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JimBob2232

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  1. 10 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

     

    Wonder how they convinced him to cut his buyout in half and leave $27M on the table? Maybe the threat of "trashing him" in the media so he doesnt work again? Or rather the suggestion that they can end it amicably for $27M...

    my guess is....these deals often have an off-set clause in them.  So if he gets a new job, LSU "recoups" the buyout.  Maybe this guarantees him $27M with no offset if LSU doesn't think he will get a new job...they save $$.  Kelly can now go get a new job and not have to pay back the $27M in offset.   im just speculating....could be 100% wrong.

  2. Frankly, I dont see Brady at PSU.  He does have connections there - and is a hot coordinator.   But he really hasn't been a college guy - save one year as a GA in state college, and a dream year with Burrow/Chase at LSU.  Old adage - surround yourself with great people. He has.  Burrow, Chase, Josh Allen...who wouldn't be successful???  I dont think PSU is looking for a guy like him.   Matt Rhule, Brohm, even Deboer or Drinkwitz is far more likely.  

     

    The oddball here is how Pegula plays it.  He is a HUGE donor for Penn State.  So if he is pushing him...things get more interesting. 

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  3. On 10/16/2025 at 8:11 PM, JimBob2232 said:

    Yeah -  Penn State fans are pretty much convinced it's going to be Matt Rhule.  It's just too logical.  PSU Alum.  Worked with AD when they were both at Temple and have a great relationship.  Would finally be able to connect the old guard to the new era.  Probably helps a lot with donors.  Most Penn Staters dont appear to love it though- but it sure does feel inevitable.  

     

    ...well that changed quickly...

  4. 2 hours ago, zow2 said:

    Yes, it's going to be Matt Rhule not Joe Brady.  That's a lock.  They are going to put their trust with someone who is extremely familiar with PSU and already is a good head coach in the B10.  I'm not a Penn State guy, but even I know this is not a proving ground for a coordinator in the NFL, who "might" be a good head coach?!... but we don't know for sure.

    What - like Bill O’Brien? 

  5. Yeah -  Penn State fans are pretty much convinced it's going to be Matt Rhule.  It's just too logical.  PSU Alum.  Worked with AD when they were both at Temple and have a great relationship.  Would finally be able to connect the old guard to the new era.  Probably helps a lot with donors.  Most Penn Staters dont appear to love it though- but it sure does feel inevitable.  Even when asked about it, Rhule didn't  do the normal coach speak - he just said "I love Penn State..." I think the only way it DOESNT happen is if Nebraska doesn't finish strong.   That Nebraska game in State College at the end of November should be interesting.  

     

    Other popular name is Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri (and the added craziness that he could be Beau Pribula BACK to Happy Valley).   Other than that...some speculation of making a run at Marcus Freeman or Kalen Deboer - though those both seem unlikely.  And then there is always Urban Meyer...who would probably jump at the opportunity - but time has probably passed him by.  The Oregon OC...Joe Brady...Manny Diaz...some other often tossed out names...but I gotta think its Rhule.

     

  6. 4 hours ago, Low Positive said:

    I know you're joking, but McDermott would have another NFL job about 5 minutes after he cleaned out his OBD office. The Raiders, Jets, Dolphins, Browns, and Panthers would be ringing non-stop, begging him to take the job. 

    Yup.  Same with Franklin.  Some dont want to admit that.  But he will be coveted.  Maybe they can switch jobs :)

  7. 12 hours ago, GaryPinC said:

     he also liked to brag when he got there that part of hiring assistant coaches was to make sure their wives were hot enough.

    He figured if they could "recruit" and marry above their looks that they would do well with recruiting players too.

     

     

     

    Man - that was almost 20 years ago with Vandy.  Never once saw that side of him at PSU.

  8. 32 minutes ago, sullim4 said:

     

    100% agree - he's likely going to try to get something else.  That said... I think his smartest move would be to get into broadcasting and move away from coaching.  I don't see him getting a better gig.  The big time programs aren't going to hire him with his record in big games.

    My guess is he ends up in Florida or maybe UNC

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  9. 1 minute ago, Brand J said:

    I remember Oweh had ridiculous athletic traits and if I was going DE in round 1 I think I would’ve gambled on him over Rousseau. Glad to be wrong here. Both need to be better pass rushers though.

    yep.  was always a "potential" guy.

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