And don't forget the in game decisions that were bewildering at times such as going for 4th downs in his own territory early in games against Un-high-ya when he always claimed he as so analytically aligned with best practice strategies but his bizzare strategies at times directly contributed to losses of games that he could have and should have won.....
Here's is some evidence counselor, form Rojas
Other than Terry's work as a high end position coach over a long tenure at PSU, his work to make PSU's CB position pretty much a pipeline to the NFL which hadn't been done in the history of PSU football before Terry took that spot, Terry's recruiting results and responsibilities are probably his best accomplishment and resume resposibility. PSU owned the WPIAL for the last 6-8 years directly due to Terry's relationships in Western PA. Sure, Franklin flew in by helicopter and made headlines, but it was Terry who did the leg work. And Franklin recognized Terry as a top recruiter by the fact that in addition to being Associate Head Coach Terry has been Defensive (Player) Recruiting Coordinator. Terry's performance in that area of his responsibilities also reflects positively to Terry's organizational skill.
I'm starting to think we need to clean house with a lot of these players anyway. I suspect it was their selfishness and infighting that caused Franklin to get fired in the first place and tanked what should have been a championship run. There is clearly some rot in the locker room. Might be better in the long run to clear that rot out and keep those that are true Penn Staters. Plus, this over the top push for Smith by players has rubbed many the wrong way. Now with the leaked video to sabotage the hiring efforts. There are some players that we are better off without.
Terry as head coach is highly probable to be a failure that sets PSU back much further. He isn't ready. He doesn't have the experience. He needs to cut his teeth at HC or even coordinator at a lesser school. If that means losing some players, fine. I suspect that those who leave will be the same players whose selfishness took playoff run talent and turned it into a mess.
I agree with you to some extent, but the locker room was Franklin's responsibility. Franklin always goes on and on about being a "players coach". It was one of the first things out of his mouth when he was starting his job search during his prime time Saban conversation which I believe was not appropriate at all given how PSU did everything Franklin asked (salary, facilities, ....) which still didn't help Franklin win any big games.
Okay. Does Rojas "think" or does he "know"? Serious question.
I don't believe Terry's resume "precludes" him from being PSU's next head coach. It makes that move much less likely. But decisions on head coaches are not always made from text books or along the lines of traditional career steps. Generalizations don't alway work in hiring withing sports and big surprises happen more fresquently than some here want to admit.
Only Terry could stop the bleeding. He had incredible widespread support from all aspects in Nittany Nation….except the administration. And wearing a JoePa Button plus having the entire staff wear slacks and old style football spikes just like Joe sealed his fate.
He goes scorched earth on Jay and Lubrano. Moreso Jay. Says Jay is short selling PSU behind the scenes and sabotaging the whole program. Also, says he is using Terry as a pawn out of selfishness to attempt to clear Joe’s name. It’s a no holds barred tongue lashing. He also said Jay was leading the charge to get rid of Franklin and insinuated that he had been for some time."
The way this has transpired with Terry and the players making their push, I believe Terry has to go. You have players secretly videoing the AD and then releasing to undermine his search. Terry can no longer be a PSU coach. I wanted to give him a PSU job for life, just not the head job. But the rot in the locker room needs a clean break. Get rid of those who have been loyal only to Franklin and Smith and keep those who are true Penn Staters. The rot in the locker room took the best national championship chance in decades and turned it into a selfish circus. Clean it out. Get a fresh start. I love Terry but he can't stay now in any capacity.
I say we start the cleaning out with Pat Kraft who has botched the hiring process for a new head coach by having PS as the only P4 team left without one. Early signing ends today and we missed out on a pivotal piece to stabilize the program and roster for current and incoming players.
Kraft's career is absolutely on the line as well and I'm sure that he knows this.
Joe's name does need to be cleared at some point. It was a deep state hit job. Nothing happened in the shower per "victim", Joe reported what was told to him as he should, then came the lawyers, PSU's cowering, and those repressed memories and the big payouts. BTW, Jay can say what he wants, produce media, and even shout it out at Willard, but he cannot be directly manipulating, IMO.Who knows what is reality but this post from TOS is also concerning. Perhaps there is more to the mess than we knew.
"For anyone that hasn’t listened to LaVar’s XM radio this morning (Two Pros and a cup of Joe), go take a listen. Wow.
These aren't my words. They were summarization by another poster of Lavar's words. I also don't want to turn this into a Paterno was railroaded thread because he was and we all know that. No need to rehash that.
It points to a primary issue, the pretending, and the perceptions that may, under the surface, affect whether the program succeeds.