Penn state fires coach

[GaryPinC]

6 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

I understand what you're saying

 

And Jim tressel was a class act and a great coach 

 

I only hope marcus Freeman can have Notre Dame turn the corner like that but I truly don't believe it

They had a great season last year.  I just don't know if the mystique of the program's history and independence still registers as strongly as last century.   Seems fans really identify more with conferences now.

 

Too bad their matchups with Michigan went away, those were some amazing games.

[JimBob2232]

Cant complain with Matt Campbell.

[GaryPinC]

12 hours ago, JimBob2232 said:

Cant complain with Matt Campbell.

Yeah, he's solid, I'm disappointed in his overall bowl record but he has done great work to make Iowa State strong. 

 

I still preferred Chesney.  According to this source he had a great interview at PSU but they were stringing him along as a second tier choice.

https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/ucla-football-bob-chesney-penn-state-kalani-sitake-264604527/

 

So there's the even bigger problem of AD Kraft.  Firing Franklin mid-season, he deserved to play it out.  Plus, you can take more time on your coaching search.  Pissed off super-agent Sexton, Heupel's comments were very telling about the outside perception. 

 

Then your team members and Micah are making open threats if Smith isn't given the job.  No part of Smith's resume indicates head coach material, so that's the only thing Kraft got right.  But, Campell is somewhat forced to retain Smith as a coach.

 

I would rather they sign Campbell to 6 years at the higher salary but sounds like they will have to go 8 because of this whole mess.

 

Yeah.  Embarrassing,  Kraft.

But so-long, Franklin.   I think VT is a better school fit for him anyways.