CMC intro presser. Things to know..

SoCalLion

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Grew up in PA, 😳. Says all the right things to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. His grand father was a coal miner , and was a PSU fan.


I know the "409ers" are getting all excited about the Paterno mention, but that's a "check-the-box, gotta get this out of the way" thing that Campbell did in his introductory comments.

Franklin did THE SAME THING 12 years ago. His quote was "Honored to be joining a long line of great coaches with Bob Higgins, Rip Engle and the great Joe Paterno."

For all the "409ers" who think Campbell is going to be a Paterno advocate in a way Franklin wasn't, you're all going to be wrong.
 

psuro

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Too close to TMI. Like Blinky from the Simpsons.
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PSUPetch

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I know the "409ers" are getting all excited about the Paterno mention, but that's a "check-the-box, gotta get this out of the way" thing that Campbell did in his introductory comments.

Franklin did THE SAME THING 12 years ago. His quote was "Honored to be joining a long line of great coaches with Bob Higgins, Rip Engle and the great Joe Paterno."

For all the "409ers" who think Campbell is going to be a Paterno advocate in a way Franklin wasn't, you're all going to be wrong.
Nobody wants or wanted CMC or BGF to be a "Paterno advocate". The "409ers" don't need a Paterno parade or celebration...just an acknowledgment from the University that they f'd up in the way they treated him in 2011 and a heartfelt and PUBLIC apology.

Going forward....Let's go Coach Matt!!!
 

SkiSkiSki

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I thought that was just West Virginia. So, it's Iowa too?
I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?
 

CowbellMan

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Nobody wants or wanted CMC or BGF to be a "Paterno advocate". The "409ers" don't need a Paterno parade or celebration...just an acknowledgment from the University that they f'd up in the way they treated him in 2011 and a heartfelt and PUBLIC apology.

Going forward....Let's go Coach Matt!!!
Campbells Paterno speech was far different than Franklin’s listing of names. He explained the relationship with Todd Blackledge and understanding how success was made here. Coal miner discussion etc. Kyle Brady fandom. He and Terry Smith have a history. While he never met Paterno, he either feels it and embraces it or he’s he’s a better salesman than Franklin.

I’m going with he’s in.
 

Alphalion75

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I know the "409ers" are getting all excited about the Paterno mention, but that's a "check-the-box, gotta get this out of the way" thing that Campbell did in his introductory comments.

Franklin did THE SAME THING 12 years ago. His quote was "Honored to be joining a long line of great coaches with Bob Higgins, Rip Engle and the great Joe Paterno."

For all the "409ers" who think Campbell is going to be a Paterno advocate in a way Franklin wasn't, you're all going to be wrong.
I admired Joe for his contributions to the university. He certainly deserves that recognition. I was also a strong supporter of coach Franklin and I'm very excited for the future of the program under the helm of Matt Campbell. Whether he is or isn't a Paterno advocate makes no difference to me even though he seems to be. Does that make me a 409er? Just trying to get s handle as to what that means.
 

psuro

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Press confernce is over. Get to work.
I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?
Just because it's banned does not mean it does not happen. Refer to the Whitakers of the aptly named, Odd, West Virgnia.

Additionally, being "backwards" is more than just inbreeding (although that does not help). It's a lack of educational and social progress. Which then provides the answer to your question - West Virginia. And now, apparently, Iowa.
 

Nittering Nabob

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I know the "409ers" are getting all excited about the Paterno mention, but that's a "check-the-box, gotta get this out of the way" thing that Campbell did in his introductory comments.

Franklin did THE SAME THING 12 years ago. His quote was "Honored to be joining a long line of great coaches with Bob Higgins, Rip Engle and the great Joe Paterno."

For all the "409ers" who think Campbell is going to be a Paterno advocate in a way Franklin wasn't, you're all going to be wrong.
Like Franklin, it isn't Campbell's job or concern to be a Paterno advocate. That's on the AD and the BOT.
 

Pa$ky859

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Ladies and gentlemen, we got our man.

Coach Campbell crushed that presser! I know that doesn’t correlate to wins, but I love his energy. I love his Faith, Family, Football. I am not big on criers, but I felt his was a genuine “I started from humble beginnings and I’ve made my family proud by reaching the pinnacle” type moment. It felt way different compared to plastic, fake, you are lucky I’m here type coaches.

Now, let’s get some players and get ready for 2026. WE ARE!