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Pat Craft, Penn State’s athletic director, faces a pivotal moment. The decision is not only about filling a vacancy but about making a significant ‘big swing’ to elevate the program beyond its current ceiling, akin to what Georgia did following Mark Richt’s tenure. The goal is to find a leader capable of pushing Penn State from consistent contender status to national championship contender.
A broad, open-minded search is vital to identify the ideal candidate. The current landscape suggests that relying solely on offensive or defensive specialists could limit the search’s effectiveness. Instead, the focus should be on a comprehensive, wide-net approach to identify the best possible fit, regardless of preconceived parameters.