John Butler's job title is changing. His style is not. Penn State's new defensive coordinator following the departure of Ted Roof to his alma mater Georgia Tech will have increased responsibility after serving as the Nittany Lions' secondary coach this past season, but Butler still plans to be the same high-energy, emotional guy as he steps into the spotlight.
After just one year at Penn State, Ted Roof has resigned from his position as defensive coordinator to serve the same position at his alma mater, Georgia Tech.
After an unforgettable football season that saw Penn State overcome adversity to finish 8-4 under Bill O'Brien, fans can have their own personal memory of the 2012 campaign in the form of a "One Team" highlight DVD available for purchase.
The final AP poll was released yesterday, and Penn State just missed the Top 25. With 90 votes, Penn State came in 27th, and fell one spot from the previous AP poll, which was its highest mark this season.
Redshirt freshman defensive end Deion Barnes was named to the Football Writers Association of America freshman All-American team following a terrific season.
With the 2012 season concluding last night, here is a final look at the nine Penn State transfers and how their seasons ended.