Was it ever confirmed that Urban was supposed to replace Paterno after the '12 season, prior to the debacle?
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Yes, there was a verbal agreement before the 2011 season and was confirmed by a few insiders several times.
So, what weāre saying is that the sandusky lies were fabricated to prevent PSU from hiring urban.
My source at UF who worked in the football team offices and knew Urban told me personally at lunch in September of 2011 that he was in discussions with Penn State regarding replacing Paterno after the season. He was going to meet with school officials when he visited Happy Valley later in the season as part of the broadcast crew. He wanted to make sure an appropriate amount of football talent would be left to build upon when he arrived for his HC tenure.
But then the sanctions happened and he bailed for the O$U position. I was made to promise not to let anyone know before he was announced as the next HC for fear of losing her job, because she was one of the few who knew about this and was afraid an early leak of the information would lead back to her. When UM bailed and announced he was going to O$U, I posted about the aborted Paterno replacement plan on this board.
You can believe me or not. But I trusted my very good, in the know source who wasnāt the kind of person to BS me on something like this.
But then the sanctions happened and he bailed for the O$U position. I was made to promise not to let anyone know before he was announced as the next HC for fear of losing her job, because she was one of the few who knew about this and was afraid an early leak of the information would lead back to her. When UM bailed and announced he was going to O$U, I posted about the aborted Paterno replacement plan on this board.
You can believe me or not. But I trusted my very good, in the know source who wasnāt the kind of person to BS me on something like this.
Itās reasonably well known Urban was interested in the Penn State job but bailed because of the pending sanctions.
I remember when Urban did that telecast (Illinois game?). I was pumped, not so much for the game but rather the idea of Urban becoming the new HC next year. The tone of the telecast was pretty much that Urban was about as much a done deal as the sun coming up tomorrow morning. Alas...
The Sandusky mess was used to discredit Paterno, as certain BOT members wanted. That Meyer declined to coach afterward due to the toxic environment was collateral damage that they were evidently more than willing to endure. It's rather fitting that the BOT will evidently whiff on hiring Urban again, this time around - but will hire Rhule because he's a Penn State guy (that played for Paterno). It's enough to make your head spin, and "you can't make this stuff up."So, what weāre saying is that the sandusky lies were fabricated to prevent PSU from hiring urban.
True -
Urban in discussions with Penn State prior to 2011 season.
BOT VP wanted revenge against Joe for perceived slight to family member on football team.
BOT members also part of Second Mile documents and association disappeared.
Media bias against Penn State was never ending.
NCAA persecution allowing players to transfer, money penalties for years.
Big Ten Commish piled on with money penalties, no sharing of Bowl receipts.
.... There is so much more to this, that needs to stay in the past .....
Penn State football players told everyone to 'pound sand' in so many words.
NOW .......just WIN baby !! ..... in spite of the 'past / recent' coach.
Urban in discussions with Penn State prior to 2011 season.
BOT VP wanted revenge against Joe for perceived slight to family member on football team.
BOT members also part of Second Mile documents and association disappeared.
Media bias against Penn State was never ending.
NCAA persecution allowing players to transfer, money penalties for years.
Big Ten Commish piled on with money penalties, no sharing of Bowl receipts.
.... There is so much more to this, that needs to stay in the past .....
Penn State football players told everyone to 'pound sand' in so many words.
NOW .......just WIN baby !! ..... in spite of the 'past / recent' coach.
The athletic department would never in a million years confirm something that
Well, yes and no. He also bailed because of the way the University treated Joe Paterno after 6+ decades of incredible service.
I love the logic. Your friend was afraid of losing her job if the news leaked, so instead of just keeping her mouth shut and not telling anyone she tells you, and then stresses that you absolutely cannot tell a soul because she might lose her job. Brilliant!
The hatred Delany had for Joe knew no bounds . Even Brett Bielma was asked at this years conference meetings , the difference between his time at Wisconsin , and now at Illinois and he said I miss the PaternoDelany arguments .They were also fighting and arguing over something.
The hate Delany had for Joe could not be matched a combination og nd and pitt fans , it was that deep
Don't want that slimeball. He'd turn PSU into another SEC-like sewer just like Ohio State is now. No thanks.
Like most reasonable people, he bailed to distance himself from the Paterno stench that is STILL present in Happy Valley.
So you would welcome him with open arms in a few weeks if it were to happen?
No I would not, he is not the type of person which I care to associate. He has the necessary skills. If he were to accept the position I would no longer consider him reasonable.
Not in the habit of worshiping football coaches like many here.
Well we all have our foibles. I'm sure you have yours as well. If you haven't noticed, as we have grown older, it's become harder to find a Saint - due maybe to an overall societal, moral, etc. breakdown over the decades. Want a good F500 CEO? Vet him sure. But the line has moved much and will continue to move. No different w/ CFB coaches.
I don't worship football coaches or players or PSU or anything but the obvious, above.