It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.
Andy K in the news…
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It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.
I think this team won games this year that showed real toughness. I also think Coach Franklin and staff made some gutsy calls, especially in the Minnesota game. Whether stats support it or not, this team seems tough and confident. They're 11-1 and playing for the Big 10 Championship. Coach Franklin said the school admin and the football coaching staff are on the same page. He also said there's more parity in college football now. PSU has some great opportunities this year. I'm hopeful PSU will get more great opportunities in the future.
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You know I love using real data to evaluate anything. However, I think you should consider another stat that I personally find very important.
In 2024 PSU averaged 6.7 yards per play - 5th in the country
In 2023, 5.5 ypp - 66th in the county
In 2022, 6.1 ypp - 26th in the country
Your points about defenses faced is noted. It would be interesting to see the average ypp given up by all PSU opponents in those years for comparison. Obviously, having Michigan on the schedule last year would skew the ypp data down.
Post note: PSU was 105th in 2021 (4.9ypp); 83rd in 2020 (5.3ypp, but covid year). Things have definitely improved offensively.
I don't care if he stays or goes. I hope the best for him and if that's another opportunity then go for it. But, none of this BS where he leaves before the season is over. We're in the playoffs and he better be a part of it.
I used to say the same thing about chicks at the Skeller… right after one told me to GFY!
I liked the AK hire....I also said I hope he is able to have complete control of the offensive play calling. Weird he would be rolling after 1 year and to WVA for what?$ Some more money and out the door in 2-3 years if he can't get them 8 wins and a bowl game consistently enough. He wont be able to recruit there, as he doesn't have a household name nor massive inroads to the pipeline.
I would prefer him to stay as continuity is imperative.
But look on the bright side we already have an OC
I would prefer him to stay as continuity is imperative.
But look on the bright side we already have an OC
Okay and I will say in jest that this reminds me of my grandmother telling me not to holler before you're hurt.
Yeah I think AK has done a great job of utilizing the talent that he has on a team which has some issues especially at WR.
Apparently NFL defensive coordinators weren’t smart enough to scheme to stop Kelce last year, but college coordinators can do it….got it. Are these the same coordinators that couldn’t stop Marvin Harrison last year or the year before?
Nobody will be able to recruit very well there.I liked the AK hire....I also said I hope he is able to have complete control of the offensive play calling. Weird he would be rolling after 1 year and to WVA for what?$ Some more money and out the door in 2-3 years if he can't get them 8 wins and a bowl game consistently enough. He wont be able to recruit there, as he doesn't have a household name nor massive inroads to the pipeline.
I would prefer him to stay as continuity is imperative.
But look on the bright side we already have an OC
surprised he hasn't already been nabbed by someone looking for OC. WR coach for like 9 years.
NFL position coaches ready for a move?
Rumor is their NIL collective will provide flame retardant couches to all recruits.
I should get hired if AK leaves. Do you know how many times I have been told that I am offensive!
Hope we hang on to AK, best OC JF has had, he along with Diaz best moves Franklins made while at PSU.
Fair enough. I posted that when they got going.
they finally started running the damn ball
Does making the B1G CCG and the playoffs work to PSU’s advantage with keeping teams from talking to Coach K and therefore him staying?
Good question.
I would like to think Coach K would not take time off from SMU prep to be flying here and there talking about HC jobs.
Im just tired of the revolving door with coordinators.
My son just texted me saying WVU has offered the job.
Please know I am wearing my Blue and White glasses as I type this. And, being honest, I know nothing about the history of WVU football.
That said, can he win there? By win, I mean getting into the top 15 ranking. Having the "committee" look at you as a possible playoff team. I did look up their record in the past 10 years. Averaged 7 wins a season (including bowl games) and had a .568 winning percentage for regular season. They ain't overflowing with 4 star football players is my guess.
If I am Coach K's agent (I'm a retired 6th grade math teacher), I would suggest he stay at Penn State a year or two more, really solidify himself in the coaching world and then entertain calls from the bigger names.
And, now my son sends me the dreaded flight log showing State College Regional to Morgantown Muni last night at 9:00.
All I want for Christmas is lack of coordinator drama!!
WVU has some appeal and some issues. Facilities are not up to par and the conference alignment issues are not the best. In state recruiting is almost non-existent and the ticket sales and pricing are not optimized for having the school in position to commit $20 million per year for revenue sharing. No real media market.
They have a few rich donors (Ken Kendrick - owner of Arizona Diamondbacks) and Mylan Pushkar left them a lot of money. They have a supportive fan base and dominate the state in coverage and support (albeit at only 1.8 million in population).
Bottom line, the job at WVU involves working at a school that is Top 50, but likely in that 35 to 50 range. If a coach feels there is enough support and potential to parlay a few years there into a Big Ten or SEC job, It's certainly a good option for an OC.
They have a few rich donors (Ken Kendrick - owner of Arizona Diamondbacks) and Mylan Pushkar left them a lot of money. They have a supportive fan base and dominate the state in coverage and support (albeit at only 1.8 million in population).
Bottom line, the job at WVU involves working at a school that is Top 50, but likely in that 35 to 50 range. If a coach feels there is enough support and potential to parlay a few years there into a Big Ten or SEC job, It's certainly a good option for an OC.
I'm telling him to take the job and the life changing money (and financial security for many years). There are no guarantees that an opportunity like this will come around again. It's not like it's moving to a FCS school or a really low level FBS school...it should be pretty much a no-brainer.
Sounds like the sticking point was he wanted to ride out the season with PSU and WVU wanted him there immediately and not miss the portal window to turn around WVU quickly. He balked and said no he was committed to PSU for the entire season and walked away
I don’t think K was actually interested in the WVU job, but Franklin thought it was important to practice interview for a better HC job after next season.
JoePa did this regularly with many of his deserving assistants.
JoePa did this regularly with many of his deserving assistants.
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How does his interview process even start without the disclaimer up front... "If we offer you the job you'd have to start right away... is that going to be a problem"?
The only thing I can think of is that Coach K was not high on their list kind of a back up option. WVU had their sights set on a certain few. Coach K came in and really impressed them during the interview. Suddenly he starts rising to the top WVU basically lets him know they want him and he needs to start immediately and Coach K says he has committed to PSU for the entire season whenever that ends. WVU says we want you now and don't want to lose out on good players in the transfer portal while your coaching PSU. WVU says you need to make a choice now, Coach K walks saying I committed to PSU for the entire year.