Corley fired

[BobPSU92]

When Teams underperform changes need to be made.

My wife tells me that a lot.

 

[BBrown]

Geez look at Ficken. He was awful early on. And Gould was pretty bad his entire career at PSU and he turned it around, too.

Ok lets get rid of Galiano and bring in Robbie Gould.

 

[sluggo72]

Creating animosity in the workplace because someone doesn't have anywhere else to go usually isnt a recipe for success.

well at that point, it comes down to who you value more. IF RR makes a stink,he can go find a $500k job elsewhere.

 

[BBrown]

If Gattis is not a possibility, what about Tee Martin? Is he employed after the changes at USC?

No thanks. He was already demoted like 2 times at USC.

 

[sluggo72]

Ok lets get rid of Galiano and bring in Robbie Gould.

actually I bring in Marty Biagi from North Texas.. Remember the fake fair catch for a TD? That was Biagi, plus he can kick and punt, and coach...
https://247sports.com/college/notre...e-new-UNT-special-teams-coordinator-50499266/

 

[Connorpozlee]

I always feel bad for somebody losing a job. Seems like he is a good man. That said, the receivers did not have a good year. I hope the best for everybody.
Is McQueary still unemployed?

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

Pinegar was just a true freshman. A lot can change between his frosh and soph seasons. It’s too early to write off a freshman.

+1
Davis [edit: sorry. I meant Ficken] had a rough freshman run as well.

 

[fastlax16]

well at that point, it comes down to who you value more. IF RR makes a stink,he can go find a $500k job elsewhere.

I don't disagree, but if that's the direction you want to go you're probably just better off releasing him.

 

[fastlax16]

I always feel bad for somebody losing a job. Seems like he is a good man. That said, the receivers did not have a good year. I hope the best for everybody.
Is McQueary still unemployed?

Is sending dick pics to the women of state college considered a job?

 

[91Joe95]

They should hire Jay so that he can identify some players who can catch and send them over to the wr group. Then he can produce some all big 10 qb's to make everyone else look better. I wonder what he's doing these days...

 

[psudsl08]

Hopefully Galiano and Limegrover. I am sick of seeing a mediocre offensive line at Penn State. Get someone in there who knows how to turn boys with potential into aggressive men. The crap we've been seeing just isn't cutting it. Sorry.

Limegrover absolutely needs to come next. He's had 3 years and numerous 4 star recruits to work with, and the line is average at best. PSU can do better than a Minnesota castoff.

 

[91Joe95]

I think since Franklin got the salaries increased for assistants that the pressure is now really on to produce.

So the sanctions money is finally done being paid out?

 

[lein]

Gattis was furious he wasn't named OC. He isn't coming back.

Sadly, these days, it would be a step down from being the WR coach of Bama and taking the same job at PSU.

 

[Beachwineguy]

We definitely didn’t get the production out of WRs we expected. That said, Corley wasn’t hired initially to coach the WRs. He was brought in to coach RBs, but then was moved once we got Seider. Good luck to him. Too bad it didn’t work out.

 

[bkmtnittany1]

Sorry for Corley, must be a difficult time for him. I wonder who the candidates are?

I just hope we don't drop the ball on this one!

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

No thanks. He was already demoted like 2 times at USC.

But he was a successful for a long time.

 

[grinagrin]

Let’s give Bobby Engram an interview.

 

[THEEHMANN]

They'd have to make him OC.

I don't think there is much doubt about that

I would make him OC in a heartbeat!

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

Limegrover absolutely needs to come next. He's had 3 years and numerous 4 star recruits to work with, and the line is average at best. PSU can do better than a Minnesota castoff.

Hard for us to know whether it’s limegrover or RR or both, or if they just need to get better together since it’s only been a year. But given the talent, the OL wasn’t as consistent as expected. Sometimes good or great, but not consistently either especially in running game. Seemed good in passing game but then...

 

[danvillenit]

I think the changes will be Corley and Galliano. I think Pinegar will be beat out for PK duties. Jan Johnson is an interesting one. If they can land a good player that needs the ship prior to second signing day he may be gone. Though he would be a ST demon and deep MLB backup so has some value. Brooks looks ready to me.

Is rather go with Brooks backed up by Luketa or Smith. More upside

 

[danvillenit]

I'm still not sure how any coach at this level coaches players to catch the ball but between the drops and the inability for the WRs to get open, this group was a fail and a change had to be made. You can't "fire" all the players so you have to fire the coach. Good luck to him.

Obviously there was a coaching issue. Franklin doesn’t fire coaches without good reason

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

We definitely didn’t get the production out of WRs we expected. That said, Corley wasn’t hired initially to coach the WRs. He was brought in to coach RBs, but then was moved once we got Seider. Good luck to him. Too bad it didn’t work out.

Right. This was his first time really dealing with WRs in a serious pass offense. I feel for the guy. He may have been great as a RB coach but Seider opens up Florida and seems proven goods as a RB coach. Did he take a chance by staying? Did he play the good soldier? Was it a bad fit? Who knows. But the WR performance wasn’t close to what it needs to be. I expect if he was the good soldier, CJF will do right by him.

 

[Jo Man]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

 

[schoolie]

You should be.

I should be sorry? About what?

 

[searay26]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

He played in 5 games?

 

[Obliviax]

Kudos to coach for making swift, hard decisions. We don't know what goes on in the coaches room but I much more fear lack of action than over action.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

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It's too bad JF is too loyal and not willing to make the tough decisions Judge.

 

[danvillenit]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

Shorter did not burn his redshirt

 

[Obliviax]

I'm still not sure how any coach at this level coaches players to catch the ball but between the drops and the inability for the WRs to get open, this group was a fail and a change had to be made. You can't "fire" all the players so you have to fire the coach. Good luck to him.

It's a lot about predictable route running and making consistent reads with the QB. As fans, we have no idea who took the wrong route.

 

[danvillenit]

Kudos to coach for making swift, hard decisions. We don't know what goes on in the coaches room but I much more fear lack of action than over action.

I always feel that Franklin is obsessed with winning a national championship and he will do what it takes even if it seems he might not

 

[searay26]

I should be sorry? About what?

Calling PSU offensive lineman crap.

 

[grinagrin]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

Pretty sure Shorter’s only played in 4 games. Only Oweh would have burned his redshirt if he played yesterday.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

Good riddance. There had better be some additional heads rolling out the front doors of the Lasch Building by the end of this week.


James Franklin Head Coach
Brent Pry Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Ricky Rahne Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
Phil Galiano Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Defensive Line Coach
Tim Banks Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Tyler Bowen Off. Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends
Matt Limegrover Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
Ja'Juan Seider Running Backs
Terry M. Smith Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator/Cornerbacks
Sean Spencer Associate Head Coach/Run Game Coord./Defensive Line
Jemal Griffin Assistant AD, Chief of Staff
Kevin Threlkel Director of Football Administration
Andy Frank Director of Player Personnel
Michael Hazel Director of Football Operations
Will Flaherty Director of Player Development & Community Relations
Dwight Galt, III Assistant AD, Performance Enhancement
Sean Cascarano Graduate Assistant
Mark Dupuis Graduate Assistant
Matt Fleischacker Graduate Assistant
Kevin Smith Graduate Assistant

 

[cjrugger]

Pretty sure Shorter’s only played in 4 games. Only Oweh would have burned his redshirt if he played yesterday.

Shorter isn't going to be here 5 years either way

 

[danvillenit]

Shorter isn't going to be here 5 years either way

Agree

 

[BBrown]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

NOBODY "burned" Justin Shorter's red shirt.

 

[Kmase21]

Who decided to burn Justin Shorter red shirt? That had to be the Head Coach's call. they should of held him out of the Maryland game IMO. just another example of poor decision with the WR's

Yesterday was his 4th game.

 

[BBrown]

He played in 5 games?

No he didn't.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

Shorter isn't going to be here 5 years either way

The only reason he shirted was due to injuries for more than half the year. I don't think he is a 5 year guy, but hopefully they at least get 2 more full years out of him, if not all 3.

 

[srg1]

He played in 5 games?

I believe Shorter kept his redshirt. Also, was JJ hurt? Shorter was in the game at the end instead of JJ. After not playing most of the year that was a huge statement. Where was #12 and #81 yesterday? And did Luketa play? I do not recall seeing him.

Limegrover seems involved with recruiting and appears to have a good personality. The fact that they are recruiting good linemen is important and partly attributed to him but we would all like to see more improvement as a group.

I never saw Corley involved in recruiting, at press conferences, etc. And Franklin's comment at a pre Bowl interview about the questionable fit made it clear Corley was gone. Galiano has to go as well. I would love a WR coach who could also serve as an Assistant game manager/OC. Someone with Moxie.