Collier had several future star coaches serve as assistants under him at Kenutcky, including Don Shula, Howard Schnellenberger, Bill Arnsparger, Ermal Allen, Ed Rutledge, John North and Bob Cummings.
Collier had several future star coaches serve as assistants under him at Kenutcky. In 1959 alone his staff included assistant coaches Don Shula, Howard Schnellenberger, Bill Arnsparger, Ermal Allen, Ed Rutledge, John North and Bob Cummings.