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Brian Hartline fits this mold—an elite recruiter with minimal head coaching experience but immense potential. His track record at Ohio State indicates he understands what it takes to succeed at the top.
4. The Ultra-High-Reward “Unproven” Candidate
Not all candidates are fully proven head coaches, but some have demonstrated enough potential to warrant consideration. This category includes younger assistants or coordinators with a trajectory pointing upward, whose addition could provide a fresh vision for Penn State.