If ND calls James Franklin is definitely listening
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You would have to assume if ND were calling Jimmy Franks that it would have to either be: 1) wrong number; or 2) a crank phone call? Hail to Pitt!
What?! Notre Dame isn't contacting James Franklin for anything other than game tape on a common opponent.
If the nits end up 4-8 this year (real possibility) it would not surprise me one bit if the dominator takes off for another job at a lower level school (maybe WKU when Brohm gets a bigger job).
There is no doubt that he is in way over his head up there. I don't think he realized the major rebuild job that they have to do up there, especially on the lines. IMHO they are several years away before they can even begin to be competitive with Ohio State, Michigan and Sparty. The natives are restless now.
If Franklin knows his seat is incredibly hot he will bolt before he is canned. His ego is too big to allow himself to be fired. He will jump if he thinks he will be cut loose.
There is no doubt that he is in way over his head up there. I don't think he realized the major rebuild job that they have to do up there, especially on the lines. IMHO they are several years away before they can even begin to be competitive with Ohio State, Michigan and Sparty. The natives are restless now.
If Franklin knows his seat is incredibly hot he will bolt before he is canned. His ego is too big to allow himself to be fired. He will jump if he thinks he will be cut loose.
Which is why they should give him time & support. IMO, its going to be very hard to compete with tOSU & Michigan as long as Meyer and Harbaugh are there. Sparty is a different story. PSU should expect to be competitive with MSU soon.
LSU should kick the tires on Dantonio. He's done everything a coach can do at MSU. IMO, I don't think he can take them any further.
Right track, wrong car.
PSU's AD just accused the janitorial staff at the Big House of negative recruiting against the Nut Wits. Their offense? They placed a poster of Funko Harris in the stalls of the visitor locker rooms.
We all need to root for Franklin to win enough games to save his job.
Isn't D'Antonio in his 60's? Not to sound prejudice, but at that stage in your career/life a monster challenge like that might not be appealing.
He is 4 or 5 years younger than Nick Saban. Why do you see LSU as such a monster challenge? They have a lot more talented roster than Michigan State. It's also much easier to recruit to LSU.
I think LSU is going to focus on Herman & Fisher.
the spectre of Saban is a monster challenge. Of course the spectre of Harbaugh is probably just as large.
He is younger than Saban, but he had a heart attack 6 years ago. 60 with a history of heart problems is not where I would go if I were LSU.
Focus will definitely be on Herman and Fisher. Probably then Petrino and maybe Briles.
If the administration comes for his head he will just tell them that only he will decide when he quits. No..wait..that was another Nit coach.
Harbaugh has never won anything, Saban has 5 National Championships. I'd say Saban is a hell of a lot more daunting. Plus, Harbaugh seems almost 100% to run himself out of town for a 3rd time before too long.
Herman has to be their #1 choice at this point. The reason why Miles was released from LSU is his inability to evolve with the game offensively. They are not going to bring in a coach from the BIG who relies on a power running game and pro-style QB over a coach who loves to spread out the defense and allow his players to beat their man 1-on-1.
Actually agree BigMouth deserves more time and support.
One thing I do like about him is he seems put off and wants to move on from the dead guy worship up there.
If he hadn't fallen into the arrogance about Pitt just being another game .....well let's just say I'm glad he did imo
He would bolt that place in a minute if he could find another opening in the SEC or Big XXII.....not possible right now but he can still get to a bowl this yr and look for a bump up next.
I just wonder if Herman would want to take that job on. It seems in the SEC west it doesn't matter how many games you win if you don't beat Nick Saban. And no one has been able to do that much. In other conferences you wouldn't see guys with records like Miles and Richt getting fired.
I don't think you are understanding either case. Miles wasn't just losing to Nick Saban. He was turning in regular seasons with 8 and 9 wins. That is not enough in Baton Rouge and he showed absolutely no willingness to adapt to the changing game. The recent history was what was important. not the kickoff of his tenure.
Richt was much the same. He had a great first 8 years (even though he never got it done with a NC), but was average the last 7, save one season where he still didn't win his conference. You can't have the UGA job and not win the Conference for a decade or only average 9 wins the last 7 years when you are playing 13-14 games. He couldn't beat up on a very average East division.
I was talking to a big PSU fan friend of mine today and he told me Franklin needs to go 7-5 to keep his job. I think that's a little harsh. 6-6 gets him one more year I think but if the wheels come off and he goes 5-7 or 4-8, he's probably gone.
He gets another year regardless of the W/L record this year. His job is sanctions/injury proof, and the fan base buys it.
Besides, the fan base is rightfully concerned -- petrified is probably more accurate -- that their AD will hire their next football coach. She makes Steve Peterson look like a football hiring genius.
Besides, the fan base is rightfully concerned -- petrified is probably more accurate -- that their AD will hire their next football coach. She makes Steve Peterson look like a football hiring genius.
Notre Dame: Hello, James?
James: Yes
Notre Dame: Is your refrigerator running?
James: Yes
Notre Dame: Well you better go catch it!!!
James: Yes
Notre Dame: Is your refrigerator running?
James: Yes
Notre Dame: Well you better go catch it!!!
Really though, their schedule isn't difficult. They will 100% lose to OSU and MSU, but other than that they play Minnesota, Maryland, Purdue, Indiana, Rutgers and Iowa. All are mediocre to bad teams. The next two weeks home vs Minnesota and Maryland probably will tell the tale. They absolutely have to at least go 1-1. If they lost both and are 2-4 hosting OSU, it could be all over. But really they should be 4-2 after the next two and still have 3 more games they are favored in, so at least 6 games should be relatively easy to pull off.
However, I think it is in Pitt's best interest for him to stay at this point, so whatever happens for that, I am ok with, even if it would be great to see PSU go 3-9 or 4-8.
Well just this weekend at a high end casino hotel my wife and I ended up sitting next to four Nitter big donors in one of the private clubs. They told us the Nitter athletic dept and Nitter admin is trying to make thing uncomfortable for James from State College in hope that he departs!
Take it for whats its worth!
Maybe the call from ND to James from State College could be Kelly starting his new job with Verizon and wanted to sign up James from State College.
Take it for whats its worth!
Maybe the call from ND to James from State College could be Kelly starting his new job with Verizon and wanted to sign up James from State College.
Ummm... who is the dumb one? You actually took this post as anything more than a spoof on the 'pitt' posters from other schools calling for narduzzi as being the next lsu coach.It's funny but the day after the game, their fans tried to protect Franklin from any harsh criticism but on Monday, almost everyone assumes Franklin's a problem.
Rutgersdave,
Read on BWI that Rutgers Fans Shout a Chant "F@#* Penn State"! on Third Downs with a Bell is that true????
I don't know but if they did, our local and NY newspapers always would print anything that would be negative to Rutgers. They just printed that ex Rutgers coach, Greg Schiano, hit a kid on a bike but wasn't hurt. Big news.
So you have not been to that games to hear the Penn State Chants? It is Ok, it is posted on BWI so why I asked?
I think Rutgers will be most more competitive now with all that Big Ten Money able to improve everything from coaching to recruiting to facilities and under I think Ash will be a darn good coach for RU!
I wish RU was in the ACC!
This post is funny. Almost as stupid as the Narduzzi to ND. Who gives a damn what the dumpster fire Rutgers fans say? The same board that literally called ND a great coach, great recruiter, is now, and has been blasting him for 2 weeks. He can't coach, and he cannot recruit. Hypocrisy much? You're literally ripping your own coach that is seriously limited in defense, and you're already calling him out. Maybe some of the internet wonderboys here should tell him what he should be doing. ND is a good coach. Some of you however, have no damn clue.
Hotshoe, post: 1600958, member: 6356"]This post is funny. Almost as stupid as the Narduzzi to ND.
Glad to see you back and agree?
Who gives a damn what the dumpster fire Rutgers fans say?
I do, I always liked and respected Rutgers like i do Penn State, and wanted to know if that Chant is true, I mean that would be hard to take if Children are in the stands, don't you think? It is my opinion, that Rutgers Ash will keep Top Recruits in Jersey just like Durkin in Maryland too, and PSU will have a tougher time beating MSU, Michigan, and OSU.
The same board that literally called ND a great coach, great recruiter, is now, and has been blasting him for 2 weeks. He can't coach, and he cannot recruit. Hypocrisy much?
Are you talking about Rutgers Boards, the Lair or Penn State Boards? There are websites now putting Kelly on the Warm Seat?
You're literally ripping your own coach that is seriously limited in defense, and you're already calling him out.
See, I don't mind it, and accept fans have a right to be upset how Pitt lost those last two games? I think it is a sign of rebuilding the Program after just 17 games, but many differ and so be it.
Maybe some of the internet wonderboys here should tell him what he should be doing.
Well, to be honest that happens on every board, I don't do it myself as much anymore, but I used to and what rivals was created for I might add!
ND is a good coach. Some of you however, have no damn clue.
ND Fans are not happy how they lost to Texas, MSU and Duke, Pitt fans are not happy how Pitt lost to OKSU & UNC, and PSU Fans are not happy how they lost to Pitt and Michigan? These guys are taking recruits from Pitt and PSU too?
So, tell me, how do you think PSU will do at home against the Gophers?
I am concern Pitt needs to work on taking Marshall seriously, and thought on that too from you?
How do you see PSU & Pitt Seasons ending up? I respect your views and welcome them, here is how I see it:
PITT WINS: Nova & Penn State
PITT LOSSES: OKSU & UNC
2-2
PITT TOSS UP WINS: 3-2
Marshall
PITT TOSS UPS: 7-2 or 6-3
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Duke
Cuse
PITT TOSS UP LOSSES: 8-4, 7-5, 6-6
VT
Miami
Clemson
Penn State WINS: Kent State, Temple
Penn State LOSSES: Pitt, Michigan
PSU TOSS UP WINS: 4-2 or 4-3
Minnesota
Purdue
PSU TOSS UPS: 6-3, 5-4 or 4-5
Maryland
Indiana
Rutgers
PSU TOSS UP LOSSES: 6-6, 5-7, 4-8
Ohio State
Iowa
Michigan State
Glad to see you back and agree?
Who gives a damn what the dumpster fire Rutgers fans say?
I do, I always liked and respected Rutgers like i do Penn State, and wanted to know if that Chant is true, I mean that would be hard to take if Children are in the stands, don't you think? It is my opinion, that Rutgers Ash will keep Top Recruits in Jersey just like Durkin in Maryland too, and PSU will have a tougher time beating MSU, Michigan, and OSU.
The same board that literally called ND a great coach, great recruiter, is now, and has been blasting him for 2 weeks. He can't coach, and he cannot recruit. Hypocrisy much?
Are you talking about Rutgers Boards, the Lair or Penn State Boards? There are websites now putting Kelly on the Warm Seat?
You're literally ripping your own coach that is seriously limited in defense, and you're already calling him out.
See, I don't mind it, and accept fans have a right to be upset how Pitt lost those last two games? I think it is a sign of rebuilding the Program after just 17 games, but many differ and so be it.
Maybe some of the internet wonderboys here should tell him what he should be doing.
Well, to be honest that happens on every board, I don't do it myself as much anymore, but I used to and what rivals was created for I might add!
ND is a good coach. Some of you however, have no damn clue.
ND Fans are not happy how they lost to Texas, MSU and Duke, Pitt fans are not happy how Pitt lost to OKSU & UNC, and PSU Fans are not happy how they lost to Pitt and Michigan? These guys are taking recruits from Pitt and PSU too?
So, tell me, how do you think PSU will do at home against the Gophers?
I am concern Pitt needs to work on taking Marshall seriously, and thought on that too from you?
How do you see PSU & Pitt Seasons ending up? I respect your views and welcome them, here is how I see it:
PITT WINS: Nova & Penn State
PITT LOSSES: OKSU & UNC
2-2
PITT TOSS UP WINS: 3-2
Marshall
PITT TOSS UPS: 7-2 or 6-3
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Duke
Cuse
PITT TOSS UP LOSSES: 8-4, 7-5, 6-6
VT
Miami
Clemson
Penn State WINS: Kent State, Temple
Penn State LOSSES: Pitt, Michigan
PSU TOSS UP WINS: 4-2 or 4-3
Minnesota
Purdue
PSU TOSS UPS: 6-3, 5-4 or 4-5
Maryland
Indiana
Rutgers
PSU TOSS UP LOSSES: 6-6, 5-7, 4-8
Ohio State
Iowa
Michigan State
Captain. Sorry, ND was Coach Narduzzi, not Kelly. Those calling him out are insane. 2nd year and only a handful of his own recruits. Totally unfair to him.
I agree, but Pitt has such a History of close games lost and the way Pitt lost them after big leads, as well as, Pitt went through a number of coaches that have come and gone, Narduzzi losing the UNC lead did nothing to change that pattern.
I think he has, but others differ and your opinion is just as relevant too.
To be fair, Pitt does not have the Penn State Programs type of Resources as you know and that is a fair statement too, many are in hopes Narduzzi can do it, but losing a 36 lead in last Quarter and 7 Minutes was tough to take, and Pitt has been here since 1996 with 4 to 6 other Coaches. Tough Loss.
PSU losing to Michigan like they lost to MSU last year has many PSU Fans baffled and upset too!
Why would Psu fans be baffled by that margin of defeat?When your three starting lbs are out and then you lose your middle backer in the first half and then his backup your up Crap Creek without a paddle!That and it's against a top 5 team at their place with a very zealous coach that score didn't surprise me!I was disappoint but not surprised.Captain,Holgy will beat K-State Saturday in Mo-town take it to THE bank!
