With Bill O’Brien making his exit just two weeks before a number of recruits are expected to be enrolling at Penn State for the spring semester, interim head coach Larry Johnson has a lot on his plate at the moment. Johnson spoke to the media on Friday for the first time since taking over the reigns and discussed what he’s doing to try and keep Penn State football on the right path.
I couldn't help but be compelled the first time I read through the story Tuesday. On the surface, it has significant shock value and information you won't find anywhere else. But then I read it again. And again. And now, three days later, I find myself reading it for the dozenth time and still fuming at an ill-conceived quote that went viral and irreparably damaged our collective identity once again and for no good reason.
While Bradley's tenure lasted a couple months, Johnson's could be over in a matter of days, but he's going to make the most of it while he can. Johnson will address the media today face-to-face for the first time as interim coach today at 1:30 p.m. over the phone and 2:00 p.m. at Lasch. In the meantime, Penn State put out this fantastic video featuring the interim coach discussing the next chapter of Penn State football.
With athletic director Dave Joyner speaking to the media on Thursday and announcing Bill O'Brien's departure, the search for the next Penn State football coach is officially underway. We already wrote about potential candidates to replace O'Brien, but it's time to take a more in-depth look at the résumés of these candidates. There could always be a dark horse that enters the picture and shakes things up, but for the time being, the following group is thought to be on Joyner and the search committee's short list.
The first major decommitment from Penn State's 2014 recruiting class looks like it's coming soon. Late last night, NJ.com reported that four-star Florida quarterback recruit Michael O'Connor has decided to delay his enrollment to the university.
With Allen Robinson gone, someone has to step up and replace his historic production from 2013. Finding one guy to replace his 97 receptions, 1,432 yards, and 6 touchdowns is likely going to be impossible, the team has several capable receivers and a stud quarterback to help with the transition. Here are five potential replacements: