Now we’re talking!!! Track that flight!!!!!
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Now we’re talking!!! Track that flight!!!!!
Apparently, Kraft has his man and it's not either of those for sure. Word is he's known since last week. It's anyone's guess but I think it's probably Chesney since the info I have he was the last interview. Now watch it be Deboer
My best guess it's either him or Chesney. IMO either one is ok.
According to who?Apparently, Kraft has his man and it's not either of those for sure. Word is he's known since last week. It's anyone's guess but I think it's probably Chesney since the info I have he was the last interview. Now watch it be Deboer
Not if you’re flying into town for a Friday announcement.
I would personally be happy with either of them. I think both have potential to make PSU be a legit NC contender.
What's the difference between giving it to Chesney or Hartline? Hartline has OSU coordinator experience and is the best recruiter in the country. Chesney is thought of as the best FBS HC.
We need someone to checkout JMU boards... IF (big "IF") Chesney were being announced tomorrow, one would think he'd have already told his team.
Because no prof it is true or not true. Personally I do not think this word would get out. I think 4U is full of it.
You don't give the keys to a jet when the pilot to be is only half an OC. He still doesn't call all the plays. They have him on a short leash because his HC still doesn't trust him flying solo.
I seriously doubt an announcement this week. 1st week of Dec is more likely and maybe not quite then. It really depends on where the two most likely coaches are relative to playoffs in their respective divisions.
Apparently, Kraft has his man and it's not either of those for sure. Word is he's known since last week. It's anyone's guess but I think it's probably Chesney since the info I have he was the last interview. Now watch it be Deboer
Maybe they just flew the plane down there and back with no passengers - just to throw us off
He needs to lose to Auburn or that deal is dead.
There is a real gap between Deboer and Chesney, IMO.
I know nothing about Chesney, outside of what his wiki says. Nor do I know if he's going to make it big at Penn State. But a Chesney hire signals to me that Kraft has struck out on every big name out there. If Chesney sputters, Kraft is going to lose his job pretty quickly. Franklin takes you to the semis in 2024 - then you fire him and spend 2 months searching for Bob Chesney? The search itself would be deemed a failure. Unless of course, Chesney turns out to be the next Cignetti.
I know nothing about Chesney, outside of what his wiki says. Nor do I know if he's going to make it big at Penn State. But a Chesney hire signals to me that Kraft has struck out on every big name out there. If Chesney sputters, Kraft is going to lose his job pretty quickly. Franklin takes you to the semis in 2024 - then you fire him and spend 2 months searching for Bob Chesney? The search itself would be deemed a failure. Unless of course, Chesney turns out to be the next Cignetti.
ok but it could have been for a number of other reasons like another interview, dropping of legal paperwork that you don't email fax or whatever else they are also using today. Really, I hope they brought him back SERIOUSLY I do because I tired of the chase last week.
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I get it but everyone else looking to hire a new HC from the Big Guys have also struck out. We're still waiting to see what Kiffin will do but still.
Also, maybe after the interviews of those big time coaches it was determined of those interested they weren't good fits. Not every great coach in America is going to be interested in PS just like not every recruit is. The Sky is Not Falling.
You know there is a Paterno connection with Chesney. Jay was a QB coach at JMU in 1994
Rhule to the nebby players and coaches today: “Sorry, guys, but I have to step out for a while. I’ll meet you at the game on Saturday.”
Deboer and Chesney are close to the same age. Both are proven winners, Deboer having the better resume (Bama and UW).
Can Deboer bring a bunch of players from Bama? Is he a job hopper? Can PSU keep him long term? Is he just going for more money at Bama and has no intentions of leaving?
Chesney is a PA guy. Could have more upside as a coach than Deboer given similar resources. More likely to stick around long term. More risk but potentially more rewarding.
Id be happy with either one. Deboer moving the needle a bit more for me, simply given experience at high level D1 and potential portal players coming from Bama.
I remember these same kinds of conversations back in 2011. All kinds of speculation about Gruden, Meyer, Petersen, etc. I was stunned to hear it was O'Brien (Adam Schefter was the first to report it, I think).
Anyhow, maybe the eventual hire will again be someone not on all the "big boards". Like PSU4U said, maybe the big names don't interview well or weren't truly interested.
Anyhow, maybe the eventual hire will again be someone not on all the "big boards". Like PSU4U said, maybe the big names don't interview well or weren't truly interested.
“Feel free to wave to me from across the field!”Rhule to the nebby players and coaches today: “Sorry, guys, but I have to step out for a while. I’ll meet you at the game on Saturday.”
There is risk with Chesney, agree. But higher upside than Drinkwitz. DeBoer would be the #1 but a long shot. I don't think a Chesney hire means Kraft has struck out on a bunch of guys and it is a dud. I think it means he couldn't land Elko, Cignetti and DeBoer which is understandable. I don't think Chesney is lower than Brohm.
I am fine with a Chesney hire. A young guy with energy and a good offensive mind is all good for PSU. He will bring JMU guys with him and they can play and that will help '26. He needs to secure the mid Atlantic recruiting area from Franklin for future HS recruiting. Coordinator hires will be critical as well.
Be shocked if that were the case - Chesney would not be able to coach the rest of JMU's season if he did that and JMU is still in contention for a Playoff spot... I'd be extremely surprised if he left his team like that.
Recall once the facts got out about the search, it was almost all NFL assistants - Greg Roman, O’Brien, and the QB coach for Green Bay (IIRC). I recall Patterson and Peterson getting raises out of it. But, O’Brien made a lot of sense - NE guy, offensive minded, and desperately needed to keep our two best recruits that year - Hackenberg and Brenneman.
Agreed. Based on stuff I was hearing 2-3 weeks ago I believed it was going to be Key. Never thought it would be Chesney and said so but there seems to be a lot of smoke recently.
I wonder if Tulane being in position for the G5 spot hasn't moved up a possible Chesney hire, but you're right, wouldn't be until the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Man, I was really starting to warm up to the thought of them.
Right...unless Chesney turns out to be better than the other retread "big names" which all seem to do so well in their next jobs.
After 36 days and 2,674 posts, I have made a decision and am now firmly in the Chesney camp!
There, glad that's done.
There, glad that's done.
TL, you are my favorite poster on here. I'm with ya brother....but if it isn't Terry, my guy Is Chesney
Hartine doesn't walk in the door until February. By then, all of 2026 and probably 2027 will be forfeited.
Chesney is a better coach anyway, and there absolutely will be a group of schools that will poach Hartline anyways: He is not the coach in waiting in Columbus anyway, that's Freeman.
Bob Chesney is going to be our next coach and frankly I think it's a home run hire. This guy had his entire team stolen and in 2 years he's at the doorstep of the CFP.
We don't need a big name. We need a great coach that fits in State College at a unique program. We are similar to BYU, or Notre Dame, or Florida State, or Michigan. We are not Texas, ir Alabama or Ohio State.
We had the two biggest names in football this year coordinating an offense that can't pass and a defense that can't stop anyone when it matters.
That **** ends if Chesney takes the helm.