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He criticizes Penn State’s current leadership, particularly Athletic Director Pat Craft, portraying him as arrogant and possibly disconnected from the realities of coaching success and resource allocation. The mention of Franklin’s departure highlights that Penn State wants a splash hire—one that can contend for national championships immediately.
The potential candidates considered for Penn State include big names like Sweeney, Kelly, Meyer, and Elko. The speaker warns that this upcoming coaching cycle will be one of the most chaotic in recent memory, with many programs vying for top talent and heavy financial incentives involved.