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Former NFL Head Coach Gaining Momentum for Penn State Job

Former NFL Head Coach Gaining Momentum for Penn State Job

Summary

Penn State is searching for a new head football coach after firing James Franklin. Brian Daboll, a former NFL head coach, is a potential candidate, along with others like James Madison's Bob Chesney. Nick Saban has spoken highly of Daboll, increasing speculation about his potential hiring.

Key Facts

  • Penn State is looking for a new head football coach after James Franklin was let go.
  • Brian Daboll, who used to be the head coach of the New York Giants, is a possible candidate.
  • Nick Saban praised Daboll on a talk show, calling him a great coach.
  • Penn State has lost 19 recruits since Franklin's firing.
  • Bob Chesney, head coach at James Madison, is another person being considered.
  • Interim head coach Terry Smith might also be in the running.
  • Daboll's odds of getting the job went up to 10% recently.
  • The school's coaching search is being kept quiet to the public.
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