I was interested In Greg Roman, who was OC for the 49ers at the time. I thought an NFL offensive minded coach might be a good fit to pick up what O'Brien left behind. Roman interviewed for the job and pretty clearly would have taken it if offered.
Who was your choice for Head Coach in 2014?
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Franklin was near the top of my list. I also liked Whisenhunt and Munchak.
I’m a devout believer in perpetuating dynasties be they political, religious, social or athletic. Thus either Jay or Scott would have been fine with me.
Munchak was my first choice- a foolish one, as he had no interest in the job nor in PSU as I recall. Franklin was next, but Roman was close in my mind.
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I would have wanted this board to be HC had it existed in 2014!
The buyout would have been cheap!
With a loss to a school who gets really excited about beating us when we don’t care.
Roman - he’s a Jersey guy who had lots of great things to say about Penn State/Paterno. I thought O’Brien was a great choice though since we had a bonafide 5* QB about to arrive. I still think O’Brien was more than solid but left like a wuss. The other serious candidate appeared to be a coach from Green Bay but forgot who that was…in hindsight maybe should have hired LJ. Why not?
nope- just seeing if anyone actually had some ideas about who they would hire, either then or nowIt seems you’re trying to second guess the hiring of Franklin.
seems like very few did then- and we already knew that few do now
negative opinions without better ideas are cheap- and worth every penny
My choice in 2014 was James Franklin. I have no regrets...
I will confess that I wanted Munchak. Kids now only select colleges for money, women, nattys and development at the their position for the NFL. PSU is the land of the hottest chicks who don't wear swim suits in the land, so it has always been about getting in the NFL and playing in big games that matter. I thought Munchak was the best option at the time.
I am now a Franklin Truther, I think he is not stupid and he has certainly others accountable for his journey to elite status. I just hope he learns how to respond at elite status as a coach during a game. He has been below average in games that matter in that category.
Thanks for this post. Penn State fans somehow despite themselves and their self hate are still the best.
Not if they hired me…. Free beers in town and free green fees at Toftrees and I would have been in!
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