive coordinator at Murray State, William and Mary and The Citadel. From 1992-93 he was in charge of guards, centers and tight ends for the Chargers.

If Friedgen takes the job he will have the chance to coach against his alma mater and the school that fired him when Rutgers plays the Terrapins on Nov. 29 in College Park, Md.

Rutgers is still without a defensive coordinator and has to add yet another assistant coach to fill a vacancy. Dave Cohen was fired as the Scarlet Knights’ defensive coordinator on Dec. 8 after one season.