Trying to keep in mind all of the factors (success in relation to talent level, recruiting ability, motivational ability, football IQ/game preparation and in-game coaching, tradition and program advantages), here would be my rankings:
1) Bobby Bowden (Yes, he has talent, but he built that program up. Didn't they have their worst year in forever last year and STILL wind up winning the league?)
2) Jim Grobe (This is in perspective to what he's done with what he has. Maybe he runs a gimmick offense, but isn't that what Friedgen did a lot of at Tech? His teams NEVER quit.)
3) Ralph Friedgen (The best in conference in every category except recruiting and, perhaps, as a motivator)
4) Chuck Amato (Some Tech fans don't like this guy, but he is an excellent motivator. His cockiness instills confidence in his players. NC State plays with a chip against tough competition.)
5) Al Groh (Excellent recruiter, but his teams don't play with consistency.)
6) Jim Bunting (Don't think he'll make it at UNC, but at least he has pulled off a couple of big wins against better teams the last 2 years--Auburn and FSU. None of the coaches below him have won any games of that magnitude).
7) Carl Franks (He hasn't made any noise at Duke. Compare what he's done with what Jim Grobe has done in a similar program. Ahead of Gailey because his Duke team played us the toughest they have in awhile last year.)
8) Chan Gailey (His teams look poorly prepared far too often. The question is does he have the interest and motivation to succeed at Tech.)
9) Tommy Bowden (Has had arguably better talent than almost all the teams, except FSU, that have consistently finished equal to or ahead of his Clemson teams.)