Predictions on who gets fired in 2019?

[PearlSUJam]

Pitt is hovering.....they recruit character.

I hope you are kidding. You really think they have 85 ill character kids on the roster and future recruits are the same? Did we not almost have a former 5* FSU grad transfer this year?

What I was asking is if any of their 2020 or 2021 recruits might have second thoughts now that the coach that recruited them got fired. After all, Seider is recruiting Florida hard.

 

[Zone-Blitz]

The USC-Franklin speculation is absurd. Does anyone REALLY believe that CJF is going to toss aside a PSU program that he has worked tirelessly to build up, has a very good team coming back and is recruiting lights out, family loves State College and the schools, he’s going to throw all of that away to live in L.A. for an extra million bucks? Does anyone really believe PSU wouldn’t come up with the money to match? USC would be best served to find a coach with west coast notoriety and relationships with the powerhouse schools and high school coaches in that part of the country

 

[ILLINOISLION]

The USC-Franklin speculation is absurd. Does anyone REALLY believe that CJF is going to toss aside a PSU program that he has worked tirelessly to build up, has a very good team coming back and is recruiting lights out, family loves State College and the schools, he’s going to throw all of that away to live in L.A. for an extra million bucks? Does anyone really believe PSU wouldn’t come up with the money to match? USC would be best served to find a coach with west coast notoriety and ties to the area.

CJF is on record with PSU being his dream job. He’s got more job security than most people and has already made enough money that with any kind of financial sense he and his family are secure for the rest of his life.

Double his salary, no way he’s going to Southern Cal. No one would ever believe a word he ever said again in his life if he were to leave PSU on his own accord. End of discussion.

 

[marshall23]

CJF is on record with PSU being his dream job. He’s got more job security than most people and has already made enough money that with any kind of financial sense he and his family are secure for the rest of his life.

Double his salary, no way he’s going to Southern Cal. No one would ever believe a word he ever said again in his life if he were to leave PSU on his own accord. End of discussion.

I don't think he's going either. But, no one tells the truth when it comes to switching jobs. Coaches come and go....most at one time or another have said that they are currently happy and this is their destination or dream job. Dreams change. So do coaches. Some here love BOB.....he told more lies in 2 years than anyone with the exception of Louis Freeh and the OGBOT.

 

[franklinman]

I thought of that but think F$U wants an experienced head coach.

So-CJF is in play.

My guess is Wittingham , Ukes coach.

 

[Zone-Blitz]

CJF is on record with PSU being his dream job. He’s got more job security than most people and has already made enough money that with any kind of financial sense he and his family are secure for the rest of his life.

Double his salary, no way he’s going to Southern Cal. No one would ever believe a word he ever said again in his life if he were to leave PSU on his own accord. End of discussion.

Exactly. He’s done the heavy lifting at PSU and has the program in great shape. Why would anyone think he’d want another program re-build across the country?

 

[marshall23]

Hey, look at the bright side.....we could have a coach that no one wants (with the exception of Rutgers).

 

[marshall23]

Exactly. He’s done the heavy lifting at PSU and has the program in great shape. Why would anyone think he’d want another program re-build across the country?

Because that's what some guys do. There aren't any JVP's out there anymore. Again, I don't think he's leaving yet. But none of us walk in his shoes....have any idea what makes him tick or what may have him ticked off.

 

[UNCPSUFAN]

He's had one good year, last year at 10-3. In his first two seasons he was 4-8. Even so, I think he gets at least another year, particularly since Syracuse gave him a contract extension at the end of last year.

I thought he had a better record that year Syracuse best Clemson. Thanks Art.

 

[Hotshoe]

Fuente at VT. They have three losses and still have hot WF team, Pitt and UVA. GT is only high probable win. You keeping coach that went 6-7 last year and basically follows it up again? He would have to finish strong.

He isn't going anywhere this year. 12.5 million dollar buyout after Dec, currently 15 million. They can't afford it.

 

[Art]

I thought he had a better record that year Syracuse best Clemson. Thanks Art.

At Syracuse 4-8 can seem like a great year.

 

[ouirpsu]

CJF is on record with PSU being his dream job. He’s got more job security than most people and has already made enough money that with any kind of financial sense he and his family are secure for the rest of his life.

Double his salary, no way he’s going to Southern Cal. No one would ever believe a word he ever said again in his life if he were to leave PSU on his own accord. End of discussion.

Two words for you: Urban Liar

 

[PSUFBFAN]

The USC-Franklin speculation is absurd. Does anyone REALLY believe that CJF is going to toss aside a PSU program that he has worked tirelessly to build up, has a very good team coming back and is recruiting lights out, family loves State College and the schools, he’s going to throw all of that away to live in L.A. for an extra million bucks? Does anyone really believe PSU wouldn’t come up with the money to match? USC would be best served to find a coach with west coast notoriety and relationships with the powerhouse schools and high school coaches in that part of the country

What is absurd is you or any other fan posting statements such as "family loves State College and the schools". Unless you are a very close, immediate family member or friend, you don't have any idea.

The reality is nobody on this board has a clue what Fumi Franklin really thinks about living in State College, PA. She may love it in SC and maybe she wants to stay and raise her kids there. Or, she may be willing to literally take a "pay cut" to leave and raise her children in southern CA for all the benefits (objective and subjective) available to her and her family in the LA area that are simply not available in State College, PA.

If Franklin decides to leave Penn State for USC, it won't be for the money, recruiting, facilities, etc. It will simply be that he and his wife would prefer to live and raise their daughters in southern CA instead of rural PA. There are a lot of reasons I could justify either decision. We will know for sure in a month or so.

 

[tlbakernc]

Good friend of mine played QB for MSU. 4 years ago he was told Dantonio was only coaching 2 more years. He thinks they will allow Dantonio to coach as long as he wants. But there may now be pressure to step down from outside the football program. Dantonio has to testify in a court case regarding a recent recruit. Plus MSU has a lot of players entering the NCAA porthole. Not sure he survives past this year.

I think Dantonio is done at Michigan State

 

[marshall23]

Good friend of mine played QB for MSU. 4 years ago he was told Dantonio was only coaching 2 more years. He thinks they will allow Dantonio to coach as long as he wants. But there may now be pressure to step down from outside the football program. Dantonio has to testify in a court case regarding a recent recruit. Plus MSU has a lot of players entering the NCAA porthole. Not sure he survives past this year.

I think MD has a 4plus million bonus if employed sometime in Jan. That could trigger some action. He may not be fired, but he may be instructed to fire his coaches. That often prompts a HC to step down.

 

[psuro]

I think MD has a 4plus million bonus if employed sometime in Jan. That could trigger some action. He may not be fired, but he may be instructed to fire his coaches. That often prompts a HC to step down.

Ok, so then who does MSU get? Usual cast of suspects?

CJF?
Bob Stoops?
Urban Meyer?
PJ Fleck?

How about Willie Taggart?

 

[Kiber]

I think MD has a 4plus million bonus if employed sometime in Jan. That could trigger some action. He may not be fired, but he may be instructed to fire his coaches. That often prompts a HC to step down.

I believe MSU sort of did this last year and Dantonio responded with a "piss off" reaction. Last season the school wanted him to make changes to their Offensive Staff. Meaning replace some coaches. Dantonio responded to their request by basically giving them the finger and simply moving the coaches around... OL Coach to WR Coach, WR Coach to TE Coach, TE Coach to OL Coach .... It was a big "F U" to the athletic dept. I'm not sure he'd get away with that little game this year. Got a feeling that if they "request" him to make staff changes this year, the requests will be much more direct and spelled out in terms of exactly who needs to be released.

Like others have said, I am not sure Dantonio caves into the demands. I could see him stepping down instead of firing coaches.

Question is ... would Dantonio take his ball and go play somewhere else? Or would he just retire?

 

[marshall23]

Ok, so then who does MSU get? Usual cast of suspects?

CJF?
Bob Stoops?
Urban Meyer?
PJ Fleck?

How about Willie Taggart?

Being serious....I don't think that job is on par with USC or even FSU. I do think they'll look for a guy like Brady or another reputed offensive innovator.MD certainly knows how to build a defense, but the O and his refusal to hire fresh ideas on that side of the ball seems to have backfired on him.

 

[tlbakernc]

He was told to dump his offensive staff last year. But instead of he reassigned them. Have a feeling the AD will not slow that to fly this year.

I think MD has a 4plus million bonus if employed sometime in Jan. That could trigger some action. He may not be fired, but he may be instructed to fire his coaches. That often prompts a HC to step down.

 

[wilbury]

I think Dantonio is done at Michigan State

Probably but they might give him the option to resign rather than outright fire him.

 

[Zone-Blitz]

What is absurd is you or any other fan posting statements such as "family loves State College and the schools". Unless you are a very close, immediate family member or friend, you don't have any idea.

The reality is nobody on this board has a clue what Fumi Franklin really thinks about living in State College, PA. She may love it in SC and maybe she wants to stay and raise her kids there. Or, she may be willing to literally take a "pay cut" to leave and raise her children in southern CA for all the benefits (objective and subjective) available to her and her family in the LA area that are simply not available in State College, PA.

If Franklin decides to leave Penn State for USC, it won't be for the money, recruiting, facilities, etc. It will simply be that he and his wife would prefer to live and raise their daughters in southern CA instead of rural PA. There are a lot of reasons I could justify either decision. We will know for sure in a month or so.

It’s in print, moron.
https://www.statecollege.com/news/t...in-his-wife-fumi-and-their-daughters,1481256/

 

[PSUFBFAN]

It’s in print, moron.
https://www.statecollege.com/news/town-and-gown/family-values-football-and-community-are-family-affairs-for-renaissance-fund-honoree-james-franklin-his-wife-fumi-and-their-daughters, 1481256/

LOL - you can't really be that stupid to not understand that it would be a PR nightmare for any coach to have their spouse publically state they aren't comfortable in their current city, they aren't happy with lack of diversity, they don't like the school system, they don't like the politics, etc, etc.

Let me be clear... I don't have any reason to believe she's not happy with the lifestyle of rural State College, PA. But I sure as heck know that she (or any coach's spouse anywhere in this country, ) isn't going to publically say anything other than positives about their current hometown.

Again, my point remains that unless you are a close family member, you really don't know how she truly feels about her family's personal living situation.

 

[ram2020]

LOL - you can't really be that stupid to not understand that it would be a PR nightmare for any coach to have their spouse publically state they aren't comfortable in their current city, they aren't happy with lack of diversity, they don't like the school system, they don't like the politics, etc, etc.

Let me be clear... I don't have any reason to believe she's not happy with the lifestyle of rural State College, PA. But I sure as heck know that she (or any coach's spouse anywhere in this country, ) isn't going to publically say anything other than positives about their current hometown.

I will say it was pretty known around town when Franklin was hired that Fumi was not a major fan of state college. Not to say it couldn't have grown on her. I can tell you one thing though, very few wives would decline an opportunity to spend their money in LA as a pose to State College. I would not even have to ask my wife her thoughts on the life we could live with 6 million a year in State College compared to LA. Her bags would be packed before I got the offer, but that's just my wife, others prefer nice quiet farmland.

 

[Zone-Blitz]

LOL - you can't really be that stupid to not understand that it would be a PR nightmare for any coach to have their spouse publically state they aren't comfortable in their current city, they aren't happy with lack of diversity, they don't like the school system, they don't like the politics, etc, etc.

Let me be clear... I don't have any reason to believe she's not happy with the lifestyle of rural State College, PA. But I sure as heck know that she (or any coach's spouse anywhere in this country, ) isn't going to publically say anything other than positives about their current hometown.

Again, my point remains that unless you are a close family member, you really don't know how she truly feels about her family's personal living situation.

Yeah the Franklin’s agreed to be interviewed so they can spout lies about their feelings for the area. You’re looking so stupid right now, just stop and live for another day.

 

[bvillebaron]

What is absurd is you or any other fan posting statements such as "family loves State College and the schools". Unless you are a very close, immediate family member or friend, you don't have any idea.

The reality is nobody on this board has a clue what Fumi Franklin really thinks about living in State College, PA. She may love it in SC and maybe she wants to stay and raise her kids there. Or, she may be willing to literally take a "pay cut" to leave and raise her children in southern CA for all the benefits (objective and subjective) available to her and her family in the LA area that are simply not available in State College, PA.

If Franklin decides to leave Penn State for USC, it won't be for the money, recruiting, facilities, etc. It will simply be that he and his wife would prefer to live and raise their daughters in southern CA instead of rural PA. There are a lot of reasons I could justify either decision. We will know for sure in a month or so.

And USC offers Franklin better recruiting opportunities, facilities and a life environment than PSU? Whatever.

 

[Kiber]

Being serious....I don't think that job is on par with USC or even FSU. I do think they'll look for a guy like Brady or another reputed offensive innovator.MD certainly knows how to build a defense, but the O and his refusal to hire fresh ideas on that side of the ball seems to have backfired on him.

MSU is not even close to USC and FSU in many aspects. Mostly the opportunity to win a championship. The bottom line is that no matter what MSU does, they will always be the "middle child", the "red haired step child", the "little sister" in their own state after Michigan.

When USC is rolling at full-strength they are the marquee program west of Texas. USC not only is the #1 marquee spot for all kids west of Texas, but they are a national brand name capable of recruiting kids from all 50 states.

FSU is not the same national brand name as USC, but FSU sits in a great recruiting spot. Lower Alabama, The Gulf Coast area, Georgia below Newnan & Macon, State fo Florida..... Those areas are so rich in talent that if you can land 10-15 of the top 40-50 players from those areas, and then sprinkle in 5-10 national recruits, you have a loaded roster.

IMO, what drives these coaches more than anything is the chance it gives them to win a championship. Saban showed us this 20 years ago when he left Michigan State for LSU, because the talent he could get at LSU would allow him to win a championship. USC and FSU both give a coach a chance to win a chanpionship.