Limegrover out.
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I’m guessing Ciarrocca had some input here. In fact, I’d go further to say that Franklin and Ciarrocca have their guy.
I would think you are right but I am still surprised. Anyone doubt CJF is serious about being elite
Good to know that CJF will make any changes necessary to improve this team. I loved Joe, but it was a different world when he coached.
Wow, it’s like Christmas has not ended! This is excellent. It was tough watching the pocket collapse the entire year or Fries getting repeatedly beaten in various games.
My sense is more Limegrover wanted the OC position, wasn't happy that he wasn't even chosen to call the offense in the bowl. As such, he felt he was at the very least third man down the OC totem pole. Next OL coach up!
The offensive line was underperforming. Limegrover us a great guy but it's essential we get stronger there.
I’m not so sure about that. Limegrover has said he didn’t enjoy being OC at Minnesota and just wanted to be an Oline coach
And yet Terry Smith survives. 
Which positional group was worse during the second half of the season and in the bowl game?
The OL or the defensive secondary?
Which positional group was worse during the second half of the season and in the bowl game?
The OL or the defensive secondary?
LOL....New recipes?The return of Chef Herb?
Unfortunately I think Smith is untouchable. Only legacy on the staff
And yet Terry Smith survives.
Which positional group was worse during the second half of the season and in the bowl game?
The OL or the defensive secondary?
Still time, there isn't some deadline of 12/31 to fire staff members.
Can’t say it isn’t deserved. That said, seems like a good guy. I hate to see people losing their jobs, but it is a little easier to swallow after making the kind of money these guys make.
It won’t happen, but I would love to add UK’s o-line coach, John Schlarman. Any coach that can get his line to block well enough to un for over 500 yards while only throwing 4 passes as UK did against Louisville in the last game of the season with a WR at QB impresses me.
It won’t happen, but I would love to add UK’s o-line coach, John Schlarman. Any coach that can get his line to block well enough to un for over 500 yards while only throwing 4 passes as UK did against Louisville in the last game of the season with a WR at QB impresses me.
Limegrover came to Penn State in 2016 after Penn State head coach James Franklin’s first offensive line coach, Herb Hand, left to take the same position at Auburn. Limegrover added the title of run game coordinator in 2018 and has held that title ever since.
I think we know who will now be named run game coordinator. And, holding on to that coach is more important to us atm.
I doubt the new OC had any influence in this. No way CJF is going to ceede a decision like this to a new guy he has never worked with. One thing I give Franklin credit for, he looks very carefully at the staff and while he may not act quickly, when he sees a decision must be made, he makes it. If he was good with Limegrover's work he would not let him go just because the new OC wanted the change.
I tend to think this may be more of a mutual parting. By no means did Limegrover do a bad job. Maybe it's true that he wanted the OC position, maybe he viewed the decision to have Bowen call plays as a slap in the face, who knows? I wonder if Bowen gets the OL spot? He has done a great job with the TEs so on some level I would like to keep him there.
I tend to think this may be more of a mutual parting. By no means did Limegrover do a bad job. Maybe it's true that he wanted the OC position, maybe he viewed the decision to have Bowen call plays as a slap in the face, who knows? I wonder if Bowen gets the OL spot? He has done a great job with the TEs so on some level I would like to keep him there.
My sources are telling me Bowen is the guy.
We know Franklin thinks highly of him so that makes sense.
Perhaps it was necessary to keep Bowen. I would certainly prefer Bowen over Limegrover.
Sekrah—-gotta love this....I’m hearing Les MilesVery Surprised (with the caveat that I have no idea if there may be some issue(s) that I am not aware of)
I can't imagine that Bowen won't now take over the OL (he seems destined for bigger and better things over time)…… unless CJF has some "Sekrah-level" hire in mind
Smith is also possibly the 2nd best recruiter next to Franklin, no disrespect to Seider...... in the top 4 at worst (Seider, Smith, Pry)
Doug Nussmeier as TE coach? Probably out at Dallas with Garrett. Plus his son is one of our top QB targets
This type of thinking is idiotic. Smith was hired because he had significant recruiting ties to western PA. Penn State fans like that Smith played for JoePa and was a standout player. These are hardly requirements for being a coach at Penn State.
Not downplaying TE’s but if they do hire a new TE coach, hat coach needs to be an out of this world recruiter. I just watched the interview with KC and I believe he really knows his stuff. Although he does seem to be a little introverted. And that is ok, but you have to have balance.
Strollo but I doubt he’s coming
Since he was a at in college, maybe Terry can switch over and coach TE and then go out and get a big time DB Coach?
I would love for Bill Kenney to join the staff. He’s a great coach.Are you fantasizing again?
James has his man but will need to advertise the position before any announcement.
It’s me. Franklin just hired me. My philosophy as an offensive line coach is pick up your man and block. With the running backs, my philosophy is find the hole and run through it.
I’ve got this. 2020 is our year.
I’ve got this. 2020 is our year.
