POLL: Your Choice for Next PSU Head Coach?
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And have Blair County pay for it!
Missouri itself and likely Florida when that opening occurs will throw big money at him. He is earning recent success, but when you look behind the record, he’s not winning big games either.
U lost me on that little piece of mental gymnastics - time to step away from the keyboard man
Tengwall recently tweeted that nobody knows at this point - and I tend to believe it. I can’t even imagine outside of initial feelers, any coach/agent has had any formal discussions.
Zack Smith (former Urban staffer) said on his podcast yesterday that Urban is interested and has even told Kraft as much. Smith also says he has a single mid level donor friend at PSU and the board and “older donors” all want Rhule.
IMO, I don’t want either. Urban hasn’t coached in the new era and Rhule is basically the white James Franklin in big games. If this is the scenario, why not hire Urban and if it fails give Rhule a shot in the two years? Urban will need a proven GM.
Sounds like Kraft has been able to rally the donor base, which is great news. And that probably includes the Paterno-era money that was lost during the scandal. And doesn’t sound like they liked CJF. The Rhule stuff might just be a return to tradition.
If anyone cares, I’m sticking with my two favorite candidates - Brent Key and Joe Brady. I like Key’s record vs ranked opponents (7-1) and his OL and run game. Brady brings the young energy with the QB development reputation.
Zack Smith (former Urban staffer) said on his podcast yesterday that Urban is interested and has even told Kraft as much. Smith also says he has a single mid level donor friend at PSU and the board and “older donors” all want Rhule.
IMO, I don’t want either. Urban hasn’t coached in the new era and Rhule is basically the white James Franklin in big games. If this is the scenario, why not hire Urban and if it fails give Rhule a shot in the two years? Urban will need a proven GM.
Sounds like Kraft has been able to rally the donor base, which is great news. And that probably includes the Paterno-era money that was lost during the scandal. And doesn’t sound like they liked CJF. The Rhule stuff might just be a return to tradition.
If anyone cares, I’m sticking with my two favorite candidates - Brent Key and Joe Brady. I like Key’s record vs ranked opponents (7-1) and his OL and run game. Brady brings the young energy with the QB development reputation.
When Drinkwitz moved into the top tier I knew someone had moved off. Goodbye Cignetti. Is Elko now the top pursuit?Feel free to write in too; use whatever criteria you choose (most likely, personal preference, etc.). One vote.
Also, thanks for the memories Coach Franklin.
Several have mentioned Drinkwitz going to Flirida after Napier is fired.
Exactly what I keep telling people. I think the 10 year mark will be stopping point for most or where they are most effective and then wear out and are fired or leave shortly after 10 years. Franklin looked gassed in his last presser. As you said the non stop recruiting, people forget and others joke about how he takes helicopters to high school games on friday nights and weekdays. That wears on you, you are traveling non stop and meeting with recruits, families, high school coaching staffs, maintaining your own program and keeping that pointed up, trying have what little time you have with your own family at home. The pressure to win with fan bases, administration, the AD, the list goes on and on. They know what they are stepping into but it's also why they get paid the amounts they do. Football drives the bus at most colleges.
I am starting to see rumblings and a little smoke towards Brady. If its just heresay or there is real interest there on both sides only time will tell.
The Pegula connection there is interesting. You wonder if he walked into Brady’s office and talked to him about the opening. I wonder what is more important to Pegula, his alma mater or his NFL team. Brady is a high risk high reward type of candidate.
Florida has become a sinkhole the admin has made amateurish decisions, but I guess today it's all about the money. I doubt Florida could outbid PS.
Maybe Drinkwitz just wants to be in the SEC.
I don't think there are any pro coaches on the list or assistant coaches, not saying it won't get to that, but I hope not.
Kraft said one of the criteria was that the person love college football. IMO if you love college football you're not in the pro's he also said you have to have success managing NIL and the transfer portal those are not the responsibilities of an assistant coach or coordinator. Just my thoughts.
Consistently beating Michigan and tOSU would be the start of a tradition, not returning to one.
You may be responding to a troll. Is he a vo tech athletic supporter?
Between rivals burning down to the ground and Franklin, we’ve seen a lot of new IDs accompanied by stupid horse-a$$. More and more on ignore.
I don't know why anyone would think that Matt Rhule holds that key, but if he does, sign me up.
Are the rumblings/smoke an offshore betting market that takes small bets for publicity or actual smoke/rumblings?
Not sure why you're taking issue with this or think it's anything other than reality but this is why O'Brien referenced a cult like mentality regarding Paterno. Even comments that aren't criticism people take drastic offense to and respond as you did above.
Freeman would be great no doubt, but is he a realistic Candidate or is his agent starting rumors in order to get a Cignetti like contract extension?
Key is surely intriguing, but he is coaching at his alma mater, is from the south, is in a conference where it will be far easier to be successful long term than the B10, and has GT doing extremely well. Hard to believe, I know, but hiring a southern boy for the job at PSU is not the fit people think. Brady is surely an excellent choice, but I do not believe he is coming back to coach college, even though the compensation disparity between him being an OC in the pros and a HC in college is pretty big (college HC make a lot more). But the million dollar question is whether he is the kind to cater to 18 year olds. Types like Saban saw the writing on the wall with NIL and said, "I am out."
As Zak said, Urban would be awful in today's climate. He has zero experience with NIL and his personality would not resonate with today's recruits. Urban was an excellent coach at Florida (and OSU) but he was brutal, and I mean brutal. Today's semi-pro players will not put up with this style of coaching, in my opinion.
I like Matt Campbell if he makes the move from Iowa State. Not a sexy hire, but the guy is a true ball coach.
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You never know until you try - if it ends up costing Notre lame a truckload of more money that doesn’t bother me. Make it tougher on them either way!!!
If Freeman loses enough at nd, we should be able to get him cheap.
I appreciate you keeping it light around here @BobPSU92. May no wild kids ever ruin a scone and latte breakfast ever again!If Freeman loses enough at nd, we should be able to get him cheap.
I’m scratching Rhule based on dress. Pocket square is the exact same pattern as his tie . Screams Kohl’s. 
Franklin had drip .
Franklin had drip .
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