It looks like Penn State has established its top two choices to replace Bill O'Brien. Miami head coach Al Golden and Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin have both reportedly been in talks with the university and are now the favorites to become Penn State's next head football coach.
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.
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:
Larry Johnson has received almost unanimous support from the Penn State community, including current and former players who have taken to Twitter because they believe that his interim title should be removed and that Johnson should become the school's next head coach.
Bill O'Brien has landed in Texas. The now former Penn State head football coach flew into George Bush International Airport today, and will officially become the head coach of the Houston Texans tomorrow afternoon, where the team will introduce him with an introductory news conference.