Fascinating Campbell comment

[Anon1648262989]

I personally look forward to the Campbell era in-game threads. They are so comical year after year that my teenage son sits with me and reads them with me and laughs when posters go off the deep end about what’s happening in the game. How many times we fired and anointed Franklin in the same thread. I am sure it will be the same this season. The first time we punt against Marshall, we will be re-hiring Franklin back into the hc position and sending Campbell back to Iowa St in that thread.

It amazes me how many times MC has been raked over the coals so many times before he has coached his 1st game. I'm sorry but I have to question whether some of those people are actual PS fans.

 

[LionJim]

I participate, but for comic relief. Even if it is my own.

The threads are very funny if you don't take them seriously.

During games I’m a nervous wreck as it is. I am never at my cheerful best.

 

[Anon1648262989]

Those happy to see Franklin leave will never want to rehire him. Campbell could go 0-36 over the next 3 years and James still had to go.
Game threads will consist of...
Those that love Franklin and hate Campbell
Those that hate Franklin and therefore love Campbell until they hate him
Those that freak out regardless
Those that try to tell everyone to relax (I'll do that plus explain its not always the QB's fault lol)

The fact is Franklin had to go.

He signed his own death warrant when he went behind the AD's back to members of the BOT to get a raise the AD already said no to. Then after the BOT turned him down, he actively chased the VT job before the season started.

Also, he and some of his assistants started encouraging PS players to transfer out.

But the cherry on top was his refusal to say he supported the university when asked by a reporter if he did or not.

YEP, slick Jimmy two shoes had to go.

 

[LMTLION]

I participate, but for comic relief. Even if it is my own.

The threads are very funny if you don't take them seriously.

I am not sure anything tops the old rivals game threads. Pure chaos and so amusing.

 

[PSUForever]

I used to be happy with a 10-win season and a New Year's Day Bowl game. Not any more. I now see how Penn State fans demand perfection. FIRE MATT CAMPBELL if he loses one game this year!!! Penn State fans demand and deserve perfection and a national championship EVERY YEAR!!!!

"We're trying to win football games, don't misunderstand that," said Paterno. "But I don't want it to ruin our lives if we lose. I don't want us ever to become the kind of place where an 8-2 season is a tragedy. Look at that day outside. It's clear, it's beautiful, the leaves are turning, the land is pretty and it's quiet. If losing a game made me miserable, I couldn't enjoy such a day."

Screw that thinking. After seeing how Penn State fans were, it's win at all cost. Paterno didn't have his priorities straight.

Yes and let's not forget that Joe never won any big games because he beat Temple, Rutgers, Syracuse, West Virginia and Maryland every year.

 

[PSUForever]

It amazes me how many times MC has been raked of the coals so many times before he has coached his 1st game. I'm sorry but I have to question whether some of those people are actual PS fans.

There are already excuses that if he goes 12-0 he still sucks and just benefited from an easy schedule.

 

[Marshall2323]

The fact is Franklin had to go.

He signed his own death warrant when he went behind the AD's back to members of the BOT to get a raise the AD already said no to. Then after the BOT turned him down, he actively chased the VT job before the season started.

Also, he and some of his assistants started encouraging PS players to transfer out.

But the cherry on top was his refusal to say he supported the university when asked by a reporter if he did or not.

YEP, slick Jimmy two shoes had to go.

There are already excuses that if he goes 12-0 he still sucks and just benefited from an easy schedule.

None here. If you beat everyone on your schedule. kudos. Now, it could end badly because you make the playoffs and would likely face Georgia, Ohio State or Oregon etc. Do you win a big game? 12-0 with a legit playoff win would sell those luxury boxes. Perhaps see PSU jump higher than #23 in recruiting and an uptick in NIL.

 

[Marshall2323]

The fact is Franklin had to go.

He signed his own death warrant when he went behind the AD's back to members of the BOT to get a raise the AD already said no to. Then after the BOT turned him down, he actively chased the VT job before the season started.

Also, he and some of his assistants started encouraging PS players to transfer out.

But the cherry on top was his refusal to say he supported the university when asked by a reporter if he did or not.

YEP, slick Jimmy two shoes had to go.

Slick Jimmy says thank you. (post above is all fiction by the way). Franklin's income tops 10 million per year at VT over the next 5 years. 8 year 41.75 million guaranteed with a 9 million dollar parting gift from Dear Old State.
On the other side, we are poised at PSU to experience "Excellence at the highest level." and starting in a few days," a "team that the history of this university and its fans deserve." PSU can expect nothing but blue and white skies for years to come.
How could in game threads be anything but a summary of praise for the demonstrated coaching genius of our football team's savior?

 

[PSUHarry]

During games I’m a nervous wreck as it is. I am never at my cheerful best.

Me too. I stand up. I sit down I stand up I sit down. I get close to the TV on 3rd and 4th downs. My wife laughs at me.

 

[Marshall2323]

I logged 18k "steps" during the Illinois game in 2024 and matched it vs Boise State.

Me too. I stand up. I sit down I stand up I sit down. I get close to the TV on 3rd and 4th downs. My wife laughs at me

 

[PSUHarry]

I logged 18k "steps" during the Illinois game in 2024 and matched it vs Boise State.

I did too (Illinois) but I was playing golf. Remember getting phone updates and just shaking my head.

 

[Lion84]

Dozens of schools pay their coaches "millions." Penn State's coach isn't even top ten in salary...nor is it's NIL war chest. Better watch out for those cupcakes.

your seat awaits.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

his seat.

 

[saturdaysarebetter]

Yes and let's not forget that Joe never won any big games because he beat Temple, Rutgers, Syracuse, West Virginia and Maryland every year.

Paterno was 2-9 vs Lloyd Carr, 3-6 vs Jim Tressel and 3-8 vs Kirk Ferentz. That's 8-23 vs those three conference coaches. Forget all those times Paterno's teams were manhandled by Michigan.

 

[94LionsFan]

Paterno was 2-9 vs Lloyd Carr, 3-6 vs Jim Tressel and 3-8 vs Kirk Ferentz. That's 8-23 vs those three conference coaches. Forget all those times Paterno's teams were manhandled by Michigan.

Pretty sure the poster you responded to was talking about Joe’s career pre-age 65, not post.

 

[psu83]

Paterno was 2-9 vs Lloyd Carr, 3-6 vs Jim Tressel and 3-8 vs Kirk Ferentz. That's 8-23 vs those three conference coaches. Forget all those times Paterno's teams were manhandled by Michigan.

 

[Marshall2323]

Paterno was 2-9 vs Lloyd Carr, 3-6 vs Jim Tressel and 3-8 vs Kirk Ferentz. That's 8-23 vs those three conference coaches. Forget all those times Paterno's teams were manhandled by Michigan.

Don't confuse the BWICAC with the facts. There are plenty of Joe "but" fans here too. As in "I loved Joe, but....." It's difficult for some here to acknowledge that PSU hasn't been a top 10 program consistently for 40 years. You are what your record says you are. PSU is a top 12-15 program. It will be a struggle to be #4 in the Big Ten moving forward. When your coach isn't top 10 paid, your NIL isn't top 10 and you are 7th or 8th in the conference in recruiting, it should clue you into the current pecking order.

 

[Marshall2323]

your seat awaits.
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I'm staying right here. Who would leave when excellence at the highest level and a national championship is promised?