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PAgeologist

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Just speculating here. Pethaps Kraft might be angling for the new HC to keep Terry Smith as Associate HC and Knowles on staff as DC since I believe Knowles' contract is guaranteed $. Chesney might want to have total control over hiring/firing of the entire staff including GM and administrative staff?
Any other thoughts on what other answers Chesney might have been seeking that Kraft couldn't answer or commit to?
I sure wouldnt lose Chesney over Knowles. Ultimately he is chump change. And if Terry is that much of a speed bump, id kick him to the curb as well. Either get on the new train or get the **** out of the road.

Unless there is a huge name we dont know about, lets get Chesney in here. Hand him the keys. And hope he kicks some ***.
 

PSUForever

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Actually in this case there are folks personally close to him around here - but you’re right in “who knows who’s angling who?”

But there were others on this board and the Lions Den who at least corroborated that he nailed two interviews.
I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
 

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I sure wouldnt lose Chesney over Knowles. Ultimately he is chump change. And if Terry is that much of a speed bump, id kick him to the curb as well. Either get on the new train or get the **** out of the road.

Unless there is a huge name we dont know about, lets get Chesney in here. Hand him the keys. And hope he kicks some ***.
This -^^
 
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Kraft keeping things close to the vest. Top target is Debouer. If 'Bama loses Saturday night it could happen. After that it's anybody's guess. Chesney did not interview well last week. Drinkowitz wife does not like State College area. Key was interview three weeks ago. HARTLINE & Oregon OC Coach Stein still in the mix, plus one mystery coach we can't identify . Don't shoot the messenger.
I’ve heard this a few times: “he didn’t interview well”. The guy wins games. What type of questions are asked that makes the interview bad? Just asking for enlightenment 😊
Thanks
 
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KingLando

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I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
I haven't heard anything about the quality of the interviews but remember it's not just Kraft doing them and people talk. Our search has been less discussed than most.
Most Kraft has had many conversations with many people and "true insiders" like Tom, hear things. And some of us have "friends" that are in situations like that where they hear things.
People seem to believe Landon T & AB but they have no more insight than probably half a dozen of us--in fact, they may be talking to some of the same people.
And, yes, a lot of information is leaked that is untrue for a reason but I've been told throughout the job was Elko's if he wanted it but they'd continue to discuss with Urban and Hartline. I've heard nothing that changes so far.
 
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KingLando

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I sure wouldnt lose Chesney over Knowles. Ultimately he is chump change. And if Terry is that much of a speed bump, id kick him to the curb as well. Either get on the new train or get the **** out of the road.

Unless there is a huge name we dont know about, lets get Chesney in here. Hand him the keys. And hope he kicks some ***.
If Kraft is stipulating the new coach has to keep anyone then he needs to be fired.
 

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I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
Counterpoint: there are 100%, absolutely, without a doubt people on this board who either are close with members of the BOT ,or are close with people close enough to it, that Kraft has conferred with after interviews.

The funny thing is that the pay board on another site has an actual BOT member post about the goings on all the time and another person close to a board member but not on it chimes in correcting him.
 
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I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
Ok
 

PAgeologist

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I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
Nobody on this board has actual info. If they do, you won't find it here. Its all speculation, guessing, and more bullsheet than the average Bushwood post.
 

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I haven't heard anything about the quality of the interviews but remember it's not just Kraft doing them and people talk. Our search has been less discussed than most.
Most Kraft has had many conversations with many people and "true insiders" like Tom, hear things. And some of us have "friends" that are in situations like that where they hear things.
People seem to believe Landon T & AB but they have no more insight than probably half a dozen of us--in fact, they may be talking to some of the same people.
I believe Landon’s Bobby Engram scoop since he has the pretty direct connection to him. But I question how much he knows about everything else that’s happening (or how much anyone knows).
 

PSUForever

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I haven't heard anything about the quality of the interviews but remember it's not just Kraft doing them and people talk. Our search has been less discussed than most.
Most Kraft has had many conversations with many people and "true insiders" like Tom, hear things. re talking with Urban as part of And some of us have "friends" that are in situations like that where they hear things.
People seem to believe Landon T & AB but they have no more insight than probably half a dozen of us--in fact, they may be talking to some of the same people.
And, yes, a lot of information is leaked that is untrue for a reason but I've been told throughout the job was Elko's if he wanted it but they'd continue to discuss with Urban and Hartline. I've heard nothing that changes so far.
Are you saying Urban is in the running for the job or they are talking with Urban as part of a deal with Hartline?
 

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Counterpoint: there are 100%, absolutely, without a doubt people on this board who either are close with members of the BOT ,or are close with people close enough to it, that Kraft has conferred with after interviews.

The funny thing is that the pay board on another site has an actual BOT member post about the goings on all the time and another person close to a board member but not on it chimes in correcting him.

Let us know when the supposed insiders actually have info that wasn't posted on ten other boards. . Ask them who is going to be the next coach? Who is the unnamed target?
 
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Terry's not in the race.
Do you really think even if Kraft wanted to hire him (which he doesn't) he'd get board approval?
Terry knows he's not a legit candidate. It's why he's doing all the things he's doing.
Aside from that, I would hope the announcement would have been made already if that were the case.
 

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We don't even know who the next head coach could possibly be yet we know details about a Krafty/Chesney interview and what Chesney didn't like?

The fact is no one on this board knows anything. Anyone who has "inside" information is not spending time on this board.
THANK YOU!
I have been waiting for the - my sister’s neighbor’s barber’s son’s teacher’s BIL said….
 
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I am just stunned that people on this board have any inside info. Like who would leak information on an interview? I mean is Kraft texting people like.. "yeah I interviewed Chesney and it went like this..." What? To believe this is to say people on this board are friendly enough with Kraft or with some big booster or some BOT member who Kraft is consulting with. That is a very small group and I'm sure very tight lipped and I don't find it believable that anyone on this board has connections like that.
Yep. Personally I don’t believe anyone on here really knows anything, how an interview went , etc.

We are going to get who we get, some will be excited, some will be disappointed, some will likely be angry.

The End!
 

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The secret ex-Coach is Bob Shoop Stoops. My sources are saying Gruden to Florida (he only owns one house and it's in Tampa and he has no interested in being cold).

Stoops apparently wants to coach with his brother to show the CFB nation something.
 

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Which is also true--if they were hiring Smith it would have been announced by now
He had not won two in a row 3 weeks ago with the team looking much better. Nevertheless, I don't think Terry is getting the job but now I'm thinking if he doesn't get it then he is not sticking around. I'm sure Kraft is working a contingency when or if that happens. We need to replace (well) his PA recruiting and his CB coaching.
 

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Yep. Personally I don’t believe anyone on here really knows anything, how an interview went , etc.

We are going to get who we get, some will be excited, some will be disappointed, some will likely be angry.

The End!
I can tell you with 100% certainty that I will not be the next HC of Penn State football. That is my inside information!
 

KingLando

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He had not won two in a row 3 weeks ago with the team looking much better. Nevertheless, I don't think Terry is getting the job but now I'm thinking if he doesn't get it then he is not sticking around. I'm sure Kraft is working a contingency when or if that happens. We need to replace (well) his PA recruiting and his CB coaching.
Against Michigan State and Nebraska without Dylan--I really just don't understand what people think is happening these past two weeks. How low is the bar?
I agree--he'll likely be with CJF soon.
 
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Against Michigan State and Nebraska without Dylan--I really just don't understand what people think is happening these past two weeks. How low is the bar?
I agree--he'll likely be with CJF soon.
It comes down to what the AD, new HC, and Terry wants to do. Let's get the HC first.
 
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The secret ex-Coach is Bob Shoop Stoops. My sources are saying Gruden to Florida (he only owns one house and it's in Tampa and he has no interested in being cold).

Stoops apparently wants to coach with his brother to show the CFB nation something.
That would not excite me at all. How long has Stoops been on mothballs?
 
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