Next coaching candidates
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The money is a relatively new thing so I don't think it's fair to look very far back. By all accounts OSU, Oregon, Texas, etc have been spending a lot more on NIL than PSU.
I think PSU will be competitive in the future because they seem very committed to spend whatever is necessary. They might still have a disadvantage with NIL but they'll be in the ballpark. The problem is it's going to take a couple of years to rebuild.
And there might be a ceiling or diminishing returns related to the amount of money at some point. A good QB, and appropriate offensive scheme given the conference, congruence between the QB and said offensive scheme, the ability to judge talent like WRs & LBs, the ability to coach each play according to the situation, having a tight group of players who love to win, etc. are all factors that money, unto itself, ignores. All are on the head coach and that's why Kraft needs to be very particular and also be willing to pay. Krafty.
Jokerman
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More than you know. There's some big fish who don't fit particularly well where they're at. We are all in on this, make no mistake about it. Timing may affect it, but there is serious interest in Penn State from huge names.
Name one or two
Cignetti is getting a new contract at Indiana. Freeman's contract at ND runs through 2030 and ND. PSU might offer him $13 million but ND would likely counter. Regardless he wouldn't leave ND before mid January.
I wouldn't call Drinkwitz a sure thing. He's never been to the playoffs, he doesn't have any PA ties, and he has no NFL experience. He's been on a roll lately but he didn't have a winning record until his 4th year. Missouri is 6-1 but they still have to play Vanderbilt, A&M, and Oklahoma.
Riley already has a big contract at USC and he hasn't made the playoffs. His defenses have been horrible.
Dailybuck777
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One semi low risk big fish is Brian Kelly at lsu. He is a good coach but apparently doesn't fit into the culture at Louisiana.
The Ga Tech guy, Key, plays a physical style. I would be satisfied if we could land him. They will make the playoff most likely. Their QB, King? has been playing great.
The next head coach should have autonomy to a point. He must buy into Kraft's aggressive position regarding championships and the roster required. In that way, there's can be a mutually agreed-to Director of Recruitment who knows the ropes. The position is filled by someone who flies around the country, attending games, reviewing tapes, gathering intelligence. Someone's who's played and/or coached the game.
So whether it's Matt, Manny, or Moe, the focus can be on their preparing for and coaching games, and not whether they have knowledge, the contacts, and the energy to attain great players. I say this because of Franklin's constant recruiting energy but with shaky judgement regarding a lot of players and their positions. So much effort for so little return.
So whether it's Matt, Manny, or Moe, the focus can be on their preparing for and coaching games, and not whether they have knowledge, the contacts, and the energy to attain great players. I say this because of Franklin's constant recruiting energy but with shaky judgement regarding a lot of players and their positions. So much effort for so little return.
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Jokerman
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Elko and DeBoer are real and have reached out. Diaz is real. Drink is real.
Jokerman
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Probably the hardest pull out there. He loves his alma mater.
Jokerman
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We're not looking at Kelly. Like Meyer, kinda poisoness.
The Spin Meister
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Here’s a pic of the next coach
Would that be the BOT and some vintage donors telling Kraft that they don't care what his aspirations are?
The difference is that one wins nattys and the other doesn't.
Kid Nickels
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From what I've heard through the grapevine, Rhule is still the #1 guy. He wants the job, and Kraft wants him. There are apparently certain criteria he has to meet. Losing last week to Minnesota was not a good look but apparently wasn't a deal-breaker either. If they can put together a string of wins (including one in Happy Valley) the job is his. That said they still have USC before they play us. It's a night game at Nebraska but the Cornhuskers have a bad habit of crapping the bed on national TV. They also have to play at UCLA who is surging. Haven't heard anything about DeBoer (sorry but I don't see him leaving Bama for PSU) but apparently Elko at A&M has expressed interest.
https://www.si.com/college/nebraska...ce-davis-paul-finebaum-predict-it-will-happen
https://www.si.com/college/nebraska...ce-davis-paul-finebaum-predict-it-will-happen
Jokerman
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Nope. He's way down the list. Only Jay and Lubrano want him. Hmmmm, I wonder why. If he is the pick, then Pat Kraft failed miserably.
Jokerman
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This simply isn't true, and Finebaum and Davis have no clue what they're talking about. A prediction? Based on what? Kraft isn't talking to either of these guys. Rhule is way down the list. It would be a mistake of epic proportions.